CHAPTER XLVI

Sadiq stride quickly toward the ladies restroom,the phone kept ringing. He waited patiently for rahama to come out. He heard the running tap stopped ,which indicate that the person inside was about to come out. Thank God there wasn't anyone around if not they might be having different thoughts on why he was waiting outside the female restroom.

Finally, the door got opened and rahama came out. She wasn't aware of his presence not until she heard a clearing of throat. At first she got startled.

" Sadiq? " she said when she notice his figure resting on the wall " what are you doing here? "

He move away from the wall and stride towards her. "  I brought your phone to you " he hand it over to her " it has been ringing non stop. I think it's important "

She nodded " uhm, thanks. " she checked the caller " it's my dad"

He nodded " yes "

" uhm, I'll just call him later. we should  join the rest. " rahama awkwardly said and was about to walk away.

" wait rahama! " he stopped her

She turn to him " yes? " she answered confused

Sadiq was restless. He doesn't know how to ask her out

" I'm so sorry for what happened" he pointed at her now wet clothes " I should have specified clearly "

She giggled " you've got nothing to be sorry about Mr mechanic " she purposely called him that.

With a mischievous look sadiq asked " Mr mechanic?"

" Yes, I think that name still suit you"

" really now? I thought I've already passed that stage already,spoilt brat " he look at her challengingly

" are we now on nickname bases? " she asked not breaking eye contact

" you tell me, are we? " he huskily said

She broke eyes contact with him. She knew she can't win this game. Sadiq broke into laughter " loser"

" don't call me that" she pout with folded arms

He chuckles " who would have thought that the crazy spoilt brat I once knew would be such a refined lady"

She scoff " and who would have thought that the mechanic man I once knew would be such a refined man" she shot back

He smirked " really?"

She rolled her eyes " don't call me that "

" No can do. That name is never going to be forgotten "

" Whatever! " she turn around to walk away

" rahama wait" he called her back again

She released a tired sigh " what? "

" I don't know if you'll be free tomorrow? "

She furrowed her brows confused " why do you ask? "

" uhm, I'd love to make it up to you"

" make what up to me? "

" what rahama did and please don't say No. It's my way of saying I was sorry"

Her mind couldn't believe what was happening. Sadiq is indirectly asking her out. She mentally fist bump the air.

She appeared normal, she wouldn't want him to know how happy she was " hmm, I think I'll be free by 2pm." she said like someone  who is quite interested.

Sadiq released the breath he was holding. He thought she was going to reject his offer.

He flash her his best smile " two is perfect. I will come over to pick you up"

She shrugged. A girl needs to act. " OK then "

" Can I have your number? "

" sure" she collected his iPhone11 pro max. She typed in her number and then gave it back to him.

" I will call you" he said.

" sure"

" We better join the rest before they start looking for us" sadiq joked and rahama giggles

" you're absolutely right."They both made their way.

***

" finally, you two are here .We were already thinking whether you both got kidnapped " badiyya teased

" don't mind them." sakeena added slyly. She made eye contact with rahama who was  blushing . She winked at her.

" what did we miss then?" sadiq asked as he took his seat.

" we were talking about the best man and the chief bride maid " Jafar started

" and who would that be " sadiq asked. Already he knew he was going to be the best man.

" you and rahama of course " Sakeena said as a matter of fact.

Rahama was surprised at this revelation. Here she thought badiyya was going to be the chief bride maid

" me? "

" yes you. You're the best fit for that post not me " badiyya told her and winked

She was speechless " I can't believe you two.  when was this decision made ?"

" right after you two were in the restroom " Jafar playfully said

" we were not in the restroom " sadiq shot back

" of course you weren't " Jafar sarcastically let out

" we were just by the corridor " rahama also defend

" of course "

" Let them be Jafar. Don't make me expose your horrible secret  " sakeena threatened . Quite alright she was only playing around.

Jafar eyes was wide open " you wouldn't do that"

" try me " she said challengingly

Jafar looked at sadiq " you see what you caused ko. You turned my girl against me, how could you" he pout

American rahama who has been quiet for a while burst into laughter. Frankly, She wasn't happy with how Nigerian rahama and sadiq were the topic of discussion but when it comes to Jafar she just can't help it but laugh when ever he becomes too childish. The guy is cool to be around with.

Jafar glanced over at American rahama " don't mind me." he winked " I tend to have this effect on people"

American rahama shook her head " you're funny "

" Guys, listen up" badiyya called their attention

They all look her " what is it?"

" I was thinking we should shift the wedding to March , next year. What do you all think? " she asked

" isn't that too far" Jafar groaned out

Sakeena hit his arms " keep shut"

The rest burst out laughing.

" I think we should go with badiyya. March is very OK, atleast we will have more time to prepare. " rahama said thoughtfully

" I second that too" sadiq agreed with rahama

" love won't kill some people " Jafar jokingly said while Sadiq shot him a dead glare.

The topic was finally changed. Last last every one agreed with March coz it was more suitable.That way they can have more time to book the hall which they will you. Most importantly the bride's dress, there be time to give it to the best tailor. They actually had a good time.

***

Aunty yasira walked out of the kitchen to get the door. She twist the door knob

Yasira rolled her eyes" so you're the one knocking like that ?" yasira said to rahama

Before she knew it, she was engulfed into a tight hug " I'm so happy aunty yasira, I'm happy"

Yasira was confused with her sudden happiness. " are you alright rahama?"

