Ohana means family.... and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten!
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Iqraam

Walking into the elevators I clenched my broken iPhone in my hand

I really needed a new phone

"Ya Allah please help" I muttered

Today I was leaving for Tahiti with my new family

Sound weird saying that

Anyways

Ammi wanted us to have this getaway and I found a perfect time scorer

The race

There was a horse race in Tahiti this weekend and I was participating in it

The elevators of the building stopped and the doors opened

Wiping my hands in my handkerchief for like the thousandth time, I walked to Ruqayyah's apartment with Iqra trailing behind

"Bhai chill" she said and I smiled

"Sure it's not your love story that might end within seconds!" I said and she smirked

"Love story huh?" She smirked again

I felt my body heat rise

Great

Now I was a nervous wreck!

Ringing the bell, i heard faint sounds of the kids bickering

Ruqayyah opened the door and her eyes widened

"As salami alaikum" I said

"Wa alaikum mus salaam" she replied

"Please come in!" She said as she moved out of the doorway

She hugged Iqra and they walked inside leaving me hanging at the door

Something tugged my hand and I looked down to see the little Zahi grinning at me with her front tooth missing

I picked her up in my arms and she giggled

"Ayyyeee where is your tooth?" I asked her

Giggling she put her tiny hands on her mouth.

"Nwo Idsea!" She said and I chuckled

Walking into the living room, I greeted Zaik and he gave me a thumbs up while playing GTA

I know that game coz it's my favorite

"May I speak to you?" I asked Ruqayyah and she nodded

Putting Zahi down beside Iqra on the couch, I walked towards the balcony

"I will get something to drink for both of you!" Said Ruqayyah

"No" Iqra and I said in unison and Ruqayyah gave us a weird look

"We will... uh... be leaving soon, it's okay" I said and Iqra agreed

"Okay..." said Ruqayyah as she walked towards me

We stood near the railings overlooking the gardens and park

"Why are you here?" She asked me

"I came to ask you one last time..." I said seriously

I was tired... not physically but emotionally

These past few days have been hectic

"A- ask me w-what?" She questioned me

I got down to my knees and smiled at her

I felt confident

Sorta

"Bismillah!" I muttered and she waited

I had no ring as my intention was only to ask her again but now I think it will be my last to ask her this

"Ruqayyah will you marry me please?" I asked her

Her eyes glistened and she looked away

"Please?" I asked her

She took a step back

"I- I am sorry Iqraam, there is just... just too many things that I need to think about..." she said

I looked down and then it hit me

I won't be home for 3 days

Ultimatum!

I stood up, dusted my jeans and smiled ('like a boss!')

"Ruqayyah, I am leaving for Tahiti today.... I will be back on Tuesday, 3 days tops, I want an answer by then- whatever comes in the way we will handle it, okay?" I said and she merely nodded

A huge grin broke on my face

"Alright then, Allah Hafiz" I said and walked back inside the house

"Yoh leaving nwo?" Asked Zahi

I nodded smiling at her

It seems over the period of time I have grown really close to the kids

Kneeling down to her height, I put my arms around her

"I will see you on Tuesday" I said and she smiled sadly

"What?" I asked her

"Yoh always come to swe us- I will mish yoh" she said sadly

I chuckled

"Tell you what, I will get you something to keep from my trip, k?" I asked her and she nodded excitedly

Zaik came to me and I hugged him too
Kissing both the kids forehead I got up
"Its almost time to leave... alright, bye people- Allah Hafeez" I said and clasped my hands

Iqra bid them goodbye and we walked out the door

"Iqraam?" Called Ruqayyah and I halted

Turning around I faced her

"Be careful.." she said and I smiled

"Allah Hafiz" with that I got into the elevator and pushed the down button

The Tahiti air hit us as we walked out of the air plane

Ammi was walking with the girls which left me with father and Namaan

"So you race?" Asked Namaan walking beside me

I put my shades on as we walked

The afternoon sun was low and the e heat was.... not so welcoming

"Yes, actually race is life..." I said and he chuckled

"I like watching it but I don't wanna die in a car" Namaan chuckled

I smiled

True though

I never gave much importance to the negatives when in the track

"Abba loves to race too though" that caught me off guard

Father?

"Oh... did not know.." i said and he chuckled

"So plans for holidays?" He Asked me

"I am not really sure... I agreed due to ammi" I said and he nodded

"Well I think our car is here" he said and I looked ahead to see black cars aligned

"Iqraam..." I turned to ammi and she smiled at me

"Thank you" she said fidgeting with her phone

"Ammi, it's okay, I am not really sure about this but I know trusting Allah will result in best" I said and she smiled

She pulled me into a hug

Wrapping my arms around her felt like my world was complete

A mother brings immerse happiness than any other woman

She let me go and a smile broke on my lips

"Shall we?" Asked father and we nodded laughing

Getting in the Chevrolet car with Naman and father, we drove somewhere

This trip was entirely planned by father so I had no idea about this

"We are heading to my private residence here and then cool off the jet leg?" He said and we nodded

By the time we reached the residence, it was dark

The place was lit up brightly and people were mingling, chatting and just enjoying time

There were numerous water pools and huge fountains

The place was nice

Relaxing

I sighed

"This way" said father and we followed him

There were houses isolated, separating each other with fence

Father opened the gates of one and walked in

The small compound was dimly lit and as we walked inside, the lights grew dimmer

"Welcome to the Tahiti residence" smiled father and allowed us inside

The house seemed so small from the outside but it really was huge from the inside

"Cool off jet leg, I will cook something" said ammi and I volunteered

"I will help" I muttered and she nodded

Ya Allah just let this weekend go off smoothly please

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