Everyone stood staring at Iqraam as the doctor walked out of the door of the Ibrahim mansion

"Explain" stated Fatima and Iqraam sighed

Apparently, when the doctor came to examine Ruqayyah unexpectedly, the whole of Ibrahim and Edris family were there and she might have spilled the beans about Ruqayyah's miscarriage

and now everyone was looking for answers

"What on earth was that doctor speaking about?" questioned a fuming Fatima

Loriza stood beside her and so did Ibrahim and Edris

Shumayll stared at his best friend for any form of explanation

Iqraam on the other hand was already nervous

He and Ruqayyah, who was upstairs with Iqra and Humaira, had not decided when to tell the family about the miscarriage

"Um........... sorry- honestly I-" Iqraam said when Ruqayyah cut him off

"We- we are honestly sorry mama, abba-" she said, standing beside Iqraam, her hands in his

"Why did you not tell us?!" asked Fatima, pulling Ruqayyah to her and hugging her tightly

"Sorry" came their muffled reply

"Why did you not tell us she was pregnant?" questioned Loriza and Iqraam sighed sitting on the edge of the sofa

"Because i told him not to" said Ruqayyah taking a seat beside him

"Why?" again the why question was raised

"Because! Iqra was getting married and if we had told you people about the p-pregnancy, it would have resulted in me not doing any work" explained Ruqayyah

Loriza, Iqra and Humaira did not understand her explanation because the truth about the pregnancy would have added more happiness to the wedding and perhaps, perhaps saved the life of that unborn.

"I promised you that i would always be there for you as your mother, now i feel, no i know that i did not fulfill that promise because i was not there to share your pain of losing a child, with you" the last few words of Fatima had come out more of a whisper because she realized that the child who would have been the first born of Iqraam's heirloom would not be born

Ruqayyah immediately around Fatima and silent tears began running down her face

The males thought it correct to leave the females of the house to their moment

Shumayll pulled Iqraam away from the group and all the way to the terrace

"What the hell, man!?!" Shumayll growled out

He was beyond furious that his best friend did not tell him such a huge thing

Iqraam stared at Shumyall

"How was i supposed to tell you that news?" muttered Iqraam and Shumayll sighed, sitting at the edge of the railing

"true though but you could have told me that YOU lost your unborn child! you could have told me something! I know its painful and hurting you inside-" said Shumayll looking back at Iqraam

Iqraam sighed as his eyes began to water

He had dreams too. His own kid- Zaik and Zahi would have been ecstatic about it. Even though they had said that they would wait for Zahi to at least reach five years of age before any other kid, the news of Ruqayyah's pregnancy brought happiness to the couple

Iqraam had longed to carry a half a meter baby in his hands, say adhan and Iqamah in his/her ears, feed them with date juice and name them. Their aqiqah and of couse when they start school, their enrollment and all. He had longed to see the day when all his kids, no matter how many would stand together, smile and say 'we are the next Ibrahim's'

His thoughts were cut off when he was pulled in a huge hug by his own twin, his brother, well brother-in-law now, his best friend and the one who knows him in and out

"Its alright. Allah does everything for a reason" said Shumayll and Iqraam's tears fell

He did not imagine to be crying again.

Shumayll, being a guy he was, slapped Iqraam's back lightly

"Who knows, maybe Allah wanted our kids to born around the same age so that they can be called best friends like us" he said and this made Iqraam crack a smile

In sha Allah

The two best friends smiled at each other. Indeed their friendship was gold. It was not something that can be bought or sold. It was something that only those two felt and knew

Meanwhile in the living room, the females had finished their crying and were now seated in silence

"Whatever happened, has happened. Allah (S.W.T) has best for you both. Its alright- don't let the kids know about this though" said Fatima and the rest nodded

