The couple just left the restaurant and then decided to stroll round a park near by, base on Rahama's insistence. She is too eager to know more about Mansir as she had it in mind that she will be spending the rest of her life with him. This was the best time, she thought.
" I hope you enjoyed your meal? " asked Mansir as they walk towards a bench. The park is crowded with people, most especially couples who were out on a date.
She nodded " yes I did. Thanks for taking me out"
He waved it off " you don't need to thank me. Its my job as your husband to be, In shaa Allah "
Wow, he is a true believer , Thought Rahama, thinking she knows one of his attributes.
" I hope so" she responded shyly
They reach the bench and both sat on it. The atmosphere was already getting cool, in a good way since the sun is already fading away. They both sat in silence for few seconds, enjoying the view around. Like how couples were spread everywhere enjoying themselves. The more people are leaving , the more other set of couples are also entering. It was as if all the couples planned on going for a date on this particular day and time.
" so......
" where.....
They both said at the same time.
Rahama turned to look at him with a smile lingering on her lips and he was already doing same " I think you should go first " she suggested
He smirks and nod " I wanted asking you about what you want to know about me. "
Before she could answer a very calming breeze blow it self around which caused Rahama's Vail to fall around her shoulder and behold Mr lover man couldn't take his eyes off her. He was so enticed,with how long her hair was like that of the Arabs.
Indeed she was flawless, and he wants her by force and No one can stop him, so he thought
Unknown to her that Mansir was busy staring at her as she struggles to repair her Vail.
She regrets not holding a pin to at least hold the Vail in place. The idea that the weather might be windy didn't cross her mind. She gave up and just did a simple turban style as it was easier. After she was done with the struggle, she turn and was meet with Mansir's still daze eyes who was still looking at her like some love sick puppy
" is their something on my face?" she asked with her brows furrowed
" erm yeah. I mean no. Not at all" he stuttered, slightly rubbing his neck in embarrassment .
Base on his reaction, she grab on at why he stuttered. She internally smirk,glad that her long hair made him speechless. Well it come in handy.
" so.....you were asking about something earlier? " she saved him from embarrassing himself again
He cleared his throat " yeah... Yeah.... I asked what you want to know about me "
She smile, thinking of where to start " just tell me all the things I need to know "
" well, .....for starters I'm the first child of alhaji Ringim as you've already known. I have a sister that just graduated from Oxford University. I know you will love her when you two meet. Am a very hardworking man, I take relationships seriously and I hate extra marital affairs. I love with the whole of my heart.
He went on and on telling her about himself. Some of the things he said where true and some where lies.
Her head was swelling in pride upon hearing all this beautiful attributes of his. I have got myself a perfect man.
But wait,
A thought crossed her mind , she vividly remembered how her dad once made mention that alhaji Ringim has two son. Why didn't Mansir mention him, is he hiding something?
She also remembered that her dad's wife is also related to Alhaji Ringim's second wife . Even if she isn't that close to her, she knew the story.
" I also...
" Wait Mansir,sorry for interrupting. " he nodded for her to continue " you mentioned that you have a sister right? " he nodded " but why didn't you mention your other brother..coz as I can remember ,dad once mentioned it "
His heart pounded for a second. He thought she didn't know about him
" who is he? " she asked , all ears.
He didn't know where to start,what reply to give or even how to lie.
He scratched his ear slightly " uhm....yeah you're right. I actually have a brother but he base in abroad. " he said, hoping that she will believe his lies.
She nodded " oh. But I don't think you two are on good terms right? " she asked squinting her eyes
He never knew she was this nosey
" why did you ask? " he couldn't help but ask why she wants to know
She crossed her leg " you don't like mentioning him as you mention the rest of your family. I also noticed that he is not a fan of the paparazzi as you are. He seems to always be in the hiding "
He nodded, not sure if that is the only reason why she wants to know" to answer your question, we are close, actually. He doesn't love the media and keeps himself private which is why I see no reason to mention him. "
She nodded, believing him.
" I think it's time to go home. The sky is already getting dark" suggested Mansir as he looked up the sky
Rahama agreed with him. They both got up and walk towards the car.
***
" Don't you want to open the door for me again. Haba, I have been knocking for over five minutes now"
A sleepy Jafar yawned " sorry, I was sleeping. The stress at the office was too much today " he drag himself back to the bed and collapsed on it.
Sadiq also marched to sit on the little couch. He kept the envelope on the table which didn't go unnoticed by Jafar.
Jafar sat upright on the bed " what's in that envelope? " he asked "wait!..... before you answer, I almost forgot the good news you told me on the phone. How are we going to celebrate it?
" what good news?" asked sadiq with furrowed brows. He had already forgotten that he called jafar about his new job
" don't tell me you've forgotten that you were given a job or do you have another good news? " wondered jafar
A smile graze sadiq's lips once he remembered "oh!.... I almost forgot. I'm too preoccupied with the good news in that envelope "he pointed at the envelope
Jafar glance at the envelope, confused " what's in it?"
" check for yourself, man"
He didn't waste any time when opening the envelope. He brought out one of the form and read what was printed on it.
The more he read it, the more his eyes widen in surprise " I can't believe this....... I can't believe it....... Is this real? Or some game you're playing with me " he met sadiq's eyes to confirm
" of course, it's real. Too real. One is yours and the other is mine " said sadiq as he pull off his shirt.
" we are going abroad in two months time? " it was more like a statement
" yes o, better start preparing. We are going to be billionaire soon. "
Jafar ran to hug sadiq, more like jump at sadiq. He wasn't expecting this good news at all. He never once thought that he will have an opportunity to travel abroad one day. Thank you Allah! Thank you!
" but how did you do it. I thought the money was too high, how did you get the money?" jafar asked when he got hold of himself.
" well.. Aunty Yasira worked her wonders again. She paid for everything. " explain sadiq. He change into a sweatpants and a thin sleeveless shirt.
" That woman is really an angel in disguise. I really need to thank her personally for this precious gift. Didn't you notice something? " asked jafar with a smile
Sadiq was about to enter the bathroom but wait to answer jafar" what is it that I should notice?
" Guy,you got a job and also ,you were surprised with this beautiful gift and all on same day!. Also not on any other day but on Your mother's birthday!"
Sadiq never once thought of it that way but now that Jafar brought his attention to it , it's too good to be true.it seems mom is showing signs that she is watching over me from above. Alhamdulillahi
" yeah, it's a great miracle "
" oh yes, it is.. and let's not forget that you're gonna be giving someone a little shock tomorrow " he said wiggling his brows
Sadiq's brows furrowed " what do you mean? "
" don't forget you're gonna be starting work tomorrow"
" so?
" which means, Rahama is going to receive the shock of her life when she sees you working tomorrow at her dad's company !"
Sadiq snort " oh!... is that why you're stressing it that way"
Jafar chuckle " I just wish I will be there when that confrontation happens. It going to be fun and scary at the same time. "
Sadiq only look at his friend like he was crazy " you are so much alike with aunty Yasira. I don't know why you two always want drama to happen. "
" don't you know that the more the drama ,the more fun it becomes "
" fool " muttered sadiq while entering the bathroom
" I heard that" shouted jafar
" you were meant to hear " responded sadiq from the bathroom