CHAPTER XLIX

Sadiq escorted her to the door step. Their time at the restaurant was going to be infact a memorable one for them. The smile was still there stretched on their faces. They are now a couple. Can you believe that?. Rahama had waited so long for this day and here it was, they are finally a couple!. They stood by the door step.

" So.....

" I....

They said at the same time. They gaze at each other and then chuckled

" I think you should go first" sadiq said with that same happy smile on his face.

She nodded " okay. I was going to say, I really enjoyed myself at the restaurant . Thanks to you" she said shyly.

Sadiq chuckles " it a pleasure, girlfriend "

She glanced at him surprise at the mention of that word " Girlfriend? "

He nodded " yes of course. You're now my girl and nobody else's. Why are you surprised? "

She shook are head shyly " it just, it just that it feels foreign coming from you"

" really now? So what do you suggest I call you" he smirked

She giggled " I leave that to you. You should decide, after all I'm now yours"

Her last sentence made him burst into laughter " I can't believe that the girl that always form for me actually admitted that she is mine!. "

She hit his arm " hey! Stop laughing " she whined

" Okay ,I will stop." he raised his hands in surrender " I love you" he said when he calmed down . He gaze at her lovingly.

" I love you too, babe" she cheekily told him.

He smile " see you tomorrow? "

" yeah"

" I'll be on my way now" he said to her.

" won't you come inside. You know, to greet your aunt" she asked

He shook his head " I'm not ready for any of her trouble. Especially if she finds out we're now dating " he winked

Rahama blushed " oh"

" yes oh." he smirked " I'll be heading home now but with your permission milady "

She giggled " you can go. Goodbye "

" ouch" he touched his chest " you just broke my heart. Here I thought you'll ask me to stay a little bit" he wiggled his brows.

" you're not serious. I'll see you tomorrow " she laughed

" OK then. I'm going now, for real" he turned around

" wait!" she stopped him

He turned around cheekily " yes? "

"uhm, I was going to say that you shouldn't stress yourself with work. Please take care of yourself " she said shyly

A wide smile crossed his face " I won't, I promise. Goodnight babe" he winked and walk away to his car.

Her cheeks warmed up . She watch him drove out of the car. She held her face to stop the blush that was trying to form before aunty yasira start teasing her when she sees it. Babe you need to calm down.

She twist the door knob slowly. Immediately she entered,she felt someone threw themselve at her. It was aunty yasira.

Rahama rolled her eyes. She knew what was coming next.

" I'm so happy for you dear" yasira squealed " I can't believe this" she pushed away from the hug.

" you were looking through the curtain all this while ?"

" Obviously. I saw everything and heard everything " yasira squealed " Girl, you've got alot to tell me" she dragged rahama to the couch.

" stop dragging me, aunty" rahama whined.

Yasira pushed her on the couch " Oya , start telling me everything, Asap"

Rahama groaned " I'm very tired aunty. Aren't you supposed to be with your husband upstairs? "

Aunty yasira glared at her " so you're trying to drive me away? No can do"

Rahama rolled her eyes " OK then" she said dejectedly

" There you go girl. Start talking or do you want me to beg you ne?"

Rahama laughed " it hasn't gotten  to that extent, aunty "

Yasira smile " then tell me, please . The suspense is really killing "

Rahama cleared her throat as she was about to start the story" well, he took me to this fancy looking restaurant.........

She went on and on with the story telling. Aunty yasira awed as she ends the story.

" sadiq actually said that? "

Rahama sighed dreamily " yes he did. He was like ' I love it here with you'. The kind of happiness I felt when he said those words ehnn . My head can't stop reminiscing that moment, aunty"

" Awwwwww, finally what we had long waited for has come to past"said yasirah with a smile

" yes ooo"

" I'm so happy, rahama. You two just made me the happiest woman on earth. Since from start, I've always wanted the two of you to be together even when you are still your little spoilt brat. I myself don't really know why but I saw that you two are connected somehow "

Rahama could only smile at what aunty yasira said

" please rahama, don't ever hurt him. That boy has passed through alot"

Rahama held aunty yasira's hand " I promise, I'll never let you down. I love that man with everything in me. I'm not that same rahama you once knew, I'm now a better person, a different person. "

