This chapter is dedicated to Ish0102 💕❤️Much love B💕💓

Inayat's POV

She explained everything to us and in no time, we understood all that had happened.

Allahu Akbar! (Allah is the greatest). I praised and Sabeerah and Aa'yat joined in too.

So you are my sister in law now I guess. She repeated again. I pretended not to hear her the first time because I honestly thought she was referring to some other dude I probably have never met before.

Allah knows I love Junaid and I plan on completing half of my deen with him by my side. I just really hope it is vice versa though. Plus with all that has passed, I don't really picture my one big family portrait again😪.

I feel like as time passes, he forgets my face "even though he hardly looks at me" , my existence and all. Who am I kidding, I am the only one in love, it is so obvious the way he doesn't even look my way.

Sister in law??? I blushed.

So tell us, would you really give Inayat to Junaid??? Sabeerah queried cheerfully. I must admit, I was sort of shy with what she said. This my bestie does really know how to be staright forward.
But deep down, I was waiting for her reply, I was waiting for what her answer would be.

Oh ya Allah, I always channelled my heart and feeling towards you and you alone, I even suppressed my feelings as much as I wanted to shout it out to him that I am so into him and wants to be by his side always.

Why not, Allah knows I would love that. I really like inny, she has always been sweet to me and has always cared for me like a sister in law would. She smiled out.

Sister in law again??? Oh stop it sis I really am blushing stupidly within. My subconscious shyed.

Awww, thank you Aa'yat. I smiled back.

No, call me mother in law. She joked.

Mother in law it is. I smiled back.

Enough of it ladies, how sure are we that Junaid even likes my bestie? Sabeerah brought up.

So true, that just made my heart ache. What if he doesn't even love me?? What if he has someone else in his heart. Ouch, that would be so heartbreaking for me to hear.

Aa'yat kept silent for a while and I decided to break the silence, my heart already aching. I smiled brightly.

You shouldn't ask that now Eerah. I started. Love is a gradual process and feelings take time to develop.
What do I know? I am so naive when it comes to love matters🤦.

Moreover, only two hearts that Allah has  designed to love each other for his sake would beat for one another.
If Junaid is really bound to be mine then I really don't have to stress it. He would surely be mine.

Did I just pour that all out??? Subhanallah, when did I turn a motivational speaker??? This shows I really am pained.

Sabeerah and Aa'yat didn't say anything, they just kept on looking at me from different perspectives that only Allah knows.

Besides, I didn't love him at once and you know. I turned to Sabeerah and she nodded.  I started loving him since our days as freshers. So you see..... I flung my hands in the air.

Aa'yat started chuckling silently all of a sudden and that was when it occurred to me. Subhanallah, I just spilled the beans!

Sabeerah isn't a stranger to all this, but Aa'yat, she is. She isn't just hearing this but is also a sister to the guy involved.

Sabeerah caught on how I was feeling and cleared her throat in a "oops bestie bursted" manner.

Uhmmmm Aa'yat, I didn't mean it that way.... I started.

What way Inayat, don't let your fear of things getting to Junaid make you lie to me. Don't lie okay, I was your sister even before Junaid being my family came to the picture, we were always cool. Even though you both knew I had a thing for Junaid which I also explained earlier, you never still acted weird towards me or took me as a rival. She said all out and I was left speechless. Damn! She was so right.

Okay then sis, I like Junaid. I squeezed out shyly.

Like??? Like is too common, for instance, I like you and you like me. She smiled.

She must have sensed my shyness.

Okay then fine, I like, like your brother. Double like equals love. I smiled out in embarrassment. I could sense invisible blushes on my cheeks.

Waw, I really do love him.

Lol, you still don't want to say it. Aa'yat laughed out.

Come on inny even if you can't to Junaid, you should at least be able to tell Aa'yat how you feel. She sighed.

Pardon my bestie Aa'yat, she really is shy when it comes to Junaid's issues. Sabeerah turned to Aa'yat. But trust me, she really does love him. She continued.

It is something I confirmed myself. She added while I in turn nodded a yes.

It is something I have always known, and I also have always noticed how she flinches whenever I mention Junaid. Aa'yat smiled.

Ma Sha Allah, such cute couples. She added.

You noticed too right??? Sabeerah blushed in my stead. By Allah they look so cute together. Such a beautiful combo.

Sabeerah's addition made me blush widely as I muttered a thank you to them both.

