Fate 10

Thank you all for the support. <3

Your feedback is appreciated; http://ask.fm/screwed_thoughts

Enjoy!

--

Shamma has decided to complete her studies, tomorrow is her first day at her new university, she was glad when she heard some of Khalifa's close cousins whom she liked attended there. Khalifa promised he'll be the one driving her to university before heading to work. She haven't slept well that night. worried if she'll get along perfectly, will it be the same as before or will it be better, random thoughts got to her mind.

The alarm was set on 6.30

beeeep beeeep beeeeep .. Khalifa was about to snooze when he looked down and saw Shamma wide awake.

"mmm you haven't slept?"

"not really, good morning 7abeeby" she kissed his jaw line, he hugged her and closed his eyes again

"Wake up 7abeeby"

"5 more minutes baby"

She knew how to wake him up, she made sniffing sounds as if she was crying, he quickly sat up straight. Her hands were covering her face. He couldn't see her.

"What's wrong baby? you don't want to go to university?" side hugging her

"I do" still acting as if she was crying

"You're nervous?"

"Mhmm" she nodded in response

"Don't worry everything will be fine, I'll take you to your classes if you want"

"Attend classes with me" She wanted to see what will he say

"I will if you want me to"

She couldn't help but giggle, he'd do anything for her, she hugged him "I love you"

and that's when he knew she just wanted him to get up, she wasn't crying.

"You got me"

"hehehe"

They got out of bed, got ready, and breakfast together in shamma's indoor garden. They were ready to go, as they reached the university the collage dean was waiting for their arrival to show them around. After the tour around the university, the dean left and Reem; Khalifa's cousin then came to them.

"Hello love birds" greeted Reem

"Hey Reema" as Shamma hugged Reem

"Hi Reema"

A group of girls passed by with full make up and looked like they were going to party, Shamma and Reem weren't surprised, they were used to it but Khalifa wasn't.

"What was that?" He asked shocked

They both giggled

"That's normal now a days"

He turned to Shamma "Now that reem is here, I have to go to work"

"Okay 7abeeby" still holding his hands, not letting go

"I'll come at take you home when you're done and call me if you need anything" He kissed her forehead, Shamma was embarrassed, not in front of everyone khalifa (mentally hits him) she let go of his hands

He chuckled as he saw her flushed face.

"Take care ladies, bye" as he left.

"You both are so cute together"

"Thank you 7abeeby" Shyly

They attended their classes some were boring, other were interesting. They both had an hour break, they decided to go get coffee when they heard a girl say "That's her, the girl with the blue bag". Both R&SH looked down and saw it was Shamma with the blue bag but what did they want from her? They ignored and continued walking.

Reem introduced Shamma to her friends and they all sat and chatted.

A group of girls came and stood in front of their table "Where is she? I want to see her"

"They say she's beautiful"

"I don't see anyone beautiful here" as they looked around but not at the table Shamma was sitting.

Amna, one of Shamma's new friends; Some girls saw Khalifa here at the university and they are looking for you Shamma

"Everyone wants to see the IT girl"

"Let's hide her"

"Perfect idea Amna" Shamma giggled

Shamma was done her classes for the day when she got a call from Khalifa

"Are you done baby?"

"Yes just got out of my last class, how did you know?"

"I have your schedule" he chuckled

"I missed you"

"Miss you too, can't wait to kiss you"

"No not again, not in front of the people pleaseeee!!"

"Haha I knew you were embarrassed today, I'm on my way"

He reached in 15 minutes, she got her books as she waited for him, she hoped he would stay in the car so she can leave as soon as possible. He called her saying he's out when she rushed before he could come in but she was wrong. He came rushing to her taking big steps, carried her books and held her hands. Everyone was staring at them as they walked to the car and they heard what some were saying "She's beautiful" "He better looking than her" "She's ok" "They look cute together" "He's handsome" "She's pretty" "What does he sees in her?" "She normal" "I want to be her friend" Khalifa pressed on her hand when he heard "She's gorgeous, he is too old for her" She knew he was pissed, ever since they got engaged all they talked about was their age difference. Yes he was older but he didn't look that old, he is mature not old. They finally got in the car and he sped away, pissed off. She leaned and kissed his cheek he smiled a half smile, it was bothering him how much people enjoy talking about them "7abeeby, don't listen to what they say"

"Am I really that old for you?"

"I love you no matter our age difference"

"When I count my blessings, I count you twice, love you!" He took her hand closer to his lips and kissed it.

Fate 9

I'm not sure if you like the story or not, feedback please. Here is my ask page; http://ask.fm/screwed_thoughts

Enjoy Reading!

---

Khalifa was worried about her, he didn't know what to do. He waited impatiently for the doctor to arrive.

"6amni doctor"

The doctor explained, he thanked him and went back in to Shamma. He sat beside her on bed looked at her worried.

"Is there something bothering you 7abebty?"

"No why?" she moved closer to him

"The doctor said you haven't been eating well"

She remained silent not knowing what to say, it was true.

"If you don't like the chefs cooking I will get someone else"

"La bel3aks I do"

"Then what's wrong?"

"There is something..."

"You miss your family and home? I can take you whenever you want just tell me"

"I do miss them, but it's not that and home is wherever you are" He smiled, she always makes him smile.

"Then what is it? you know you can tell me anything right?"

