Ahlam's pov
This has to be the most traumatising day of my life..
I'm getting married to Tareq?!
"Ahlam dear " his mother called me " u both should know each other more"
I looked at Tareq who was glaring at me "yes ma" I stood up and lead us outside.
I'm so shocked, confused , surprised ...I don't even know the kind of mixed feelings I'm having ...I felt goosebumps as my hear beat increased, I could even hear it drumming .
" I'm going to go straight to the point here Ahlam" he said calmly, but alarming
"Don't ever think you'll have a happy married life, you'll regret it. And you must do as I say "
I looked down and nodded, I wish I could return words to him,but I'm too scared to..this isn't good at all.
I didn't wait for him to finish before I went inside the house. Seeing the two families having a nice conversation, my heart sank.
I wanted to cry but I kept holding myself back. I mean, I would have left the living room but, that's not possible till they leave.
Then we all assembled in the dinning area .
"So let's fix a date" Tareq's father said to my parents.
"What about four weeks from now?" Abi suggested
"That's a good timing" ummi said
" what do u both think?" They turned to us, I nodded "I like it".
"What about you?" Tareq's father asked him " what ever she is okay with". I glared at him but no one noticed thankfully.
It was already evening so it was time for them to leave. We followed them outside and bid them as their car took off and disappeared in sight.
I ran back to my room taking off my hijab then falling on my bed and had a good cry...why does it have to be me?
I was about to fall asleep when my door opened, ofcourse it's always zayan..I didn't have the power to even attack him.
"Sorry Ahlam I know u wouldn't answer me if I knocked that's why I entered " He said, sounding honest, well that's new
I wiped my face "w..what do..y..you want" i said stammering in tears again
He sighed and sat on the other side of my bed " I know I've been a bad brother " He rolled his eyes " and I'm sorry you have to get married to that ass hole," then he calmed down " and I want to rebuild our relationship before you go"
My eyes widened at his last statement, I never thought Zayan would ever say something like that. I sniffed and wiped my eyes again " really, did you really mean that?" I said with a tiny voice .
He nodded " I'm serious " he opened his arms for a hug which I didn't hesitate to embrace...I actually needed that hug right now.
Then we broke the hug "let's go but some ice cream right?"
I smiled and nodded.
I went to the bathroom and changed before picking my phone. Then I went outside where he was already waiting for me in the car .
I entered the car "ready?" He asked starting the ignition ""yeah, ready" I replied
He drove us to the ice cream spot nearby, and bought us some ice cream, mine was banana while his was chocolate .
We took our ice cream in silence..awkward silence.
"Soo..." He broke the silence awkwardly " how have u been since this whole...marriage thing"
I sighed hurt "..empty, really empty. I really don't want to marry Tareq, I wouldn't mind if it was someone else but Tareq....No," then I grew quiet "but its the reality so, I have to face it" I said again.
"So what about You, how have u been?" I asked "everyday has been thesame" He said. I nodded. Enjoying my ice cream.
Then he drove us home..
"Goodnight sis" He said walking into the house before me
" goodnight bhai" I said following him behind.. I stared at the living room as it looked quiet and empty...soon I won't be here anymore..
I thought to myself as I walked upstairs to my room.