Beautiful Mirah up there👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾

"The dog ran after the poor cat"

I gasped "And what happened after that?"

Khairi was telling me about a story of a little cat and a dog their teacher told them while i was getting ready.

"The cat got on a tree but couldn't get down, she got stuck there"

"Eyyah, how did she get down then? And what about the dog?" I asked, clasping my silver necklace around my neck.

"He kept barking and trying to get on the tree but after some minutes he got tired and left the place.. the cat was stuck up there for two hours until a man that was passing by heard her meowing piteously, he helped her got down and gave her milk to drink"

"Mashaa Allah.. he's such a good man and it should be a lesson to us... you should always be nice and humble, do good and good shall come to you... you see there was a woman who entered Hell because of a cat which she brackets to death. She's going to hell because of it. She did not give him food, and drink when locked. She did not also let him eat the insect world... it shows lack of compassion in her heart. This woman entered Hell because she was the cause of death of a cat"

Khairi gasped with widened eyes "She's a bad woman"

"I know right? And there's another story of an adulterer a woman who used to commit zina... She passed by a dog panting near a well. Seeing that thirst had nearly killed him, she took off her shoe, tied it to her scarf, and drew up some water. Allah, the most merciful, forgave her for that." 

"It is such a serious matter that one could gain Heaven or Hell due to his treatment of animals. Mistreating animals is considered a major sin in Islam"

"Wow!" She cooed "I want a cat, I want to take care of it... but dada said he won't get me one" She pouted cutely.

"Why?"

She just shrugged her tiny shoulders.

"Well.. we have many cute cats at home, i will get you one when we get there now" I whispered and we high five-d, chuckling.

"Are we having a party?" Hameed walked into my bedroom, fastening his kaftan sleeves links. Of course, looking handsome.. as always.

"We're having our mummy & daughter time" I beamed.

He smiled "Oh, i see.. i guess you two are set"

"Yes, we're"

"Yalla, lets go then"

I put on a matching veil over my ankara crop top dress, took my Charles and Keith handbag and we walked downstairs together.

"Dada please put on the five little ducks song." Khairi pleaded, jumping on her seat.

"Alright honey"

"Five little ducks came out one day, over the hills and far away, mother duck said quack quack quack, but only four little ducks came back, quack quack quack but only four little ducks came back..."

I chuckled as khairi sang along, still jumping on seat.

As we took the corner to uncle musa's residence i couldn't help but feel jittery. It was the first time i was visiting them with Abdulhameed.

I briefly glanced at him. He was using his left hand to control the steering wheel while the other was resting on the compartment. He was humming to a song.

I pray everything goes smooth.

We slid into the crib and parked.

"Welcome hajiya, welcome!" Our gateman said, opening my door with a wide grin.

"Thank you Daniel" I smiled "How are you and your family?"

"We are all okay Hajiya" He grinned, scratching the back of his head "Mary is pregnant"

"Really? Mashaa Allah, How many months along?"

"Four"

"Wow! Thats great, I will give her a call in shaa Allah"

"Thank you Hajiya"

As soon as he saw Abdulhameed he went down on his knees "Kaii hajiya so you're with your oga, welcome oga, welcome!"

"Thank you!" Abdulhameed nodded, with his lips rolled. He was clearly trying to push back his laughter.

I smiled and held khairi's hand "Lets go inside"

"Teeeee!" Mirah squealed delightfully.

"Mirahhh!" I copied her and we clasped each other into a bone crushing hug.

Once we pulled away, she greeted hameed and scooped khairi in her arms.

We met Ammi in the parlor. She immediately stood up at the sight of us.

"Ahh, sannun ku da zuwa, come in my children" She chirped.

This is going to go smooth. Definitely!

"Ina wuni?" We greeted respectfully, sitting on the carpeted floor.

"Lafia lau, how are you doing? How was the trip?" She asked.

"Alhamdulillah Ammi" We answered simultaneously.

"Mashaa Allahu.. Mandeera! Mandeera! Where are you? Come and bring some drinks and snacks for them"

"Where's abba and the girls?" I asked, after realizing how quiet the house was.

