Fourteen

" you're not saying anything, Mansir. I noticed you've been deep in your thoughts since you saw that  stupid mechanic man at my house" said Rahama frustratingly .

Since they reached the restaurant, Mansir hasn't been himself.This behavior of his annoys Rahama to the core. He didn't even compliment her dressing nor her looks.They've  already order for their meal which is still yet to be ready. At least he should  keep her company instead he was doing the opposite.

He hate the fact that sadiq was at Rahama's house and the annoying thing is  that, he seems to be very comfortable around Rahama. That ,which he noticed from how they were quarreling like some old couple. it's so annoying.

" I've asked you several time if you know him but you said you don't,so what's all this silence all about" an aggravated Rahama said, already getting fed-up. 

He noticed that she wasn't happy about his behavior so he forced a smile on his face after he finished typing a message to his personal investigator. The message was for the investigator to find out what relation does sadiq have with the Dabos. He just couldn't calm down until he know the reason. It better not be something I will hate.

"I'm so sorry if my lack of attention made you  angry. Please don't be mad at me.Its just some office stuff that got me all bothered "

Her face turned into a concerned one " I hope it's nothing serious? "

Wow! she actually fell for the lies

" erm not at all. It nothing you should be bothered about " he smile. The wrinkles on her forehead disappeared Immediately

" OK then. So, can I now have all your  time and attention coz I really deserve it. You didn't even compliment my appearance " she playfully pout with folded arms.

He chuckles slightly . He sat upright and gaze at her lovingly. The look he was sending her way was making her feel shy and the thud sound of her heart just won't stop  . She just couldn't help it. Truth be told, he is a very good looking man and for someone like him to stare at her just the way he was doing is so uncomfortable to her . In a good way though.

" I'm truly sorry for my mistake. I would be lying if I said I didn't notice all your dolled up self. You look immaculately beautiful that I can't help but be proud of myself for having such a beautiful lady by my side. Am really a lucky man"  when a man is classified as a lady's man, that would be Mansir. He knows how to play his card just damn well.

The said lady was seriously blushing in front of him. The tingling feeling in her cheeks is unexplainable. She is now sure of one thing and that is, she really likes Mansir so much that she can't help how her heart always swell when he always praise her beauty . Let's not forget the thudding sound it always makes too.

" you don't need to be shy.  Truth  be told love, among all the women I have come encountered with, you're the most beautiful among all" he smirk

The tingling feeling didn't go away instead it kept increasing

" so ,what you're trying to say is that you've been with  lots of women? " she couldn't help but ask with her eyes on the table and the blush still stagnant on her cheeks. She had never felt this way for any guy not to talk of the fact that she couldn't meet his eyes coz of her shyness. This new feeling feel surreal to her.. I'm seriously embarrassing myself.

" what!. .....No..no that isn't what I meant ,love. Most of these women are the one pushing themselves at me  and among all of them, I've only dated two out of them. "

" Really? So tell me what led to all the break ups?"

" should we be talking about my exes? I thought today should be just about us? " he asked with raised brow. Hoping that she would agree with him.

" yeah ,you're right" she said thoughtfully.  She can now meet his eyes since the uncomfortable moment was gone. " OK then. Tell me more all about you. "

Most women loves asking this same question which she just did and he is already well prepared for it.

" I'm sure you already  know some stuff about me. But still y_

" Here is your meal ma'am, sir" the waiter interrupted, looking from Rahama to Mansir. He drop each of their order on the table.

The two had long forgotten that they ordered for something.

Before Mansir could snap at the poor waiter, he beat him to it" we are so sorry for the delay.There was a little mix up at the kitchen "

" it's nothing .you can leave" said Rahama dismissively

" I don't know what is wrong with employees of now adays ,they just tend to dissapoint. " spat out Mansir

" Don't mind the yeye people.  So, where were we? " she said instead ,with a smile. Bringing them back to their previous conversation.

He smirk " I can see you're so eager to know about me"

" wh_at?! ......I  me_an,...... am not eager. I just wanna know more about you that's all. "she stuttered on her words

He grinned at her all worked up face. She doesn't want him to think of her as someone so possessive. It normal to know more about people ,right?

" Don't get so worked up over it. I was only joking."

She calm down

" I don't mind if you want to know all about me. I'm sure you must be hungry coz I'm damn right hungry. I promise to tell you all that you need to know after the meal" he said with an apologetic smile

She nodded and they both dig in

**

The house of the Dabo was still as lively as it is since sadiq came to visit. He still hasn't  left. Aunty Yasira just don't want him to leave so soon. Even the kids where now very comfortable around him. It's over four hours now since they came back from school. They just couldn't help but ask their mother who their visitor was. The face was new to them.