She looked at him, unsure whether she'd open her heart to him or not. She responded with a nod. What can she say? or how can she tell him? do not go to see your 'first' wife? that she's jealous? she has no right to and she knows that. After all she is the number 2, she got married to a married man who has kids but she didn't really have a choice. This is not how she imagined it would be, she heard about how women get jealous when there is another wife and she never understood until now. She was in love with a man she shared with someone else and those who said love was sharing were wrong, even if he didn't love his first wife, he respects her, she is the mother of his two daughters whom he loves so much. Don't get the wrong impression Shamma is not a bad person, she doesn't want to take him away from his family, mostly his daughters. She felt guilty? hell yes, it was nothing like the fairytale she always imagined.

"Open up to me, tell me what's bothering you"

Shamma knew he wouldn't stop till he knew what was wrong, she was saved by Maha's knocks. She smiled automatically

"We're not done yet" he said as he walked to open the door.

"How is she now?"

"She'll be better inshalla"

"Maha do you know what's bothering her?"

Maha didn't know if she should tell him or not. He knew Shamma tells Maha everything so he pressured her on telling him.

"..but please don't tell her I said so, she'll kill me"

"Don't worry, I'm not saying a word"

"She loves you and.."

"and what?"

"well she is.."

"Yalla ya maha"

Maha decided to let it all out for the sake of her friend who is going crazy.

"She doesn't like sharing"

"Sharing what?" confused

"YOU!!!" she almost screamed

"Oh you mean..."

Cutting him off "YES! she's jealous, the thought of it is driving her crazy and she doesn't really sleep when you are not around, she calls me in the middle of the night asking me to come over"

"She's jealous?" He said smiling he never knew how much she loved him, she didn't fully open up to him yet.


Weeks passed and he spent more time with Shamma, he made sure she didn't miss any meal, she spent time with his daughters and she loves them very much, his daughters loved her too and they'd visit her frequently. He also took her to see her family for the weekend, he loved her more and more everyday and it was the same to her, she opened up to him.

"So will you tell me what was bothering you few weeks ago?"

"You haven't forgotten?"

"Nope, how can I?"

"I was jealous" she confessed as she buried her face in his chest as he chuckled

"was? you aren't anymore? I can leave now.." teasing her

"I still am, I can't bare the thought of sharing you with someone else" hugging him closer

"and I hate being number 2" she confessed again

"Who said you are number 2? you are my number 1 always" as he leaned closer to her...

Fate 8

I created an ask page, feel free to ask me anything; http://ask.fm/screwed_thoughts
& feedback please. Enjoy reading!
---


I love surprises she said, but she had an act to continue.

"I love surprises, but I'm still tired 7abeeby" she replied.

Few minutes later Khalifa walks in smiling "Say it again"

"Say what?" she said confused

"Read me your text"

"I love surprises, but I'm still tired ......" she smiled as she read it knowing what he wanted her to say

"Say it" he whispered

"I want to hear you say it" he said again

"7abeeby" almost whispering

"AH! again again"

"Khalifaaaaaaa 3ad" she said shyly

"I like 7abeeby more" winking as she blushed

"Come on, lets go" he grabbed her hand and headed to the door

"Wait, I can't go out looking like this" frowning, wearing a grey sweatpants and a white shirt

"Don't worry, no one will see you and we'll be staying in the car"

"Oh okay"

What kind of surprise is going out and staying in the car? men and their fail surprises. I won't expect to avoid disappointments she thought.

As he drove off he made a call saying they are out which got her curious, he was holding her hands the whole ride and talking about random things, she started to be impatient after more than an hour passed by when she saw him get a text msg and drove back home.

Surprise huh? I have a lot of teaching to do, she thought. She tried not to look so disappointed as they reached back home. "Are you ready for your surprise?" She nodded.

When they got home he gave her a flower shaped key and took her to a room which had a view of the green backyard.

"Open it" he said as they stood in front of the door

She placed the key in the door and opened it, SURPRISED.

Flashback..

They were siting in the backyard having breakfast, the weather was nice. Not too hot and not too cold. He asked "Would you want to add something to our house?"

"No it's perfect" she smiled 

Their house had 4 floors, big entrance and big reception rooms and big dining rooms, and seatings in the hallway as you walk through, 5 suites with their living room, bedroom, dressing room, and kitchen. A study room for Khalifa and a drawing room for Shamma. Swimming pool in the 2nd floor and a gym with equipments. That was why Shamma thought it was too big just for them two, for now at least.

"How did you imagine your dream house?"

"The same but with a secret garden" as she explained how she wanted it to be. 

End of flashback.. 

She walked around the room, or shall I say  her 'Secret Garden'

"Did you like the surprise 7abeebty?"

"I LOVE it" as she walked to him and kissed his cheek "thank you 7abeeby"

"Looks like today is my day, first you said 7abeeby and now you kissed me without forcing you to kiss me back" he said chuckling.

He explained to her how they got the work done. The workers used to come and work whenever Shamma is out and it took them a week to finish it.

"I'm still surprised, this is the best surprise ever"

"Inti amree ow itdalelay ya 7ayat Khalifa"

She hugged him, I'm blessed to have him was her thought as she hugged him.

"A7bch" he whispered.

"I love you more everyday"

They headed upstairs to their room as she felt dizzy and out of balance, Khalifa caught her and carried her to bed.

