Unknown Betrayal

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Aaleyah

“Are you nervous?“,Zaynab asks me as the make up artist touches up on my make up.

“A little”I whisper.

“It’ll be okay. Don’t worry”,Zaynab smiles then she stands up as mom walks into the room.

“Girls, you can come in now, the groom is in there”,mom tells us.

When she sees me she smiles and walks over.

“You look beautiful”,she whispers.

I smile then get off my chair.

“Bridesmaids?“,she turns around.

“Ready”,Zaynab, Zara and Fatima all say. They stand together and I get in front of them. Mommy walks out leaving us. (Those aren’t the characters. Its just the picture of the dresses they chose)

*** 

The door to the hall opens for us and instantly the entrance music starts playing.

I hear chairs behind pulled back as the girls and I walk into the hall. The hall is filled with guests and the top is Fawaz, dressed, looking handsome in his attire.

He stands up and a smile forms on his face when he sees me. I smile a little then look down.

“Am scared there’s too many people”,I whisper to the Zaynab.

“Come on just focus on Fawaz. Forget the rest”,Fatima whispers to me.

I look at her then gulp.

“Look that’s Abiodun”,Zaynab whispers in my ear. I look up and we both look towards the men side where an unfamiliar face is sitting with some more unfamiliar faces. The guy is handsome though. He looks humble and gentle, even with his muscular self.

“He’s handsome”,I whisper to Zaynab who smiles.

I chuckle at her and shake my head. I glance at Aayan and Khalid both in the crowd and they both smile.

“Smile girl looking all beautiful and s**t. Um Zaynab your ugly face is blocking the bealmutiful sight”Aayan says holding out his camera.

I chuckle as Zaynab gasps loudly.

She glares at him and he winks at her. Once we got to the front the girls sit down but Zaynab stays. I look at daddy who smiles. I bend down to the height of his wheelchair and give him a big hug.

“I love you daddy”,I whisper into his ear.

“I love you too. Take care okay, dot worry about us, your going to your husbands home and going to start your own family soon, don’t let us be your primary source, he should be the top on your list before us. Okay? And take care of yourself too”,he tells me.

He looks like he was going to cry.

“Daddy”I whisper. I feel tears slide down my eyes too.

“Don’t cry”mommy pats my shoulder.

“Come on. You’ll meet them soon”Zaynab tells me.

She pats my eyes with a tissue then smiles. I smile a little and let her take me to the stage where Fawaz is waiting. I stand beside him and we both smile a little before sitting down beside each other. Zaynab gets off the stage as Aremu walks up to the stage looking adorable in his own attire. 

He sits down on the chair beside mine while Malik sits down on the chair beside Fawaz.

The ceremony starts with Quranic recitations, marriage advice’s to both of us, with a few jokes here and there. Then the rings.

Aremu’s holds the ring from me while Khalid holds the ring for Fawaz. I pick up the ring and look at Fawaz who holds out his hand. I slide the ring onto his finger and he does the sane to mine earning loud cheers from everyone. I swear I heard Zaynab’s loud ass.

After that we got more advice’s then a role play of married couples from the kids which was adorable.

I stare at the floor the entire time just thinking about how this will work out. I want to be able to see my family still, they act like they can handle it but they can’t, they’re just faking it so I won’t worry about them. I don’t know how Fawaz is, I mean I know him, but you never know the real traits of a person until you live with them. I pray he’s the kind and gentle person he poses as now.

“Aaleyah”,Fawaz whisper yells into my face making me jump slightly.

I look up and everyone is staring at me with concern. I gulp with nervousness then turn to Fawaz who’s standing up while looking down at me.

“We have to cut the cake”,he tells me.

“oh cake. Am sorry I spaced out”,I whisper then stand up.

“Yeah I figured”,he says.

“Come on”.

I follow him down the steps then he holds his hand out and I take it as he leads me down the steps. Once we were st the cake stand the lady giving the speeches hands Fawaz the knife. He holds the knife towards the cake then looks at me. I hold his hand and we both slice the cake. Everyone claps as Fawaz takes out a slice then holds it out to me. I open my mouth and take a bite then I do the same and the nigga ate the whole thing.

The entire hall fills with laughter at him and he smiles as he chews. I chuckle and shale my head then wipe off my hand.

***

“Okay give me adorable”,Zaynab says as she continues to take pictures of me.

