Fauzeeyah
FIVE MONTHS LATER
"Tardiness is not welcomed. I would appreciate it if you all make it on time." Mr Anas concluded and left.
We just had our nth meeting this week. The developers, that is.
This meeting was mainly to announce to us, the party that was coming up later at night. Such short notice to get ready.
Smart Minds was able to seal a deal with a famous company in China and they insisted on having a celebration.
Mine is to go for the food. I dare not miss any delicacy.
Muhsin and I took our time to ambulate to our office since we were given the day off to go prepare. We talked about whatever came to mind on our way.
I dumped my laptop and its charger into my backpack when I reached my table.
"Thanks Muhsin." I said while alighting from his car. He has been dropping me at home for over a month now, I couldn't be more grateful. This action of his has been saving me alot of moola.
"When will you stop that?" He faked an annoyed face. Well, maybe he was annoyed for real.
I knew what he was referring to but still decided to ask " Stop what?"
" Saying thanks. We're friends now"
" Okay I'll learn how to stop thanking you."
"Pick you up later?"
I put my index finger on my chin pretending to be in deep thought.
"Don't say no please." He added
"Okay fine. Don't make me late. I know you."Â I warned. I waited until he reversed his car before going in.
"Umar!! Taho nan (Come here)" My step aunt, Zubaida's voice filled my ears from the entrance.
Allah sarki my dear brother, the woman always overworks him whenever I'm not around.
Last month also, Bappa Sadu moved us to a bigger house. It had three living rooms and seven rooms, each having its own bathroom. Then the guest bathroom that was at the entrance. Ammi, Bappa Sadu and Anty Zubaida all had a living room to call theirs.
How Bappa Sadu suddenly got rich? I have no idea.
"Adda!" Umar shouted immediately we locked eyes. I hugged my little brother to my chest for a minute. I held his hand and dragged him to my room.
"A somi ko Umaru (You're tired right?) " I opened up the curtains before sitting with him on my bed.
"Uhum. Anty Zubaida made me sweep her living room." Tears filled pooled up in his eyes.
" Sorry babana. You can lie down here and rest okay?"
"Finally!" he let out a sigh of exhaustion before snuggling into my blanket.
I turned on the AC before going to the kitchen to get something to eat. It was almost time for Asr when I finished so I took a quick shower and performed ablution all together.
After praying and saying my evening azkar, I joined Umar on the bed and set my alarm to wake me up at 6.
The party begins at 7 so I had time to sleep the stress away.
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"Ah ahn looking pretty my lady. Allow me to glam you up." Ilham praises making my head swell.
I had a black gown on. Golden embroidery designs were made by the waist and wrists of the gown. It was pretty and simple at thesame time.
"Go ahead sis." I encouraged sitting in front of the mirror.
"How many minutes left?" She's probably trying to estimate the kind of makeup she'd do on my face.
"Roughly twenty five?"
"Alright, sit tight!"
We finished in twenty minutes time. It was a really light makeup. But I looked so pretty. So pretty I could make a human with functioning eyes trip. I kissed her goodbye and swung my handbag over my head.
The outfit was giving a princess vibe.
" Ke! Ina zuwa haka? (Hey you! Where are you headed like this?) " Anty Zubaida brought me out of my trance with her loud voice.
"Somewhere you don't need to know." I retort keeping a straight face.
"Your mouth would land you in trouble one day. If you like stay out till midnight. I'm closing my gate by eight on the dot"
"Okay" I simply replied before resuming my walk.
I was jejely admiring my beauty before this woman decided to spoil my good mood.
"Mara kunya. All you can do is fill up people's houses and cause problems."
Okay what was that?
Did I hear this woman right?
I was about to remark but my phone pinged. I shrugged the hurt feeling and made my way to Muhsin's car.
I slipped in and we zoomed off to our party.
My problems can wait for all I care.
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