"GO GET THE DOCTOR AS FAST AS YOU COULD!!" she heard him scream.

She wasn't acting this time... 

Fate 7

Shamma couldn't sleep that night she kept on thinking of a plan until she came up with one. She switched off her phone, K kept on calling her but she ignored.

She came up with an idea, ran to the house line to call Maha at 3.30AM..

"M please come over"

"Do you know what time is it?"sounded annoyed

"I do, but please come" acting all sad

"ugh, FINE but just because I'm a good friend" 

She waited for Maha and told her about her plan in getting K back in the house. Maha stared 'stunned' at her friend who is acting crazy in love. No one messes with me she said. 

Here was the things to be done: 

✓ Call the doctor in the morning and tell him what he should say, just in case K called him

✓ Take a FREEZING shower to look pale and apply foundation on her pink lips to look pale

✓ Act dizzy/light headed

✓ Shiver

✓ Act clumsy

✓ Loose the appetite

✓ Place the meds on the bed side table

✓ Maha looked like sleeping on the couch to watch over her

✓ Pour water in the eyes and rub them until they look red

✓ Put on 3 more blankets

It was around 6.30 AM when they heard the door open.

"Shamma" he called

Shamma acted asleep he couldn't stay away she thought, Maha stood up quickly and put her finger on her lips "Shhhh"

Maha told him that Shamma fainted on their way back home, they called the doctor and shamma was sick and she just slept half an hour ago. Maha left the room and he got closer to Shamma and laid next to her "Ma teshofen shar 7abebty" She tossed and tossed in bed, she felt his hand on hers, rubbing it in a comforting way. She moved closer to him and he hugged her. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to leave you alone. I haven't slept all night thinking about you and I couldn't bare the thought of you being upset" whispering thinking she's asleep and won't hear him. Little did he know, she heard everything. Her heart was racing as he spoke and she was happy that her plan worked. They both fell asleep, Shamma took a peek at his face as soon as she woke up and saw him smiling at her. 

"Good morning beautiful" 

"Morning" in a tired voice, back to her acting.

"How are you feeling now?"

"Much better when you are here next to me, don't leave me again" she was surprised herself by her acting skills. laughing on the inside but looked tired and sad.

"Never 7abebty, why didn't you tell me?" he kissed her head

"I didn't want to worry you, and your daughter needed you too"

"No one is more important than you ya shai5at galbi"

Shamma felt her face burning, it was turning into different shades of red. He stayed with her, but left for a little while to see his father. As soon as he left Maha bragged in. 

"I never knew you were this crazy, you should have seen his face when I told him about you"

"haha never thought I was a good actress too, jealous women do crazy things I guess"

"He really loves you, you know" 

"I love him too and I can't stand the thought of him being with someone else" she sighed sadly

"He even gave me his number to call him if something happened again to you and he's not around, what the hell did you do to the man?"

Shamma just smiled Mission one accomplished. 

At that moment she got a text from him "Be ready in 30 mins, I have a surprise for you" 

Fate 6

As the days passed Shamma was getting more attached to Khalifa, she hated the fact that she's number 2 but never really showed it. She'd miss him whenever he spends the night with his wife and kids even though he passes by before going to them and sometimes leaves very late, the thought of him and Noora together drives her crazy.

"Shamma yallah ti2a5rna" screamed Maha

"I'm coming" as she rushed down the stairs with her heels in her hands

"So, how do I look?"

"Stunning as usual, now let's go"

It was a usual thursday night at Mama Hessa's place, the family and close friends would gather together all dressed and glammed up. In this short period of time Shamma made lots of friends and everyone loved her, she wore her dolce and gabbana emerald gown, her hair tied in a high pony tail, applied thick eyeliner and red lipstick. Everyone stared at Shamma as she walked to Mama Hessa and then greeted everyone in the room. The evening was going on perfect until they headed outdoors for dinner.

As Shamma walked with Khalifa's cousin Fatima, a mother of two adorable boys. She overheard a conversation behind them. Not knowing if it was meant for her to hear or not...

"shfteeha el jaikra?"

"ee we3 o bnshoofha b3d il ma8lab keif haha"

"en ma5leit Khalifa ykrha ma2kon Noora"

What ma8lab? Allah y3adi hal youm 3ala 5air! she kept thinking about what Noora had planned for her.

Shamma tried to avoid Noora as much as she could. The guests started to leave and Shamma decided to
go to the balcony to clear her mind. She heard someone approaching her but didn't bother to look back since she knew who it was from his perfume smell. He wrapped his hands around her waist and rested his head on her shoulders.

"7abebat galbi itfakr fi mino?"

"fi 7abeb galbha"

"he's right here"

"Mino gal it's you?"

"Afa! someone other than your Khalifa?"

"Yes, my first love" teasing him

In a second Shamma found herself facing him, his expression showed how jealous he was.

"Your first love? mino hatha b3d"

"My first hero, my first love and always will be"

Khalifa kept silent, but she could feel his grip tighten on her shoulder, she loved the feeling but couldn't not tell him who it was, or still is..

"Baba" she said grinning as he laughed at himself for getting jealous from her father. They stayed looking at each other

"You look beautiful by the way" He whispered as he was leaning in slowly they heard a scream, a little girl's scream. Khalifa went running and Shamma walked as fast as she could in her heels to see what happened.

