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Well... Sorry for the dogon surutu. Enjoy! Love you all!💗

Al amin's P.O.V

Happiness.

It was the only word i could use to describe how i felt ever since I confessed my love to her.

And when she accepted, Subhanallah i was beyond happy. Praise be to Allah. I was literally on top of the world.

I thanked Allah every single day for bringing her into my life, for making our parents break off the espousal, for making me realize how much i love and need her, surely Allah is Al alim, The Knower of All.

I knew she's still stupefied even from her acts but I would give her time. I knew she would gradually pull through and get used to it in shaa Allah. 

I couldn't help but act sappy whenever i talk to her. It was like there's another bouncy person inside me that just can't seemed to pipe down the moment my auditory nerve comes in contact with her angelic voice or my eyes land on her.

Now that everything was ironed out between us, i decided to meet my parents and tell them today. Even though Umma knew a little about it, she still told me to tell Abba myself as he would take the matter more seriously. 

I said my salam as i walked into Abba's parlor. Umma and Yasmeen were also there. They answered my greeting before i parked myself next to Yasmeen on the couch.

Abba was making a phone call. So, i waited for him to finish as i occupied myself, going through Yasmeen's snapchat.

They were way too much that i had to give her phone back. I wondered how she gets time to watch each and every snap. Thankfully Abba was done with the phone call so, i called their attention.

"Abba and Umma"

"Yes" They both turned to face me.

"Can we talk for a moment?" I asked, slowly examining them.

Abba gestured for me to go on as Umma just nodded her head with a smile.

I nervously cleared my throat "Well.. Its almost 7months since me and Ruqayyah's wedding was nixed"   

"Yes. Sabuwar suruka aka samo mana?" Abba asked with a hint of mockery.

I smiled and shook my head "No, it is still her"

"Ruqayyah?" Umma asked.

"Yes Ruqayyah" I nodded.

Abba's face suddenly looked dour "What are you talking about? Wait, what do you want to tell us in the first place?"

"Ahh... We've.. I kind of patch things up with her and... Ahh" I scratched the back of my head "We're thinking maybe we can get married now and ahh... accomplish your dream of making your friendship bond more stronger"

"Allah sarki... Sai yanzu kasan da hakan? Our friendship bond after all those things, after all your tomfoolery you didn't patch things up with her until now" Abba raised his brows as my palms started to get clammy.

"Abba" I slowly massaged my temple "I know i've messed things up, i know we both shouldn't have acted balky but trust me that would never happen this time around, give us another chance please Abba"

He shook his head vehemently "No, I won't allow that. Bazan yarda ka sake wulakanta diyar mutane ba. So, forget about it please"

I looked at Umma with entreating eyes "Umma please say something"

She heaved a sigh and turned to look at Abba "He made a mistake, all of us fall short, commit sins and make mistakes but Alhamdulillah since he realized and everything between them is cleared up. No more complications, why don't we give them another chance?"

Abba paused for a moment before he asked "What about her? Did she agree? Did you ask her whether she wants to marry you or not? Bana so a kara samun matsala"

"Yes Abba. She concurred"

Abba narrowed his eyes at me as though he wasn't convinced.

"Abba she agreed, I'm even the one that asked her. She said it's totally okay with her" That was my amazing sister.

Abba nodded clearly convinced now "Okay i will talk to her father in shaa Allah but i must also hear it from her"

The biggest grin rolled over my face as Yasmeen turned towards me giving me a look that utterly screamed 'I-saved-your-sorry-ass-you-owe-me'.

"So how did the mystery happen?" Umma asked as soon as Abba left the parlor.

"Honesty, even i didn't know" I smiled "It just happened, i don't know how or when, all i have to say is Alhamdulillah, Umma it is true when people say parents never choose something inimical to their children, Alhamdulillah I'm very grateful to you"

"Someone is deeply in love" Yasmeen wiggled her eyebrows and i threw a pillow which successfully landed on her face.

"Ouch! I was just telling the truth" She pouted "Umma let me tell you something, wallahi your son has turned from mu babu ruwan mu da soyayya to komi da ruwan mu a soyayya... Umma hmmm I'm scared o, Ya al amin has completely changed, i was thinking maybe it would be love after marriage but unfortunately the story is completely different" She air quoted.

I glared at her hoping she could put a sock in it but instead she flashed me a mischievous smile and turned to face umma "Umma you won't believe what I'm going to say right now" She laughed evilly "He arranged a surprise da....." I quickly clasped my hand over her mouth as she made a jumbled mess of a mmmhhmm.

