Chapter 4

I slept like a baby for the first time in a very long time. Still peaceful. The alarm rung and a delightful smile grew on my lips as I woke up this morning. Alhamdulillah! I'll be seeing Omar Mohammad today. And on top of that, I'll be buying him coffee everyday. Can't wait!!! Well,my salary covers what I'll be buying him. Ouch!

I got down from the bed, stepped into the bathroom, I performed Wu'du and prayed Solat. I walked to the bathroom again, did my daily routine. I grabbed my outfit for the day with matching hijab. I took my bag, my phone, my car keys. I left my room and walked to the kitchen, I could perceive the scent of Aunt Ameenah's delicacy.

"Morning, Aunt" I greeted.

"Smelling nice in here" I added and giving her a wink.

"Morning, Rabiah I'm sure you slept well cause it's written all over your face, my dear" she said.

"It sure smells nice. I'm in here,right" she replied smiling.

"You can say that" I replied. I looked up and saw Abdullah and Safia approaching us.

"How are my champions doing? " I said pinching their cheeks.

"We're good and how you feeling, Yasmeen? " Abdullah said.

"I'm okay, champ! " I replied. We all got seated and devoured Aunt Ameenah's delicacy. After breakfast, we were all set to leave. Aunt Ameenah locked the door and we drove out of the house after bidding ourselves Goodbye.

I drove to Omar's and I met the receptionist again. I smiled at her and walked to my desk. I opened the files to continue what I started yesterday but couldn't finish because once again, I remembered my parents. I know it's been weeks, but I just miss them terribly. I was writing a presentation when I heard my phone saying

"The Time Is 08:50a.m" "The Time Is 08:50a.m" "The Time Is 08:50a.m". Why? I actually set an alarm for Omar's coffee time. I quickly grabbed my wallet with a smile on my face. I left Omar's and went to Abdul's as Ameenah instructed me. I ordered for cappuccino I saw him with the last time.

"Here's your cappuccino" the blonde waitress said with a smile on her face.

"Thank you". I collected it from her and turn to take my leave. I got to Omar's just in time. I walked to his office. After taking in my Brest and taking it out again, I finally opened the door and again, we bumped into each other and the coffee was all over me. Shit!! I mean we've got to stop meeting like this, right? Could this be fate? Ha! I said to myself.

"Can't you knock? ". He asked. That's when I realized I didn't knock on the door. I was really looking forward to seeing him again. Damn!!

"I'm sorry". I said to him rushing to the washroom to clean myself up. The dirt didn't come off. I went to Ameenah who I'm sure has a spare cloth and she did. She's a life saver!!! I changed my top and left the bathroom. I had to apologize to him. So, I went to his office. And Ha- this time, I knocked.

"Come in" he said. I opened the door and walked to his office.

"Ha- finally, someone knows the importance of knocking"he added.

"Yes, I'm sorry about earlier on" I said to him.

"How may I help you? "he asked.

"By letting me into your life" I said to myself. Ha- if only he heard that, what will be his reply? Ha!

"I'm Rabiah Sameer, your new secretary" I answered.

"Is that all? He asked. Man! He was rude. Right? I guess Ameenah was right when she said coffee really prevents him from yelling at his employees. Should I get him another?

"Can I get you another coffee? " I asked trying to see him smile. And it worked. A delightful smile!

"Yes, please" he said. I was really glad he was willing to let it go that easily. I got him a cappuccino again and gave it to him and of course, I knocked.

"You may take your leave" he said. He was rude again. Why was he like this? I made a turn to leave but you know your heart sometimes disobeys you.

"Sir,may I know why you speak like this?". He raised his head and gave me death looks.

"Have we met before? ". I managed to say. His looks scares me right now. We've met before, I just asked to have a conversation with him. I just don't understand why he's rude and then nice again and then back to rude. People will love others to the moon and back. But this man is rude to the moon and back.

"Do I owe you an explanation?he asked looking more serious.

"Sir, you don't but Can you give me one? " I asked. He ignored me and went back to his office work.

"Sir? Sir? Sir? " I kept calling. He still didn't reply. So, I took my leave and bang on the door saying "Jerk".

This man who made me smile very early in the morning just ruined my day. I mean he's a killjoy, right?