It was Mariam, his daughter. As soon as Shamma walked in Noora started shouting "I saw you push my daughter"

Shamma was taken aback, she looked at Khalifa to defend her but he was too busy with his daughter, calming her down and then took her inside. Her heart ached, she felt like he didn't care about her as much as he cared for his 'first family' but pushed that thought away.

Mama Hessa took Shamma's hand "Latda5leen Shamma fl mw'6oo3 ya Noora, ana shift-ha fl balcony ma3 Khalifa w i6l3aw awal masm3aw 9re5 Mariam" she said talking Shamma back inside.

"Ma3laich mnha 7abebty, il '3eira ow matsawi"

Shamma nodded not knowing what to say. This is just the start she thought.

"7abeby Mariam wants you to be by her side today" as she went to Khalifa and their daughter

He automatically looked at Shamma, he was suppose to spend the night at Shamma's. She felt him staring she kept her eyes on her lap she couldn't look up because if she did her tears will flood. He came and sat next to her "I'm sorry 7abebty, I'll make it up to you I promise" kissed her as he got up. He carried his daughter who was asleep to the car and Noora walked behind them, but before she left "I hope you have a goodnight Shamma" smirking.

Do you want to play games Noora? Let the REAL games begin..


--

Feedback please.

Fate 5

Shamma was looking at the floor as she felt her face burning and it was red as a tomato. He sensed that, so he took his clothes and went to change to avoid the awkwardness. She took a moment to relax and went and sat in front of the mirror taking off her jewelry, veil and the hundred bobbie pins in her hair. She jumped in her place when she heard the door get unlocked. He came back ready for bed when he saw her still in her dress, he figured she needed help.

"Do you need help with your dress?"

As much as she hated it she had no other choice but to let him help her. 

"yy..ee.s pl..ea..se" she stuttered almost whispering to herself

He got closer and slowly unbuttoned her dress, taking his time as she shivered when his skin touched hers. Her dress was now all open till the end of her back, she gave him her back and walked to the rest room to change. She got ready but didn't dare to go out. She even thought he slept until he knocked "is everything ok?" he sounded concern.

"yes" as she opened the door wearing a creamy nightgown that reached above her knees, she was too shy to get out in front of him wearing it, she made a mental note to pack her own bag the next time. She was too embarrassed and he couldn't take his eyes off her. It showed on his facial expression that he liked what he saw, he sat on the edge of the bed facing her as she sat on the couch covering her exposed legs with the cushions. 

"do you want to sleep?"

"I'm not sleepy" she said lying, she was dead tired but didn't want to lay next to him in bed

"I'm tired but I'll stay up with you" 

How sweet she thought as she smiled shyly at him

"So do you want the answers to your questions now?"

Shamma got excited "Yes yes"

"Shoot" He chuckled at her excitement as got up and sat next to her

"Why me?" 

He took a deep breath, it is going to be hard on both of them, Khalifa wanted to make everything clear and wanted to be honest with her. 

"When I first saw you, I knew you were the one, you took my breath away and I couldn't stop thinking about you" he said honestly as she blushed.

She was going to ask him "But you are married" 

He answered before she asked "But I'm already married right?" She nodded and he completed "I was forced to marry Noora when I was 27, we are different in many ways. At first I tried convincing myself that I can love her with time but I was wrong. Love doesn't come by force"

"Did you marry me because it was a bet?" 

"Ah, so you heard the rumors! no of course not"

"How many children do you have?" she asked already knowing the answer

"Two girls, Mariam (4 years) and Aisha (2 years)"

"Where will I complete my studies?" 

"We have good universities in the country, elly tabeenha ana 7a'6r"

"Can I visit my family whenever I want?" 

"Akeed" 

the questions kept on going, she started asking more about him, his interests, hobbies, what he likes and doesn't like. Turns out even with the age difference they had so much in common they both love the sea/beach, they both ride horses, love to travel and share some other characteristics and they share the same birthday, 6 of June, which is beyond cute.

Khalifa slept while they were chatting and getting to know one another, he was too tired but kept fighting it and tried not to fall asleep to spend time with Shamma. She asked him if they can stay one more day before leaving to her new home. He agreed happily. She secretly started to like him.

The next day Shamma got up before he did, she barely slept. She took a quick shower, wore her dress and applied little make up as soon as she got out she saw her husband waking up, sitting lazily on the couch "Good morning" she said smiling, not faking it this time. "Good morning ya a7la shamma" and he got up kissed her on the forehead and headed to get ready to meet up with shamma's family. His family flew back in the morning and the newly weds decided to fly on the next day. They headed to shamma's parent's place (yes it's parents house not hers now) They spent time with the family and he got to know them better. Her father then asked Khalifa to his office to have a word with him. 

"Khalifa, bnty amana 3ndk w maw9eek 3laiha" 

"Shamma fe 3yooni 3ami, latwa9i"

"hee daloo3a shway, bas inta t7malha" her father smiled at him, knowing he spoiled his daughter a little too much.

He wondered what did he mean by daloo3a, he spend some time with her and he didn't think she's the daloo3a type. He smiled a7la daloo3a he thought. 

