Aishah

EVERY MEMBER OF the family came to congratulate me,I wasn't feeling okay it felt like something was amiss and all I could do was fake a smile to everyone

I changed my dress afterwards to a pink floral dress with royal blue flowers design pattern,the gown was almost thesame design with the last one but had some differences because the flays in this one was only one step and it looks more beautiful,my make up artist tied my blue head attire for me which has different designs with imprinted pink flowers,she did a little touch up on my make up

My best lady who is Fareedah was on a pink beautiful gown with different designs and pattern in hers,I wore a stony blue high heel and also a stony blue purse to match up my dress

My mommy was undeniable happy when she sets her eyes on me,she shed tears of joy and prayed for me, everyone had already changed and left the house for the reception venue

I was scared not just because of the ceremony going on but on how Ibrahim will react when he sees me

Will he be happy?

Will he be contented?

Or will he show it to my face how much he despise me?

I shook my head to clear off my mind this wasn't the right time to get sad,I have to be strong for myself.

The car that was meant to carry us arrived and I was sure Ibrahim was inside the car,I felt more frightened when we were told the best lady and man has to go on another car.

I tightened my hold on my purse when my hand started shaking vehemently,I stepped out of the house and turned around to give the house a one final look

This is not my home anymore

A tear slide down my face and I wiped it off briskly,I didn't want my mom to see me shedding tears,Fareedah was already in the opposite car with Abubakar who is Ibrahim's best man

I walk gently to the car and stepped inside,I saw Ibrahim sitting at the edge of the other side of the car,looking through the car window like he wasn't here,he was lost

He was wearing a blue native wear with agbada,he also wears a cost black leather shoe and also a cap

I sat at the other edge of the car giving us the space we needed,he turns to look at me more like glare at me before taking his eyes away

I gulp visibly knowing fully well that this marriage is going to be one hell of lifetime together which am  sure is going to happen

The car ride started while all I was thinking about is different ways that can make us end up divorcing but I don't want to be a bad wife but rather I pray he comes up with the divorce faster before I do

The car stopped at the venue more like we vanished and reappeared at the reception venue,I was so lost in my chain of thoughts that I didn't know we already got there

Ibrahim opened his own side of the car avoiding me totally,I got sad not because I wanted him to love me at the instance but the fact he treated me like I was the cause of this neither do I wanted this too

I opened my own side of the car and stepped down,soon enough my parents and his were by our side with Fareedah and Abubakar,they talked a little while I zoned out several times

Abubakar noticed this and stylishly come to my side whispering in my ears

You look beautiful and beautiful people don't look sad it makes them ugly

I chuckled and he smiled contentedly,Ibrahim noticed this and only roll his eyes

We entered the hall with our besties tailing us at the back,the hall was full with faces I'm not familiar with, everyone looks happy apart from me and Ibrahim

The MC of the occasion didn't let us sit immediately,he only lets us sit after doing some cheesy game with us telling us to sit at the end of spelling love which is letter e,Ibrahim doesn't mind much and sat down without even glancing at me

Different programs was held till the MC announced that the groom and bride should come out and dance,I look at Ibrahim while he only glared at me

"Don't try touching me at the stage if not I will make you regret it"he said sternly standing up and I did thesame

I stayed few centimetres from him as we danced or rather move our body sluggishly,soon enough family members joined and we were made to cut the cake and feed Ibrahim

I almost dropped the glass of wine in my hands when he glared at me when I was supposed to feed him with cake, I composed myself trying by all means not to cry or give him the satisfaction he wants, it was clear that Ibrahim doesn't want me an inch closer to his life

The reception came to an end with series of pictures being taken with the member of my old and new family,sister Raihana came with Ameerah and her husband Ahmad,I got to hold her baby and she was such a darling and beauty goddess,her husband was an handsome tall black man just like Ibrahim I took a lot of pictures with them too and started feeling tired

Finally it was time I go to my husband house,my father came and gave me his blessings while my mother cried and prayed for me,my father in law gifted us a house as his own wedding gift it seems like Ibrahim was already aware of this and didn't make time to tell me

