Chapter Seven

The Set up and decorations were all done and the Hall looked elegant with its Black, Blush Pink and White colored theme as the Event Planner used both the brides favorite colors and added white to it.

Different types of balloons hanged around the hall along with Lanterns and Flowers. The table was round with Five chairs on each and flower vases in the middle.

Amira's chair and background was decorated completely in Blush Pink and White and beside hers was Ihsan's in Black and White.

There was a White wall at the entrance that has Amira and Ihsan Danbatta's Bridal Shower in Black and Blush Pink.

The MC who is a lady their Families found after much searching as both Amira and Ihsan wanted the bridal shower to be a Ladies affair started her thing as soon as the guests started coming in with the Dj playing her beats while the photographer and videographer did their respective jobs also.

"Masha Allah" Sa'ada Gushed Seeing Her little sisters glammed up "You look so pretty".

Amira is dressed in her Blush Pink Gown and so is Ihsan but hers is in a black and as the dress code for all their friends is a black jeans and a Customized Blush pink shirt they shared align with the I.V's for the Bridal Shower.

Their Kayan Lefe Which is a customary items brought for the Bride by her groom were brought earlier on and everyone praised how generous the grooms are.

"Your Phone has being Ringing" Zarah said handing Amira her over and she excused herself to answer Tahir's call.

"Amira" His Voice came out Huskily "What color are you wearing for the Dinner party tomorrow please?"

"It's a Winter Wonderland so I am wearing white" She whispered quietly "Why did you ask?"

"No reason, You're still not at your Bridal shower or are you eager to become Mine" Amira blushed at his statement and said bye ending the call.

"What did he said that made you to blush this hard" Ihsan asked as they went downstairs to the car that will take them to the venue of the bridal shower.

Amira sat down on the right side of the car and Ihsan on the left with Sa'ada in the front seat.

"Nothing and I am not blushing" Amira rolled her eyes as they bickered and teased each other all the way to the venue.

The Bridal shower was a success and all the ladies and the brides to be had fun and made lifetime memories.

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"You look like Snow white" Khalifa said to Amira dressed in a black tuxedo "And you look like Alice in Wonderland ".

Ihsan glared at him as her hair was packed in a bun and her train was pinned down. Amira was dressed in a completely white Gown with a Tiara on her looser hair that reached her shoulder packed in a pony tail and Ihsan In a white gown similar to Amira's own but hers had a veil that reach her mid back instead of a Tiara and it was tied firmly on her hair.

Today is their Pre wedding dinner party and it was themed Winter Wonderland And is for the Youths in the family and their friends only.

Amira knocked Khalifa's head causing him to groan and leave the room allowing the Makeup artists to finish off with them.

Amira sat down on the couch waiting for Ihsan's edges to be done so that they can leave since the event started an hour ago and she is already started seeing the event from her cousins and friends status and stories.

She was surprised at how extravagant the decoration is for a pre wedding dinner but was not shocked seeing the fact that the Danbatta Granddaughters are getting married to the only Grandsons of the Late Alhaji Baba Diya, One of the richest Oil Mongrel in Nigeria.

Everything was decorated in Blue and White and the roof had fake clouds and the flood had Fake Snow. Snowflakes hanging were used for decorations and instead of the regular high table, The brides and Grooms side had Two White couches and everywhere was glittering.

"Her edges is better than Mine" Amira whined Seeing how on fleek Ihsan's edges were "And to think I have longer hair".

"Jelly Bean" Ihsan stuck her tongue out and the makeup laughed at the banters of the two cousins.

They went downstairs where Umma and Mama Praised Them And they snapped pictures with their mothers before summoning Khalifa who was going along with them in the car taking them to the Party.

Parking at the Parking spot, Ihsan and Amira marveled at how magical the outside of the hall looked with fairy lights hanging and Khalifa held their hands as their Man of Honor and they walked inside.

Amira kept her hands on Tahir's outstretched hand and Ihsan did the same with Mubarak and They all got introduced to each other.

The Mc announced the entrance of the brides and the grooms and Khalifa led them with him in the front and the couples at the Back.

The wall had #Musan & #Tamir's Winter Wonderland in Bold Italics as the hall went dim with the spotlight on the couples as they walked to their couches and sat down.