Iqra side hugged Ruqayyah and they smiled brightly

"Alright, now the main reason why we are here- Iqra and Shumayll have, might i say, FINALLY, decided where they wanted to go for their honeymoon!" Loriza said out loud causing every female to coo in excitement

everyone except Iqra

"And where may that be?' Iqraam questioned as he and Shumayll entered the room

Edris and Ibrahim had decided to head down to work because their offices needed them since the sons were out

"A world tour!!" grinned Shumayll, taking a seat beside Iqra, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her to him

If the fathers were here, he would not have the guts to do that but since the mothers are here, its alright

Iqra flushed at the gesture but nevertheless, was comfortable in his arms

"Oh really? Now which countries do you two wish to visit?" questioned Fatima and Shumayll grinned at Iqra

Iqraam took a seat on the rugged floor, infront of Ruqayyah who now had her niqab on, leaning onto her legs as she played with his hair

Iqraam and Shumayll had become comfortable to flirt around with their wives infront of their mothers because either they would comment on them or scold them for doing the wrong romantic gestures

"Whats your first country?" asked an excited Humaira

"Switzerland" said Iqra and Shumayll nodded, rubbing circles on her hand now

"Good! Now Iqra, spend all his money on whatever you want! ALL! He finally has someone to spend money on other than his me and Sohayll!" said Loriza grinning at them

"And wherever you two go, i want the location immediately" stated Iqraam like a protective older brother and best friend

"Alright!" said Shumayll and the rest nodded

The two were excited to go on a world tour for two months

two whole months and Shumayll will be Iqra's like she would be his, without disturbance

"You alright?" asked Iqra and Shumayll sheepishly grinned at her

If she knew what unholy thoughts he had about her just a moment ago, she would kick his jaw, that too a roundhouse one

But it was not haraam, she was married to him, his!

Shumayll silently thanked Allah for all he had

"Alrighty- lets go- when you two leaving?" asked Iqraam, stnding up and pulling Ruqayyah up with him

"We will be leaving tomorrow at 8am" said Shumayll and Iqraam nodded

"lets go- lunch is on me" said Iqraam and everyone cheered

what? food was deemed highly important in the Edrahim household

the evening arrived early and Shumayll set on the bed with his laptop, typing away

He had to finish all his assignments before leaving the country

"Work at this hour? Wallahi!" joked Iqra as she changed into tees and leggings

"Right!" muttered Shumayll, concentrated on his laptop

Iqra smirked as a plan crawled in her head

"Shumayll......." she muttered, walking to him and Shumayll's gaze snapped up to his wife

His tees looked good on her

His girl was no stick figure thin, she was curvy and pretty- just how he liked her

"You alright?" he asked her as she walked to him

"Yeah" she muttered and set beside him

"Whats wrong?" he asked her, tilting his head to her direction

"Nothing" she replied and Shumayll sighed

"Whats wrong, Fluffy?" he asked her and she stuck her bottom lip out like a little kid

"I am bored" she said finally and Shumayll stared at her

"Its 10pm for gods sake! How can you bored now? Go sleep! We have an early day tomorrow" he said and she sighed before pulling his collar to face him

Shumayll's face held horror and Iqra smiled widely before placing her lips on his

It was not everyday you see Iqra doing such things but then again, Iqra never failed to surprise Shumayll

ever

"Iqra!" he groaned as he kissed her back with equal, perhaps more force causing her to go back

pushing the laptop aside from his lap, he pulled her on it and held her hips as he kissed her

"Damn girl!" he muttered, as they caught their breath

"I love you?" she said sheepishly and Shumayll laughed

"You could have said you wanted my kiss!" he said and she chuckled, her breath fanning his face

"I could but it would not be this fun! Its fun to steal kisses not ask for them" she whispered and he smiled widely

"We have an early morning Iqra" said Shumayll, rubbing circles on her waist

"I don't care- we will do something if we are late" she said and slammed her lips to hers

At the moment, Shumayll knew he was forever grateful to Allah for giving him someone like Iqraar Edris