It was time to leave and the hardest part was her saying goodbye to her family. Leaving them behind, moving to another country with her husband whom she knew only 24hrs ago but somehow got attached to him. It was a very hard evening on Shamma and her family that ended up with tears, they would miss her too. It's not like she's never seeing them again but the fact that she would be miles away from them. Shamma was crying the whole ride back with Khalifa, he didn't know what to do, he felt guilty taking her away from her family but what can he do, fate brought them together, he fell in love with her when he first saw her. He hugged her to comfort her, he couldn't stand seeing her cry, and he took the chance to hug her since he wanted to do so since last night but didn't know how to. She didn't hug him back at first but hugged him tighter, when she knew he was her everything now. 

Her dad had some conditions when he accepted Khalifa's proposal to marry his daughter, she'd have her own place, he'll have to send people with his daughter, as an entourage and will live with her. Her two best friends are moving with her too, that's why Shamma is a bit excited for her new life. The only new thing added to her life is her husband and moving. 

Flying home with him

He sat next to her and pulled the arm seat to the back, pulled her closer to him and whispering "much better" she giggled in response as the plane took off. The plane attendants came rushing one after the other curious to see who was the girl who took prince charming's heart away. It was the talk of the year. She smiled kindly at them, she had pretty features and looks but what made her look more beautiful to people is her kindness, most people love her when they first see see her and those who don't usually let jealousy guide them. 

"I heard you are an amazing artist"

"I am, but not that good yet"

"Do you draw people?"

"yes, I've drawn portraits a couple of times"

"Then draw me"

Shamma was about to get up and sit on the opposite seat to see him properly but he pulled her closer to his chest. 

"How do you want me to draw you when I can't see you?" She whined 

"From how you picture me in your mind"

But she needed a picture of him since she didn't know how are his features exactly, she's a perfectionist when it comes to art, he was reading the newspaper.

"Khalifa" it was the first time she said his name out loud, he never liked his name more than now.

ya 3yoon Khalifa he thought

"Amry" 

"What's the wi-fi's password?"

He gave it to her and continued reading the newspaper which mostly was congratulating him on his marriage. 

"Are you googling me?" he said chuckling as he looked over her screen

"Shamma, we're landing in 30 minutes come let's get you ready" 

Perfect timing Maha, I love you 

"I'm coming" she replied and turned to him "I'll complete it later, I'll go get ready" 

She got up and headed to the room in the plane, Maha holding her dress waiting for her. She changed into her Oscar De La Renta gown, had simple makeup on but she had a little more than her usual makeup, she had her hair done in an updo that showed her long neck and sharp jawline. Maha left to get ready herself, Khalifa's mother was throwing a party for Shamma, welcoming her to her new country and to introduce her to the family and the big families in the country. Shamma was nervous about this party, will his first wife be there, she haven't think of it before, but she was wondering how was she like. Khalifa entered the room to get ready too, Shamma was putting on her jewelry when he entered, he took the necklace from her hand and closed it for her, he stared at her reflection in the mirror and kissed her neck, he pulled himself together saying mb wagta to himself. Shamma felt electricity when his lips touched her skin. 

They went back to their seats as the plane was landing, her heart beats were increasing by the minute. She was looking through the window, since it was her first time there. As the plane landed, Khalifa took Shamma's hand and exited the plane, everyone followed them out. She held on tighter with every step she took, they were escorted to the palace "Don't worry it's going to be fine" he said calming her down. 

They hurried to open the door for the newly weds, everyone wanted to see the bride even the house keepers, they all gathered in a place near the door to look through the window as soon as they arrive thinking no one can see them. His father, Baba Mohammed greeted them and hugged them both, his mother, Mama Hessa, greeted them the same then his mother held Shamma's hand and introduced Khalifa's brothers to her, Jassim older than Khalifa, Khalid and Hamad who are younger and his two sisters she already met before. They all sat together for a while chatted and laughed, Khalifa loved how she got along with his family so quickly. His father, then told his sons they have to go to the men majlis and the women guests started arriving for the party. They all got up to leave, before Khalifa left, he went to his wife "I'm going now and will be back to take you home" she reached out for his hand and held him tight, not wanting him to leave, her actions shocked her but there was this feeling she couldn't figure out yet. He was even more shocked by her action, for the past two days she kept her distance but he kept on pulling her closer to her. "El7een tabeeni?" he asked knowing she wouldn't reply or just giggle but she didn't...

"haih" holding on tighter to him 

"Shno?" not believing his ears

"I mean eee" he laughed knowing what haih means but what made him happy is Shamma wanted him. 

"7ayaty, I won't be gone for long" he wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her

"7abeeby is that you? nawart el dar" 

"Allah ysalimch Noora, mashkoora" he replied coldly

Shamma looked at her direction when she heard her name. His first wife's name. she looked at shamma with the most envious and despising look. Her features were fine, not pretty or ugly. 

Oh my, she saw everything she thought.

Khalifa left and Shamma went to greet the visitors as they introduced everyone to her. It was a long day for her, a lot to absorb. She thought of him and that's when she saw him walk towards her with a huge smile. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw him, but someone was watching from afar, Noora then came and stood in front of Khalifa not letting him to pass. His sisters; Hind and Moza wanted Shamma to meet their children; Hind had 2 boys and a girl and Moza had a girl and a boy, they were the cutest and got so excited to see her, they started calling her "Auntie Shamma" She then saw two girls walk in the house then ran calling out "BABA" 

Shamma instantly knew who the little girls were as her heart raced, she sat with his nephews and nieces for a while when she saw a girl standing giving her weird stares, one of the kids Mohd: Mariam come say hi to auntie shamma 

"she's not my auntie" she came closer to shamma and said "you are a bad person taking baba from us"

Shamma felt hot tears making their way down her cheeks, she got up and found Baba Mohammed entering the house

"Shamma bnty, sho feech? a7ad '6aygch?" 

