CHAPTER XLI

A big shout out to khalifamyk

Aunty yasira noticed how rahama sluggishly drag herself to the kitchen. That girl is behaving strange, aunty yasira thought to herself . She wasn't able to ask her about the party yesterday because she herself was tired from all the beautiful surprises alhaji Dabo prepared for her. Aunty yasira took a sip of her orange juice.She was in full thought of what might have happened yesterday because that girl only behaves like that when something hurtful happens to her.

She then decides to ask rahama about it if she finally comes out from the kitchen. She shrug then set her gaze straight to the TV, her best reality show was ongoing. Among the Kardashian 's sisters , aunty yasira prefers Khloe more because she is someone that actually say what is on her mind. She is plainly open and outspoken unlike Kourtney and Kim, who still keeps part of their life as private as anything.

" Good morning aunty" The said lady finally greeted as she came out of the kitchen with a cup of cornflakes . She sat herself down beside aunty yasirah and then engage herself in having her cereal.

" morning dear, how was your night? "

" Good" rahama answered flatly.

Yasirah did a double take at rahama " Good? But you don't look good"

" Everything was fine not until this bull came and destroyed everything " she scowled

Yasira chuckles softly " what bull is that? "

" your nephew, who else"

That surprised aunty yasira " don't tell me you saw him at the party. What is he doing there?"

Rahama squint her eyes" don't tell me you don't know?" a confused rahama asked

" know what ?" said aunty yasira as she waited for rahama's answer

" your nephew is the host of the party. He is the CEO of the new company everyone is talking about "

Yasira blinked her eyes repeatedly. This new profound info really get to her " which co-mpany...i mean What com-pany... In fact what am I even say self. How did he become a owner of a company? " she was speechless.

Rahama nodded " your brother is a real millionaire. You need to see him first then you will believe what I just said "

" so this was the surprise he was talking about? " yasira asked herself " he finally achieved his goal, finally finally. But why didn't he even tell me before hands"

" Maybe he thought you would be at the party " rahama pointed out

" well, you have a point " shrugged yasira. She then turn her attention over at rahama " tell me, What did you say this bull had done to you again? " yasirah ask with a mischievous smile

Rahama set the cup of cereal aside" Can you believe that he insulted me not ones but twice. I don't understand why he was so harsh to me. Yes, I know I was also rude to him in the past but that was then. If it was forgiveness he needed me to ask, I will but not until he ask for it. "

" calm down. Let get this straight first, all you just said hasn't really settled in for me. Can you just start by telling me what actually happened at the party? Is that OK? " said aunty yasira

Rahama heaved a sigh " fine " her mind went back to the party. She started with her first encounter with him which was after she left the restroom and then when he came to meet badiyya and lastly, sadiq's fight with Mansir followed by his harsh words.

" Sadiq said that ?" a speechless yasira asked.

" yes he did. He didn't even blink a eyes as he said that " said a riled up rahama. She took her cup of cereal from the side table where she kept it .

Yasira couldn't believe her ears. She wonders why sadiq will be like that. Quit alright she knew rahama was more than that before but that doesn't mean sadiq must be like that too. Isn't he the bigger person? She seriously need a talk with him. That boy or man or whatever it is he was now, need to be thought a lesson.

Yasira glance over at rahama as a thought came to her " look here rahama ,I think I have a plan"

" what plan?" asked a confused rahama

" let's teach him a lesson. A hard one at that "

" erm I really don't get you aunty. I don't understand "

Yasira rolled her eyes at rahama's lack of sharpness " bring your ear closer if you wanna hear the plan. Don't forget your father is in the house. Wouldn't want him to know about our plan. "

Rahama did as she what told, she move closer as aunty yasira began to tell her the rules and regulations of the plan first. She then finally told rahama the main plan. In return, rahama gave aunty yasira a bewildered look.

" do you think this might work? " she asked

" don't you trust me? It will" aunty yasira assured her

" OK then. So when will you invite him over? " asked rahama

The smile on aunty yasira's face says it all that she has it covered. This woman is evil in a good way though " as soon as possible. Tomorrow "

" tomorrow? " rahama shouted with eyes wide open

" yeah. Just wait and see how he is going to react" yasira smirk

Rahama could only nod. Let's wait and find out

***

Sadiq compensates his secretary for her huge well-done job. The party actually came out as he had wanted it to be even more than he had expected. He smirked as he remembers the look on rahama's face after he said those words to her. This doesn't mean he is a sadist. He didn't do that because he enjoyed seeing her sad. All he wants that girl to understand is that anyone can be successful when they put themselves to it. He doesn't want to know whether she was now a changed person or not. This was his punishment for her for being a brat before . She actually got lucky because he didn't say more than what he had wanted to say.

