Arranged marriage by Jidderh chapter 1-6

: 👫 *THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE* 👫
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      *written by jidderh* ❦
    _In dedication to *F6*_
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    I stood silently staring out the windows lining my bedroom walls. I stared at the overgrown field of grass surrounding our home.

   I took a deep breath allowing the stale air to fill my lungs. I stared out the window as I have done since i was a child.

  I was brought out of my thoughts when the door of the bedroom was opened. I turned around to see my nanny coming in.

      " Noor dear, your father wants to see you "
      " what? Did something happen to him? Did he get into an accident? "
      " oh Noor how many times do you want me to tell you this? Do not wish bad things on your father "
      " I'm not wishing bad things on him Nanny. He only requests for my presence when there's bad news "
      " fine whatever you say. But do hurry up. You know your father doesn't like waiting. He's in his study "
  I nodded and left to meet my father in his study. My heart's beating accelerated to 360 when i reached his study. I took a deep breath and knocked at the door.

      " come in " he said from inside. I took a deep breath again and went in.
      " Good afternoon Father " I  greeted.
      " sit " he said not looking up from the file he was going through or answering my greeting.
  I nodded meekly and sat on the leather chair facing him. After some moments, he dropped the file and removed his glasses. It was then that he looked at me.
    " I was told by your brother that you have a suitor now is that right? "
     " yes Father " I answered thinking about where this conversation was going.
      ' _this is quite suspicious. Why does he care about my personal life_ ? ' I thought.
     " I had a discussion with one of my business associates and we have decided to join our families as one which is by getting our children married "
    " well if that's the case why am I here? Shouldn't you be having this conversation with Yaa Faisal? "
     " have some respect young lady and listen to what I have to say. Humayd is the spouse that i've chosen for you and you'll get married to him in two months "
    " what?  No way I'm not getting married to a stranger just because you want me to. I love someone and he's the one that i'm gonna get married to. I won't get into an *arranged marriage* just because you... "
     " you are and you will "
     " I am not one of your properties that you can sell just because you wish to "
      " I am your father and you'll do as I ask. You will get married to Humayd whether you like it or not and that's final "
      " my father? You've never been a father to me. I've never known what it felt like to have a father. My father died the day my mother died " I spat no longer able to hold it back.

   I turned on my heels and left the study, running away to my safe haven in the house. My mother's fashion room which is now mine.

   I placed my head on the desk and cried my heart out. First he had tried to keep me away from my dream. Then he made my life a living hell, and now he wants to get me married.

    Oh my Fuad. What will happen to us? I can't live without you. I really can't. Someone has to intervene in this matter.

     I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket so I wiped away my tears and brought it out. *Boobear* flashed on the screen. I felt a pang of pain in my heart. I let the phone ring out and didn't pick it up. It rang again and I sent it to voicemail.

      _Fuad my love what will I tell you? I can't believe that Dad is trying to separate the two of us. I love you so much and I can't live without you_ .
👫 *THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE* 👫
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      *written by jidderh* ❦
    _In dedication to *F6*_
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      This is unbelievable. *Arranged marriage* ? Who does that now? What century does dad live in? 

      Just moments ago, I was so happy that I was back in my homeland but right now I just wish I could fly back to Vegas and enjoy my life at the casino.

     " Humayd listen to me "
     " what do you want now? " I asked with irritation. Now i'll have to deal with this woman too.
     " i'm your mother Humayd. I at least deserve that respect from you "
      " respect? You're talking about respect now? Where was that respect fifteen years ago when you left your home? Where was that respect when you ran away with my sister and left me all alone? "
      " I had to run away Humayd. Your father...I couldn't take it anymore but not a single day went without me thinking about you. There's no greater pain for a mother to leave her child but... "
     " just stop it. I don't wanna hear your explanation mother " I spat " I lived without you for fifteen years and I can still live without you "
    I turned around and went into my room. I locked the door and went farther into the room. I punched in the codes to the vault and it opened. I took out a bottle of wine and finished it in one huge gulp. I took out three more bottles then locked the vault and sat down. I finished the whole bottles and before long, I started feeling all the sadness in me evaporate into thin air.

     I hate women. I hate them all. They're all liars and cheaters.

   I shouldn't have come back. I should be in Vegas gambling and drinking while enjoying the sweet company of strippers at the casino.