"Yasmeen!" I warned in a low voice, looking at umma with a broad smile.

"Yallah bro bribe me or i'd spill the beans right now" She whispered.

"No" I frowned.

"Umma Your romeo son arranged..."

"Ya salam! Okay shut up" I cut her off "What do you want?"

"Borrow me your credit card for one single day" She batted her eyelashes.

"Abeg move, you're not serious.. you're too young Yasmeen, you can't handle my card. Tell me anything you want then you get it"

She giggled a little before she spoke "I want your credit card, deal?"

"You know i can never give you my credit card. Just say something reasonable"

She sighed in defeat "You're such a stubborn head, i wonder how Ruqayyah will deal with you" She shook her head dramatically "But but but... Anything is possible, miracle happens, just like your sudden love for Ruqayyah, i mean if it was her, she would just say a thing now and its done" She completed with a wink.

Umma laughed wholeheartedly at our little drama and later spoke "You see Allah does nothing without reason, I could still remember the day you went to baba abu's complaining about the arranged marriage and when he told you to be patient you almost threw a tantrum. Kaga haka Allah yake abubuwan shi"

I nodded in agreement though i was a little embarrassed. Indeed, Allah (SWT) does nothing without reason. I could still remember everything. It was unforgettable.

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Me, Abba, Baba abu and baba shehu (Abba's elder and younger brothers respectively) were currently sitting in uncle ameen's guest parlor. We came to talk about the marriage and hear from Ruqayyah.

As much as I didn't want to go haywire, I couldn't help as spine-tingling questions kept badgering me. Albeit i knew her answer would be a 'yes- in shaa Allah, i was still terrified.

Uncle Ameen's salam brought me back from my trance. I immediately squatted and greeted him once he settled down. We all exchanged greetings and they later drifted into the everyday gist, the politics.

It was interesting at first but it started to get uninteresting for i was the only lad there, i just spoke 5times or so and it was only because i had to. So, i moved back my whole attention to my phone until i heard Baba abu saying.

"Alhaji Ameen I'm sure you know why we're here right? So i think we should just go straight to the point"

Uncle Ameen nodded his head while Baba abu continued "Al amin told us everything has been settled between your daughter Ruqayyah and him, he also apologized for his ill-considered behavior and how they both failed to fulfill your wish. He truly is sorry. We all agreed to fix the marriage on one condition, only if your daughter agrees. If she didn't wallahi we're absolutely okay with it, we won't force her and if she did falillahil hamdu"

"Wannan haka yake" Abba and baba shehu spoke, simultaneously.

Uncle Ameen nodded clearly satisfied and spoke with who i assumed was mama through the landline.

After 10minutes which seemed like for aye, she finally walked into the parlor majestically in her long hijab murmuring a salam, followed by mama.

We exchanged pleasantries before Uncle Ameen explained everything to them.

Mama smiled and nodded "Ruqayyah you heard what your father has just said, we are all waiting for your answer, feel free and tell them whatever your decision is"

At that, we all turned our attention to her. I was so eager to hear her answer. I was literally dying inside. My heart was twisting, wiggling and jumping all at the same time. To say i wasn't scared to death would be the biggest lie in the whole world.

She smiled shyly and whispered something to mama which made her laugh.

"Toh Alhamdulillah, she agreed" Mama grinned widely as Ruqayyah blushed crimson.

I let out a breathe which I didn't know i was holding while the men chorused an 'Alhamdulillah'.

"Mashaa Allahu toh abu yayi kyau (All is well then). As you both know marriage is not a joke, you both have to tighten your belts for you are about to start a test so respect yourselves and be patient through whatsoever. In marriage there's nothing like 'i want this and i must have it or everything should go the way i play or how i want it to be' you both have to consider your partner, especially you my daughter Ruqayyah, you have to be really patient, as he is your spouse and life is different after marriage so sabr my daughter, sabr.. I know you might not understand what i mean by sabr but when the time comes i bet you'd understand And back to you Al amin, you have heard my endless lectures concerning marriage, i'm not joking when i say we won't take problems arising from you, the love you have or feel for her now makes you feel like there's nothing in this world than can separate your bond but truth be told it might not be the same after marriage, i'm not trying to scare you but you have to be patient for Allah is always with the patient. May Allah bless you both with his endless mercies, i wish you love that will last forever and errmmmm what more?.... beautiful and obedient children...Ameen" That was baba shehu's long lecture. I almost doze off but staring at her beautiful face Damn! I couldn't come close to that.

