Intro. My name is Jasmin. I am 24, the elder daughter of my father, Moulwi Ahmad. Our home was simple but filled with warmth — prayers in the morning, tea in the evening, and my younger sister Haya’s laughter echoing in every corner.
Abbu always spoke slowly, as if every word carried meaning.
Abbu (calm, wise):
“Beti, life will test you, but never let it take your self-respect.”
Haya, 21, was the sunshine of our house, always smiling.
Haya (playful, loving):
“Api, wherever you go after marriage, I’m coming to visit every week!”
I would laugh, never knowing how soon that day would come.
🌙 The Proposal
One evening, Abbu called me to sit beside him.
Abbu:
“Jasmin, a proposal has come from a wealthy family. The boy, Fahad, is said to be kind. But the decision is yours.”
When they visited, Fahad spoke softly, barely raising his eyes.
Fahad (gentle, respectful):
“I believe marriage should be built on understanding.”
But his mother, Nooran, smiled with a sweetness that didn’t feel warm.
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