Aa'yat's POV

At least put on makeup inny!!! I shouted with the very last strength I had in me.

This lady is just too naive.

It is a wedding for Allah's sake and she doesn't even want to look too stunning. Even if it is just going to be we the ladies doing our doings, she still has to at least undergo a make over just for today.

It isn't her fault, it is because she is beautiful.

Damn, she is so pretty even without makeup.

Look Hajia, I don't even have time. If not for you that is even forcing me to wear heels, I will just wear one of my stunning sandals and we are good to go. She sighed.

Saanu, simple woman. I sighed back in defeat.

Oh ya Allah, so the twins are married now huh??? Inayat blushed in happiness.

And I am getting married next weekend. She blushed even more.

Which leaves only me in the single and not taken field huh? I eyed as I turned to look at her.

No, it isn't like that now, that is not what I am saying. She teased indirectly.

That is exactly what you are telling me Inny. Remember you said something similar to it last night right? You were just busy teasing me and singing "when will you marry o??". I laughed as it occurred back to me.

Yes now, when will you marry?

No one on your mind, You don't want to accept Mansur, so which one you dey madam??? She laughed back.

Na'am, I know right. I smiled

I don't just like Mansur, he is cool and all Ma Sha Allah and if left for him wants to marry me right now. But I just don't feel the same way, I just don't like him. I poured all out in a sigh.

I told you he has been telling my Dad he wants us to get married right? And Dad was like I can't force Aa'yat if she doesn't like you back.

Ouch, Poor Mansur. Inayat faked a pain.
Well, May Allah guide you to the right part sis. She prayed while I uttered an Ameen.

Let us hurry sis, we will be late. She said in haste.

Don't rush me sis, I have to smear my makeup on.

Not everyone is as simple as you, you know. I eyed.

Okay fine. Just hurry up. She sighed as she sat back on the bed in wait.

The Nikkah was done earlier today and it is almost time for the girls only hangout. The brides and their female friends wedding reception I guess.

I heard just 20 people were invited is that true inny? I turned to her after adjusting my dress.

Yes sis.

Are you done?

Can we go now??

Na'am. Let's say our salaams to mum and Dad before we head out.

Bye Mubarakah.

Wake up sleepy head, it is almost Asr and you shouldn't sleep between Asr and magrib you know right. Inayat said all out.

Yes Mubarakah, you really shouldn't. I added as we headed out.

Okay understood ladies, I am up already. I heard her ruffle the bedsheets.

Wait, it is almost time for Asr Aa'yat, more reason why you should go with your natural looks. Inayat called to my attention.

I sighed in annoyance, that is your problem inny, must someone always remind you of everything???? I wonder how you passed your exams while in school.

Oh, OMG sorry sis, I totally forgot. She smiled back.

Oh no wonder, that explains the makeup. She said yet again.

Blah, blah, blah...... just shhh and let us go already. I finally pushed her out of the room.

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The reception went well, Alhamdulilah. We both chorused in reply to Inayat's parents.

It is time for Isha already. Inayat sighed.

Yes sis, now head to perform Ablution before I take my bath. I answered with a tired voice.

But I am sooooo sleeeeeeeepy...... Inayat dragged.

More reason why you should pray before going to bed silly. I said after giving her a little push from behind.

Mubarakah was busy doing Allah knows what on her phone that she didn't even spare us a glance not to talk of a welcome.

Hey kiddo. I tried starting a conversation.

Wa'Alaikum Salam warahmatullah wabarakatuhu. She answered rudely and turned to face the other side.

Oh, sorry my mistake. I smiled.

Assalamualikum warahmatullah wabarakatuhu.

She sighed before returning my salaam but still didn't say a word.

What is wrong kiddo? Tell me okay, talk to me. I sat beside her.

Nothing, I am just tired.

Plus, I was bored without you guys. Didn't you say you were going to be back before Magrib???
Well, this is minutes past Isha.

