CHAPTER XXII

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ONE MONTH AND THREE WEEKS.

" just few days left and we will be out of naija !!" squealed jafar excitedly . He couldn't wait.

He finally asked Sakeena out to which she said yes and they are now a couple. He had explained all the story of his life to her.  Both his family issues and his about to travel abroad.

She was happy for him and promised to come visiting once in a while.

Sadiq shakes his head at Jafar 's silliness " I can see that you're eager"he chuckle

" yes o" answered jafar "  I hope you've told your sis about us leaving soon?"

Sadiq chuckled, remembering her expression when he told her yesterday. She came to pay him a visit . She has been doing that for almost one month now since they met at the restaurant.She felt bad about him leaving, in a good way though. If she had a chance to follow him, she would have but because they don't want many people to know about it, she is now trying to adapt with the situation.

" of course I did already. You should have seen how bad she felt.She even insisted on following me but I had to explain that I don't want dad and Mansir to know about it." he felt bad for her. He was already getting used to all her troubles just like before and now that he is about to leave once again felt like he was losing her all over again. He promise to try all his best to keep in touch with her .

Jafar put his hand on his shoulder in a comforting way " I'm sure she understands, don't beat yourself over it. She is a grown woman, she understands "

" I know. It just feels as if we are going back to square one " he sigh " I think I'm over thinking things "

Jafar chuckles " of course you are. You are behaving too emotional for my liking "

Sadiq glares at him

" stop looking at me like that, its the truth ai. I'm even surprised self" shrug Jafar

" Don't let me pounce on you fa. Kasan na fi ka karfi "sadiq boost

" over my dead body will I watch and let that happen. Do you think you can over power me? Yaro naka wasa ne"

Sadiq sniggered "  see who is talking. Have you forgotten how I usually save you from those bullies back then in secondary school?. Have you forgotten how Murtala's crew usually bully you  and you always come to me for help?."

Those old days are something Jafar never wants to  remember. Whenever sadiq brings it does up, he always feels ashamed of himself. He regrets never standing up for himself during those time, which is why he is so grateful to sadiq for always being there for him. He is more like a brother to him.

Sadiq noticed his solemn look " are you OK jafar? Don't tell me you're still bothered by that?!. I thought you've gotten over it already? "

Jafar wave it off " don't mind me. I'm just surprised for letting that happened. Its so shameful to say"

" what are you saying?! Please don't be stupid. I mean, who hasn't gone through stuff like that,even I myself had gone through rough parts." sadiq scoffed " that which had happened in the past should be left in the past so stop pondering over it and grow up"

Jafar made a stand with his hand" hey ,hey hey, stop it right there. I wasn't being a kid so stop telling me to grow up. I'm a grown man already " he added by flexing his muscles.

Sadiq mock " you see what I meant by grow up. You act like a small child sometime and it makes me question myself on why I am still your friend "

" because you find me irresistible, that's why. " Jafar said in a duh tone.

" I don't have your time right now" said sadiq as he went into the bathroom.

Jafar rolled his eyes and collapse on the bed with his back lying on the bad. He put his hand over his head and gaze at the ceiling. A thought crossed his mind that he couldn't wait for sadiq to come out of the bathroom .

Few minutes later sadiq came out and went to seat in his previous position on the couch.

" so what is it you've thought about again" asked sadiq.

He notice how Jafar quickly sat himself on the bed. It is an act that jafar always portrays. when he thought of some thing while laying down, he will quickly seat upright or whenever he is sat he will quickly stand up. He never does his things gentle. He is more like a teenage guy.

With furrowed brow, Jafar said" how did you know that I was planning to say something? "

Sadiq shrugs " your behavior gave it out"

" what behavior is that?" Jafar asked with folded arms

" don't tell me you still don't know how you behave when you want to say something important? " asked sadiq with a brow raised

" you're unbelievable " scoff, Jafar " well, that aside. Something got me thinking "

sadiq gave him a go ahead look  " what is that? "

" do you think Aunt yasirah had told her husband about  you being her nephew ?"

" I don't really know . Why do you ask? "

" don't you think the right thing to do is for you to tell him who you really are."

Sadiq raised a brow not understanding what he was trying to say or where he was driving at.

" don't get me wrong here. What I am trying to point out is that, Alhaji Dabo sees you like his son, he trust you more than he trust his daughter even. Don't you think its right for him to know who you really are?. The man deserves to know the truth and if you continue to hide it from him  he will think you have a bad motive for doing so. why not tell him?. Well, that is if he hasn't known yet" explain Jafar

Sadiq thought of it for a second " it has never cross my mind. I don't think aunt yasirah had told him yet coz if she had, he should have confronted me with it  but he did nothing of that. Maybe I should call her to confirm"

Jafar nodded " I think you should "

" do you think I should give her a call now? " asked sadiq

" You should. Since today is Saturday I'm definitely sure she is at home. "

" OK then"

Sadiq went to retrieve his phone from where he was charging it. He scroll to aunty yasira's number and then dial it. The phone rang for about three times without her picking.

" she isn't picking up" he look at Jafar

" keep trying "

He tried over and over again

" hello"  she finally pick up

Sadiq breath out in relief

" Goodness, where did you keep your phone?" asked sadiq, annoyed

" sorry, sorry, sorry, I  was in the kitchen and the kids weren't close to the phone they would have brought it for me"

He roll his eyes " how is the twins doing? "

" they are doing fine and won't stop asking of you. They want to meet their uncle again. " she giggles

He chuckled softly " I will come visiting again, I promise."

" you better do"

" I will"

" so why do you want to explode my phone with your countless calls? "

He had even forgotten why he called " I want to ask you something important "

" OK, go ahead" already serious

" have you told your husband about me yet? "

" No I haven't. Why? "

He sighed in relief " I thought you said you would. Then why haven't you? "

" I want to invite you over so you two can meet one on one. I even plan on calling you today in other to tell you about the arrangement. Is there something wrong? "

" No, nothing is wrong. I think you should let me tell him myself"

" ermm I hope all is well? "

" yes all is well. I just think that's the right things to do. The man is such a great man that I wouldn't want to hide things from him. He gave me a job without even knowing who I actually am. He even trust me with his business more than he trust his daughter. It will be so wrong if he finds out from another person which is why I have decided to tell him myself.  "

At the other side of the phone, aunty yasira was filled with pride at how sadiq praise her husband.

" OK, if you insist "

" yeah"

" so when are you going to tell him? coz I can't wait to have dinner with you all,like one big family "

" Monday . I will tell him on monday"

" OK then. I will fixed  dinner on Tuesday night "

"OK no problem. My regards to the twins"

" OK dear. See you soon"

He hang up. He exhale loudly and glance at jafar

" so? " Jafar ask eager to know what they talked about.

" she hasn't told him yet"

" well, that's a good thing "

Sadiq went back to charge his phone and came back to seat " I think I will tell him on monday"

" OK, so why are you still feeling bad?" Jafar noticed

" I never thought that I will be telling someone who I really am. I'm not proud of that family name of mine. "

" hey, stop saying nonsense. You are only telling alhaji Dabo and no one else. "

" yes I know. "

" that means Rahama is going to find out about it then" said jafar"since you are telling her dad. I'm sure he wouldn't hide it from her. "

" yeah"

" Then ,we  shall see how she is going to react. I can't wait" Jafar smile wickedly.