Zakir Khan

She said yes. I couldn't believe it. She actually said yes! Zaynub was my soon-to-be bride In Shaa Allah (If God wills it). I was full of delight. I just gained one a heck of a girl. Thank you, Allah. Thank you so much. 

Currently Amir and I were sitting down on the couch chatting. Our parents started planning the wedding with Laila. Laila was my nineteen year old sister. She loved weddings, so she was helping us plan it. All I could think about was Zaynub. That was until Amir snapped his fingers in front of my face.

"Hey, lover boy. Pay attention to the conversation," he grinned as if knowing what I was thinking about.

"What? I didn't do anything. Why are you looking at me like that?," I slowly questioned while narrowing my eyes at him.

"You're thinking about Zaynub, aren't you?" he said while wiggling his eyebrows. "Don't deny it too. I know that look on your face. You're a love sick puppy."

My eyes went wide. Dang, this guy is a mind reader.

"No I'm not a mind reader," he laughed.

"Creeper," I muttered.

He slapped my shoulder. "Oh shut up. I was in that exact position when I was arranged to get married to Noorah. Trust me having a wife is a struggle, especially if she's pregnant," he winked at Noorah while she just gasped.

"I am not a struggle. Men just don't understand anything about women," she huffed.

"Says the moody one," Amir countered back while rolling his eyes.

Noorah stuck her tongue out at him. Amir just laughed and brought her to his chest.

"I'm just kidding. You know I love you," he smiled.

"I love you too," she said as she pecked him on the cheek.

"My poor eyes. I don't want to see this now!" I exclaimed dramatically while covering my eyes

Noorah shook her head and walked over to Laila.

"Wait till you get a wife," he chuckled.

The truth was I wanted my life with Zaynub to be just like Amir and Noorah. Amir and I just started talking about work, sports, and debated on various subjects. We used to be on the debate team. As we were in the middle of an extremely controversial topic, we heard a high pitched scream, scaring both of us.

Amir and I jumped out of our seats and ran up the stairs. There was Zaynub. She was grabbing her leg and her face was twisted in pain. Seeing her in pain made my heart hurt. It was like I could feel her pain as well.

"Zaynub," I whispered.

Then she fainted.

"I'll go grab an ice pack," Noorah said before she ran downstairs.

Amir picked Zaynub up bridal style and brought her to her room. He gently put her on the bed and started examining her leg.

"I know what's wrong," Amir said after several minutes.

"What is it then?" I asked.

"Remember her accident?" he sighed.

I nodded my head.

"The doctor said that since her leg was injured so bad, she would be getting a lot of pain from it for walking a lot," he said while tracing Zaynub's face.

He looked at her with such love. Amir was truly the ideal older brother image. The way he traced her features so carefully. It was as if he were afraid he would hurt her. That was when Noorah came with an ice pack.

"She should be fine," Amir confirmed.

* * * *

We have been living in our new home for a month already. It's a bit far from work though. I was thinking that after the marriage Zaynub and I should find a place closer to my job. I was currently at home and I was really frustrated from work.

Alexis started flirting with me instead of doing her job. I was engaged to a girl already. She also had been texting me non-stop. It was all about the problems going on at work, but they were really stupid. I bet she made them up. Like one was about how the heaters broken.  

The heater worked fine in the morning. Then the mess she made almost got me fired. My boss got super mad, but then when I told him about me being engaged he gave me a bear hug. He forgot all about the mess. Thank you, Allah. I sighed, staring at the pile of work on my desk. 

The worst part was that Zaynub wasn't at my side and I hadn't seen her for months now. Noorah and Laila decided that I'm not allowed to see or be near Zaynub until the Nikkah. I'm not allowed to see my bride for a long time! The thought was killing me. I really wanted to see Zaynub and talk to her.

Zaynub always knew how to make me feel better. But was she here? No. Why was that? Because of the idiots who came up with the idea! Now, I had to deal with this huge pile of paperwork. I face palmed. Why didn't I choose an easy job? I bet mail mans didn't deal with all this.

Beep Beep.

