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.