Unpredictable

Episode seven.

I think we’ve had enough of Muhammad and salma so let’s start with Ahmad and Jiddah.

Who’s with me cause I’m so shipping to JAHMAD. Tell me what you think about it.

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Jiddah and Ahmad were going on a date to know more about each other with his sister Khadija going along with them.

Khadija was a very reserved person so Ahmad thought that they won’t be bothered if they went along with her. At least they won’t be so uncomfortable.

Jiddah was busy finishing touches with her simple makeup when she heard a loud knock on her door.

I’ll get it shouted sa’eed running towards the door.

Assalamualaikum.

Waalaikumussalam. She heard her brother and her husband to be exchanging pleasantries with her family.

Husband to be huh. Getting cheesy already? She thought to her self.

As she was pacing her room, Ahmad’s sister was escorted to her room by her brother. She looked just quiet and reserved as Ahmad told her.

Jiddah mumma said you guys should come out so you can leave before you get late. Sa’eed said butting his head into her room.

Okay we’ll be there in 5. She answered.

To say she’s nervous is an understatement. Khadija noticed her nervousness so she stood up to comfort her.

Don’t worry. Nothing’s gonna happen. I saw my sister experiencing all this stuff before her marriage. She lost weight then because as she said just thinking of it makes her nervous. Khadija said as she patted her in a soothing way.

Thank you. Jiddah whispered to her flashing her smile.

With that they left her room and they headed to meet the others in the living room.

What took you so long? Her mother asked.

I w-was just…. She stuttered.

Ohh we were just finishing touches. Answered Khadija calmly.

Okay leave before you get late and be careful. He mother said giving her a hug and a peck on her cheek.

She blushed of embarrassment.

Mumma I’m in front of this guy. Oh my Allah. She said to herself.

The three of them, Jiddah,Ahmad and Khadija headed towards the door. As they were going Ahmad turned to Jiddah.

Assalamualkum. He greeted flashing his million dollar smile which revealed his pearl white teeths.

How are you? He asked.

Alhamdulillah.you?

Same.

They had their little chit chat before they reached his car. He opened the passenger’s door for her and she blushed before hopping in.

Thank you Ahmad. She said with a beautiful smile.

At your service my lady. He answered bowing slightly with his signature grin plastered on his face.

As they were busy doing whatever it is they are doing,Khadija slid into the back seat and settled her self. Ahmad also hopped in to the driver’s seat and they began their sweet journey to the restaurant.

Well that sounded a little bit cheesy.

Ahmad is the MD of a bank and he was quite successful. They came up to a stop in front of a five star hotel.

He turned to her side just to see her looking at him dazzled.

What? He asked.

What are we doing here if i may ask? She returned the question with a puzzled look still on her face.

He chuckled before answering her. It’s a surprise so you follow me quietly to see what i have for you and don’t worry everything is under control.

I’m not worried. She argued.

Well that look on your face explains it all.

He said smirking. He was going to enjoy teasing her because she looked curious.

They entered the hotel followed by Khadija. Ahmad talked to some workers and they directed him to some place at the back of the hotel and they came to a stop in front of a large metal door.

Jiddah was quiet throughout everything curiosity killing her from the inside.

You ready? Ahmad asked looking at her as if asking for her permission.

Yeah sure. She said partially unsure of what she said.

And just then, Ahmad swung the door open and she stared into a beautifully decorated table for three in awe with her mouth opened. She heard Ahmad chuckling and it was then she realized that her mouth was wide open so she closed her mouth.

He ushered them in and she couldn’t compliment its beauty. There were different varieties of food on th table even though it was simple.

It’s beautiful Masha Allah she said smiling.

Do you like it? He asked.

Yess i love it. She answered blushing.

Yesss she liked it. He almost shouted.

Jiddah was surprised at his out burst.

He looks so cute when he acts like a child.

Ahmad pulled out a chair for her and she sat down thanking him. He was such a gentle man.

As all of them were seated, they talked about random things till they finished eating.

Ahmad adjusted himself before he spoke again.

Um… Jiddah about the house. He continued as she stared at him. It is to be painted tomorrow and i don’t have a color in mind. I wanted to ask for your opinion since were in this together. He said whilst fiddling with his engagement ring. They got engaged two weeks back.

I told him that you will love colors like black,white,green,ash and yellow but he didn’t agree so i said we should talk to you about it first. Khadija spoke first.

Jiddah,I didn’t agree because I thought These colors are kind of dull and they are not the girly type of colors. Ahmad defended shooting his sister a glare.

Well I thought these colors are more mature than the ones you suggested. Jiddah can you believe he was suggesting colors like red,orange,pink and purple. We are not kids anymore are we Jiddah? She asked looking at her.

We are not Disney freaks. She retorted looking back at Ahmad.

Jiddah was staring at them as they argued. She was speechless. That was exactly what she does at home with her stubborn brother every blessed day.

So what do you say? Ahmad asked her smiling hoping she would be on his side.

She turned to Khadija and saw her also giving her a smile hoping she would be on her side.

Uhmm… guys the color I like best is blue. She responded unsure of what their reaction would be.

Then blue it is. Ahmad promised grinning like a mad person.

Khadija said nothing but stuck her tongue out at her brother.

They finished their business at the restaurant and they left.

Ahmad dropped Jiddah at her home before he headed back home with his sister.

He really enjoyed lunch with Jiddah. It was just an overwhelming day. As long as he have her by his side,everything will be perfect. That’s just how much he loves her.

He entered into the living room just to see his sister Rumaisa and her husband along with the rest of the family conversing in peace.

Rumaisa was their father’s first born and she was married. She has a son named Khalil who died leaving his brother Khalid. He really missed her.

He loved her because she was the person who always supported him through thick and thin. She is a very generous person.

She told him once that she would really love to meet Jiddah and he promised her that. He salammed and joined his family.

Maybe chit chatting with them would help him clear his mind for the time being because he is very nervous.

It’s not easy to be married and he’s getting married in less than three weeks.