"Abba is out and the girls are in their bedroom.. amirah go and tell them they are here" Ammi instructed, enthusiastically. I wonder....

"Khairiyah habibty come here" She opened her arms and khairi shyly went to her.

The sight of them made my heart warm. Well.. i wish its all wasn't an act. I wish she's changed her mind. I wish they all have changed their minds.

Shortly after, Mirah along with Sakina, Lubna and Salima walked into the parlor.

"Good afternoon!" They greeted in unison and hugged me.

Wow! Bizarre!

We all exchanged greetings and started to chat. We looked so much like one happy family! I wish the moment could last forever.

"I will be leaving now" Hameed announced.

"Aren't you going to stay for lunch? Its almost ready" Ammi said.

"No its okay Ammi" He uttered with a smile.

"Gashi you didn't even meet their father"

"Next time in shaa Allah ammi"

"Okay my son, if you insist"

He bade them goodbye before i offered to see him off.

"The driver here can take us home later if you'll be busy"

"No, i will come pick you up myself"

"Alright then" I shrugged.

He slowly pulled me by my shoulders and planted a lingering kiss on my forehead.

"What are you doing?" I said through clenched teeth, a warm blush rising to my cheeks.

"Shhh!" He shushed me, placing a finger on my lips.

I gulped.

He let go of my shoulders and smiled "They are gone"

"They? Who?" I arched an eyebrow.

"Your sisters, they were watching us from the window"

"Oh!" Was the only thing i could utter. I was blushing harder.

I'm going to kill them! Argh!

"Oh! The newly weds are here" Came ya Haidar's voice, Uncle musa's eldest son, out of nowhere.

"Good afternoon Ya haidar." I greeted.

"What's good about the afternoon?" He smirked and I felt the urge to roll my eyes.

"Assalamu akaikum" Hameed reached out his hand to shake ya haidar's.

"So do you love him? Ohh! Thats stupid of me to ask, i mean come on.. Its obvious you two are in love" He laughed "So ni dinne kawai baki so?"

"Ya haidar!" I said in a warning tone.

"Let me talk" He raised his hand "Why didn't you accept me when i was in love with you?"

"I thought me and you had made things clear?" I sighed, my heart beating fast "Ya haidar lets not bring the past back because it'd be absolutely senseless"

He smirked "You're so funny fatima"

I laughed humorlessly "You're the one being funny here Ya haidar.. what do you want? Do you want me to change my mind or what?" I was trying not to yell.

"Don't talk to me like that" He frowned, clenching his jaw.

Hameed, who i almost forgot was there, cleared his throat and held my hand in his. His touch immediately gave me comfort.

"I hope you do realize her husband is right here?" Hameed spoke, firmly. He looked quite angry too.

"And so?" Ya haidar's frown deepened.

"Please just get out of here man, I'm serious" Said my knight in shining armor.

"So soon? You afraid man?" Ya haidar said and burst out laughing.

Hameed clenched his jaw "I'm warning you.. whatever happened between you two was in the past, respect that she has a husband now, if not i swear to God.." He paused and clenched his jaw again.

Ya haidar's mouth was slightly parted. After some minutes of staring contest, ya haidar gave in and stormed away. Wuss!

Hameed opened the front door and motioned me to sit before he walked to the other side of the car and got in too.

Ya haidar and I had been quite close before but of course not after he asked me out. Yes! He's handsome, tall and have all those hot men features but I wasn't interested in dating then. I mean.. i was just 16 when he asked me out and I was sure Umma wouldn't let me date. From then, we grew apart... we talk until its necessary. I hate his guts!

"Don't mind him" Hameed said, soothingly.

"He just had to ruin my day.. Argh!" I buried my face in my hands irritatingly.

"Sorry but don't talk to him like that.. he's your elder, he deserves some respect" He eyed me and I reluctantly nodded.

He added the Ac speed a little as a comfortable silence enveloped us. I closed my eyes, slowly breathing in and out the cold air together with hameed's hypnotizing scent.

"Go inside" He uttered, after some minutes.

"Okay" I muttered.

