It's Always Been You.

Chapter 6

"His name is Zubair." My mom paused for a minute "And his mom has asked your hand for marriage."
I stared at her blankly. To be honest I had no interest for this particular topic. Not knowing what to say, I diverted my eyes down. It might seem like I'm thinking about it but I just couldn't get all my thoughts together. The same guy who hurt my ankle is asking for my hand, Actually correction his mom is. The same woman I met at Amna's mehndi. While I'm rewinding all those moments, I feel like it was all planned.
"Your dad and I have no objection."
"This is so soon." I said not looking at her
"We are not getting you married tomorrow, we want you to think about it."
"And what if my answer is no."
"There must some reason behind it?"
"I really don't know that guy. How can I marry him?" I said as tears starts to build up
"We will give you enough time to know eachother.. just don't make a decision in hassle." With that she left the room.
I felt like as if my whole world has come to an end. I couldn't sleep the whole night, just thinking about the proposal. I even started to think about the pros and cons of this proposal.
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The next morning, everyone was having their breakfast. Since it was Sunday and Amna's Reception, everyone woke up early.
After getting ready for the Reception, I walked downstairs. No one was ready yet so I decided to wait for them. After a while I heard some laughter coming from tv lounge. I followed the voice to find Shahveer talking to someone on phone. I decided to leave him alone until I heard him again
"I'm also dying to see you Fatima."
I didn't know how to react. I shouldn't be here listening to him First of all. My legs got numb. I was afraid if I stay a minute I might get caught for eavesdropping. I steadily took steps back to my room and closed the door behind me. I sat on my bed, waiting for someone to call me downstairs.
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"Why are you so quiet today?" Anoushay asked as we were eating our lunch
"Not feeling well."
"You know who I called to this morning?" Fatima intervene
"No one cares Fatima." Anoushay said
I do.. I thought to myself.
After I said good bye to everyone, I sat in the car. I closed my eyes as I was waiting for my parents. I heard them sitting in the car. I slowly opened my eyes and looked at my mom and said
" I'm ready to marry Zubair." I uttered.
I could feel that both my parents were elated by my answer but the question remains that if I'm happy.
Maybe I'll get my answer to that too.