“Girl am tired. These heels are killing me”I tell her with a frown.

“One more. Me and you”,she tells me then she hands Zara the camera and rushes over towards me.

“Fawaz come here. I need one of me and y’all”,she tells him.

“Sure”he walks over and stands beside me.

“Ready?“Zara calls.

Fawaz holds my waist which made me blush while Zaynab slides in front of us posing.

“You look beautiful by the way”,Fawaz whispers into my ear.

“Thank you. You don’t look too bad yourself”I whisper.

He chuckles then moves away from me.

“Aayannn”Zaynab yells.

I turn around to find Aayan laughing with Idris.

“He ruined the picture. I need another one”,Zaynab declares.

“Zaynab stop pestering them. They most be tired and need to go home. You both should leave now”,mom tells Fawaz and I.

“Yeah you right am wrecked”,Fawaz nods.

“The driver is outside. We’ll leave then”he tells me.

“Okay wait let’s say bye to daddy”I tell him.

He nods and we head to where daddy is, he’s talking to some elders and Fawaz parents and they’re all laughing.

“Daddy, we’re leaving now. Just wanted to say bye”,I tell him.

They stop talking and look over.

The elders smile and start praying for Fawaz and I. We thank them then greet daddy and Fawaz parents.

“Will you be going tomorrow or?“,aunt Mona asks Fawaz who’s typing on his phone.

“The drivers here, we’re going to a hotel today, then tomorrow morning we’ll be going for our honeymoon. We should be back next week Saturday”,Fawaz explains to his mom.

“Ah perfect. I’ll go collect your house keys for you on Friday then”,aunty tells him.

“Can you tell Abidemi and the rest to get my things into the new house. It’ll be easier”,he tells her as he gives her a hug.

“Sure, I’ll do that. Be careful, the both of you”aunty smiles and hugs me which made me smile.

“What about Aaleyah’s things?“she asks Fawaz.

“We’ll sort that out when we get back”,he tells her and she nods.

“Come on”,he looks at me. I wave at dad who smiles and nods. Fawaz and I leave through the back while everyone else gets busy with the music and food.

“Oh wait, my phone. Its with Zaynab”,I tell Fawaz.

Fawaz looks down at me and nods so we go back in.

“What are you two doing back?“,aunty asks us.

“I forgot my phone with Zaynab”I tell her.

“I’ll get it fo-”

“Oh its fine. She has my things for the night too so I’ll get them from her”I tell aunty who nods.

Fawaz and I walk into the middle of the dancefloor where Zaynab is dancing with her niece, Khadijah, in her arms.

“Zaynab”I pick up my dress and rush over to her.

“Hey b why you still here?“,she smiles.

“My phone and things”I whisper.

“can I get a picture of you two if you don’t mind”the photographer asks us.

“Sure”I nod and Zaynab hands Khadijah over to Fawaz who left the baby’s head hanging.

“Fawaz that’s not how you Carey a baby”,Zaynab and I let out a laugh.

“Am not good with kids”,he chuckles.

“Here, hold her head to help you”,I tell him then walk beside him and hold his hand. I help fix the baby and he looks down at me and smiles. I return the smile shyly then look away.

“Come on”,Zaynab pulls me to her in front of the camera and fixes herself.

“And pose”.

Both Zaynab and I look at each other and smile. She hugs me from behind and kisses my cheek without actually touching my cheek because of her lipstick. We take another with us both striking a pose.

“Okay that’s enough let’s go”,Fawaz hands Khadijah back to Zaynab and holds my hand.

“okay have fun”Zaynab waves at us excitedly.

“Oh we will”,Fawaz yells back.

Aayan appears behind Zaynab and both of them laugh. I chuckle and shake my head at Fawaz.

“They both will end up together”,he whispers as he glances towards Zaynab and Aayan.

“I don’t know. Zaynab is very picky. She only wants to marry someone that’s Nigerian, Yoruba. She won’t marry anyone else”,I shake my head.

“But why?“.

“Eh I don’t know, she has this stupid thinking”.

He chuckles and holds the exit door for me. I walk out after thanking him and just as we both reach the front of the building, his driver parks beside us. Fawaz opens the back door for me and I enter then he enters after me and shuts the door.

“Dylan’s Hotel”, Fawaz tells him. The driver nods and drives and I lean back into the seat and let out some air, allowing myself to finally relax.