CHAPTER SIX

The car ride was so quiet. I was eager to get out of the car. Aisha sat beside me which is at the back while Aminu took the passenger seat. I had to drag Aisha to the back, if not she was going to sit in the passenger seat. I don't want to sit with that big head Aminu.

Aisha and Bashir later came back from their alone time. They met me outside the eatery. Aisha tried asking what I was doing outside, I didn't answer her I just replied with 'later'. I was going to tell her later.

Bashir went in to call his so-called friend Aminu. They both knew something happened, but they don't wanna push it.

When I saw the gate of Aisha's house from afar, I was so happy. I was so eager to leave the car.

Bashir parked the car in front of Aisha's gate, I was the first to leave the car.  I thanked Bashir for the nice dinner and left. I didn't wait for Aisha, I knew she still has to talk to Bashir so why bother. That bastard who called himself Aminu said nothing, I knew he was ashamed of himself.

I went straight to Aisha's room. I changed into my nightgown and waited for Aisha.

A few minutes later, Aisha came inside. The guys had left, I think.

" Ameera what is the meaning of all that drama you pulled outside? you just left without waiting for me. You have been acting strange since we met you outside the eatery. Can you please tell me what happened after Bashir and I left?. " she asked n annoyance.

I don't like it when we fight.

" Can you believe that bastard, he indirectly called me a prostitute?  He was like, let's hook up without anyone knowing. Can you believe him? Aisha, I don't like it when we fight. I have to say this, I don't think Bashir and Aminu have the best intentions. Can't you see that they are only trying to act perfect?"

".what they only care about is what is in between a woman's leg. I just want you to be careful and don't trust this guy. Please Aisha" ...

Aisha looked pissed cos of what I said.

" Don't try and bring Bashir into this matter. Aminu is the one at fault, not Bashir. I'm so sorry for what happened. I will talk to Bashir about this issue, for him to warn Aminu not to ever try that nonsense ever again" she said.

Whether he is being talked to or not, I don't want to ever see that bastard's face ever again.

" I just don't want to see his face ever again. Aisha I love you like a sister, please be careful with these guys I don't trust them. I don't think they have good intentions". I warned.

" I promise to be careful" she replied

" And I'm sorry for what Aminu did, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have left you with him, I am a bad friend. Please Ameera, forgive me. " Aisha pleaded.

" It's not your fault, it's his fault. You didn't know he was a bad person " I said.

I changed the topic by asking her where she and Bashir went off to.

" We just stroll around. We took pictures and many other things" she said, and she was blushing.

That many other things meant something.

" What are these other things you did? " I asked.

She shyly covers her face

" Tell me please," I asked eagerly to know. I want to know why my friend is feeling so shy to say it.

I kept insisting. I want to know what happened.

" We kissed " she rushed it out.

Did she just say, they kissed?. No, it is not possible. Aisha would never do such a thing. So I ask her again.

" What did you say," I asked.

" I said we kissed" she answered this time boldly.

" Aisha, are you stupid or what. How could you do such a thing. Why are you in a hurry, why can't you wait till you get married so you can both do whatever you want".

" Ameera don't you know we are in the modern days. Everyone can do whatsoever he or she pleases" she said.

I think this Bashir is a bad influence. The Aisha I knew would never do such an act.

" Dan Allah Aisha, please don't let Bashir deceive you. Men nowadays are deceitful. They only want one thing from a lady, which is sex. After that, they will dump you" I tried reasoning with her.

Aisha is so stubborn, she never listens.

" OK...OK enough with the lectures, I will be a careful period " she is so stubborn.

I don't know what to do again and I can't just sit down and watch someone destroy my friend's life. I need to do something about it.

" Ameera don't stress yourself. There is nothing bad about kissing your boyfriend. People do it a lot" she said with a small laugh.

Aisha is seriously changing. Those who do that are desperate and stupid.

God, please guide and protect my friend from Bashir.