"La obooy bas t3bana shway" 

"t3aly m3ay ana bwa9lch el bait, Hind baba gooly le khalifa ana 5tht Shamma m3ay" 

"InshAllah el7een agoola, nwarteelna X ib kubrha 7abeebty Shamma" 

"Mnwra bwjoodkom el '3alya, m3a el salama" As she walked behind Baba Mohammed out of the house

Baba Mohammed is very kind, Shamma felt comfortable around him, he also gave her his mobile number and said to call him whenever she needed something and to call if Khalifa has done something that upset her. She giggled liking the idea of it, the Khalifa part. They reached her new house, it was huge for two people she thought. Baba M showed her around the house and left. There were two houses which were smaller than the one she's in, Baba M told her her friends were staying there, while the other was empty for when guests come in the future. 

t was 12 AM and her husband haven't returned home yet, she doesn't even have his number. The thought of sleeping alone in the house scared her. 

Shamma stood near the window, wearing her peach silk with lace lingerie, she made a little effort to make him want her even more. She kept on thinking about what his daughter told her, was she really a bad person?

"Shamma" he heard him say lovingly

she turned around with tears in her eyes, he came rushing to her 

"What's wrong?"

"I missed you" not telling him the real reason

Tears were making their way down her cheeks, he wiped her tears with his thumb. She hugged him standing on her toes, she didn't reach his neck. He lifted her up and wrapped her legs around him as she hugged him tightly. He smiled as he remembered her father telling him "daloo3a shway" he finally knew what he meant.

She slept while listening to his heartbeats which became her favorite sound. 

"Sweet dreams my princess" he whispered as he kissed her.

Fate 4

It was the day she dreaded the most, the day she'd be married to some stranger and after that day there is no turning back. Ever since the engagement she heard lots of rumors and everyone seemed so interested in her personal life and in his too, it was the talk of the year and the wedding of the year too, everyone wanted to attend. From what she heard about what they said about him that he was a player, he always gets what he wants and marrying her was a bet from one of his brothers and other say marrying her was for some political reasons since both of them are from powerful families. She got gifts from all her family, she loved all of them but mostly the private jet from her father, perfect gift she thought, she can run away whenever she wants. A customized Cartier tiara from her mother. And lots of other luxurious gifts.

The wedding

Shamma looked like a princess, well she is one. She looked at her reflection her eyes started to tear, she took deep breaths, inhale and exhale. I'm not crying, I can do this she thought.

Everything looked perfect, like a perfect fairytale and everyone envied her not knowing the real story or what she is going through, she doesn't even know how her husband looks like. Nothing is as it really seems.

The wedding was more than beautiful. It was time for the bride to make an entrance. Her sisters and friends were by her side, calming her down since she was shaking. As the music started, the gate opened slowly, she held on her orchid bouquet which symbolizes perfection. Mohammed Abdu's voice came through, my favorite she said as she started walking in her Valentino lace dress that was made for her,  it showed her perfectly body that she worked hard on having, her sparkling jewelry and her tiara.

الحكــايه ماهـي بــس إنــك جميله

وإن وصفـك وصف وعيــونك حكـايه

الحكايــه إنـك انتـي هـي الأصيلــه

رايه في حسنك وفي الأخلاق رايه

لك حضورٍ يشبه النسمه العليله

ناعمه بالفعل ماهي بس كنايــه

والقصايد لو قري الشاعر وسيله

مـن جمالك تصبــح الأشعار غايه

كل قصيدة مدح وإن كانت جزيله

اعـذريها لاغــدت ماهي كفـايـــه

الحروف قصار وأوصافـك طويلـه

والمــزايا فيــك ماتعــرف نهايــه

انتي إبــداع المعالي المستحيلـه

انتـي لوحــه رائعــه انتـي روايـــه

عــن طـبــوعٍ راقيــه وروحٍ نبيلــــه

عــن جمالٍ يبهـر عيــون المـرايــه

هــذا وصفك مادري بعضه أو قليلـه

المهـم إنــك مــــن الآخــر حكـايـــه

تحكي عن شخصية إنسانه جميلـه

اسمها شما وهــي فالحســن آيـه

She kept on saying bsmellah with every step she took hoping she wouldn't fall. She could feel everyone staring, and she could see the envious looks she got as she walked, some were admiring her beauty, others looked like they were forced to come to the wedding. They kept on looking at every single detail in her, it was like they were examining her. She tried her best to smile, and when she forgets her sister kept on reminding her to smile. She was close to tears when she walked past her friends where she met them in different stages in life, they were cheering for her, waving at her and some kept on whistling. It seemed like forever till she reached the chair, FINALLY she said. Many people came and congratulated her, took pictures and danced for her. They announced the groom is entering, everyone left her there all alone not knowing what to do. Her heart beat started racing like crazy. She looked up and finally saw him.

"He's good looking at least" talking in her inner voice

He was getting closer and closer, he came and kissed her forehead and stood next to her, everyone was looking at them. He looked a bit tensed himself.