I just got a text. I reached for my phone and started looking at the text. It was from Amir.

Amir: Salams! Do u want to do a three way conversation with Zaynub???

I didn't even think twice before replying.

Me: Obviously

Amir: *Cough cough* Love sick puppy cough*

Me: -_- I am NOT a love sick puppy

Amir: Suuuure ;)

I sighed. Since I'm not her husband yet, I couldn't secretly talk to her without one of her Mahrams (blood relatives) supervising it. I really could use Zaynub's comforting self.

Zaynub Khalid has joined the chat.

I jumped at the sound of that.

Zaynub: Amir what is this about now?

Amir: Someone would like to talk to u ;)

Zaynub: Who???? If this is a prank, I will kill u

I rolled my eyes at her. Who else would it be?

Me: Salams :)

There was a few moments of silence. I started to get worried. Did I scare her? I was about to type something until Amir texted back.

Amir: Help! Your future wife is hurting me! Do something!

I chuckled.

Me: Zaynub? U there?

Zaynub: Amir! How could u?! I just made a fool of myself!!! X(

Amir: I didn't do anything geez

Me: It's cool Zaynub. It was amusing ;)

Zaynub: uhhh... okaaay

Amir: XD

Zaynub: Shut it u -_-

Me: Sooo wat r u doing, princess?

Zaynub: Stop calling me that!

Me: Why? Ur my princess

Zaynub: I'm not urs

I smirked. She did realize that we would be married soon, right? This was going to be an interesting conversation. Being the jerk I am, I began to tease her. It was cute how she got mad. She reminded me of an angry kitten.

Me: U will be

Zaynub: U would

I smiled. Man, this girl was killing me.

* * * *

Zaynub Khalid

Zakir and I started texting, but Amir keeps ruining the good moments by saying something stupid.

Zakir: I miss u :(

I started to blush. I knew if he was here, he would be teasing me about it. Zakir and I aren't allowed to see each other until the Nikkah. I would be lying if I said I didn't miss him. I missed his perfect smirk, his well defined face, his deep voice that sent chills down my spine in a good way. I missed him.

Me: Awww. Well I guess I miss u a little ;)

I decided to mess with him. What? When a guy says that, one wouldn't want to give in so easily. It's called playing hard to get.

Zakir: Well, that hurt :( My bride doesn't miss me

Amir: Rejection. Ooooohhhh!

Zakir: Oh be quiet.

Me: Wat r u doing???

Zakir: I'm sad that u don't miss me

Me: Well.....

Zakir: Say u miss me

Me: What? No!

Zakir: Y?

Me: Because

Zakir: Becasue what?-_-

Me: Because I said so

Zakir: Come on. I'm dying without seeing u for a while and u won't even say this for me?

He made a very valid point, but I just don't want to say it. Especially with Amir reading this in amusement. Should I or should I not? Let me just play around with him a little bit more.

Me: Maybe

Zakir: Please. For me :(

Me: Fine. I miss u too.

Zakir: Thanks kitten;)

I am so glad he can't see me. He just loves nicknames for me. Doesn't he?

Zakir: I can't wait for next week. I want to see ur smile and hear ur voice again. I bet u'll be beautiful in ur dress, kitten.

The Nikkah is next week. My family decided to make it a surprise for me. I only know what my dress looks like. Zakir and I can finally see each other next week!

Me: Yeah. I can't wait!

Zakir: Ur so cute:)

I blushed at that comment.

Zakir: Don't blush without me there!

Me: I wasn't blushing

Zakir: Don't lie to me

Me: Fine

Amir: Srry to break this up, but Zaynub and I have to go to someone's house now.

Me: Kk I'll meet u downstairs Amir bhai

Zakir: Have fun kitten!

Me: -_-

He would. I couldn't wait to see him again though. Next week, I'll be married In Shaa Allah (If God wills it). The thought brought butterflies to my stomach. Next week.

Assamualaikum!

Whoa! They are getting married! In my opinion, Zakir is a sweetheart. What about you guys? Remember to vote, comment, and fan!