Two weeks have passed now and I finally was ready to give my answer to Adam. At first I wasn't sure what I wanted but after I talked with my family and friends, I finally came to a conclusion. Right now I'm meeting up with him so I finally could give him an answer. Letting out a sigh, I opened the entrance to StarBucks and saw him sitting there patiently as he tapped away at his phone. Wow this feels so déjàvu, seeing him sitting there drinking his coffee. It's like the last two years that passed by never happened. It feels just like I'm back in high school.

Back to where it all started, with that crazy dare that ended up changing both of our lives for the better. "Hey, sorry I didn't realize you were standing there." He immediately put his phone away and gave me a breathtaking smile. I swear for a minute it felt like my heart was about to stop all together. Be cool Zam, I thought to myself. I don't want to be like one of those girls who easily falls for a guy and goes crazy over them. I'm better than that. "It's fine." I replied hastily as I sat down on the opposite side of him.

"I'll go get you your drink." He said as he got up. "A caramel frappe with extra caramel right?"

I looked at him with furrowed eyebrows. How did he know what drink I liked? "I should know because the caramel took forever to come off." He added with a laugh. I looked down in embarrassment, darn my clumsiness! "Yeah, sorry about that once again." I responded sheepishly. "It's okay, being clumsy is part of your charm." He winked at me as he walked away. After a couple of minutes he made his way back to the table with my drink in his hand. "Thanks." I said gratefully. Just as I was about to give him cash he stopped me midway. "It's okay you don't have to repay me or even thank me. Just seeing you smile is enough." He stated.

Since when did he get so nice?

"So, have you given it much thought?..." He trailed.

"I accept your proposal." I responded abruptly.

"Really?" He asked with genuine excitement in his tone.

"Yeah." I responded with a smile. "But don't make me regret it." I half joked. "Don't worry, with me, you will always be on cloud 9 In Shaa Allah." I could feel how sincere he was as he said that. At first I was furious with him for not even bothering to return my phone calls but now I think I understand. He wanted to stay away and focus on himself and his relationship with Allah. In the beginning I couldn't see that but now I am starting to.

Oh Allah I hope I made the right choice, I mentally prayed. For the next hour and a half we just talked and talked about anything and everything. He told me about the places he travelled to and the people he met. I also told him about how I'm studying to become a nurse and how college was going. It actually felt really nice knowing that when I talked, someone was actually listening. Now I have a gut feeling that I did make the right choice.

* * *

1 week later

What did I get myself into? I never knew how stressful wedding planning was, especially in such a short amount of time. Now here I am sitting in the dining room with Grams picking out Sarees for the wedding. Isa is coming back tomorrow so Abdirahman and I have to pick him up from the airport around the time both Baba and Grams leave for work.

Oh god my head is starting to spin.

"What do you think of this?" Grams showed me a beige colored Saree. I continued to look at pictures of it, it's pretty Mashallah. "I like it." I replied as I stared at the beautiful Saree. Grams let out a sigh and looked at me in the eyes.

"Habibty be honest with me. Do you really like this boy?" She asked, concern evident in her eyes. "I do like him Grams." I said honestly. No matter how much I'm mad at him I still can't stop how I feel. For those two years that he has been gone everyday I'd imagine him walking through the front door. And the words I'm back for you would escape his lips.

I gave up after a year of calling and texting him. But now he is back and he wants to get married. He's changed for the better and so have I. We're both ready for this kind of commitment. Grams studied me for a second before nodding her head. "You love him." She said matter-of-factly.

"Yes but not as much as I love you." I got up and kissed her forehead before walking to my room. I can't believe after a couple of months this won't be my room anymore. Everything is going to change...

* * *

I tapped my foot nervously as Abdi and I waited for Isa's arrival. Looking at my phone to see the time, I noticed it was 3pm already. He said he'd be landing around 2 o'clock yet I can't help but wonder what's taking so long. "He's coming so calm down Zam. With all of that pacing you're doing you're going to drill a whole into the ground." Abdirahman let out an exasperated sigh.

"Whoa someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. What's up?"

"Nothing."

"Yeah right."

He's been acting like this ever since I stepped inside his car and I can't help but wonder why. I mean usually he'd be happy and say salam but today he didn't say anything at all. At first I thought he was just having a bad day but I know it's not that anymore. He's mad at me for some reason.

"Fine," He turned to me with fury in his eyes. "You want to know why I'm mad? Maybe it has something to do with the fact that you didn't tell me you accepted his proposal? The guy left for two years and didn't say anything to you! And now he's back all of the sudden and he's asking for your hand." He stopped talking for a second. "You know what? I don't want to get into this."

