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Behind You Epilogue
Two years laterTwo boys were playing football. One was taller than the other. Looking at them you'll know they're siblings by how they look so much alike. A woman was seated a few miles away from them with a smile on her face."Amir be careful" she shouted when the noticed the taller one fell."Okay Mom" the boy answered with a toothy smile. She will forever be grateful to Allah for blessing her with the two lovely sons. Suddenly, a plate was placed in front of her. she let out another smile seeing her husband, the father of her kids. A smile on his face too."Amir and Siddiq" she called the boys. Upon hearing their Mom's voice, they stopped playing running towards where their parent are seated."Yes Mom," Amir said. Siddiq's voice which isn't that clear mimics his brother's voice. Siddiq was named after Papa. He reaches for the plate of fruits."No Siddiq, your hands are dirty. wash your hands first, then I'll give you your favorite fruits" the boy's face lit up. She pecked both of
Behind You Chapter 1
F A R A H we laugh, we cry. Sometimes we feel like giving up finding ourselves in an unfortunate predicament. When it's too much to handle we feel like hurting ourselves or doing something out of character. Such thing leads us into shutting out the people dear to us, Chasing away the people that are good to us. One thing to keep in mind is that no matter the hardship, sorrow, or any dilemma we should have faith in Allah, and know that Allah is with us. Whatever we're going through will come to pass someday. Insha Allah. Such is life.The room was a bit dark, the open windows being the only light reflecting the room, making the white ceiling visible. A dim light lamp laid on the left side of the bed, which made the room more composed.“Sis Farah”pulling the duvet to the brim of my eyes, I readjusted my sleeping position, completely ignoring my sister's call.“Sis Farah... Aren't you going to work today, mom said you should come down for breakfast” She yelled again ya Allah.Lunging
Behind You Chapter 2
F A R A HMe and mom were in the kitchen preparing food for Aunt Khadija and her husband's visit; they called us that they will arrive within one hour as they are coming by plane. I washed the plates, dried them, and place them on the dining leaving mom to cook while Yasmin is in her room.One hour passed by when we heard the doorbell; I made my way to the door and opened it, revealing beautiful aunt Khadija and her husband.“Assalamu Alaikum aunt Khadija”“Assalamu Alaikum uncle” I greeted them. Aunt Khadija pulled me in for a hug.“How are you doing my daughter,” she said with her radiant smile“Alhamdulillah aunt” I lead them towards the living room where mom is standing waiting for their entrance. They immediately embrace each other. I strolled to the fridge and brought a cold drink for them.“Assalamu Alaikum aunt Khadija” Yasmin greeted “Wa alaiki salaam, wow is this Yasmin,” aunt Khadija asked looking extremely surprised. Mom nodded.“Masha Allah, she's all grown up, how are
Behind You Chapter 3
F A R A HThe cool breeze cascaded through the streets making me increase my speed. As I reached home I closed the door behind me.“Mom I'm back” Mom is in the kitchen preparing food as today Aunt, uncle and my soon-to-be husband are coming, to be honest, I'm nervous, I don't know what he will think of me. I kept the things I bought on the kitchen counter and help my mom prepare the food. We are almost done when Mom ushered me to go and start dressing up, as they will arrive anytime soon.washing my hands, I went up to my room Yasmin will be coming back anytime from now, As if she read my thought she barged in I jumped back in surprise.“Wow, Yasmin...I was just thinking about you and next time make sure you knock first please” I declared in a serious note.“Done sis” she cracked a smile. “Sis you better start getting ready, you don't want to keep your husband-to-be waiting” she winked at me before I could reply her back, she closed the door and shouted 'I will be back'.taking a warm
Behind You Chapter 4
J A W A DI can't believe I'm getting married and that to some low-class girl. I just came back from Netherlands that finally I will be taking over father's business but instead I received unexpected news. Events of what happened flashed through my mind.***We were eating dinner when dad announced he wants to talk to me, I was a little bit excited because I knew he was going to talk about handing me the company, but what he said made my eyes widen in shock.“You're getting married” I choked at my food, sipping a glass of water immediately.“What? Dad getting married, I just came back from Netherlands”“No son, you're 25, you're not getting younger you need to settle down and we've already discussed with her family, she's a nice girl, you will like her” I stared at my dad dumbstruck“Dad I can't, I'm not ready to get married, I have a lot planned for myself. ” I blurted out. Seriously I'm not ready for any marriage, besides I want to marry someone I love.“And what if I said you must,
Behind You Chapter 5
F A R A HIt’s almost a week now since my encounter with Jawad I didn't hear from him, his mom used to call mom so we get in touchPreparation for the wedding is taking place at both houses. Mom had been busy with the preparation and Yasmin is also preparing for her exam. I'm sitting on my desk working on my laptop when precious tap me on the shoulder.“Have you heard about the news?” she whispered looking around the surrounding.“What news?” I asked furrowing my brows.“We're getting a new boss” she chuckled as if it's something to be excited about.“Oh that's good” I fake a smile. My boss and also my husband to be. “I hope he's not like the previous boss” she spat. he's far more like the previous one.Just when we were in the middle of our talk a man walked pass us, dressed in a suit, his hands stuffed in his pocket, my gaze wandered to his face, he has light brown eyes, with a beard, he has a curl black hair. That person is none other than Jawad. I won't lie, the guy is indeed han
Behind You Chapter 6
F A R A HI was busy with my thought when I heard the ping on my phone. Which is a message from Jawad.Mom is picking you up tomorrow to shop for the wedding dress. The way he wrote the wedding dress with exclamation mark made me think otherwise.I replied with an 'Okay' keeping my phone on the nightstand making sure it's in silent mode and lay on my bed, before I know it, I fell into a deep slumber. •••I was working on some files that needed to be printed out when I heard the landline phone ringing.“Hello” I answered politely.“Where are the files I asked you to bring” Jawad spoke in a low tone, the way he speaks tells me he's not in a good mood.“I'm sorry sir, I will bring it right aw...” he didn't even let me finish and he hung up what's this supposed to mean. We are not even married but he's showing his true self. Ya Allah help me! I prayed.I gathered the files from my desk drawer and quickly made my way to his office. knocking on it, I heard him s
Behind You Chapter 7
F A R A HI can't believe I'm getting married today, it feels so surreal. I stared at my reflection in the mirror, dressed in the Ash Abaya, my face decorated with makeup, with henna on my both hands. I touched the gold bangles on my hands Mom gave me that papa has been keeping it for my marriage. I look totally different. A small drop of tear roll down my cheeks I wish papa was alive to witness this day, to see his daughter getting married.The door flung open revealing my Mom dressed in her beautiful purple Camisole gown. I wiped off the tear not wanting to spoil my mom's mood she's very happy about the marriage. She trekked towards me, with a smile on her face.“My daughter you look beautiful, I know if your papa was still alive he will be happy too” the tears I've been holding escaped.“No Farah, don't... It will ruin your makeup” mom said wiping off the tear with her palms. I can't help it.“I will miss you” she added.“I will miss you too Mom” just then Yasmin came in clearing h
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