    The effect of the wine took place and I fell asleep on the couch. All thoughts of my mother and my marriage gone from my mind.  
      " Humayd brother are you in there? " Fadwah asks softly through the intercom.
      " go...away...Fadwah " I slurred " I...want...to...sleep "
      " Dad wants to see you "
      " Dad? " I asked sitting up abruptly.
Deep shit! What do I do now? I can't meet him like this.
      " i'm...gonna...take...a...shower...i'll...meet...him...then " I said and stood up with shaky legs. My vision was blurry but I managed to get to the bathroom without hitting my head. I went into the jacuzzi and turned on the shower, letting the cold water to wash away little of the hangover.

    When I got enough cold water to keep me awake, I turned off the shower and took off my wet clothes then put on a robe. I got dressed then put on dark shades so as any evident of my drinking would not be noticeable. I left my room and went to Dad's room.
     " you called for me? " I asked when I saw him.
     " yeah. I forgot to mention to you that we'll be visiting your fiancé's family tomorrow "
    I gaped at him not believing what he's saying. No way. I'm definitely not going there.
      " is that clear Humayd? "
      " of course Father " I said and left his room. I met mother on my way out and I quickly left the room not wanting to see her again.

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👫 *THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE* 👫
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      *written by jidderh* ❦
    _In dedication to *F6*_
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*_NOOR_*
      For the whole of yesterday, I couldn't bring myself to call Fuad. I don't know what to say to him. Ya ilahi! What do I do now? 

    _Ya Allah help me out of my predicament. Only you have the power to save me from this impending doom and no one else. Ya Allah I don't want to lose my Fuad I love him so very much_ .
     I wiped away my tears and went back to my room. I'll have to go back to the UAE at least if i'm there, i'll have some piece of mind.
*The next day*
  _11:00 a.m_
     I've already finished dressing up in a black chiffon abaya. I dumped my ipad and phone into my side bag then dragged my bag out of the room. I closed the door and went in search of my nanny to say goodbye to her.

      " Nanny! Nanny where are you? " I called out while checking the kitchen. She wasn't there so I head into the sitting room.
      " Nanny i'm... " I halted my speech and stopped dead in my tracks when I saw new faces.
      " Good morning " I greeted and turned around to leave.
      " Noor " I heard the unmistakable voice of my father " come and sit "
  Not uttering a word, I turned around and sat on the sofa farthest away from him and his visitors.
      " come sit here with me my daughter " the woman said tapping the empty space close to her.
      " I? " I asked looking around trying to make sure that I heard her correctly.
      " yes you. C'mon " she beckoned.
   I looked at her with uncertainty then stood up and sat close to her.
       " Masha Allah. You have raised such a beautiful daughter " she said to father.
       " and you too Muneerah. What a nice gentleman you've raised " father said smiling genuinely at the supposed gentleman who was busy staring at his phone.
       " Humayd don't be rude put away your phone " she chided. He acted as if he didn't hear her and continued pressing his phone.
       " Humayd didn't you hear what your mother said? " his father asked.
   He didn't answer him too and continued pressing his phone. So this is the Humayd that father wants me to get married to. I couldn't help but take a quick glance at him.

   He's got such handsome features too bad he's got such bad attitude.
      " excuse me I gotta go "
      " where to? Are you tired of seeing us already daughter in law? " the woman asked.
    I cringed when she called me her daughter in law. This marriage is definitely not gonna take place.
     " of course not. I have a flight to catch it leaves in an hour "
     " where are you going to Noor? " father asked concerned.
     " Dubai father. I have a fashion show to attend " I said .
     " fashion show? " the girl with them asked quite intrigued.
     " yeah " I answered nonchalantly.
     " awesome are you a fashion designer? " she asked again.
     " Fadwah stop it! " Humayd talked for the first time since i've seen them.
    The girl kept mute and started playing with the hem of her dress.
      " yes Fadwah i'm a fashion designer. I can call you that right? " I asked.
      " yeah sure " she replied with enthusiasm.
    Humayd shut her a look and she kept quiet.
       " it was nice meeting you Fadwah. I would've stayed and talk with you but I gotta go "
       " okay bye " she answered meekly.
       " Noor dear "
   What's with the affection thing now? " yes Father? "
       " safe journey. Send my regards to your grandparents "
   I gaped at him not believing what I just heard him say but when I remembered our guests present, I just nodded and left the sitting room.