" I know. I know you're now a better person dear. All I'm asking of you is to please stand by him through thick and thin . That boy has never loved anyone as he loves you"

" I know aunty and I'm ready to give him my all. I want to be in this with him no matter the circumstances "

" Thank you dear" yasira hugged her

" you've got nothing to thank me for,Infact I should be the one thanking you. You've done alot to make this come to past and I love you alot for that. You might not be old enough to be my mother but I still consider you my mother,my gossip partner"

Aunty yasira glared at her playfully " gossip partner? "

Rahama chuckled " yeah. . We started off badly but I'm glad we've grown to be close to each other . You're the best step mother anyone could ever ask for and I am very lucky you ended up with my dad. I was very jealous of you back then because you're everything I wasn't. I hated the love my dad has for you, I thought you were going to steal all the love awayb. That is why I was so rude to you. I hated the fact that Dad has to divide his attention into two, the same attention which was mine alone. I hated it so badly. " she shook her head.

" I was so stupid that I couldn't see the bright side. You're like a God sent to my dad and even to me. I'm very glad that I am now  able to realize the different between good and bad, all thanks to you and sadiq. You two brought light into my life and I'm very grateful for that. "

Yasira who was already in tears awed" Awwwwww, thanks alot dear. I'm rendered speechless right now, you don't know how happy I am this moment " she wiped up her tears

Rahama giggles " you're unbelievable"

" I'm glad to be among those people that made you a better person but the bigger thanks goes to Allah. Without him we are nothing."

" yes you're right " rahama nodded

" What a night " yasira said as she wiped up some tears

Rahama burst out laughing " a night to never forget "

" yes, a night to never forget " aunty yasira agreed.

***

Rahama stretched out of  bed happily. Today was going to be another wonderful day In shaa Allah. All thanks to the morning text she received from sadiq. That man is just so charming for his own good. She combed her bed hair with her hand.

She smile one last time as she reread the text. It says

It's time to get up my sleepy head,

It's time for another new day,

So, go out there with a smile, And have a lovely day, I love you a lot dear, Wish you were near!

She dropped the phone once more with a smile and walked into the bathroom .

***

Sadiq entered into his office with his secretary trailing behind him.

" Sir, here is the file" the secretary said as she kept it on the table.

" OK thanks."

She still stood in her position not making any attempt to leave. Sadiq noticed.

" is anything the problem? " he asked as she was fiddling with her nails

" erm, sir I have a little problem "

He nodded for her to go on

" My mother is sick and she is in the hospital. Their is no one there to stay with her as I'm her only child. Sir, I don't know if I'll be given just two days off to tend to my sick mother "

Sadiq felt pity for her " is that why you're scared of saying it?. Two days off isn't enough for your sick mother. You can take the whole week, I hope she get well soon"

She was very happy " thank you so so much sir. May you never lack anything sir. I'm very grateful " Mrs Mike prayed.

" Amin. Thanks for the prayer. Don't forget your mom is waiting for you in the hospital. Hurry up and don't leave her waiting "

" Thanks once more,Sir " she said and then walked out of the office.

He heaved a sigh. This reminds him of his mother. He wish his mom was still alive right now. Who was he to deprive someone else of their mother?. Its a blessing to have your mother alive and healthy .

Allah takes and give. He was lucky Allah sent rahama to him. She is the best thing that has ever happened him. This reminds him, he need to call her. He fished out his phone and dial in her number. Without anytime wasted, she picked it up.

" Hey Babe" he said

" hey" she sounded tired

" are you alright? " he was concerned

" yeah. We have alot of work here at the office and I'm so tired right now"

" Should I come over to get you?Let me flee with you out of there" he joked

" hey! Do you want dad to skin you alive?. I think that isn't the best option at all. " she giggled " so how is work over there? "

" well ,I just came in now. I haven't started anything at all. "

" That kind you're the boss, ko" she teased

" Something like that" sadiq chuckled "My offer still stands. Should I come over to get you ?or not?"

" hmmmmmmmm, that offer feels so enticing but I'm gonna have to decline "

He groaned " and here I thought you'll agree. I want to see you badly"

" I miss you too but that has to wait "

" for how many hours do I have to wait?"