After a while they got up to leave he took out his hand for her to hold on to him, Shamma was having a debate in her mind whether to put her hand in his or walk just walk next to him. She looked up at that moment and saw her sisters giving her the most scary looks, she quickly held his hand without thinking. He chuckled at her reaction since he saw how she got scared from her sisters look. As they headed to their suite, the photographer came to take the 'couples' romantic pictures. Shamma was this close to crying when the photographer was making her do some poses, she ignored few times and the photographer keeps on yelling.

"Shway shway 3laiha, 5aleeha 3ala ra7t-ha" he said to the annoying photographer, it was the first time she heard his voice. It gave her goosebumps.

He then got out and brought Maha with him to take the photographer out of the suite, Maha was smiling to Shamma, a smile that meant he is not so bad after all.

"is 30 minutes ok?"

"ee zain"

and just like that, the annoying photographer is gone, Shamma had a smile on her face thinking she got rid of her, little did she know she'll come back and make her more uncomfortable.

"Happy now?"

She just nodded to his question. Khalifa tried so hard to start a conversation not knowing what to say to her.

"I'm sorry for putting you in this position, I know you have so many questions and I'll gladly answer them for you" he said like a young teenager.

She just faked a smile and they were both silent again, she was playing with her ring. She usually does that whenever she's nervous or bored. Him on the other side of the room was staring at her, admiring her beauty and thinking if he had made the right decision or not.

They got back to reality when they heard the knock on the door. It was both their mothers and his two sisters with the annoying photographer walking in behind them. They took some pictures with the them, his mother sweet and she loved Shamma since she first saw her and she kept on telling her son to take good care of her. Shamma's mother then told her and him to take care of one another. He kept on replying with "Shamma fe 3yooni" as he looked at her lovingly.

The bride and groom took some photos together, Shamma noticed how tall he is, 185 maybe she thought. He had the time to look on close to her, he loved how he could see right through her just by looking at her big eyes with natural thick eyelashes that reflected how she feels, her perfect straight arabian nose and her full pink lips.

The photographer then left them alone to rest. Define awkward.

Fate 3

"Khalifa"

"Huh?"

"His name is Khalifa, He's......"

They kept on going on and on about him but Shamma blocked all the voices by listening to her ipod.

Days were passing by too fast, They had a small engagement party, family and close friends only and they've decided that the wedding will be held in 4 months. Shamma knew she can't change her father's mind about this since he gave them his word. She actually enjoyed all the shopping in Milan, Paris and London. She shopped with her mother, sisters and best friends which she consider as sisters.

After a long two month vacation, the family has returned home. Some were back to university and school while Shamma took a semester off since she is moving to another country and she has a lot to figure out. She has more important matters to finish. She kept herself busy with the wedding preparations, she loved planning parties, she had lots of ideas of her own. She had two parties to plan and tried to enjoy her time. Working out in the morning, having to go to one appointment to another in the afternoon, meet up with the wedding planner in the evening and ending her day by spending time with the people she loved. Everyday she'd have something new to do and she didn't realize how busy she has been for the past months until it was few days before her big night.

The Henna night was spectacular, upon entry the guests were immediately surrounded by a rich pathway of stone and greenery. A beautiful cliff top setting was embraced and a seating platform richly illuminated with garden theme arches, creating a cozy feel and illuminating the night from around the arches echoed the feeling of the organic color approach of using neutral and greens. The night was layered with details such as rich embroidered table covers and centerpieces that were meant to look as if they had been handpicked from the garden.

A day left before her life changes forever was her last thought before sleeping.

Fate 2

Shamma woke up to her phone ringing. "UGH! can't someone sleep on their birthday" she whined.

"It's not your birthday anymore, get up baba wants to talk to you" her sister said as she opened the curtains to expose the sun light, closed the AC and left the door open as she left.

Shamma got up grumpy as she saw it was 8.30AM, took a shower, got ready and headed down for breakfast with the family. As she made it down, she saw everyone seated, even her best friends looking so tired from last night, good it's not only me she smiled at them. After breakfast she was asked by her father to come with him to his office. Allah yester she thought, she could sense something was wrong.

Mohammed, Shamma's dad was very nervous, he didn't know how to tell his daughter what was on his mind the past few days. He took a deep breath and started talking, leaving Shamma shocked and speechless. She did not expect it at all, she always thought she'd have her own story of falling in love with her prince, getting to know him, get married and live happily every after. Shamma haven't thought about getting married or fall in love since she saw all of her sisters fall in love and married the man they loved, she also know that love will come to her without knocking, that was the reason she haven't tried so hard but now her father was telling her about this man she never even knew existed proposed to her. Shamma left the office not knowing what to say or think, so many thoughts were racing her mind.

She directly went to the sea, where she always forgets everything. we went in when it was time for lunch, took a shower, changed and prayed and stayed in her room lost in her thoughts.

On the lunch table

"Where is Shamma?"

"I'm sure she's either diving or on the jetski" everyone knows how she loves the sea

Shamma's mother on the other stand got worried, she knew what Mohammed wanted to tell their daughter.

"Maha 7abeebty roo7i shofi wain Shamma" said the mother in a worried tone

"InshAllah"

Maha knocked the door couple of times but Shamma haven't heard them. Maha then got in and saw Shamma sitting on the chair looking lost, she rushed to her concerned

"What's wrong?"