"That's why you asked huh" Amira smirked seeing his White and Black tuxedo which had a White Jacket and Black Trousers with a Black Bow tie and a white inner shirt unlike Mubarak who was dressed in a complete Black tuxedo with a white bow tie.

"We're a couple after all" He whispered to her ears.

Ihsan winked at her direction and she noticed her hand in Mubarak's and unlike her and Tahir, They was no gap between the two and she reminded herself to tease Ihsan who whined about the entire arranged marriage thing.

The couple were made to dance and engage in different games along with all the guests and Amira and Ihsan danced off showing off their skills before calling it a night few Minutes pass Midnight.

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Nabila Requested the Dj to turn up the speakers and went back to the dance floor where majority of the people were dancing.

She spotted Ihsan and Amira standing at one of the tents with Hanifa and Salma, their cousin's wives.

"So yeah let's get this Party Going People" Najib announced using the microphone "And Ihsan and Amira, Drag your legs to the dance floor".

The entire Garden was bustling with Both their Maternal and Paternal cousins for their BBQ party which was organized by their Paternal Cousins.

Unlike Yasmin and Ahmad's BBQ Party, Theirs was over the top with the media covering the entire event.

This time, Ihsan And Amira decided to twin for their BBQ and wore the same full length plain lilac satin gown with lace embroidery and a white turban.

Most of the female guests wore gowns while some were dressed in jeans and blouse pairing it off with their veils.

"Bad baddo baddest" The MC Screeched Seeing the brides dance skills as the two of them rocked the dance floor.

The Grooms and their family and friends joined the party shortly and they all had fun, Dancing, eating and socializing.

"So, let's call it a day" Tahir said holding Amira's hands "It's almost midnight which means" He moved closer to her,their bodies almost touching with his 6ft Height, she could feel his breath on her face which tasted like mint.

"Three days to be my wife, Goodnight" He pecked her forehead before walking away leaving her body in tingles as she touched her lips, Still feeling his breath on her face.

She got her thinking straight after some minutes and joined her cousin whom were packing up, ready to go home because the party has ended and the grooms and their side have left.

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"Masha Allah" Umma gushed Seeing the beautiful henna on Ihsan And Amira's Hands. Today is the "Sa Lalle" Which is designing Henna on the brides hands and legs along with their female relatives and friends as it is an only females event.

Their friends and cousins were also getting their Henna applied in the other tents and only the two of them were left in their tent after Umma left.

"So what happened?" Ihsan insisted "He left shortly and you kept blushing all the way home" She raises an eyebrow looking at Amira "I am not dumb you know".

"He kissed my forehead! Are you satisfied now" Amira Sighed stretching her legs so that it will also dry up like her hands " and before you say anything, I just wished it was on the lips"

Ihsan opens her mouth to speak and shuts it before doing the same and kept repeating the same procedure numerous time.

"Say something...Anything. I know i am wrong to think that but It was just in the heat of the moment" She said with a sense of guilt.

"You're not yet married Amira! And I thought you were "In Love" with your mystery guy?" Ihsan stated.

"I know and fuck who the hell told you I am in love with You know who".

Ihsan pinched the tip of her nose slightly moving her hands to prevent the Henna from getting spoilt "Fine don't talk about it"

"Why are we even talking about this? I don't want to talk about him"

"You have to talk about him, Its better you decide once and for all whether it's him or Tahir"

Amira avoided her gaze as she responded "Oh please Ihsan"

"Fine! Keep hiding your feelings until they choke you to death"

"I am not keeping anything okay, If I had to talk about it I will talk".

"Of course you're not"

"You're the person I open up to the most so what use will it be if I don't talk to you? Stop being a sarcastic bitch"

"Oh really and you don't want to say it!"

"Somethings are better left unsaid" Amira Sighed "Let's not do this Ihsan" She uttered "At least not now" Nabila and the rest of their cousins soon joined them in their tent and they helped the brides to wash off their dried hennas.

All through out the merry going around, Amira could not get her thoughts out of What Ihsan said about Sha'ir and at this moment, She doesn't know what she wants or what her heart wants her to want.

Her heart yearns for Sha'ir; to see him, to talk to him, to see how he smiles, to hear his voice and much more yet Tahir has the aura to him which makes her happy whenever he's around her but she still craves for Sha'ir and his alluring words.

Her friends dragged her out to snap pictures cutting her off from her thoughts and did a lot of activities before the day ended.

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