"Or you don't want me to leave? It seems like you're enjoying my company" He said with a smirk and i playfully glared at him.

He let out a soft chuckle "Friends?"

I nodded with a smile "Friends!"

"I will come pick you up in some hours, alright? Take care."

I hopped out of the car and waved him goodbye until he was out of the compound. With a goofy smile, I turned on my heel and headed inside the house.

"Someone is besotted with her husband!!!!" Mirah wiggled her eyebrows making me blush.

I smiled as I spotted khairi playing and talking with a few kittens.

Mirah dragged me to her room with a devilish smile on her face.

"What?" I asked, removing my veil and folding it neatly.

"That thing that happened outside, explain!" She sat cross legged on the floor waiting for me to start explaining.

"Don't bother me, he was just trying to remove something on my dankwali"

"Allah sarki.. uhmm"

"Uhmm"

"Uhmm...?"

"Don't bother me Mirah" I rolled my eyes trying to suppress my chuckle.

"What about the hormones?" She asked, ignoring my last statement.

"La hawla wala quwawata illa billah, Mirah when have you became this saucy?"

"You didn't answer my question"

"I won't and don't pester me... Lets talk about something pertinent, what happened? Did uncle and Ammi by chance change their minds about the divorce thingy? And the girls behavior towards me too, it was strange you know.."

"I think... but I'm not sure with abba, you should go and talk to Ammi"

"Really?" I asked, surprised.

"Yeah! Go!" She shot me a reassuring smile.

"Okay!" I stood up, walked out of the room and into Ammi's.

"Salamu alaikum Ammi" I sat on the floor.

"Wa alaikumussalam Fatima" She answered with a smile.

"Fi shinu?"

I fiddled with my ring "About my marriage, umm.. are you.. umm"

"Fatima i was never supporting him" She sighed "Its just that he's so strong-willed, thats why i always have to back him up even if i don't want to... I'm sorry for the whole thing, i tried to talk to him but he still didn't agree" She placed her hand on my shoulder "Lets just keep praying, in shaa Allah everything is going to be alright, i will try and talk to him again"

"Thank you, Ammi" I stood up and hugged her.

"It made me happy when i saw you together, mashaa Allah, cute couple" She pinched my cheek.

I shyly closed my face with my hands and ran out of the room.

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"I want the white one" Khairi pointed at the white kitten "But mummy the black one is cute also, i think i want it"

"Okay!" I said and motioned to Daniel to put the cat in its woven carrier.

"No mummy, i want the white one, she has innocent eyes."

I sighed "Khairi and ruwan ido"

"Why don't you take the both? She likes both of them" Mirah chuckled.

I folded my arms across my chest "I think her dada doesn't like cats, he doesn't even know she's taking one"

"Okay! I think she likes the white one more, she said it has innocent eyes"

We laughed.

"Alright! Daniel we want the white one"

Five minutes later, i saw abdulhameed's message saying he was out waiting for us. I bid the family goodbye before we zoomed off.

"Mummy! She's sleeping" Khairi grinned.

"Awwwn! Really?"

"Who's sleeping?" Hameed put in.

"My new kitty.. mummy and Aunty amirah gave me" Khairi's grin got wider.

Hameed scrunched up his face and i laughed.

"You don't like cats?"

"No its not like i don't like them, My mom used to like them a lot, so they bring back so many old memories.. buried memories" He smiled painfully.

"Oh!.. I didn't know.. I shouldn't have.. Oh God! I'm so sorry"

"No its okay" He smiled genuinely and i smiled back.

"Honey, have you given her a name yet?" He asked khairi.

"Yes, Lulu!" Khairi said proudly.

"Thats great hun"

"I'm going to bath her everyday and feed her..."

And khairi's prattle about her lulu went on.

Salam buttercups,
Good evening to you all! I hope you're all doing great... Yes, I know and I'm truly sorry🙈 i couldn't even reply your comments, Ruru is so sorry... but Hey! I'm through with my exams now and I am finally free.. freedom!!! Thanks for all your sweet prayers, Jazakallahu khairan.😘😘😘

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