    I found my nanny and said goodbye to her then she helped me get my things into the awaiting car and I zoomed off to my freedom.
👫 *THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE* 👫
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      *written by jidderh* ❦
    _In dedication to *F6*_
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     _Assalamu Alaikum readers and fans. I'd like to use this medium to thank you all for your continuous love and support,love you guys so so much. Also, i'd like to say that i'm sorry for keeping you guys waiting for so long. I've being very busy with school stuffs but In shaa Allah, i'll find time to type and post. Love y'all and thanks once again_ 😘

*_HUMAYD_*
      " Big brother she really is pretty. You're so lucky to have her as a wife and to top it all she's a fashion designer. " Fadwah said bubbling up and down on the sofa.
      " shut up Fadwah! I don't wanna hear anything from you and for the last time she's not my wife. I'm not getting married to anyone! " I shouted
      " you are and you will get married " father interjected " nothing in this world would stop me from getting you married to Noor. You will not put me to shame "
      " but... "
      " no buts Humayd. My word is final. You have only two months to prepare for this marriage "

   My fists clenched and unclenched unconsciously. I stood up and left the sitting room my heart racing. I can't believe this is happening to me. I'm forced into a marriage with no way out. I've never wanted to get married. I've never thought of getting married but now, now i'm getting married and that too an *arranged marriage* .
★★★
  Humayd Muhannad Nadr is a man of 26 years old. He has viking black which is curled and fair skin which he got from his fulani mother. He's got cute brown eyes to go along with his bushy eyebrows. He has an angled jaw, straight nose and sculptured peach lips. His face is grizzled with a man like five o' clock shadow. His gym toned physique explains his masculinity.

  He has a devil may care attitude and spends most of his time at Las Vegas ever since he turned eighteen. He's one of the greatest gambler and drinker in Vegas.
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      " Humayd can I come in? " Mom asked opening the door
      " why ask, you're already in "
      " Humayd I have something to tell you "
      " and i'm not interested "
      " please Humayd just this once listen to me " she pleaded
      " okay i'm all ears. What do you wanna tell me? "
      " it's your father and my story. You never knew what happened. How I ended up with your father and why I left you. You never gave me a chance to explain to you what had happened "
      " I know enough mother. I don't wanna hear anything anymore "
     " just listen to me "
     " okay "
     " your father and my marriage was arranged by my mother. We were dead poor and my father's health was getting worse and we had no money to take him to a good hospital. We sold every single thing we own but it wasn't enough and then came your father. He came to my mother and explained his interest in me saying that he'll pay for my father's operation if only I was willing to marry him. My mother agreed instantly. I got married to him against my wish. He paid for my dad's bills and he got better. Months through our marriage, your father was really nice and I started falling for him then I got pregnant. Your father was so happy and your grandparents too. Life couldn't be much happier for us when you were born. When you turned five, your father started changing. He'll come back late at night. One day, I... "
      " mum dad wants to see you " Fadwah said interrupting her.
      " alright i'm on my way " she said and left the room together with Fadwah.
     I couldn't help but wonder what the rest of the story is. I guess it's high time I finally listen to her side of the story afterall, I only know what dad has told me.

© *F6*

👫 *THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE* 👫
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      *written by jidderh* ❦
    _In dedication to *F6*_
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*_NOOR_*
   *Three weeks later*
    I sat on my bed, lost in thoughts wondering what my future would be. I've tried all I could to see that Dad changes his mind but nothing is fruitful. Grandma has tried to make him change but he's so hell bent on getting me married. What can I expect from the cold heartless man who is only out to destroy my life.

    I dunno what i've done to him. With my brothers, he's always nice and kind but to me he's always brusque. Is it because i'm a girl or is there another reason behind my father's hatred?
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   Noor Abdullatif Jiyad is a lady of 21 years. She has long inky black hair and a fair skin. She's got bedroom eyes with perfectly shaped eyebrows. She's got a straight nose, pink lips and an hour glass feature.

   She spends most of her time in Lebanon or Paris together with her mentor Ellie Saab. She's attended a lot of fashion shows together with him and has also compete in Project Runway, being the first African to participate in the Newyork fashion competition. She is also the CEO at NAY Foundation.
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   *The following day*
      _11 a.m_
   I walked downstairs my eyes glued to the Ipad I was holding. I paid no attention to where I was heading to only paying attention to the accessories I was checking.

