9. The Marriage

HANEEF POV.

"Mom you need to accept this. It's okay even if you don't like her I am sure you will eventually do.

After this marriage I am obligated to make her happy, do you want me to face Allah's wrath?

Mom you know about all these things, I don't have to start preaching to you. You know Kaka wanted this not Dad so for once please let this one go and try to reconcile with Dad" I tried persuading her.

"Alright my son I will reconcile with your dad and you can go ahead and marry her" she said not really happy about it. But it seems like she gave up because there was virtually nothing she could do.

"Thank you very much mum" I said not able to withhold the excitement in me.

"That doesn't mean I like her" she added.

"My son!!"

" Yes mum" I answered.

"You've changed. You talk more than often now. These days I always see you smiling sheepishly like a love struck dummy. Are you sure they aren't using any form of charm on you?" She asked looking at me like am some sort of Alien.

"No!! Mom you can't say that and Nobody has the power to do anything Allah hasn't destined for me so please stop saying things like that and pray for me okay?" I replied.

"Okay!" She answered. Mom and her frustrating dramas shaa... I need to text haneefah.

HANEEFAH POV.

I was with Auntie Husnah in my room looking at henna design samples on Instagram when a message popped up on my phone screen.

Assalamualaikum hey princess__ Haneef

Woah!! What am I seeing Aunty husnah exclaimed.

"Are you sure it's Yaya haneef or his WhatsApp Account was hacked?" I asked her.

He doesn't text you? Yes! He only calls me and we talk briefly. It's normally to ask about my well being, I answered. Well then reply the message.

Waalikasalam good evening___ Haneefah

How are you doing princess __Haneef

Awesome and why are you calling me a princess __Haneefah

Just blinded and mesmerized by your beauty that's why you need to be called a princess __ Haneef

Well that's new. __ Haneefah

You see I want to try my best and make this really workout for us and I need your cooperation please ____Haneef

Well you have 100% of it __ Haneefah

Alright so can you please stop feeling uneasy whenever I call you a princess__ Haneef

Yes my prince __ Haneefah

Well then I have to go pray now so I guess we'll talk later ____Haneef

Ok bye__ Haneefah

"Well that was cheesy" aunty Husnah teasingly chuckled.

"Stop that Aunty" I said trying to hide my crimson red cheeks.

We also need to go pray and have our hennas drawn.

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Today is the first day of the wedding ceremony, the bridal shower day. I wore a Lacy purple gown, adorned with all sorts of beads and shiny stones. The makeup artist was done performing her wonders on me before I Skyped Ikhee.

"This is an amazing transformation Hanny you look beautiful just like a princess." She said with a grin.

" Thanks sweetheart I really wished you were here with me today" I answered. Resisting the urge to shed some more tears.

"There you go again peaches, please don't ruin your make up okay.

Cheer up and look like a happy bride. I have classes now so I'll call you later." She said. Okay bye

The bridal shower in Hausa referred to as KAMU, is normally held without the groom. After much entertainments, dances and refreshments, the event was finally over and I am so happy because I get to pull off these uncomfortable and tiring heels.

I don't know about you but heels were never my thing.

I prayed and texted Yaya Haneef that I am too tired and I am going to retire to bed. I also called Ikhlas and we chatted a bit before I said my Azkhar and went to sleep.

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Today is the day for the wedding fatiha. I bathed dressed in a simple but beautiful Coral blue lace, with gold jewelery, I was about putting on my shoes when my phone rang.

Assalamualaikum princess __Haneef

Waalikasalam my prince __Haneefah

Or should I just call you Wifey? __ Haneef

I checked my time and it's already 11:00am and the fatiha was scheduled for 10:00am. Resisting the urge to facepalm myself, I replied.

Ohh sorry I didn't keep track of time ___Haneefah.