All of them gave their short lectures which i was really grateful of because i really couldn't wait to talk to her.

Uncle ameen suggested they should move to the other sitting room so they could eat lunch. I spoke with mama for some minutes before she also excused herself. So, i was left with only Ruqayyah, my one true love.

"Beautiful" I grinned widely.

She smiled coyly and ducked down her head.

I sat up from my spot and sat beside her "Come on! Look at me"

She just smiled again.

"Talk to me"

No answer.

"Okay i guess i should be leaving" I checked my wristwatch "I think i have enough time to drop by her house ahh I think i can even take her out to somewhere fun... Do you know anywhere couples go to have fun or maybe i should just ask her" I eyed her from the side of my eye "No I shouldn't ask her, i want it to be a surprise"

She quickly looked up "Who?"

"Ohh so you talk?" I smirked.

"Who?" She asked again.

"Her" I crossed my arms across my chest.

"I think she has a name" She glared.

"Oops! I'm afraid she doesn't" I forced back the smile that was threatening to break loss.

"Okay then, go and have fun with her. Cheater!" She rolled her eyes and set to leave but I quickly blocked her way.

"Easy tiger! Why would you give up this soon? If you love me as much as i do, you wouldn't have let go this soon, now i have doubts if you love me... even a little" I feigned a hurt look.

She rolled her eyes again "Hmmm Al amin you are not in any position to judge me because if you were in my shoes you would have done worst, I'm sure you can't stand me telling you about having a date with another guy, would you?"

I smiled "Well i'm sorry. Truth be told i can't, i would have skin him alive, thinking about it breaks my heart talk less of witnessing that"

"Aww you're so sweet sometimes" She smiled broadly, her eyes shinning.

"Sometimes?" I raised my brows then shrugged "I'm so sweet thats why you love me. Simple" I said smugly.

She rolled her eyes and murmured something then went back to her previous sit.

"When do you want the wedding?" I questioned as soon as i sat.

She shrugged "Anytime as far as its not up to one year"

"Even today?"

"What?" Her eyes popped out "No not today"

"Tomorrow?"

"To.. What? noo, i think we should just leave the elders decide" She waved her hands in the air.

"I wouldn't mind even if the wedding will take place this minute" I said innocently.

She shot me a disbelief look as if i had just said the most craziest thing.

"Okay fine lets leave the elders decide" I raised up my hands in surrender.

It suddenly clicked me that i promised Yasmeen to call her on FaceTime when everything went peachy. When she requested i had asked her 'why?' But of course she said it was the bride since I refused to give her my card. Typical Yasmeen!

I told Ruqayyah about it and she told me to call her even though she knew she would definitely make sport of us.

"O M G! Alhamdulillah" She shrieked once i told her how smooth the meeting went.

I shook my head and passed the phone to Ruqayyah.

"I can already hear wedding bells o. They should better fix this wedding soon fah, oh my God I'm super excited, I can't wait" She shrieked again while Ruqayyah just giggled.

"How many events would you guys want?" She questioned.

Me and Ruqayyah shared a look.

"Zero"

"We want no event"

Came our replies.

"Kuma kunsan zancen kuke naima. Trust me, we'd make it a gigantic wedding. The talk of town I'm telling you"

I sighed helplessly.

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"Al amin did you fix the date you people want the wedding to be?" Baba abu asked.

"No. We haven't" I replied.

"Okay should we leave you two to decide or we should decide ourselves?" Baba abu asked again.

"Yes. I think you should decide yourselves" I internally prayed they make it a month or two.

"Alright, Alhaji ameen and Muhammad you should decide"

After five minutes Abba and uncle Ameen finally came to a decision.

"Lets make it 2months" Uncle ameen announced.

"Alhamdulillah" We all said but mine was inwardly. My happiness knew no bounds.

I immediately brought out my phone and texted her.

'You'd be my wife in the next 2months in shaa Allah, i love you RAK❤️'

To all of you that have been waiting for this, Ladies and Gentlemen, it's finally hereeeeee!WEDDING BELLS 🔔🔔🔔

Please be an angel and put a wide smile on my face by simply;

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Fi Amanillah!💘

Lots of love!💕💕

Ruru!❤️