Most annoying part was that I had to do all the chores while you guys were absent. I should have followed you guys. She pouted.

What is that one saying? Inayat asked after finally coming out from the bathroom.

Nothing, she just explained some things to me. I smiled.

She is so very lazy, subhanallah. Is that how you will be doing in your husband's house??? Inayat fired at her.

Say that to yourself, you are the one getting married not me. Mubarakah fired back.

The two started arguing and it was really beginning to disturb my inner peace.

Just keep it quiet! I shouted out loud and the room went silent almost immediately.

Not you my baby girl. I patted Mubarakah on her shoulder.

Now look who is being unfair. Inayat brought back up.

Please for Allah's sake, say your prayers inny. I eyed.

Oh na'am, Ahuzubillahi Mina shaitani Rajeem. She eyed back.

Look who's..... Mubarakah wanted saying back but I hushed her immediately.

Calm down kiddo okay. Calm down. I smiled.

We are both sorry okay. I added and that finally calmed her I guess.

I stood to leave for what was really on my mind and the next thing to do which was to take a bath, Ya Allah, I desperately needed one.

The lights went off and we were all lying in our positions. It was time for bed.

Goodnight ladies, don't forget to say your Duas. Inayat said before the final silence.

I just couldn't sleep, flashes of today's event and how the twins looked made me imagine how it would have being if I were the one.

That reminds me, one very rude sister confronted me on why I was still single, she was like you have everything you already want sister so what else.

Yen yen yen.... Who told her I had everything.

But jokes apart, I really need to settle down.

I quit on chasing after cute guys since the incident with Junaid and I don't really even know where to start from. Plus, I dont just want to.

Where will I start from now??? I sighed.

I scrolled through my feeds on Twitter and as usual, there was violence on the timeline. I always try to keep it low while on that app because not everybody is normal.

I had turned on the notifications of my favorite Influencers such as The Holy Quran, Hadith of the day, yahyaraaby, muftimenk and few more.

After retweeting and commenting on halal feeds only, that was when my eyes caught a bio. It was on Halal Matchmaking. 

Na'am I once thought of sending a DM to halal matchmaking's Twitter handle, but later decided not to. I felt I wasnt that desperate yet.

But now, I am. I really am. Plus, I didn't have to send a DM because my type of guy was being described in the bio.

Name (optional) - Abu Haneefah
Age - 23
Sex - Male
Marital status - Single
Current Location - Kaduna, Nigeria
Blood group/ genotype - O+, AA
Occupation - Self Employed
Complexion - Brown skin
Size - Slim
Describe the person you want - I want a nice lady, fair Skinned, average height, a full time Hijabi, Tribe is not a barrier, an awesome cook and lastly between the ages 20-30.

Waw, just waw.

This guy just described quite a lady. I bet he isn't even cute. I smiled in thought of that.

Well, that is for me to find out.

I took a screenshot, forwarded it into their DM and said I was interested.

I waited for almost 30 minutes and didn't get a reply. I finally gave up and channelled my stress somewhere else.

Suddenly, a follower request popped up.

Abu Haneefah????  Waw Ma Sha Allah. How coincidental.

I am beginning to believe in fate Ya Allah. I accepted his request and a Salam came almost immediately.

We exchanged pleasantries before he finally got to the point.

I got a message from the admin @halalmatchmaking, that you were interested in my bio.

Oh, is that how they do it?, I thought they were supposed to send a picture of you or something. I replied

Yes they were, but I personally requested to be informed first before forwarding the picture. Reason because, I am a very shy person and would also like to secretly inspect the interested candidate.

Candidate huh?😹😹
Ma Sha ALLAH I like this guy already.

After going through your profile, I decided to just make a move myself because I also became interested.

He sent a picture of him and that was when I received the biggest shock of my life.

It was Mansur!! Subhanallah!!

Manusr!!! I typed in shock.