" maybe four more hours "

" this isn't fair" he grumbled

" nothing is fair in love" she teased

" pretty please "

" no can do"

He blew out a breath " OK. I'll wait for the four hours then"

" Good. See you later babe"

" love you"

" love you too " they finally end the call

Sadiq smiles and dropped the phone on the table. He decided to busy himself with work. But that never happens because a very particular somebody barged into his office without invitation

" Hello there" American rahama said immediately she entered.

Sadiq was speechless " what are you doing here? "

She shrugged " I came to check on you since you aren't picking my calls"

" what calls?"

" Don't pretend you didn't see my missed calls. I called you more than twenty times yesterday! "

He rub his face in frustration. This girl won't just leave him alone. " Fine. Now that you're here can you please state you problem and leave. As you can see I'm very busy" he pointed at the files on his desk

She pout " this isn't fair sadiq. Remember the promise you made to my brother. You told him you'll take good care of me"

" yes...yes I know. But aren't I doing a perfect job at that?  It's not as if you lack anything or am I wrong? "

" of course I'm lacking something! " she shouted

This got him confused " then what is it? How much do you need and I'll give it to you right now"

She was hurt with his statement " is that how you see me? Do you see me like someone who wants nothing but money?"

He blew out a tired breath " you need to understand that I don't understand you. You yourself just told me you lack something and what do you expect me to think? What else are you lacking if it isn't money? "

" you don't give me your attention anymore.  I am badly lacking your attention. You don't even call or even ask for my well-being.Do you hate me that much, sadiq ?" her eyes is now filled with unshed tears " Do you? "

" Ya Allah, no. How could you say that? I don't hate you at all, rahama. I really don't "

" Then why don't you give me your attention anymore. I understand that you don't like me for now but at least aren't I a friend to you? Don't friends ask for each other? " she sobbed

" please don't cry. I'm sorry for making you fell abandoned, I'm so sorry "

She shook her head " it's nothing. I understand that you love someone else, I really do but that doesn't mean you should just keep me aside like I was nothing  to you. "

" of course you're something. You're my friend's sister" he said

She felt more hurt by this " just a friend's sister? "

Sadiq sighed " please rahama, you already knew long ago that I don't love you. I really don't . I don't wanna get your hopes up .Yes I know you're beautiful and intelligent but I'm inlove with someone else. I pray you find someone who will love and cherish you but that person isn't me. I'm not the man for you "

She broke down in tears " you can't do this to me sadiq, please. " she held his hand " please sadiq, don't do this "

He gently drag his hand out of her clutch " I'm very sorry but I've to do this. I think it's time you go back to the UK"

She looked at him one last time, then ran out of the office feeling dejected and heartbroken. She ran passed many workers who were looking in confusion , at what business she might have with their boss.

American rahama open the door to her car and got inside. She broke down all over again. She was inside the car for what felt like forever not until she heard her phone ring. She pick the phone from her back seat and saw an unknown number in her screen.

" Hello " she answered hoarsely

" rahama is that you? " the other person said

She cleared her throat " yes it's me. What a surprise you called?"

" you sound not so well. Are you sure you're alright? " Mansir insisted in knowing what the problem is about

" I said it was nothing " she said ,already getting annoyed.

" Does this have something to do with Sadiq if I'm not mistaken "

This came as a shock to her. How did he know? Who is this man?

" ho_w ho_w did you know? Are you stalking me? " she was scared now

Mansir chuckled at the other end " I wouldn't call that stalking. It's just a mere guess"

" you sound very creepy right now. What business do you have with me or sadiq" she shakily asked in fear.

" you don't need to be scared dear. I'll explain everything to you when we meet. I'll send you the address of the place"

" who told you I was going to  come." she scoffed " Mansir, you might be a kidnapper " she said thoughtfully.

Mansir laughed " OK then.What if I tell you that I'm sadiq's brother, will you come?"

" really? You're his brother? " she was surprised

" yeah. I'm sure you must have heard about the notorious brother " he joked

She also smiled " well, something like that "

" so will you come ?"

" sure. Text me the address "

***

Hope you enjoyed it 😅😘💕💙

I have forgotten the name I used for sadiq's secretary. I was lazy to go through the previous chapters to find out , which was why I used Mrs Mike. Some of you might not even notice😊😆😉

So guys, what do you think about Sadiq and rahama's love? 😉👫

Mansir want to meet American rahama, why?😀😃