Uncle Mustapha and Aunty Maryam are very nice caring and understanding, they don't care about the fact that billy and zahrah are my friends they accept and love them like family and Alhamdulillah I'm  thankful for that.It had been two weeks since when we visited and they refused to let us go,when we complained about change of clothes uncle gave us some money and Abdulhafiz took us shopping.Fatima is very nice ,funny and caring and we use to call her teemah.After lectures we decided to visit home.Ummie and Umma were at the kitchen"Assalamu alaikum habibty ummis we missed you so much"the four of us shouted excitedly and hugged them ."Wa alaikumussalam angels am so angry with all of you and I didn't miss you even for a second"ummi said with a fake hurt voice."Aww really? Then we should just go back to where we came from"Billy answered back playfully.I hugged Umma again and she smiled at me and I hugged ummie again  too pouting like a little girl." You old women should go and rest ,we will take off from where you stopped "I shoved Ummie and umma towards the living room and we get to work.We prepared coconut rice with chicken ,mango drink and yam balls.I heard Yaya zaid saying his salam from the living room and my heart skips a beat ,I missed him so much."hmmm I smell something nice emanating from the kitchen who's there Ummie?"he asked scrunching his nose ."who else but my beautiful daughters"
"Ohh so they finally decided to visit huh?"
"Maybe why don't you go and ask them ."Ummie teased .As if he is waiting for the green card to come into the kitchen.He stood at the doorway staring at us while we are busy arranging the plates and cutlery ."hallo big bros long time no see.I do miss you a little and actually I want you to give me some cash for pedicure, manicure,hair dressing and of course Siddy cure" Billy winked at him ,he shook his head and smirked."Hi big bro it's good to see you"Zahrah and teemah said at the same time."hello to you too little chubby sisters "
"We are not chubby"they yelled and he smirked .I just stood there watching them with a smile on my face."habibty won't you say hi?didn't you miss me?"he pouted like a kid but he looks so cute aswear."of course I will,why won't I ?I missed you more dearie"I whispered
"Ahhhm I think we should go out and give this guys some privacy before they actually say something that will make us throw up"Billy said and we all laughed.Yaya zaid joined us and helped us arrange the food on the table.After that we went up and changed before coming down for dinner.Abba was so happy to see us ,he said he missed us so much,and we all answered by saying we missed him too.After dinner we all sat in the living room watching the news and cracking jokes."Ummie do you remember when this rats were little ,like say 8 years old  Billy told Siddy that she is ugly ,siddy slapped her and Zahrah slapped them both. When asked about why she slapped them she said that was justice"Yaya zaid narrated the story with gleeful eyes.we all double over with laughter and zahrah glared at him." Do you remember when zaid came to pick Billy from our house and we deliberately pour oil on the door step and  he slipped and fell to our outmost joy"Billy chirped in .
"Can you all remember one Eid when Nafeesah refused  to let Billy ,Siddy and Zahrah accompany her to visit a friend they took her new eid clothes jewelries and shoes took them to the neighbors and Nafeesah ended up staying at home during eid celebration?"umma asked smiling ."poor yaaya Nafeesah am sure she will never forget these"zahrah says while Fatima nudged her"I never knew you girls were naughty"she teased "ohh now you know"Billy says and winked at her .
"And I can't forget the nervous look on zaid's face when he was asking for permission to ask siddy out"Ummie says winking at zaid .He covered his face embarrassed while I lower
head shyly.Abba just shook his head but his eyes shows that he is happy.Billy's phone beeped and she squeled with excitement "tomorrow is going to be your birthday Siddy" she hugged me tight" you are going to be eighteen.Everyone started congratulating me  and I felt so happy and loved.we spent the rest of the night having fun with my beloved family and it was time to go to bed.
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Happy birthday sweetheart ,may Allah continue to guide and bless your life,cleanse your heart ,make you happy,make your dreams come true and keep you happy today ,tomorrow ,next month ,year always and forever.Happy Birthday habibty Siddy.Wishing you long life and prosperity best wishes and much love.xoxo
My heart swelled with love for Zaid as I read his text message early morning .
Happy birthday love,wishing you many more happy returns. Much love and kisses its your day have a blast fun.*Billy.
Once upon a time a cute young lady was born into this world.she is a rare gem,a light that illuminates the darkest of days,a pious lady ,a good muslimah,daughter ,friend and sister.God bless you now and always.HBD Siddy.
*Abdulhafiz.
Happy birthday boo boo bear,wishing you many more blessed years ahead.Allah's Noor,rahmah and barakah.Love you so much.
*Zahrah.
To a wonderful sister that makes me happy and proud,to a cute caring friend that makes everything seems so right and to  a role model that has manners worth emulating.Happy Birthday. Have a nice Birthday. Love you xoxo*Fatima.
I can forget every day but not a day like this, a day that a pretty lady with a pure heart was born into this world,you bring joy happiness and laughter to those around you.Wishing you a very happy birthday. Love you
*Walida
I was so happy and thrilled to see all those text messages and I replied back telling them how happy and loved they make me feel and how I will never forget to include them in my prayers .
Later that day Billy came into my room looking excited"what's up bae?"I asked."close your eyes"she answered.I closed my eyes and she handed me a wrapped box.she asked me to open my eyes and open the box.I did as she said and to my surprise the box is full with my favorite gift items .There was a jewelry box,chocolate box ,a nice perfume a novel ,a diary with stuffed toys ,a flat shoe and a cute dress.I was so happy that I started shedding tears of joy.it was the best birthday I have ever had in my entire life."thank you so very much.I really appreciate your kindness ,May Allah reward you abundantly with a home in jannah.I appreciate it guys ,I really do"I choked.
I showed the gift to ummah and she also thanked them.
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I took a warm shower and put on my favorite dress.I log into wattpad reading a book when Billy ,zahrah and Fatima came into the room smiling mischievously. I dropped my phone aside and looked up at them."ohhh uhhh see me see trouble .Where are you going all dressed up like this?"They asked in unison."nowhere of course,why did you ask?"
" OK,Yaya zaid is waiting for you outside he said he is taking you somewhere and Abba Ummie and Umma approved of it .But it seems like you knew."
"No I don't stop looking at me like that,aswear I didn't know I just felt like wearing my favorite dress because it is my birthday."I answered them a bit irritated and grabbed my hijab.Pinned it and walked out leaving them mouth agape.
"Assalamu alaikum" I greeted while I sit on the passenger seat.
"Wa alaikumussalam habibty birthday girl .You look nice mashaa Allah"I smiled and  thanked him "you don't look bad yourself ,where are we going to by the way?"
" I'm a vampire and I'm going to take you to a secluded area so that I will kill you" I shuddered a little and he laughed.
He took me to his friend's house to meet his wife .she is nice ,cool and talkative.We had a nice dinner and after that we said our salams and head back home.on our way back zaid sighed and turned his attention towards me,he stopped the car beside the road.I looked at him curiously and he signed again"please accept this little gift from me,I know it is not much but I can't think of anything but this."he said as he handed me a box.It was a bracelet with encrusted diamonds and it was engraved with S&Z .I was speechless because it is so beautiful "do you like it habibty?"he nervously asked ."like it?no ! I love it dearie thank you so much I really appreciate.Jazakallah khair." I said with a voice full of emotions for my one and only Zaid.
Longest chapter so far.Can't edit because its time for iftaaar.Last ten days of Ramadan ,pray hard and seek for Allah's forgiveness. Allahumma balligna laylatul qadr....Ameen.
Xoxo- Aisha