Immediately their mom told them he was their uncle, they loosen up and ran to hug him. Their shyness disappeared immediately. They were like a glue to sadiq since then and he also doesn't mind. He just couldn't help but admire their cuteness and also how intelligent they were. At first glance, one would surely fall these little cuties . Jamila and Jamil.

" uncle, when will you come to visit us again? " jamila asked with a pout.she doesn't want him to leave so soon.

He laughed at her cute face " I promise to come often dear. Don't forget that you're my new girlfriend "

Her face brighten up at this new info" really? " he nodded with a sly smile.

Her mom was sitting at the other side of the couch  listening to all their funny conversation. She shake her head at her daughter's ignorance

Jamila turn to her mom " Mom, did you hear what uncle sadiq said? He said I'm his new girlfriend. Yay!!" she jumped up and down happily.

Sadiq couldn't help but chuckle

The quiet one of the twins just kept looking from his sister to the uncle. Jamil could only stare at them. This got sadiq's attention

" Jamil, you aren't  saying anything. Won't you tell me what you want? "

" I want you to play football with me"

Sadiq nod " If that is the case, when next I come visiting ,I promise you that we will play football together. "

Jamil's happy self came back instantly . He loves football .

" yay!  I have plenty balls upstairs. Aunty Rahama bought all of them for me" said little jamil

At the mention of Rahama's name, sadiq mood changed immediately like a girl on her period. Aunty Yasira noticed

" are you alright sadiq? " she asked concerned

" yeah.......yeah, I'm alright. Why did you ask?  "

She doesn't want to bring it up because of the kids, so she dismiss it.

" it's nothing " she shake her head.

He knew she caught on about his change of mood but wouldn't say any thing.

Aunty yasira called for her househelp Samira to take the twins for a warm shower. She need to ask sadiq about his recent mood swing and don't want to do that in front of the kids. They might be little, but they can still catch on somethings.

The are now left alone.

" why did your mood change all of a sudden ,sadiq?. I can't let this question escape"

He roll his eyes at her nosiness " it's  nothing"

" of course it isn't nothing. Coz I noticed how your mood changed when jamil mentioned Rahama's name. "..

He sighed frustratingly " you know you're nosey right? "

She shrugged, unaffected of being called a noseycat

" so tell me" she was impatient to know

" Fine. Can I ask you something? " he said while aunty yasira nodded.

" is Rahama harsh on the twins? " he really need to know

" what!?.......Goodness, she isn't harsh on the twins. She loves them so much that even I myself am surprised at how she loves them. She is free when it comes to them"

He look surprised " really? "

" of course. Even the twins loves her as much.. You will be surprised at how she behaves around them" smile aunty yasira

This is new, wow.

" Don't tell me your mood swing was caused because you thought she was harsh with the kids?"

" well, something like that"

" or, does it have to do with a little bit of jealousy " she wiggled her brows funnily

" what?!......what are you trying to say? "

" Maybe someone is jealous because a particular someone is out on a date with another man" she teased

" Goodness. Will you please stop your unfunny jokes. Don't you think your assumption is damn stupid. How can you even assume that?" he squeeze his face, disgusted at the idea. .

Aunty yasira burst into series of laughter.  " you might not have feelings for her now but what about in the future? " she wiggles her brows

He scoff" you're unbelievable "

" on a serious note, do you like her? At least even if it's just a tiny crush " she ask

she just won't stop bothering him

" of course not. I don't have a little, tiny bit of feeling, crush or whatever it is you want me to admit . I feel nothing for her.  Am I free now? "

She looked disappointed " I was hoping that you might at least admit that you have a tiny crush on her. Truth be told she is very beautiful and you can't tell me you didn't fall for her whenever she rolls that her killer eyes at you"

" That eyes that looks like that of a masquerade " he smile, remembering how she always shot him a look with her piercing eyes whenever he riled her up. Like how she did when she open the door for him.

Aunty yasira allowed him to reminisce on whatever he was thinking about. She doesn't want to prod . Even if Rahama was rude, aunty Yasira would have loved it if sadiq ends up marrying her. Its going to be fun seeing two enemies fall in love. 

It's too late now though, since Mansir will be the one marrying Rahama. So annoying.

" I think it time I leave aunty. I have some preparation to make coz office starts tomorrow " blurt out sadiq

" why so quick, don't you wanna spend more time with us? " she asked faking a hurt look.

" no.... No, not at all.  Work starts tomorrow and I haven't prepared anything yet. I need to give a good impression at the office tomorrow.  

She nodded thoughtfully " what is the name of this said company which you just got employed at ?"

He sighed. He thought he could at least escape this topic but luck wasn't on his side. He knew that if she knows  he was going to start working for her husband, she might  convince her husband  to give him a high post. That is what sadiq  doesn't want. He wants to make name by himself,without anyone ones help.