   The Ipad was snatched from my hand and I quickly raised my head to look at the offender.
        " Yaa Faisal! " I shrieked " gimme back my Ipad "
        " come and get it " he said and ran into the sitting room.
        " Yaa Fay I was in the middle of something " I whined and ran after him.
        " come and get it little sis " he said in a singsong voice.
        " Yaa Fay I swear to God if... " I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw my dad together with Humayd. They both snapped their heads and looked at the both of us.
        " good morning Dad " he greeted scratching his head.
        " morning son when did you return? " Dad asked.
        " some minutes ago "
        " good morning Father " I greeted
        " morning Noor "
        " excuse me " I said and collected my Ipad from Yaa Faisal then left the sitting room.
     I finished buying the accessories then went into the kitchen and baked the cake I was taking to the foundation.

      When I finished, I packaged them into the boxes then changed into a red abaya. I put on a little make up and with the help of the maids, I loaded all the boxes and gift bags into my car.

*© F6*

👫 *THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE* 👫
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      *written by jidderh* ❦
    _In dedication to *F6*_
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_*HUMAYD*_
      " Humayd can you drop these files at your In laws house before you go to the office "
      " what In laws father? " I asked agitated
      " you're asking? "
      " nah never mind " I said and collected the files then drove to Noor's house.
   I don't know what that man is aiming for, sending me to that house. Whatever he's planning, it won't happen because I definitely am not getting married especially not to that girl.
   I got to the house some minutes later and I parked the car at the parking space then went in.

   I was taken to the sitting room and was asked to wait before he comes down. He came down a minute later and was so happy to see me. We were in a middle of a discussion when we were interrupted by some noise. We turned around and saw Noor together with someone arguing.

    She greeted her dad curtly then left the room after collecting an Ipad from her brother which I just found out. I thought she was an only child. From their conversation, one could clearly see that she and her father don't get along pretty much.
        " Faisal this is Humayd Noor's fiancé " Mr.Abdul introduced.
        " Humayd this is my second born Faisal "
        " good morning  " I said offering him my hand for a shake.
    He regarded me closely before accepting my hand " Assalamu Alaikum "
        " Wa'alaiku Mussalam " I answered
        " but Dad I thought she was going to get married to Fuad. He's the one I know of and just recently, he was talking about coming to ask for Noor's hand in marriage. I don't know about this Humayd because she didn't tell me anything about him " Faisal said folding his arms.
        " no she wouldn't because this *marriage* was *arranged* by his father and I "
       " what? " he almost shouted.
       " I'll take my leave now Mr.Abdul " I said standing up.
       " now? Why don't you stay for long? "
       " it's okay Sir. I've got some work to take care of at home "
       " alright then. My regards to your parents "
   I nodded then left the house and drove to the office. I parked the car then went in after adjusting my tie.

   I was greeted by a lot of good mornings but I merely acknowledged the greetings and went into the elevator. I plugged in my key card and was buzzed directly to my office.

  I went in and settled down then paged my secretary. She came in seconds later with my mocha latte and kept it on the table.
       " a pleasant good morning, Mr.Nadr . Is there anything I... "
       " I need you to contact the head of design department right away. I need him to send in three of his best designers ASAP " I said cutting her off.
      " alright Sir. Anything else? "
      " yes. Take those papers you kept at locker 032. I need you to check them again for mistakes and when you're done, print out the corrections and mail them to me"
     " but Sir... "
     " are you complaining Miss Yusuf? "
     " of course not Sir. I'll get on it right away "
     " good, off you go "
   I stood up and took my coffee, looking out to the busy streets of Maiduguri while sipping from the cup. I heard a knock on the door and I buzzed the person in.

    " good morning Sir. Mr.Aasim sent us "
     I turned around and looked at the three of them visibly shaking no doubt wondering what would happen to them.
     " I have a project which I need the best designer of this company to take care of. If Mr.Aasim sent the three of you here then that means he's sure of your abilities which I need you three to prove to me that you're worth taking up this project. So are you in? "
     " ye...yes of course Sir " they agreed in unison.
    " good. My secretary will inform you of the quest you may go now "
   They nodded and left the office.

*© F6*