"What isn't?" she sighed

"Tell me 7abeebty, I hate seeing you like this"

"I will, just give me some time"

"Let's go have lunch, then tell us what's bothering you"

Shamma nodded and followed Maha to the dining table. She barely ate anything and everyone noticed but kept quiet. They all went and spent their afternoon by the beach, they were in groups; the elder women sat in the gazebo having their afternoon tea and chatting, the girls in another gazebo that is in front of the swimming pool and the little kids wearing their swim suits, building castles and playing by the shore.

"Shamma"

"Hmm" She replied absent mind

"What's wrong?"

She turned around at see everyone staring at her curious to know what she's about to say

"Well I'm getting married" she faked a smile

They all got excited and closer to hear what she has to say

"What's his name?"

She shrugged in response, not knowing her future husband's name. They kept on asking her endless questions.

"I will tell you everything I know about him"

Mariam got the popcorn closer to her, Maha crossed her legs and the others put down their phones, lowered the volume of the music, not wanting to miss a single detail...

"This is what I know about him, he saw me last week at baba's majlis, he's from country X.."

Maha interrupted with teary eyes "So you'll be living there?"

"Yes.."

"Kamlee, we want to know more"

"I will, stop interrupting and listen. He went to the royal military academy (Sandhurst), just finished his PHD degree, he's 32 years old and I hate him"

"WHAAAT!"

"He's 32?"

"He's old"

"I hate him too!"

"I'm not done yet" She laughed

"We've heard enough"

"He's married and has two children, and I can't reject him" Shamma sighed not knowing what to do.

She needs a miracle to get out of this marriage. 

Fate 1

At the beach house

"Set the chairs over here, the stage and the dance floor over there............."

As she continued explaining how she wanted everything done to the party planner and went to get ready for her birthday. By 8 PM everything looked so perfect to the smallest detail. The path to walk in was designed by flowers and big lanterns. The tables had a flower runner that is full of hydrangea, tulips and orchids, the napkins wrapped elegantly with lace and the candles were lit. The dance floor had a pink light on, the stage was decorated with lights, the buffet that was set beside the 20 birthday cakes, 20 cakes for turning 20 years.

Shamma wore her red strapless Lanvin gown that showed her perfectly fit body. Her makeup was simple, which showed her natural beauty, a thick eyeliner that made her eyes stand out, little bronzer  and red lipstick which looked so good on her. Jewelry by van cleef and there is no better party without the crystal daffodile louboutins pumps.

The guests arrived at 8.30 PM,  Shamma greeted everyone and they were having so much fun dancing, catching up with each other and taking photo. The DJ announced there was a surprise for the birthday girl before they sang 'Happy Birthday' everyone was looking at each other waiting for the surprise and some were guessing what it is, while Shamma was looking at her sisters waiting for them to tell her what was it, they were just smiling at her leaving her to get more curious, a few minutes later a musical melody started and Myriam Fares came out of the house singing Happy Birthday. Everyone got excited and sang along with her when Shamma was laughing and remembering telling her brother she wanted her to come to her party but she had something on the same date.

She quickly took out her phone and sent a text to her brother "I love you, you made my birthday more special. Kisses all the way home."

After the party Shamma, her sisters and two best friends were the only ones left. They stayed chatting for a while till they got tired and went to sleep. Before sleeping Shamma checked her phone, replied to all the birthday wishes, tweets and lastly smiled to her brother's text. She couldn't be more thankful, she had everything she wanted and more.

الحمد لله‎ she said and drifted to sleep with a smile on her face.

Fate - introduction

They say things happen when you least expect it, well I didn't believe until one day...


"SUMMER FINALLY!" yelled Shamma as she entered the car to see her best friends waiting for her.

"We're finally going to the beach, WOHOO" said Maha with complete excitement.

Roudah on the other hand just giggled at her two crazy friends. She was always the quiet and shy one.

"Abdullah please take us to the beach house" completely forgetting it's not her decision to make.

"I'm sorry but I have orders to take you home directly" said the driver since he can't go anywhere without her father's permission.

Shamma huffed and sat uncomfortably till they reached home. As soon as they reached home she decided to talk to her father about going to the beach house. The girls started planning for some pranks to pull on people and mostly planning a beach party for Shamma's 20th birthday next week.

"el tholathy el mar7 hne ashoof, why aren't you at the beach house?" said Mariam casually as she sat comfortably on the chair. Mariam is Shamma's elder sister who is 6 months pregnant with her second baby.

"yeah, we couldn't go without baba's permission. have you seen him? I called twice and he's not in the majlis"

"He'll be home shortly, he has visitors from country X coming"

The girls just nodded since it's not an unusual thing.

After a few hours, Shamma got a call saying her dad was at the majlis and she decided to go and talk to him. She got on the golf car and went to see her father.

"mar7ba el sheikha" the old man greeted her as the saw her, they all know her since she always spends time with him.

"mar7ba bu ahmed, obooy mawjood?"

"halla bel 6ayb el '3aly" she smiled widely as soon as she heard a voice from behind

She turned and went to him, greeted him as he smiled widely at her knowing exactly what she wanted to tell him without her asking him.

"you can go 7abeebty" he couldn't say no to her and she knew that, she's daddy's little girl after all...

She was so happy as she thanked her father and rushed back to her friends that she didn't notice someone was staring at her from across the room.


Mashallah he thought.