Eight

Mansir got down from the queen size bed and marched to were his clothes are sprawled out on the floor.

" you're the best love. I wish we can continue this through out today, I'll miss you" the lady whined to a now fully dressed Mansir.

This has been their daily routine, whenever Mansir wants to relief stress he will call her and she will be available without any complaints. Unknown to Mansir that she was totally in love with him and before they started this arrangement, they made a contract that no one should fall in love with the other person.

But how can she not fall in love with this sexy man before her who knows his way with the ladies, she thought to herself.

" look babe, I've told you times without number that I have work to do and I wouldn't want to miss it. But be rest assured that I'll call you soon" Mansir kissed her lips .

She still wasn't satisfied with what he said " I know you're only eager to meet the other lady. Do you think I wouldn't find out. I know you like the heiress of prestige enterprise " she glares at him.

Mansir looks at her like she was stupid " what if I do like her? It isn't any of your concern anyways. You and I both know that we can't marry each other. I don't love  you and you don't either. We are only helping each other out by releasing some stress. So what is your issue? "

If only you knew that I love you and I'm jealous of  that heiress girl, thought the lady

" OK fine , I'm sorry. But still, do you still have to go to work today?" she whined again.

Masir rolled his eyes,he knew what she was trying to do " look Kamila, I don't really have time for your shenanigans right now. If you know what's best for you, better put on your clothes so I can drop you along the way if not, I'll leave you alone"

He always calls her by her name whenever he is annoyed with her.

Kamila knew he was serious about leaving her alone if she does not get dressed quickly. She did as she was told and together they left the room like some decent people.

**

Work has been a little hectic for Jafar. He just resume work today and had alot to do. So many accounts needs to be open and that requires him to go to the bank. But first, he has to discuss some things with sakeena first before going.

Upon reaching safeena's office, he raised his hand to knock on the door but it got opened by sakeena herself.

" hey"

"I was about to knock "

She smiled at him " come in. In fact I was also going to your office but since you're already here, its still the same"

He nodded and took his seat " so what's up? "

She repairs her Vail a little " I wanted bringing this files to you, it entails some accounts which need to be balance. The last accountant wasn't able to do so before he resigned.I just hope it wouldn't be too much on you"

He shook his head, she is too nice for her own good " of course not its never a bother to me. I mean, why am I an accountant if I don't do my job accordingly. "

" don't mind me Mr Jafar,i just want you to feel comfortable in this company "

He look at her admirably " seriously, I've never met an employer who is so nice as you are. First you welcome me to this company nicely, you've never look down on any of your employees. You treat them all like they are family. Everything about you is perfect miss Sakeena. You really are an angel in disguise " they  both made eye contact, something flickers.

Sakeena breaks the eye contact and bow her head to hide her blushing face. She couldn't explain what she felt as Jafar was praising her.  But what she was so sure of is that, her heart skipped a beat when they made eye contact. He has beautiful eyes.

Jafar cleared his throat after he noticed how the atmosphere had turn tense. He just didn't know where all this praises came from, all just flew out of his mouth with ease. What he was so sure of is that, he admire this lady sitting in front of him. She is beautiful, in and out.

" uhm what was it you came to talk about? " asked sakeena after she calmed her beating heart.

At this question, Jafar remembers that he had a reason for coming to her office. How come I almost forgot

He sat upright " yeah, I came to ask for this particular files you wanted bringing to my office. I want to know the amount of balances that needs to  be settled and the accounts we need to open and also the ones which needed to be closed down. All this is just  to avoid any form of problems.  "

He is quite good, thought sakeena

" yes you're right. So when are you going to the bank? "

" in fact right now " he answered

" that's good then, I was also about to go to a hotel close to the bank. I have a meeting with someone. If you feel that the stress will be too much on you, I can help you with the bank. That way you won't be too tied down with so much work" sakeena offers.

He smile, a charming one " this is what I meant by you're too nice. You don't need to worry, I'll handle it After all that's my job"

She watch how his smile makes him look more handsome " erm well if you insist "

" of course I insist " 

She giggles at his reply and he just sat liking the sound of her giggles.

" let's get going then" he said, together they walk out of the office.

On reaching the parking lot, sakeena asked him to drive if he wasn't comfortable with her driving them. She know men and their ego of letting a woman drive them. Jafar didn't think twice before collecting the key .

On their way to the restaurant, they shared different story about themselves. They got comfortable with each other without any tension inbetween. Anyone from outside would think they were a couple when in fact they are just an employee and employer.

" you should have seen my face when I later found out that it was really a fake snake. I nearly killed Rahama" sakeena ended her story while jafar laugh hard. It was the story about her university life when she and Rahama were still friends.

Jafar is unaware that the Rahama they were talking about is the same spoilt brat his friend ,sadiq had problem with.

" you two are crazy wallahi " said Jafar.

" yes we were " her face turn to a sad one and Jafar noticed it.

" are you alright sakeena? "

She force a smile on her face " yeah, I'm alright "

" your face said otherwise. Tell me what is disturbing you"

She sighed sadly "  Rahama and I aren't friends anymore. We broke it off since two years ago"

He felt bad " what lead to the frenemy? "

She squeezed her face at the way he define the friendship " frenemy? "

He smile " yeah, that is the best word I could think of . So tell me what happened "

" well, she accused me of stealing her boyfriend " she said

" did you? "

She got speechless at this question " God forbid, I can never do such thing "

" then what conspired that made her accuse you of such atrocity "

Sakeena remembered the time she pleaded with Rahama. She tried explaining to her that she didn't do anything but the girl was just too spoilt and rude for her own good.

