Winning her heart-Complete story

The happy ending

Rumaisa and Rafiq returned the next day, the snowstorm finally subsided, and the roads were clear. Masooma, who had prepared lunch, was now working on the salad. Rumaisa joined her in serving the dishes, sharing news about the relatives' house. However, she couldn't help but notice that Masooma seemed unusually quiet.Concerned, Rumaisa stopped and asked, "Masooma, what happened? Why is your face so red today? Are you alright?" She walked over, placing a hand on Masooma's forehead. Hadi and Rafiq entered for lunch, making Masooma even more flustered. "No, Mama. I'm fine," Masooma assured, though Rumaisa wanted to make sure.At the lunch table, Rafiq turned to Hadi, saying, "I heard you were sick. How are you feeling now?" Hadi replied, "Better." Rafiq, looking at Hadi's seemingly radiant face, teased, "Yes, I can tell that. I expected to see your pale face. Surprisingly, your face is glowing. Your mother was worrying unnecessarily." Hadi glanced at Masooma, causing her cheeks to flush again.

Hadi looked at his parents and then, at Masooma, decided to drop a bombshell: "Mom and Dad, I wanted to talk to you about something important." Rumaisa, passing the curry to Rafiq, asked, "What is it?"

Hadi, eating casually, dropped the bomb. "I think it's time we announce to the world about my and Masooma's marriage. I was thinking we should arrange a small wedding party."

The shock on Rumaisa's face was palpable, and Rafiq raised his eyebrows, scrutinizing his son. Rumaisa was about to react when she looked at Masooma. Surprisingly, Masooma showed no signs of anger or displeasure; instead, she silently stared at her plate with her cheeks flushed.A huge smile lit up Rumaisa's face, and she abruptly hugged Masooma. "You can't believe how happy I am today. Alhamdulillah. Many thanks to the Almighty!" she exclaimed, squeezing Masooma tightly. Rafiq also smiled, and the room was filled with an air of unexpected joy.

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Hadi stepped into his bedroom, adorned with an array of flowers that filled the air with a sweet fragrance. In the middle of the bed, Masooma sat, resembling a traditional bride. A smile graced Hadi's face as he locked the door, approached her, and gently lifted her veil.

"MashAllah, you look extremely pretty," he complimented, his eyes reflecting admiration.

"Thank you," she replied, meeting his gaze before shyly lowering her eyes. A smile played on her lips, stained red.

Hadi took her hand in his, pressing it gently. "Today, I want to apologize for every time I hurt you. I'm sorry for every word that caused you pain," he said sincerely, placing a kiss on her hand.

Masooma reciprocated, saying, "I'm sorry too."

"Sorry for what?"

Hadi inquired.

"Sorry for everything I said inside the car," she admitted.

"Ah, that day. You really hurt my ego. I never thought you considered me so bad," Hadi confessed, and Masooma smiled.

"I was just angry because of what you did," she explained.Then, she opened up, "Hadi, when Mama told me you didn't want me as your wife, I was broken. I fell into depression. In those dark times, I found solace and comfort with the Almighty. I prayed to Tahajjud, asking Allah that if you were better for my life and the afterlife, He should put love for me in your heart. And if not, he should erase your love from mine. I never thought Allah would fulfill my dua. Yet, the Most Merciful did. When you said you started showing interest in me, I was upset. I thought you liked me only because I had become beautiful. However, the day you saved me from that woman, risking your own life, I realized that Allah had put love for me in your heart. After all, He is Al-Wadud, the Most Loving. I also realized that I want to spend the rest of my life with you.""Hadi, let's pray two Rakahs of Salah to thank Allah since He cleared all our misconceptions about our marriage and put love in each other's hearts," she suggested.

"Sure," Hadi agreed, sealing his agreement with a kiss on her forehead. Together, they prayed, marking the beginning of a new journey. They didn't know what this journey held, but one thing was certain: with the blessings and Rahma of the Almighty, they would support each other, leading a happy and prosperous life and ensuring their afterlife flourished.

The end.