5 Engagement ring on my finger

I woke up to vigorous knocking on my door, I was so tired, I slept late yesterday courtesy of Muna bugging me about Asad, she's smitten by him already. she even playfully suggested if I still didn't want him, I should reserve him for her. I thank God a million times that Mom wasn't around. or hell could've broke loose on Muna.

she's the carefree kind, a little crazy but she's always happy and joking. the whole house might be sad over something maybe a funeral or anything but she'll always find a way to recharge our moods. The knockings came back to life, this time a bit harder.

"Ummy please let me sleep, Muna didn't spare me last night" I speak in maffled voice. I snuggle closer to the covers giving in to the slamber. The door busted open and in walked someone in hurried steps. few seconds later someone stripped me bare of the covers plus she opened the curtains. the sun rays disturbed my vision and I had to squint my eyes to recognize the figure.

"Ummy but why....?? why...?" I complained to her in fake cries.

"unbelievable this girl, your here sleeping the weekend off while Asad is almost here to pick you up" she spoke hurriedly. what's up with mom, she's hyperventilating because it's no big deal it's still morning you know, there's still time.

"who's Asad?, mamaa just let me sleep" I pretend to forget about the marriage Asad and everything else except sleep.

"Layla Abdullah Reeds, I'm in no mood for games!, either you wake yourself out of that bed right now! or the bucket will!!"

At the mention of bucket I was wide awake, up crossed legs. this must be serious if mom brought up the bucket of cold water.trust me when I tell you, you don't want to get the bucket from mom!, it hurts more than the sleep you lost.

"Get ready Asad will be here soon" she gave me her pointed look "If I find you on that bed when I come back to check on you, so help me god!" she left again in a hurry.

I woke up made my bed and head to the bathroom, brushing my teeth extra slowly. washing my face with the same pace before walking in the shower. I took my time there too, washing my hair, scrubbing myself until I was satisfied.

Fixing my dark blue floral dress with it's belt, so it doesn't look too bagy when mom busted inside again

arms akimbo. "hurry up... Asad is waiting downstairs and you're not ready yet!"

my eyes widen on their own "he's here?" Mom looked at me sternly walking over to the edge of the bed "you and Muna think that it's time playing games all the time". picking the hijaab walking back to me with it carefully strapped across her forearm. At the same moment Muna walked in.

"ukhty, mom tol..." when her eyes landed on mom she smiled innocently "I'll just come back later" shutting the door on Ummy's approaching figure. I still didn't put a finger on whatever happened just now. mom huffed out a strangled sigh.

"what did she do now?" I asked mom who looked very annoyed. she breathed out a sigh again.

"I sent her to come tell you that Asad had arrived, five minutes ago" I giggled I actually found it funny.

"Hurry up, don't keep him waiting any longer, I'll go deal with Muna"

I grabbed mom's wrist before she could walk out, I had to talk to her about this. I'll be leaving soon anyway.

"Give her time, she'll come around. Muna is still young Ummy" Ummy looked at me without saying a word and I took it as a permission to speak some more.

"Ummy, she's only seventeen don't be too hard on her, please. I'll be leaving home soon far away from the both of you please promise me you'll be easy with her" Tears pricked my eyes and I didn't bother to wipe them.

"I'm missing you already, even though you're here with me."she said with blurry eyes. I hugged mom allowing the tears to fall without breaking into sobs. we break from the hug.

"c'me on, someone's waiting down stairs, it's rude to keep people waiting."

I walked to the living room to find a figure in a fitting Azure blue suit staring at the garden outside, his back facing me with his arms hidden in his pants pocket.I made several attempts to make my presence noticed for all of them to be embarrassing or inappropriate. I was about to release a light cough to get his attention.

"Brother Asad, ukhty has been trying to get your attention for a long time now" I need a paper bag! paper bag!. Muna I'm soo going to kill you!!!!

"I'm sorry, the garden is so beautiful, I didn't concentrate" I saw his face for the first time as he turned, beautiful pair of blue eyes. his hair light brown colour. I quickly looked away, haram! haram! I was mentally chanting to myself. he moved closer, not close enough, there was a fair distance between us.

"Assalam Alaykum" he greeted politely. I reciprocated the greeting with the same manner. there was an awkward silence. thank God mom came in to save me. "You two should be on your way" Asad nodded and began leading the way.

"where's Abbui?" I asked Ummy,I was not used to going out without him knowing.

"He attends darsa on weekends, remember" I nodded with a smile before following Asad out of the house to the driveway. The all-new Black Audi sedan A8L with high-tech features and a luxurious interior awaited us. If Pinky was here, she would have gone wild.

We walked into one of Tiffany stores in Phipps plaza 12mins drive from home and I was still uncomfortable with Asad around. I would steal glances at him when he was driving us here, he was strangely calm, and serious while me on the other side was struggling with anxiety. I'm not used to have men close to me like this.

" Which one's do you prefer, they're all latest design miss!, Miss!" I slapped back to Earth and paid attention to the sales lady. I observed the rings they all looked beautiful but none of them impressed me. Asad was busy typing away on his phone and I appreciated it. I went through the gold pieces and I almost gave up when a silver glittering piece caught my eye, my hand moved on its own accord, I picked up the ring box and smiled.

"I see you like silver more than gold" the sales lady removed the gold designs replacing them with silver. my eyes moved to the price tag and I almost chocked on my saliva. "Subhana Allah!! $24.2, for a small item" I put it back immediately and I looked for cheaper one and settled for it. "I'll take this one". Asad appeared at the counter at the same time giving out his credit card to the sales lady. carrying the small shopping bag. we walked out the store before I saw him halt.

"I forgot my credit card, I'll be back" I shook my head in agreement and waited outside of the store for him to come back.

He dropped me back home and it was almost lunch time, mom asked him to stay over for lunch but he declined claiming that he had an important meeting to get back to.

I carried the shopping back to my room, mom and Muna walked in few seconds after me, screaming in unison "show us! show us!". I removed the small ring box handling it to mom.

"mhhmhhh Tiffany &co impressive" mom wiggled her brows at me.

"Wow, so simple yet soo delicate, I'm proud of your choice ukhty!" Muna as always.

"It's beautiful, put it on, let's see" mom brought the box closer to me, I was fidgety even though Asad wasn't putting it on my finger but even so, if I put it on it means I was officially engaged with him. mom noticed my hesitation she picked the ring putting it on my left ring finger slowly.

"look how beautiful it looks on you" I lowered my eyes slowly and I was surprised to find the cushion cut Halo diamond ring wrapped around my finger. how did this happen? I clearly chose the cheapest one.

ASAD!

he didn't forget any credit card he went to exchange the rings!!.

I smiled at the expensensive engagement ring on my finger!

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