This wasn't over yet. The best part will be when he sees her begging for his love. That girl has got more coming for her. This was just a st_

A knock interrupt his thoughts

" who is there?" he asked

His secretary walked in with files in hand. She dropped them on his desk " Sir, I have corrected all the one you asked me to. I made two photocopies of them and gave a copy of each to the accountant as you've instructed."

He nodded " good"

" there is another thing sir"

He waited for her to continue

" there is this woman asking of you. She said her name was Yasira Umar Dabo"

His eyes were wide open " and you kept her waiting? Go bring her in immediately "

" sir, I was only following the rules"

" please go bring her in"

She left and did as she was told. Few seconds later she walked in with aunty yasira trailing behind her. The secretary excused herself and left.

" You little Tarzan!" she gritted out " I can't believe you !. What did you do to my poor rahama ?" she was fuming " first, you did not tell me you're now a CEO and next you broke my rahama's heart, why? "

Sadiq squirm in his seat. This woman can be a tigeress when she wants to be. He never wish to see her in fury.

" i_i_i " he stuttered

" don't i_i_i me. How could you?" she asked with her hands on her waist.

" I don't know what you're talking about "

She marched to his seat not breaking eyes contact with him. " why did you do that to her? "

He squirmed more " I -i di_dn't do anything "

" of course you did" she glared down at him and then finally went back to seat opposite to him.

He blew out a breath and repaired his tie " what did she say I did to her? "

Yasira rolled her eyes " how can you be this stupid sadiq. Don't tell me you also want to be this harsh new CEO?"

He chuckles " do you think that is my target? To be this harsh new CEO? "

Yasira eyed him " that aside. Why didn't you tell me about your achievements?."

" I thought you were going to be at the party yesterday. I wanted to surprise you but unfortunately, I realized that rahama was the one representing your family" he explained

" And you treated her badly! " said yasira

" I didn't treat her badly. Was asking about her kids and husband means I treated her badly? " he asked with a brow raised

" don't play that game with me sadiq. You and I both know that you already know that she isn't married nor does she has kids with your brother. I know you have known all along even before the party. Why then must you pretend as if you didn't know? " yasira asked sternly

He scratched his head lightly . His cover finally got busted" how comes you know me too well? "

She chuckles " have you forgotten that I know you in and out. I know you are only playing games with that girl. "

He smile " so now tell me , are you on my side? "

" of course " she waited for a second then added " not"

" I knew you won't be on my side " he snort

" glad you know. So how is the CEO life treating you? " she was serious now

He dropped the pen in his hand " a little hectic. But I'm still pushing"

She smile at him admirably " I'm proud of you sadiq. You don't know how proud you made me and I'm very sure your mother is smiling down at you. She must also be proud of her son"

" you made it possible for me. All credits goes to you for all the support " he said

She laugh" why me? I only gave the train, and you were the one that ride it "

" of course, if their wasn't any train how do you expect me to ride. This is why you are the source of my achievements and I always give thanks to Allah for giving me you. You're the best aunty anyone can ever ask for "

" awww, I'm blushing " she awed

" how her the twins doing? " he asked

She clicked her finger like someone who just remembered something " that is what actually brought me here"

" erm ok" said sadiq confused

" Those little babies of yours personally told me to come over to invite you over for dinner " she smiled sweetly

" really!!! Of course I will do anything for them. I will be there. I'm very sure they are now tall"

Yasira laughed " jamil is almost my height wallahi. That boy keeps growing taller each person day. "

" Now you just made me eager to see them" sadiq said

" Don't worry, you will soon enough . " she glance round the office " your office looks nice " she said impressed

" thanks"

" less I forgot, how about Jafar. I haven't heard anything from him"

Sadiq remembered what happened today in the morning at home. He chuckles " that man sometimes behave like a lady. As we speak right now he is in a hot seat having lunch with his in-law "

" really? " she asked with eyes wide open

" yes, you remember that rahama's friend right? " he asked

Yasira nodded " sakeena ko? "

" yes sakeena. That is the girl he wants to spend the rest of his life with. "

" aww, I'm very happy for him wallahi. So when are you also bringing a wife home" she asked

" Soon"

She squeezed up her face " don't tell me you're bringing that your American friend? "

" who told you about her? "

" you don't need to know " yasira said firmly

He squint his eyes at her " I'm very sure its non other than that step daughter of yours "

" Don't talk ill of her" she defended

He raise his hands up in surrender " I give up. I wonder what kind of jazz that girl had used on you. The way you keep defending her really amazes me"

" its non of your concern " she said with an eyes roll

He chuckles softly " let me order something for us "

He made a direct call to the kitchen as he instructed them on what they should bring upstairs to them.