When have he ever called you

I greeted everyone goodbye and walk to the car with Ibrahim and Fareedah,Fareedah was meant to spend the night with me,my two other cousins Rukkayah and Aliya rush over to us telling me they want to spend the night with me also which I gladly accepted,my mom informed me that Mariam and Tayiba my other cousins have safely taken my bags to my new home that everything I needed will be there

I hugged my family goodbye and went inside the car with Ibrahim,I couldn't stop myself from crying I started weeping quietly thinking about how my perfect life had turned upside down,I hear Ibrahim cracks his throat and I wiped away my face immediately looking at him

"You and I both know I don't want this marriage"he said sternly and I found myself nodding my head"fine!! I want you to know we are only going to live in that house as housemates or neighbors whatever you call it,your duty is only to cook my food,do my laundries,take care of the house and most importantly stay clear away from me"

"I heard you"I said with a small voice like a frightened kitten

"You should be glad I let you stay in my house that's all you have to do to repay me back for my favor"he says and I got angry but decided to shut my mouth up when I started feeling a throbbing headache,he acted like I was homeless and he was helping me. I shook my head and concentrated on the drive never be so happy when the car stopped at a big house because I wanted to be far away from him

The driver honked and the gate opened revealing an aged man opening the gate for us we get in first followed by the car that took Fareedah,Aliya and Rukkayah

We stepped out of the car and I couldn't help but gawk at the house,it is so beautiful and painted all white,Ibrahim started walking ahead and I tagged along he opened the door revealing the sitting room

The tiles looks so magnificent and rich though it was white,the walls were also painted white with gold decorations at each end,there was an extra large plasma TV in the wall,a glass made center table and home theatre system,the chairs were pure white silky leather chairs,Fareedah came closer to me and whispered in my ear

"You have a beautiful home"I only smiled nodding stiffly

The sitting room is extra large,the right side lead to the dinning room but I couldn't make out how is it from where I was standing

Ibrahim started climbing the stairs and we followed him,he opened a door leading to a room

"Your family can stay here tonight"he said and I nodded

I signaled Fareedah and co to go inside that I will be back soon she nodded and did as I said

I followed Ibrahim who opened another,he entered and I followed

"This will be your room and on no account should I see you inside my room"he spatted

"Ok"I gulped and he went outside slamming the door at me which make me jolted in fear

I decided to explore the room,the room was painted in two colours,gray at the lower side and milk at the upper side,the king side bed was laying at end of the other side of the room with four pillows,I went closer to it feeling the pillows which was just like the way I wanted it

My eyes landed on the wardrobe and I decided to explore it also,I opened the door to the wardrobe and it felt like I was in another room,my dress were neatly arranged and I was pleased

I came out of the wardrobe and decided to have my bath,I took my bath and so changed my pad since I started my period before the reception,I searched for my nightie and wore it before stepping out of the enormous room

I knocked on Fareedah's room and saw that they already changed their wears to something simple,they all smiled at me as soon as I made my way inside the room

"Where is your husband and what are you doing here,are you not suppose to be in honey moon with your husband"Fareedah said wiggling her brows at me and I felt like smacking her

"More like bitter moon"I muttered" I think I should sleep with you guys what do you think"I asked with exaggerated cheery voice

"It's not a problem and we are totally fine with it"Rukkayah said

"And let's get ourselves some junks to eat"Aliyah added and we all agreed

Aliyah and Rukkayah decided to go and search for the kitchen leaving me and Fareedah all alone to ourselves

"I know a lot is in your mind"Fareedah said breaking the silence

"I think this is a bad decision Fareedah,he doesn't even look at me appreciate me or acknowledge my presence,it felt like he can throw me out at any opportunity available"I confessed out my mind

"Stop over working yourself Aishah you don't expect him to embrace like that or start treating you differently just in a day,it takes time and you need to be strong please"she said warming up my soul

"What can I do without you,I will try my best"

"I trust you"my best friend said smiling at me

Rukkayah and Aliyah came back few minutes later with different kinds of snacks,I ate chat and had fun with them untill I got sleepy and went to bed