Aisha's pov

If you ask what am feeling right now the only answer to the question is scared. I'm scared of how to tell my dad about Bashir.

After Ameera left, my dad came back home soon after and since then I've been thinking of how to lay the issue. Right now, my mom and dad are in their room, so this is the best time to tell them.

I recited a little prayer before reaching their room. I salaamed and they answered, I entered into the room.

"Baby na, what is the problem, are you feeling alright" my mom is so concerned. I knew it's because I looked nervous, I've never been nervous when requesting something from them. This is the first.

" Are you OK Aisha?" baba asked. He is also concerned.

" I'm fine" they both nod waiting for me to continue

" I came to tell you something " they only look at me.

" the thing is erm-i ha-ve a boy-fr-ie-nd" I stuttered. I look at the reaction on their face and I saw non, they were waiting for me to continue.

" so-he said he wantstssto bring his family over to ask for my hand in marriage," I said, still no reaction from their face.

"Please mom, dad, please give me this chance to choose my fiance. Please " I pleaded.

" come here my child" she beckoned me over. I walk slowly to where they were sitting. I knelt before them.

"please, l love him so much please dad" I begged him.

" my daughter, why didn't you say anything all this while, I don't want to force you to get married. I didn't know you have someone and you never mentioned him to your mother. I don't want to look like a wicked father who forces his children to get married " he said.

" What is the name of this person you're talking about," mom asked while smiling.

" Bashir Ibrahim Ringim" I answered.

" OK, so when is he bringing his family," she asked. My Dad was listening calmly.

" Next tomorrow "

" OK, if that's what you want. But if I find out he is not someone responsible you will marry Amir whether you like it or not" Dad said, seriously.

" OK, I promise, you will like him Dad"

" That is ok"

" Thank you so much, ad, mum. " I thank them. I was so grateful for this, I never knew I'll be given this chance to introduce Bashir.

" That's OK. I want you to be happy " my Dad said sincerely.

" Now you can go and start preparing" mom joked.

I only smiled shyly. I was so shy, how I even have the courage of telling them about Bashir I don't even know.

Immediately I left their room I was jumping and dancing like a crazy person. I quickly ran to my room to give Ameera a call and tell her about the good news.

" Aisha, how far"

" guess what," I asked with a smile.

" Tell me please, I can't guess the only thing I can guess right now is that you are in a good mood," she said excitedly

" Dad agreed to my relationship with Bashir" I explained

" Wow, really," she said.

" I'm serious, but there was a condition "

" what is it," she asked.

" he said if Bashir is not as good as I put him to be, I will marry Amir" I explained. I know Bashir is a good person, Dad will like him when he sees him.

" InshaAllah nothing would go wrong, your dad will like him," said Ameera

" OK, let's look at the bright side, your dad agreed that's a start so don't think about the what if. Since Dad agrees we have to celebrate " she said, trying to cheer me up.

" Yes, we need to celebrate " I answered.

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