So childish right??? I know nothing about love but from what I have come to learn, "It really does make you act silly". May Allah save us from anything that would affect our spiritual lives. Ameeen😪.

Ehn ehn please, Keep all this between us okay for Allah's sake. I don't want this getting out to Junaid or any other person. I honestly don't want it leaving this circle. I illustrated as I circled my fingers around us three.

Oh come on sis.... Aa'yat was about to start but I cut in.

I am obviously not calling you a blabbermouth, I chuckled and they both joined in. Na'am I am not calling you a blabbermouth, but I just don't want him to know any of this now. Why because I dont want to lose face to him, I don't know how he is going to react to it, and if, "IF" I stressed out, he likes me, I honestly can't date him for now because I am not ready for marriage this year.
Next year hopefully In Sha Allah. I blushed.

Sabeerah slapt me slightly on my laps as she smiled mischievously.

Aa'yat was also smiling silently but it looked like a happy one.

Junaid likes you back. She blurted.

What?? I pretended not to code.

Waw OMG girl, Alhamdulilah that is such good news. Sabeerah cheered as she clapt her hands together childishly.

Yes, he does. Aa'yat answered my pending question. I just sat there looking surprised.

Where would I start from, If he really does feel the same way then Alhamdulilah, it is a dream come true for me Allah knows. Oh Ya Allah, how long I have prayed for the right spouse while on sujood. Alhamdulilah if this really is genuine.

He does like you a lot, he loves you in short. She continued.

Oh ya Allah, my heart just skipped a beat

But.... How did you know? How sure are you?? Oh sorry, you are his sister I remember. Sabeerah face palmed herself.

Don't ask questions again Sabeerah, what if she changes her mind huh? I don't care where the source is from so far someone has confirmed it, I am okay with it. My subconscious countered.

While physically, I just smiled at Sabeerah's reaction.

I am his sister yes, but that aside. I was once following him around if you can recall. She laughed out. How crazy I was back then. She added while Sabeerah and I just Chuckled.

So what you are saying now is he does huh? Did he tell you himself??? I shyly asked.

Well that I can't tell you, but one thing is for sure, he loves you sis. He really does. She answered and I just smiled an ok.

And yes, less I forget, you need not to worry about the dating issue you mentioned okay. She started. Even Junaid wouldn't date you if he hasn't followed legal procedures. Because to him also, Halal love starts after Nikkah💕💓🤗.

Awwww Ma Sha Allah. Sabeerah cheered. They even think alike uhn uhn. She smiled while I gave her a pinch on her lap.

Na'am. Aa'yat smiled. Well lovebirds, I wish you both the best okay, Allah's Nur and guidance if you both are truly meant for each other. Because if truly you both are, your hearts would surely get connected the right way. She said all out.

She is right. Sabeerah added with a smile.

So true, May Allah make it easy for us all and Grant us the best of spouses who would love us for the sake of Allah. I prayed and they both muttered an Ameeen.

Okay ladies, it is time for Magrib. Aa'yat notified and the call to adhaan started almost immediately. We kept silent and slowly recited after the muazin.

La ilaha ilah lah Muhammadu Ra'sululah sallalahu Alaiyhi wasalam. We lastly muttered as we stood to perform our ablutions.

What are we having for dinner? Sabeerah queried as she reached for a kettle.

I don't know, maybe after Isha we can go and get chips from Auwal's chips. Aa'yat suggested as she arranged her headtie.

Faculty of medicine! Sabeerah groaned. I am tired, I don't think I can walk there today my body aches already. She complained.

Sabeerah is the laziest lady I know when it comes to running errands. But when it comes to cooking and eating, well this lady is always the first to make a move.

Quit the excuses lazy ass!. I countered and Aa'yat mocked her excuse too.

Don't worry, Inayat and I would go okay. If that is fine by you inny. She said out as she turned to me and waited for my reply.

In Sha Allah a deal it is then. I am obviously not as lazy as someone. I eyed jokingly.

Just let her be. Aa'yat laughed.

Yes Inny, let me be. Sabeerah laughed back and we left to perform our various ablutions nonhesistantly.

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I better check if I am with my Id card. Aa'yat said as she checked her handy purse in search for it.

Sure please do, we are so close to the exit already so it isn't too late to go back. I sort of joked.

Found it! Alhamdulilah. She exhaled in smile.