" tell me . I'm all ears"

He sigh" Prestige enterprise "

Her eye were as wide as sausage " really? " she couldn't help but show her happiness

" just see the work of Allah. I have always wanted to help you out by telling my husband to give you a job but you always refuse. See how Allah does his wonders fa and you didn't even know  that he is my husband. I am so happy for you wallahi, I will tell him to better give you a high position at the office "

He rolled his eyes " that is why I don't even want you to know . Please don't tell him to"

Her face turn into a hurt one " but why ? Can't I at least help you out? "

" what?!......  No....of course you can. I just don't want to have this feeling  that I was helped by my boss's wife before giving a job. It will make me feel some how. Just leave him in the dark for now. I don't want to be favoured because of my relation with you"

" hmm, you won't stop this your disciplinarian self.  You make me sick when you don't even want my help. It's so annoying "

He snickered " it's all your fault. I've already told you that I don't need your help for now. But maybe later though, I might need it. Let me do things my way please "

She gave up " OK, if you say so" she frowned

" please don't be angry with me, pretty please " he childishly said and that brought a smile to her face.

" you are insufferable somethings. The annoying fact is that it's so hard getting angry with you. Huhhh " she  frustratingly let out.

" please, don't get angry with me "he pout with a puppy eyes.

" big head Kawai"

" whatever "

" Before I forget, I have something for you. " she said

" what's that?  he asked confused

" it something inform of a scholarship . Let me bring it for you. It's upstairs " she stood up and went to bring it from her room

Sadiq wonders what it is all about . What kind of scholarship?

He heard the sound of someone coming down  the stairs. That should be aunty yasira. He turn to see who that was and his guess was right

" Here it is. It has been with me for two month now hoping that you would come visiting so I can give it to you. " she hand the envelope to him

He collect the envelop and brought out the paper inside. He open the well folded paper and read the contents inside.

Aunty yasira sat comfortably waiting for him to grab on, what this is all about.

After he finished reading he raised his head to meet her eyes in surprise

"wow!.... you're the best aunty yasira. If you know how I have been trying to have my hands on this, you will be surprised. I always listen to the advert but I couldn't apply because of my lack of money. I love you so much" he was over the moon.

Its a program which will be taken at one of the best business school abroad. A two years program that help change life's of young business men. Because of his lack of money he couldn't apply. The money was too high. They help build young  business men to billionaires and alot of business men now aday had already gain from it. It seems Allah had  listen to his prayers. Its time  I put my enemies to shame

" am glad that I put a smile on your face.  I will do anything for you sadiq coz you're the only family I have left besides my husband and children. Put all your haters in shame. It's  your time to shine" she said almost at the midst of tears

He smile gratefully . He noticed that there are two forms in the envelope.

" who is the owner of this  other form. Don't tell me it's Rahama's? "

" of course not it isn't hers. One is for you and the other is for your friend, Jafar. "

" Really?!"

and here he was already feeling bad thinking that he was going alone but Allah works in miraculous ways. He will be going with jafar!!!. His happiness has no boundary. He didn't know whether to laugh or to cry.

" Thank you so much Aunty yasira "

" please stop thanking me. It's my duty as your aunty. Don't make me cry" she said wiping the threatening tears that fell on her cheeks " I'm so happy that you at least allowed me to do something for you. I'm very happy"

He stood up and went to sit on the couch she was. He side hug her " please stop crying, don't forget today Is mum's birthday and I don't want you to ruin it with your tears. She isn't with us today but I know she is watching over us. I refuse to bring up the topic about her just because I don't want to open up deep wounds which have been buried. So let's rejoice to the key to my success and make mom proud "

Fatima ( sadiq's mom) might be a sister to Aunty yasira but aunty yasira loves to refer her as mummy coz she was both her mother and father after their real parents died.

" yeah, you're right . I will stop the tears" she quickly wipe her face

" that's what am talking about"

" see your big head" she said after stopping the tears

" Jafar will be so happy when he comes to know of this news. He didn't let me rest till he push me to come pay you a visit "

She chuckled " that's the kind of friend I love"

" thank you once again"

She roll her eyes " I have heard o. You just won't stop thanking me"

" but what about work? I think I should just summit my resignation letter " he suggested

" don't submit it now. There is still lots of time before your flight gets ready. You still have two months left. Use that two month to work for now before the time comes " she suggested

He nodded thoughtfully " yeah, you're right"

" I still need to tell my husband about you, whether you like it or not. He has always want to meet you"

He understood where she is coming from

" OK, you can tell him. But please wait till he gives me a post at the office "

" it's fine with me"

" since all is settled, I guess it time to leave. When the twins wake up, tell them  that I promise to come over often "

They fell asleep after the shower they had

" OK, I will.  The driver will take you home and I don't want' no ' for an answer"

He rolled his eyes

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