Novels by Zaynab

"Fawwaz can you drop us at Zara's bakery" Amir started after a moment of silence was maintained. Zara's eyes snapped to him"Aren't you going back to the office direct?" she asked. Amir strokes the back of his head. "I want to eat at the bakery first before going back" he stated calmly. Zara watched him with a curious look. It seems like something is up with Amir seeing how his expression changed from playful to serious."Alright then. What of you Fawwaz I know your mind is on your unfinished work back at the office" she asked him as she fished her phone out of the bag, switching on her mobile data while she checks on some few messages."Actually, I'm starving too, we'll eat then go back to our respective places" Amir nodded flashing Fawwaz a smile. Zara's eye dart to the two. Her two cousins can be something else.

"Do you mind having a late-night talk" he began. For some unknown reason, Zara finds herself smiling."Okay lead the way" she ushered. Leaving the kitchen, they made their way towards the balcony. Her mind wandered to his conversation with Minal she wonders what they talked about."So..." she started as they sat beside each other leaving enough space between them. "What do you want us to talk about?" she added. Fawwaz stared in thinking."We can talk about anything as far as it'll get my mind off things" he stated. Zara brows knitted in question."Things like what?""You know I left office without completing my

"Stop right there"Their faces turned towards the voice seeing Amir holding his knees panting."Amir" Fawwaz began."What are you doing here?" Zara added walking to him. Amir places his palms on his speeding heart."I saw you two driving off and I ask Sumayya she told me you talked about going to someplace. When I followed behind you I found out that you're coming to Ma place. So you guys left leaving me behind right?" he said with a fake frown. Zara was about to answer him when Fawwaz beat her to it."We came to deliver something to her beside don't you have work to do at the office" Amir's eyes widened for a split second befor

"Actually I want to talk to you about something" he started. Zara listened attentively waiting for him to speak. She wonders what it is that he's going to say."There's..""Uhm. Go on" she ushered. It seems like the words are heavy on his lips, seeing how he talks nervously."I need your help," he said In one breath. She raised one of her brows indicating him to continue."Do you remember the lady who used to take care of you when you were a kid?""Yes, what about her?""Do you still get in touch with her?" Zara stared at him. why is he asking her such question?"Yes, I even spoke to her last week. she's angry at me for not visiting her for a while" she blabbered. A smile made it way out of Fawwaz's lips, his problems would be solved soon. Rosing up from his sitting position he adjusts his suit."Then rest assured,"

After dropping Fawwaz at his office, Zara drove to her bakery which is five minutes drive from the company. Parking the car, she spots Sumayya and Amir seated on the bench outside. Sumayya laughing to something Amir said. Zara let out a smile making her way towards them."What lies is Amir feeding you this early morning?" she began scribbling her keys through the door."I was telling her about how you used to pester me to give you my sweet" Zara stared at him wide-eyed while she eyed Sumayya who was holding in her laugh."And you believed him? Actually, he was the one begging me to give him, don't listen to him, he might spoil your mind" with that she unlocked the door making her way inside.

It was early in the morning, Fawwaz woke up feeling much better, he's not feeling any more pain in the head. His Mother's herbal tea and the pain relief really helped. Words could not express how grateful and thankful he is to Allah for blessing him with such a caring and loving family. His parent's happiness is very important to him. That is why last night, when she ordered him not to move, he didn't dare to and the medications too, to be honest, he doesn't like taking them. When he was a child his mom used to force him. Now he's all grown up, he took them even though he felt like throwing up when taking them.After dressing in his work attires, he took the necessary things he'd be needing at the office. His Dad is on a business trip so he manages almost all the things, the father said it's even better because sooner or later, he'd be the one to manage it officially. Watching his reflection one last time in the mirror, he mu

Y A S M I NI stared at my reflection in the mirror. I look completely different. I was dressed in a pink long gown fitted around the legs with a loose flare from the bottom, I paired it with a pink silk hijab. A lot has happened in the past two weeks, we told the reporters that we're already married already for a month. We had to do things quietly. Although my family couldn't come their support is enough for me, though Mom wasn't convinced about this marriage thing, believe me, she had to she must be afraid history to repeat itself. Sometimes I used to think it's our destiny first Sis Farah and now me.Ya Allah make it easier for me.As for Marwan, I don't know what to say, he's just pr

Y A S M I NI glanced at my wristwatch for the nth time 7:30 pm. Marwan texted me that he's coming by 8:00 pm that's after he's done with his office work.He has the courage to go to work in this situation.And why can't he? You also went to work.Probably with me disguising myself like some sort of thief on run.I can't begin to think about what happened in the office today. First people looking at me weirdly of course who wouldn't by the way I covered my face completely my eyes only visible. And second, the look I received from the staff inside the office. I can't work with my face covered I had to uncover it.Matilda tried squeezing some explanation out of me but I said nothing. I'm not sure about this whole thing yet. And the boss who is always smiling unlike his brother "I didn't know you ha

Y A S M I N"Marriage." We both said at the same time."You're joking right?" I managed to say after accessing the man for some time. A small smile appears on his lips."Do I look like I'm joking right now, it's the only option for you guys." He said as if it's something small."Papa, this is not something to joke about, it's about my reputation I tried to maintain all these years." He said the last part slowly glancing in my direction.Wait what's with the look."I hope it's not what I'm thinking right Marwan?" I turn towards him with a look of curiousness.

Y A S M I NI kept chanting hasbinallahu wa ni'imal wakeel. I know by now my face is all over the news. I heard the sound of my phone which had been continuously ringing for the past 5 minutes but knowing exactly what the call is about, I decided not to pick.What should I do?I know Mr. Marwan must be cursing at me right now.It is not entirely my fault.My phone rang again for the 6th time, I let out a small hiss. Mom's name flashed across the screen. I held the phone tightly my heart beating fast."Assalamu Alaikum mo-" before I could finish my greetings she caught me off.&n

Y A S M I NIt was 3 days since Marwan traveled and I didn't hear from him. He didn't call or text and I too will not call, if he's so full of himself so do i.I dropped Amir in school, glaring at his teacher as usual.Seriously I'm waiting for the right time to give her a piece of my mind.It didn't take me long to reach the office, as usual, I was greeted with a grinning Matilda."Hey girl, I see you're smiling ear to ear what's the occasion," I asked placing my bag on the desk. The smile didn't leave her face, in fact, her grinning increases."You won't believe what happened to me

Y A S M I NI was pacing around my room thinking of a way to tell Aunt about the issue. Should I just tell her the truth?After contemplating for a while an idea popped up in my head.*Okay let's do thisI spot Aunt sitting on the two sitter couch knitting. I inhale a sharp breath to calm my beating heart."Um... Aunt, I want to speak to you." I started my eyes darting from her knitting to the floor."What is it?" She asked."Um... There is this my friend at work, she has a son and she asked if I can take care of him as she's traveling out of the country due to some problem and she has no one to take care of him, so she asked me and I agreed, it is okay with you?"What a flat lie!"How long is she staying there?" She inquired."2-3days." I watched he