IRREPLACEABLE BOND ?

CHAPTER 19

HAUWA'S P.O.V:

I finished packing both mine and Ibrahim's stuffs. I am so happy I am going back home after a long time. It wasn't really that long though. It was just 2 months but it felt like 2 years. I was heartbroken when some urgent work came up for Ibrahim and he has to cancel our flight. When he called Afeena to tell her of the cancelled plans, I told him I was going to freshen up and I spent almost an hour. If I was there during the call, I will just start crying. I know, am emotional. Too emotional if you ask me but that is how Allah (S.W.T) created me.

Our flight was by 4:00 pm and so, we rushed there as soon as 3:30 pm.

"We're too early habibti" Ibrahim said

"Yes, I know" I rolled my eyes at him as it was the 10th time he is telling me this.

"Let me go to the front desk and ask when the flight is coming?" Ibrahim said and I nodded

He came back fiddling with his hand and looking nervous

"Ummmm....Habibti?" He called and I looked at him weirdly

"Yes?"

"Am sorry" he said still fiddling with his hands

"What did you do to me?" I asked

"I asked about the flight's arrival and they told me that the flight already left, since 3:00 pm.....am sorry" he said and my eyes almost popped out. I just nodded and dragged my luggage and left him behind. I called the driver we have here and he told me that he is still at the airport. I left him because I didn't want to shout in public or loose my temper on him. It was better to just leave quietly until I calm down a bit

I was angry at the airport, I was angry at the i***t that told us it was 4:00 pm. Come to think of it....who told us? Anyway I don't have time for this. I was angry at everything

I was planning that when I get home today. I'll cook for them dinner and we will converse as a family but apparently, that is not going to happen.

After 10 minutes of been in the car, I decided to text Ibrahim

ME: Salam Habibi, I am sorry for walking out on you like that. Well I am currently in the car. Our usual parking spot.

I sent it and it didn't even take like 5 minutes. He opened the car door and entered. The driver, Nasir, knew that it was his que to start driving.

I laid my head on Ibrahim shoulder and sobbed to my heart's satisfaction and he kept consoling me

We went back to the hotel, the most popular hotel in Dubai. I laid down on the bed and Ibrahim decided to freshen up

I picked up the phone and dialled a number for food service.

I ordered chapatti, chicken soup, rice and pasta. He came out of the bathroom minutes later and the food was brought. We ate to our satisfaction and he told me that he has to go somewhere. I nodded not having the time to ask where or when he will come back as I was so engrossed in the series I was watching ' Grey's Anatomy '

He came back 20 minutes later holding something behind him. I glanced at him and kept on watching my show. I didn't even bother to say Hi.

"Well, hello to you too Habibti" he said and I sighed as I paused the show and went up to him

I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him "welcome back" I said

"Oh it's just now that you noticed me right?" He asked

"Habibi. You know that Grey's Anatomy is my all time favorite series. I can't miss a single blink everyone makes" I said and he laughed

"You're funny" he said and I smiled.

"What's that behind you?" I asked

"Close your eyes" he said and I shook my head

"Pwease. For me" he said making a cute puppy face and I laughed. Even as a father, his behavior hasn't changed at all.

"Finally, she laughed" he said and I just smiled

"Now, just please close your eyes" he said and I obliged

He told me to stretch out both my hands.

I felt a cold thing being placed on my right and another thing on my left. I opened my eyes and saw my favorite chocolate and a folded paper with a rose tucked between. I hugged him so tight and I smiled wide. He hugged me back. I let go and kissed both of his cheeks.

"Thank you so much" I said as I looked into his eyes and he smiled. I have the best husband in the world wide world. And to think that our marriage was arranged. I hated it at first. We fought but love took over both our hearts. Alhamdulillah I was married to this amazing man right here. I sat down and unwrapped the paper first. It turned out it was two.

After reading it tears welled up in my eyes

"Oh my. I wrote it for you to smile not cry." He said face palming.

I stood up and hugged him even tighter than before.

"I love you" was all I said

He was surprised by the sudden hug but nonetheless hugged me back.

"I love you too" he replied

I can't believe it has been 25 years since I got married to Ibrahim. I remember vividly how my mother first told me about him. I was eager to see him, to know him, to befriend him, to try and bond with him. When the time finally came, the time I was conveyed to his house. I was scared, nervous but yet super excited just to come and find a monster called my husband. The 3 years of my wedding life was a living hell. It Alhamdulillah it is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

I am always thanking my dad (may his soul rest in peace and may he rest in Jannatul Firdaus.) For arranging this marriage. Just thinking about this brought a wife smile onto my face.

We later on ate after praying Isha. We decided to watch a movie. We kept watching until I dozed off.