***

Jafar sat calmly on the chair with sweaty palms. His heart beats rapidly as the parents finally come down to the living room to join him. Sakeena already told him to calm his nerve. Her parents are sweet and understanding.

They talked about his intentions with their daughter and he didn't waste anytime in replying . His reply was he wants to marry her. The smile that spread all over sakeena's mother was priceless. She had waited for this day, a day when a young man will come over to ask for their daughter's hand in marriage. For two years now, sakeena had rejected all wedding proposal brought into the house. Her mother knew it has something to do with another man and the man was non other than this young man sitting right in front of her.

"What can you offer sakeena when she gets married to her? " sakeena's Mom asked Jafar with a warm smile. The father only sat quietly, allowing the mother to do the talking. She is more good at it.

A confident Jafar was already well prepared for all the questions. All thanks to sakeena for the head ups. What can he do without that girl. She is too much.

He cleared his throat " I promise to offer her a happy family which is filled with love that will last till eternity "

" Good. I love that " said sakeena's mom with a nod of head " if I may ask do you have a job at hand? "

He release a shaky breath " well for now I'm jobless "

" jobless? Why? Is it that you didn't get a job or you have other plans at hand? "

He sat upright " Actually, I do have plans of building my own company "

" really? " the father finally talked. He couldn't believe the confidence in this young man. How come he said that statement as if it was a easy thing to build a company .

" yes sir, I am. Already the building is already ongoing. It only needs a little bit of finishing that's all"

The father nodded proud of him " but do you have any working experience? "

" yes sir. I don't know if you remember this face but I have worked in your company for a couple of months three years back. I have worked with the abdulbasit group of company back at the UK too"

" Wow!!!" sakeena's mom blurted out of surprise " I never knew you worked in our company? This is so surprising. Wait! Are you talking about the same abdulbasit? The same popular one in UK? "

" yes ma"

" you must be quite a business man for you to work in that type of company . I heard that they don't just employ any type of people" she was still amaze. The father also was impressed.

" I don't know if I should take the credit "

" yes you should son, you actually impressed me. I'm very sure you're the best choice for my daughter and that isn't because you worked at abdulbasit group of company nor because you are already building your own company. I'm impress with how you answered all the questions I asked about my baby girl. I see how you are so determined to make her happy and I wouldn't want to make a mistake to let someone as loving as you are escape from us. I have this feeling that you're the right person. She talks alone about you and i couldn't wait to finally come face to face with the man that stole my baby's hear and wala here you are. "

" please don't let us regret this "

Jafar smile softly " I promise, I won't. I will never let you two have any ounce of doubt in me. I will make her happy In Shaa Allah. "

" Good son. That is what I want to hear" said the father as he brought his hand for a shake.

Sakeena's mother was deeply happy. Finally, the right man was her.

" but there is something I haven't asked son " the father said thoughtfully

Jafar nodded for him to go ahead.

" Among all we've said you never made mention of your parents"

Jafar knew this was coming. He had expected it all along

" erm yeah. Actually, I lost my mom but for my father, we haven't been in good terms" he said the truth

The two parents felt bad for him " may aljannatul fidaus be her final abode"

" Ameen ya rabb "

" but son, you know you have to bring your family over to ask for my daughter's hand in marriage. That is the right way"

" yes sir, I know about that. I will send them over in shaa Allah "

" Good "

" Sakeena... Sakeena......sakeena. You can now come downstairs. The Q&A is over" her mom called teasingly " I'm sure you've been evesdropping " she added

The said lady came out from the room adjacent to the living room. She came in with a pout " I wasn't eavesdropping"

" of course you weren't " her mom sarcastically let out and the two men burst into laughter

" that is what I've been living with,son. Soon enough, you will have a taste of it " the father said to Jafar who internally replied with ' he can't wait '.

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