Ok no problem princess it normally happens that way

I think you need to do some other things so bye. __Haneef

Okay Bye__ Haneefah

Ok so I am now officially a Mrs, from today onwards I will have to wake up every morning not in my comfy single bed but in his house and close to him. This is too much emotions and it's hard for me to take them at once.

I was knocked out of my trance by my mom.

"Baby your grandma wants to see you" She called.

I used my veil to cover my head and went to see her.

"Kakalle na"

"Naam Haneefah" she answered. Being the first time, my grandma calling me by my name sent shivers down my spine.

"You are a married woman now.."she started. "I don't really have much to say to you because I am positive you will make a great partner. And I want thank you for fufilling my wish. And I pray to Allah to fulfill all your heart desires, protect you from harm, give you children, and make your home a very happy one"

"Ameen thank you Kaka" I said feeling grateful.

"Your husband is waiting outside so go take some pictures" she instructed.

I went to the main sitting room to find Yaya Haneef  I mean my husband with his best friend and some of his other friends, I greeted them before we started taking the pictures.

I started with My husband, obeying every single instruction of the photographer, we were about to take the last one when he talked for the first time since I entered.

"You look breathtakingly beautiful" he complimented.

"Well thank you and you are also not looking bad" I answered.

"Looking forward to your look for the dinner, I bet you will look drop dead gorgeous because I know I didn't marry an ugly woman" and I smiled at his comment.

So many people congratulated me, I got different kind of gifts. I couldn't even see my mom through out because she was also very busy.

The Makeup Artist came around 4:30pm And started the creation of a new look. I wore a blue colored Ashoke buba and wrapper tied around my tummy with Gele (head gear). I chose the outfit with my best friend in min ahd, I really do miss her. I wore shoes and a purse to match.

My mom came to make sure I was ready and sent me to where My husband's car was packed. I entered with a salam and he happily answered. "You look Magnificent, this was way off what I was thinking you will wear and it really suit you." I answered with a simple Thank you and we drove off.

We arrived there just in time and we were called as a couple to make our entrance, my cousins and maids of honor Fati and humaira and few of my friends danced as we walked in, we danced with my parents and in-laws with the exception of my mother-inlaw and we got seated on the seat preserved for the couple.

We were about to cut the wedding cake when my husband signaled the Mc, collected the microphone and started his speech.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for saving your precious time to come and celebrate the union of I and my wife here. I really have something to tell my wife an I need everyone's full attention." He cleared his throat before

Haneefah, I don't know what stroke of good fortune allows me to make you mine. The wheels of fate turned and brought me to a perfect moment of tenderness and happiness, I cannot tell you that I love you right now and words can't explain how happy and grateful I am, but I will show you by being your pillar when you need me.

I will be the best husband you could ever wish for, and I will be an amazing father to our future unborn perfections.

I promise from now onwards, every moment and second I have I will love, respect and cherish you for the rest of my life.

Thank you for becoming Mrs. Haneefah Abdulgaffar Wasai."

He used his thumb to wipe the tears that managed to slip down my cheeks. "I am really happy to have you as my wife" he said in a whispering tone. Then slipped a very beautiful diamond ring on my finger.

What a cheesy picture we might have potrayed.

Applauses and cheers erupted from the audience and I felt something i never did; warmth, love, joy and peace. I have definitely found my soulmate, my hubby, my world, my everything. All praises be to Allah. But I still feel the emptiness and pain of leaving my parents to start a new life creating a new family.

We cut and ate the wedding cake, danced and celebrated with a happy heart.

After the ceremony, we went back home and got ready to leave for my husband's house. I was dressed by Aunty Husnah and I was taken to my parents for farewell.

Admist tears, my family Advised me to respect, keep my marriage. I thanked and bade them goodbye before I was conveyed to my Husband's house.

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So they've finally gotten married yayy 

Do you think he really is going to love her?

Will she love him? 

Will Ikhlas get over her Bestfriend's husband? 

Stay tuned to get your answers 😉

Make sure to read with your helmets on. It's gonna be one hell of a crazy and emotional ride. 🥰

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