"I'm sorry but last time I checked I'm not 17 anymore! I'm old enough to make my own decisions and me accepting his proposal is one of them! I respect you Abdi, I really do but you need to stop babying me." I finished, turning away from him. Just then I saw Isa walking towards us from the distance. Before we could even approach Isa a crowd started to surround him.

I keep forgetting the fact that he's famous in the boxing world. Without talking, Abdi and I made our way through the huge crowd to where Isa was. The moment he saw us his eyes lit up and a huge smile made its way across his face. "Excuse me, I have to go now." He said politely to the reporters as he made his way to us.

"You guys literally just saved me!" He let out a breath of air. "Wow my baby bro grew up!" Abdi said as he put him in a headlock. "I'm not a baby dude." Isa exclaimed as he got out of his grasp.

"Hey bro." I gave him a hug. The last time I've actually gave Isa a hug was probably a year ago when we went to visit him at a match. Wow that feels like forever ago. After a little while we got into Abdi's car and drove home. Grams and Baba are supposed to come back around night time so that gives us enough time to set up a small party before they come.

I've already invited Zahra, Aliyah, Samiyah and along with all of Isa's friends. He doesn't know about the party though and I hope he doesn't find out. "So how's everything been?" Abdi asked as he turned on the engine to his car. I was seated in the back while Isa took the passenger seat. I should've called shotgun first!

"Alhamdulilah it's been good. I'm supposed to do an interview on ESPN next month about my whole life story. I still can't believe that I'm living out my dream." He said with a happy smile on his face. "But how are you guys? How's Samira? God knows how much I've missed that little cutie."

"She's good and she misses you too."

"I heard about your engagement." Isa stated as he turned to face me. "How come you didn't tell me? I had to hear it from Amir and not you." He seemed disappointed when he said that. "I was going to tell you, you know after you've settled in." I explained.

"Are you sure it's what you want? I mean I'm team Zadam and everything but I don't want you to rush into anything." He asked with concern. I love that my brothers are so concerned about me but sometimes I can't help but feel suffocated by them. Allah knows I love them and everything but they're too overprotective.

"I'm sure." I replied, looking out of the window. I think I am, I muttered underneath my breath. I have to admit I am a little nervous about it all but who wouldn't be? I mean marriage is a huge deal after all!You're not only becoming one in front of the whole world but you're also becoming one in the eyes of Allah. If that isn't serious than I don't know what is.

* * *

"What's up dude?" Adam said as he slung an arm over Isa's shoulder. I walked over to where Aliyah, Zahra and Samiyah were sitting. The whole entire time we were talking Samiyah kept on sneaking glances at Isa. He's also been doing the same thing for a while now. Oh, I also forgot to mention that Saniyah has started to wear the hijab daily now Mashallah. "Wow he's changed," She said with a thoughtful look on her face.

"Do you like Isa?" Zahra gasped.

"I don't know..." She shrugged then looked away from him. I can't help but sense that something is going on between them. "Oh my Allah! Is that you Isa?" Grams exclaimed as tears dwelled in her eyes. He quickly wrapped his arms around her tightly. "I'm back Grams." He replied.

* * *

When Baba came home he was just as surprised as Grams when he saw Isa. The little reunion they had was so cute Mashallah. Right now I'm in my room fantasizing about my nikkah that's supposed to happen next week. It all feels so unreal, I'm marrying Adam Mathews. The guy I couldn't stand Junior year... The guy that broke my heart but seemed to have fixed during the few weeks he's been back.

It feels like I'm dreaming...

"Knock Knock." Isa walked inside my room and sat at the edge of my bed. "Wow it's been a while since I've sat here." He chuckled.

"Are you nervous?" I asked as I prompted myself up. I'd be freaking out if I was telling everyone my whole life story on national television. "Kinda." He replied nervously.

"You'll do great."

"Thanks sis. Oh and I'm happy for you, I'm sure Adam will treat you well. If he doesn't then he has me to answer to." He said as he ruffled my hair and left my room.

* * *

"Are you serious?" I can't believe what I'm hearing. Mom nodded her head with a bright smile on her face. "Yup, before your father and I split we made a contract. If anything happened to either of us then you'd have the company. Now that your father is put away and you've already graduated from online school, the family company is yours." I don't know what to say at this point.

All of Mathews Enterprises is mine...

"So I will become the new CEO?" I confirmed once again. It's just so hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that the company is mine. I mean I've always dreamt of owning it one day and completely ridding the place of any trace of my father and now I can.

"Yes so tomorrow you have to stop by the company, okay?" She then walked to the kitchen, leaving me in the living room. I sat there in thought, I got the girl that I want and now I get to own the company. "Thank you Allah," I whispered to myself gratefully.

I'm finally getting everything I've ever wanted.

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