Rahama pulled out of the hug " you won't believe what happened aunty. I myself am still in surprise "

" erm OK. Let's sit down  so you can gist me about what your happiness is all about "yasira said.

" OK, come " rahama dragged her to the couch.

" You know I told you I was going to meet up with my friends right "

Aunty yasira nodded " yes, you told me "

" Good. We were in this particular eatery having a nice time and to my surprise, sadiq also came to the eatery. He came with Jafar and rahama"

" rahama? " yasira asked confused

" yes aunty. She has the same name as me. To cut the story short, they came to join us on our seat. " she sighed dreamily " he was so calm and collected. Aunty, he asked me out on a date!! "

Yasira squealed " sadiq did that!!!"

" yes aunty. Quite alright, he did it indirectly. He was like, ' I want to make it up to you. What rahama did was my fault " she imitate sadiq

" and what was your reply? "

" of course I said yes. First I made it look as if I wasn't interested "

Aunty yasira laughed " you this girl ko" yasira shook at her at her .

Rahama giggled " I needed to act smart "

" Shegiya ,so you pretended as if he was the only one happy for the date"

" well I wouldn't call it a date. Its more like an apology date"

" who cares, a date is always a date" yasira said "that boy have start developing some since o. " yasira teased

Rahama burst out laughing

" your dad even called me earlier. He said he has been trying to reach you but you weren't picking up " aunty yasira said

" oops, I have totally forgotten. I was in the washroom cleaning off chilli pepper "

" you better call him back. I think it's very important "

" OK, I will. But first, I need to change my chilli stained dress " rahama said as she pointed at the stain on her dress.

" anyhow,jusy make sure you call him"

" I will" she stood up " a little hint about what the call is about? " she asked

" I have no idea about that but all I know is that he had some visitors today at the office "

" oh, who are they?"

Aunty yasira shrugged " I have no idea. He only told me they were his childhood friends"

" oh. I will be in my room now " she walk upstairs to her room.

***

Rahama changed into a clean clothes. She dried her wet hair with her hand dryer. After she was done, she went over to her night stand to get her phone.

She dialed in her father's number.

" Assalamualaikum" alhaji dabo said

" waalaikumussalam dad"

" why aren't you picking my calls?"

" I'm so sorry dad. I had a little food accident so I was in the washroom"

He sighed " OK. "

" is there any problem dad? "

" no ...no, I wanted you to greet a childhood friend of mine. He has been asking for you which was why I called so you two can talk. "

" oh, i'm so sorry for that"

" No, it isn't a problem at all. I hope you didn't injure yourself with your food accident "

She chuckled " no, it was nothing serious"

"Dear? " his voice turned soft

This got rahama alarmed " yes dad? "

" I have something to discuss with you"

" uhm OK, what's that? "

" well, it's not something we can discuss on the phone . When I get home we will discuss it"

" okay, I just hope it isn't anything serious dad" she was concerned thinking it has something to do with him.

" no, it's not that serious. It will only get serious if you decide to make it " he said

This got her more confused " why will I make it serious. Is this about me? "

" Don't worry dear. We will talk when I get home"

She sighed " OK, till you come "

The phone call finally ended.

She dropped the phone and  fell flat on her bed. What her dad said was seriously bothering her. What does he mean by 'it will only get serious if you make it'. She shook off the thoughts and decided to focus on her date with sadiq.

She marched to her wardrobe. She inspect her wardrobe and finally came across a lilac nice looking dress. She has never wore it before. She smile at it.

" I'm gonna wear you" she said.

Her phone rang again. She drop the dress and went to retrieve her ringing phone.

It was an unknown number

" hey" a man's voice said

Her brows furrowed confused " who is this? "

"  Sadiq"

Her eyes shine in happiness " Sadiq? "

" yeah it's me. "

" to what do I owe this sudden call? "

He chuckled " don't I have the right to call you?"

" I never said that" she smile.

" anyways, I wanted to check if this number  was actually yours"

" so you thought I gave you the wrong number? " she was speechless

" wouldn't know with you ladies. You guys have your way of making a man beg"  he said

" really! Is that how you see it. "

" but now that I've confirmed it myself that this is your number, then I'm satisfied "

" Good for you" she giggled

" what are you up to? "

" nothing, just sitting talking to you"

Sadiq's laughter resonated through the phone " does that mean I'm bothering you? "

She smile" I never said so"

" well, since I'm holding you up, I think I should just end the call then"

" wait! "

" yes? "

" i-i-i...nothing " she stammered

"am I free to go now or do you want me to keep talking "

Rahama doesn't want to sound desperate so she lied" uhm no, not that I don't like talking to you but I have something to do"

" are you sure"

" hmm"

" Ok then. Expect my call tomorrow and don't dream too much about me" he hung up before she could say anything.

Rahama was totally speechless. Did he just say that? .

***

It seems these two (rahama and sadiq) are already getting acquaintant with each other😋😄💃❤❤💕💕

Any idea on what Alhaji dabo wants to talk  about with rahama ?😅😉

I finally came to a conclusion to use that same name for the two rahama.The name still stays. But thanks for all suggestions❤💕💕💕

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