Sorry, do I know your from somewhere? He typed back.

The sight of that made me almost want to squeeze the life out of him.

It is me Aa'yat, Junaida!!! I typed back in annoyance.

You are the silent_hijabi??? He queried in reference to my user ID.

I sighed in defeat before finally giving up.

Ya Allah, Hideena seeratal mustaqeem. I really should just go for Mansur. I have tried other means but to no avail.

Go and see my Dad tomorrow weirdo. Let us just get married. I replied and turned my data off.

Subhanallah, that just made me blush.
So weird, why am I blushing at the thought of Mansur and I's fate.

Ya Allah, I must be out of my mind. I tried to suppress my happiness.

Sighs, maybe his constant stalking made me grow fond of him. I blushed brightly this time.

A call came in, it was from an unknown number.

It is 9pm for Allah's sake, who calls a lady this late at night???

Let's not give room for assumptions, it might be one of my female friends.

I picked the call and a loud yell from a guy hit my ear drum real bad.

It was Mansur🤦

You really want us the get married Junaida???? Are you really serious?????

I sighed in annoyance before finally speaking.

How did you get my digits huh?

Junaid??

Yes Junaid. He blushed. Plus, I already had your digits since we were in school but always hesitated because of your temper issues. He breathed.

Oh, I am temperamental huh??? I fired angrily.

No Ma'am, you aren't. He smiled back.

So do you really mean it???

Oh, do you prefer I take it back?? I really can.

No, please for Allah's sake don't Aa'yat. You just made me the most happiest man on the planet. I have always wanted this more than anything and you know. He let all out.

I see.... And you let your profile out on halal matching huh?? I said out loudly.

Loudly?? Pfft more like jealously 🤦

Can you please keep it down with your love quarrels? Someone really needs to sleep. Mubarakah said out from her sleep.

By Allah, I felt embarrassed but it was true.

I am sorry Aa'yat, but Junaid brought the idea. He started but I cut him off.

Of course Junaid must be involved. I answered fiercely but a little silently.

I really want to get married to you right now but you still seem to be childish Mansur. I spilled out.

Marry me and I will grow up Aa'yat. He sort of smiled and that made me smile too.

Go and see my Dad dude. I said back calmly.

Are you kidding me? Dad already agreed to it. I was at your house with my people last week.
We are just waiting for your approval Aa'yat. Please talk to me.

Okay fine. I smiled in defeat.

Let's get married.

Visit Dad once again officially with your parents this time.

Ma Sha ALLAH. Thank you so much Aa'yat.

Don't thank me yet, make sure they get us both married the same day as Inayat and Junaid. I finally let out.

Next weekend???? He asked surprisingly.

Yes, Next weekend. I smiled.
I want to get married the same day as my twin.

Subhanallah, you won't believe this Aa'yat but I always wanted to get married on the same day as Junaid. He blushed back.

Alhamdulilah then, I will be waiting for my Dad's call for approval tomorrow. Do your best okay.

Now leave me alone. I smiled as I ended the call.

He was so happy even with the way I sounded. Ya Allah, why didn't I notice Mansur ever since. I guess this was the destined time. I smiled in joy.

Someone wants to steal the spotlight. Inayat yawned.

Yes of course, there is no way I am letting only you shine brightly next weekend. I teased.

May Allah put barakah in it sis, I am so happy for you. Finally, Mansur won. She smiled before turning back over to her side.

Yes, finally. I smiled back.

Truly, everything in life has been predestined no matter how you try to avoid it. Time of birth, all achievements and death. May Allah give us all the best in life.
Verily, Allah's plan is always the best of all plans.

So this chapter had to go this way, I really didn't know what to write at first but Alhamdulilah.

So guys, it is going to be a double wedding celebration. Barakallahu❤️😍💓

Final chapter left and Subhanaka Allahuma wabihamdi❤️💓

See you next time Allah's willing.

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