I reached the restaurant and there he was standing, he looked so handsome I just wanted to be his forever at that moment. He looked at me and smiled happily as I walked towards the table. I did not know why Rashed insisted for us to meet and to try to make our relationship happen when he knew I was a girl who was going to get married in a couple of months. I didn't bother myself with that, I just wanted to be with him!
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We sat down and had a nice dinner, he kept telling me about how much he wants to be with me, and all the plans he has for our wedding and future. I felt that he was serious and got so excited, but at the same time sad.
Me: Rashed, how would I cancel my wedding? I already told my family I am fine with it. If I cancel it and then straight away you come to propose it would look really bad and they would get suspicious.
Rashed: Latifa, I don't care what people think! I don't mind running away with you and getting married in another country far away.
Me: Rashed that is a joke or something?! That would kill my reputation, and my family's reputation. I could never do that, no matter how much I want to be with you. I really think we should stop doing this.
Rashed: I will be honest with you... My family want me to marry my cousin and I don't like her, we have nothing in common. But my mother insists that I marry her, since she has already told the my cousin's mother that she wants her daughter for me.
Me: Then why are you following me, when there is no chance for us to get together.
At that moment he held my hand and looked straight into my eyes and said:
Because I love you Latifa.
I wanted to live that moment forever and ever, I felt like a princess in a fairytale I wanted to just hug him. But of course I didn't.
After dinner we walked around Oxford, since there was not many people. Rashed held my hand and this time he saw that I had an engagement ring on it.
Rashed: You made your choice?
Me: Rashed I love you, but I can't cancel my marriage to Mohammed.
Rashed: That guy doesn't like you, he is just using you to cover up for his mistakes.
Me: Rashed everyone has flaws he will change.
Rashed: OH now I see how a happy couple you are, you started defending him now. Then why are you roaming the streets with me, when you have made up your mind.
I ran to the nearest taxi I saw, Rashed didn't bother stopping me. I headed back to the apartment in tears and heartbroken, I just felt cheap and desperate.
I was to ashamed to call Noora and tell her what happened, I had to go through this on my own. As I opened the apartment door, Sarah (My eldest sister) was standing there angry.
Sarah: HOW COUlD YOU?! Do you want to kill our mother?! YOU STUPID GIRL! WHERE IS YOUR BRAIN...
She took out her phone and showed me a picture of me and Rashed holding hands in Oxford Street.
Sarah: WHAT YOU JUST THOUGHT YOU COULD SEE ANOTHER GUY IN LONDON, WITHOUT ANYONE FINDING OUT. THANK GOD ONLY ROUDHA SAW YOU, AND SENT ME THIS PICTURE TO TEACH YOU A LESSON.
Listen Latifa you will shut up sit with your pride and honor and we will continue our shopping tomorrow and then we will go back to Abu Dhabi, and I don't care no matter what you think you will get married to Mohammed.
I just cried and said Okay, I know I did a huge mistake but I learned now from my mistake. I went to my room so ashamed of what I have done.
This was it, I am officially getting married to Mohammed.
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We sat down and had a nice dinner, he kept telling me about how much he wants to be with me, and all the plans he has for our wedding and future. I felt that he was serious and got so excited, but at the same time sad.
Me: Rashed, how would I cancel my wedding? I already told my family I am fine with it. If I cancel it and then straight away you come to propose it would look really bad and they would get suspicious.
Rashed: Latifa, I don't care what people think! I don't mind running away with you and getting married in another country far away.
Me: Rashed that is a joke or something?! That would kill my reputation, and my family's reputation. I could never do that, no matter how much I want to be with you. I really think we should stop doing this.
Rashed: I will be honest with you... My family want me to marry my cousin and I don't like her, we have nothing in common. But my mother insists that I marry her, since she has already told the my cousin's mother that she wants her daughter for me.
Me: Then why are you following me, when there is no chance for us to get together.
At that moment he held my hand and looked straight into my eyes and said:
Because I love you Latifa.
I wanted to live that moment forever and ever, I felt like a princess in a fairytale I wanted to just hug him. But of course I didn't.
After dinner we walked around Oxford, since there was not many people. Rashed held my hand and this time he saw that I had an engagement ring on it.
Rashed: You made your choice?
Me: Rashed I love you, but I can't cancel my marriage to Mohammed.
Rashed: That guy doesn't like you, he is just using you to cover up for his mistakes.
Me: Rashed everyone has flaws he will change.
Rashed: OH now I see how a happy couple you are, you started defending him now. Then why are you roaming the streets with me, when you have made up your mind.
I ran to the nearest taxi I saw, Rashed didn't bother stopping me. I headed back to the apartment in tears and heartbroken, I just felt cheap and desperate.
I was to ashamed to call Noora and tell her what happened, I had to go through this on my own. As I opened the apartment door, Sarah (My eldest sister) was standing there angry.
Sarah: HOW COUlD YOU?! Do you want to kill our mother?! YOU STUPID GIRL! WHERE IS YOUR BRAIN...
She took out her phone and showed me a picture of me and Rashed holding hands in Oxford Street.
Sarah: WHAT YOU JUST THOUGHT YOU COULD SEE ANOTHER GUY IN LONDON, WITHOUT ANYONE FINDING OUT. THANK GOD ONLY ROUDHA SAW YOU, AND SENT ME THIS PICTURE TO TEACH YOU A LESSON.
Listen Latifa you will shut up sit with your pride and honor and we will continue our shopping tomorrow and then we will go back to Abu Dhabi, and I don't care no matter what you think you will get married to Mohammed.
I just cried and said Okay, I know I did a huge mistake but I learned now from my mistake. I went to my room so ashamed of what I have done.
This was it, I am officially getting married to Mohammed.
Its a tough call, to decide who to choose. But her family chose what's best for her yet she doesn't know. She needs more time with Mohammed, to get to know him (Well we want to know him :P). She seriously took the risk and held Rashed's hand which wasn't the wisest idea especially if she's engaged.
ReplyDeleteWe wanna know what happens next <3
Lots of Love
Xxxxx
So glad you are liking it <3
ReplyDeleteI will soon put in a post about Mohammed soon ;)