" there was this guy called Kabir, he was a ladies man back then. Well to shorten the story, he asked Rahama out and already she had feelings for the guy so she accept to be his girlfriend without much time wasted "

Jafar took a U-turn and stopped at a traffic light. " what happened next? " he asked

" their love life started and me being the good friend I was supported Rahama in the relationship coz I thought the two loved each other so much not knowing that kabir never likes her. He was only using Rahama to get close to me." she said in disgust .

Jafar listens attentively without asking questions.

" back then, I always keep to myself. I don't allow any guy to take advantage of me and the guys also knew it too. Let's just say I was a no nonsense girl, I always stood my ground. I guess kabir finds it hard to approach me which was why he use my friend to get close to me " she explained

" how did rahama finds out? "

" she listened in on a conversation between kabir and I. He stopped me on my way to the cafeteria . I thought he wanted asking after Rahama not knowing that he was trying to confess his feelings for me. I got speechless and slapped him on his face. That was when I noticed that Rahama was behind us listening to all our conversation. I don't know how much she heard but I'm definitely sure she heard when Kabir said he loved me. " she sigh

" she attacked me immediately and kept calling me with so much hateful words. I tried explaining but she just won't listen and since then we haven't talk to each other. As for kabir, he apologized to me for what he had caused and promise to stay far away from me, which was what he did"

" that was the end" she finished

"wow, that' was terrible " a baffled jafar said

" you can say that again"

They continue their ride when the traffic light turns green.

" but have you tried reaching out to this Rahama again "

" of course, I tried but she doesn't pick my calls so I let her be. In fact as I'm speaking she is here in kaduna"

" Really? "

" yeah and from what I heard she is about to get married to the son of the popular Ringim family . The groom is my brother's friend. Although I'm not too familiar with him. I think Mansir his the grooms name" said sakeena trying to remember when she heard her brother and Mansir talking on the phone. .

This got Jafar alarmed " you mean the well known Ringim's?"

" yes. At least she found love again" she nodded , not suspicious to why Jafar was surprised. She thought he was surprised that her ex friend Rahama was getting married .

" wow" a baffled jafar kept muttering

So Mansir is getting married ? I have to tell sadiq as soon as possible, Jafar thought to himself

" let's pack over here" said Sakeena immediately they reach the hotel. The hotel is their first stop and next will be the bank.

They both got down. Sakeena called the man she came to meet in other to confirm whether he is there already . After she end the call ,she turn to Jafar.

" you can also go to wherever it is you'er going to. Don't Let me  keep you waiting and if you feel like taking the car be free to. I will call you when my meeting is over "said sakeena with a small smile

Jafar nodded and waited for sakeena to go inside the hotel. He brought out his phone to call sadiq.

On dialing the number, he saw someone familiar trying to enter a fancy car. Then and then he knew it was her.

It's Kamila

He ran to the car in full speed

" Kamila... Kamila... Kamila"  he shouted out the ladies name. That was when the car speed off. He lost the car so he stopped running.

What is she doing here in a hotel at this time in the morning? And who is the man she was with?, he wonders

He dialed her number Immediately. She refused to pick up but he kept trying over and over again.

**

Mansir was driving fast thinking the man shouting kamila's name was still following them.

" I'm so sorry Mansir I didn't know that I will see someone that knows me" Kamila pleaded shakily

He was angry " who is he anyways? "

She pick on her nails

" who is he dammit " he shouted ,scaring her.

" he_is my bro_ther , the same one my father had disowned " she stuttered

" so that is the delinquent brother " he jest

" don't call him that " she became defensive

" what will you do if I don't? " he challenged  " you better pick up your phone its been flashing on and on "

She look at her phone and saw that it was true " it's him " she look at mansir

" pick the call"

She pick up as she was told " hello"

" what the hell were you doing at a hotel, Kamila?. You're supposed to be in school " Jafar shouted through the phone

" I escorted a friend of mine. She came to collect something from her dad and it has  to do with school" she lied.

" I don't believe you Kamila. Please don't repeat the same mistake as I, don't destroy your life Kamila. Please"

She almost crier. Life which had already been destroyed, she internally said

" I have heard you" she said instead

" when can I get to meet you? . I'm sure you'll be free on Friday coz from what I heard ,your school is going on midterm break"

She wonders how he knew " erm yeah, you're right. We will meet on Friday"

" good, don't follow bad boys . You know they will only destroy your life  and please,take school seriously dear sister. " he preached

" na ji ( I've heard)."

" I'll see you on Friday then?"

" yes, goodbye" she hang up with a sigh.

Mansir was busy snickering at her " so I'm the friend you escorted ?" he raise his brow at her in a questioning way.

" shut up that was the only lie I could come up with " she defended

**

Jafar ended the call with his sister. It's been long since he last saw her. They haven't been in contact since the day he step foot out of their house. His mind wasn't at peace still, he just pray she isn't following sugar daddy up and down.

What more does she want? if it was money their father has it . This Friday I must confront her, I really have to to it for her own good , he said to himself

" are you seriously talking to yourself? " asked sakeena immediately she reach Jafar's side.

He looked at her almost scared coz he didn't notice when she got here.

" the meeting is over? " he asked her instead

She nodded giving him a confused look. She knew he doesn't want to answer her question  so she decided to not ask again.

" the man made some changes but everything will be ready by next week" she said instead

" oh, till next week then" she nodded

He opened the door for her " let's get going before the bank close"