Alhamdulilah. Shall we? I questioned as I led the way. 

Yep, yep, she sang as we made our way out of Amina hostel.

I was wearing my navy blue lengthy hijab while she wore her black lengthy Hijab.
Life of Hijabis💓💕🌹

We got to Pa Ishaku lecture theatre at the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences and her phone rang.

It is Junaid. She called out as she picked.

Oh yes, we are there so be fast okay, we ain't got all day. I heard her say out.

What??? Junaid is coming here??? Subhanallah!

She ended the call and I wasted no time in asking her.
Is Junaid coming here??? I queried.

Na'am, he said he is minutes away. We can't just go there all by ourselves duhhhh. She confirmed.

Ya Ilahi, she just confirmed my fears.

Okay then. That is cool. I nervously answered with a fake smile.

I am freaking out! I have to lower my gaze! Aa'yat on the other hand is his sister so she has nothing to worry about. Oh ya Allah, I hope my anxiety doesn't get me again this time.

Hey babe! I heard a familiar voice call out. It was Junaid's. But babe, he couldn't be referring to me Hell no!.

I turned and quickly lowered my gaze. It really was him. His hands were wrapped over Aa'yat's eyes and I could sense he doesn't want to look at me.

I know it is you weirdo. Aa'yat smiled out as she felt his hands with hers.
Let me go this instant. She added.

Ouch, what a way to treat your fiance. Junaid sadly answered as he released his hands almost immediately.

Fiance??? What is he saying???

I have missed you babe. He pouted as he poked her cheeks.

Waw, just waw....

Drop the acts dude, she knows the whole truth already. Aa'yat blurted.

Oh, now I get it. He was still in act from the little charade they played earlier.

Oh, ooops my mistake then. He laughed out.

I am so sorry sis. He said to me without even sparing a glance.

Sis??? Ma Sha Allah.

It is nothing bro. I said back and Aa'yat almost choked on her breath.

You two are silly. She called out as she hastened in her steps.

What is she saying??? Junaid asked obviously talking to me but without looking at my direction.

I don't know. I answered back plainly and hastened my steps almost immediately.

We got the chips in a takeaway form and Junaid offered to pay.

We were on our way back to our hostel and when we got close to sick bay, A voice called out to Junaid and I quickly recognized it as His. That very one voice I can hardly forget.

Junaid turned and called out his name. They exchanged pleasantries and from the looks of things they looked close.
Guys! What was I expecting they always act so close.

I turned immediately to face the other direction to avoid him catching a glimpse of me. I noticed Aa'yat was hiding too, but before I could ask her what was happening, Junaid called her out.

Aa'yat watch your back! He shouted as he ran to her tilting her back towards his direction. A guy with heavy loads was about to fall over her.

Thank you. She muttered and the familiar voice called out her name.

Aa'yat??, Guy you know Aa'yat? He asked.

Yes of course, she is my twin sister. Junaid proudly answered. Now quit staring that way at her or I would be forced to pluck out your eyes. Junaid joked.

Aa'yat called out my name for us to further in our movement, and that was when I knew I had it coming my way.

Did she just say Inayat??? The familiar voice asked.

But Aa'yat and I didn't pay any attention to him. We just hastened in our steps.

How do you know Munir???? Aa'yat queried.

I was speechless for a while and when I finally wanted saying something, their voices reached us.

Inayat! Inayat! I know it is you please listen to me. Munir called out but I didnt even flinch.

Just let her go man, you are embarrassing her. Junaid said to him and he had no other choice but to back off. He sighed loudly before he left though.

How did you know Munir???? Aa'yat queried yet again.

Do you know Mskid??? Junaid came asking.

Waw Mskid huh??? He even has a nickname now.... My subconscious said.

I so hate to say this and Allah knows but I just can't lie. I rather keep mute than lie, but I can't keep mute either. This scenario really does deserve an explanation. I so hate to say this but ........  I thought within.

Answer us please inny. Aa'yat further asked.

How do you know him?? I turned to Aa'yat.

He was my ex boyfriend then when I wasn't yet enlightened.

Waw, just waw. I commented.

Why, what happened? Junaid asked further and I finally let it out.

He was my ex boyfriend too then back then. I squeezed out in one breath.

I so much hate that word "ex"!!!!!! I am no one's ex! It was a big mistake and Allah knows I truly regretted those moments even though they were really short.

See you next time Allah's willing.

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