EPILOGUE: GRADUATIONS AND NEW BEGINNINGS

Bayan Ameer

"Bayan Aleeyah Ameer." The principal called my name. My family started to cheer loudly in the stands making feel even more emotional than I already was feeling. I walked up the steps to the stage hoping to Allah that I wouldn't trip and fall. How embarrassing would that be? Just thinking of it makes me feel queasy. But alhamdulilah I safely made it up the steps and grabbed my diploma after shaking the principal's hand. Great now I have to make wudu again, I thought to myself.

Safely making it back down again, I sat next to Amira. We both held each other's hands excitedly while the other names were being called. From across the room, I saw Omar snapping a pic of me and Amira. He mouth the words proud of you before putting his camera away. I can't believe we actually moved in together yesterday, it all seems so unreal. You know?

When we were done getting our diplomas everyone went outside to take pictures. After a couple of seconds I saw my family run up to where me and Amira were. Pretty soon her family came up to her as well and dragged her off to take photos. "My baby has graduated!" Ma gushed as she engulfed me in a hug.

I pouted when I saw tears in her eyes. "Ma please don't cry because if you cry then I will as well." I said as I wiped off her tears with the palm of my hand. After taking pictures with everyone, Omar pulled me aside to where no one could hear us. "I have something for you." He said as he brought out a box from his back pocket. After he handed it to me I began to open it. "Oh my gosh it's beautiful!" I exclaimed, taking the necklace out. It was a silver necklace that had my name on it with little diamond surrounding it. He took the necklace from my hands and gestured for me to turn around so he could put it on me.

"Perfect." He smiled after clipping the necklace. It fit perfectly around my neck as if it was meant to be there."Bay!" Amina ran to where we were and grabbed my hand. "I want to go out to eat!" She exclaimed with a happy smile on her face. "Okay babe." I said as I ruffled her hair. We finally caught up with the rest of the family and got into our cars. Amina begged for her to come with me and Omar so we let her.

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The moment we came home I removed my make up and let my hair down. Right now all I want to do is to take a shower and change into comfortable clothing that I could chill at home with. It's so weird addressing the apartment Omar and I bought as home. After I took a quick shower and changed my clothes, I walked into the living room and saw Omar watching the NBAs. I sat next to him and took a handful of the popcorn he had made. "Who's winning?" I asked curiously. "The Cavaliers." He said with relief.

After commercials started to appear, Omar turned to me with a loving look in his eyes. "You know I'm proud of you right?" He stated.

"I know."

"No seriously, you've taught me a lot this past year. Even with everything you went through you didn't let it stop you from keeping that beautiful smile on your face, and today you finally graduated." I couldn't help but blush because of what he said. Honestly I have no idea why Allah decided to bless me with someone like him. I know it sounds mad cheesy but honestly it's how I feel. I know a lot went down this past year, but Omar has helped me a lot throughout it all. He's the first person I told the Josh situation to, he opened up about his little sister to me, he didn't leave my side when I was hospitalized.

"Why're you staring at me like that?"

"No reason, let's continue watching the game." I said, noticing that the commercials were done. We continued to watch the game until it was over and by that time it was already 11 o'clock pm. I don't know when I started to drift off to sleep but before I realized what I was doing, my head already made it's way to my husband's shoulder.

It felt comfortable like it belonged there, and it did.

Okay guys I'm so sorry it's been months since I've updated and this is hella short. But In Shaa Allah I will update regularly from now on! Also I will end this story really soon In Shaa Allah.

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