" frankly I must say, you two are a good match. Business really looks good on you. Thanks for having us. " one of the Koreans investor had to admit. He was too impressed with the two, they actually did surprised him especially sadiq.
" We appreciate your compliments sir and we are happy to be able to meet your expectations . It was also nice doing business with you all" sadiq shakes each of their hands
They all answered with 'welcome '
Rahama only bow her head as a sign of appreciation which is one of Koreans culture since she couldn't shake their hands as she is a Muslim .
" thank you once again" she said and they all nodded and walked out with sadiq trailing behind them.
The office is now left with only Rahama. The happiness in her couldn't be explained but expressed, so she did by screaming loud in joy .
" yes I did it. Wow!, my first meeting was really a success. I can't believe it!"
Don't forget you weren't the only one who participated in the meeting.
Sadiq did most out of it, he is a genius. A real one.
Thoughts upon thought keeps coming to her. Her mood dies down a little. All her life she had always wished that the first time she takes a meeting with important investors like the one they just had, she would loved it if she took it alone and hope that it would be a success. But ,it wouldn't hurt to take some credit even if sadiq did most out of it,right?
She rolled her eyes " when he gets back, I'm definitely sure that he will definitely rub it in my face "
" rub what in your face? "
" ahhhhhhhh" she screamed in fright
Rahama turn around while touching her beating chest. She saw that it was only sadiq. How comes I didn't feel his presence,she wonders.
" you almost gave me a heart attack. Don't do that again"
He raise a brow and fully walk into the office " how is it my fault that you were talking to yourself without being aware of your surroundings? You need to get yourself checked, babe" he marched straight to his seat.
She mimicked him without him knowing " whatever. Don't just do that again, it's creepy "
She clicked her finger, remembering something " and what is all the 'babe' thing all about? Stop calling me that, you aren't my fiance"
He chuckles softly " does it really affects you that I called you 'babe'?or you're just trying to seem affected when I'm quite sure you aren't. "
She scoffs " over my dead body will I fall for someone like you and by the way mister, have you called to tell dad about the meeting ?" she quickly changed the topic instead. She knew if she doesn't, sadiq will take it to a point to make her feel uncomfortable than she already is right now. The man is so infuriating, he will make me loose control if care isn't taken. Sigh.
At the mention of alhaji Dabo, a smile crept up sadiq's face which didn't go unnoticed by Rahama . He is eager to tell Alhaji Dabo about the good news . He will be so proud .
" Thanks for actually reminding me. I will, right this minute " Rahama nodded " better"
she took a deep breath and sat on her seat. Why does his smile always affects me, I can't help it. If I hadn't had the courage to stop myself from looking at him for too long,I'm sure he would have caught me red handed.
He brought out his phone from his trouser's pocket and dial in alahji Dabo's number. At the second ring, Alhaji picked the call.
" Assalamualaikum, son"
" waalaikumusalam, sir. How was the flight? "
" it was fine, alhamdulillah. And how are you and the people at the office? "
" I'm good sir and the office is moving smoothly "
" that's good to hear, Ma shaa Allah. I hope Rahama isn't much of a bother to you? Because I know how she can get"
Sadiq glanced her way and already, Rahama was already looking at him as if she knew they where talking about her.
" nope she isn't. In fact she worked so hard for the meeting which really did surprised me.She did really good"
It was as if something in her just left her body at sadiq's utterance. She couldn't believe that he actually did complimented her and here she thought he was going to run it all in her face for doing most of the job. But he didn't. What is happening!
" Wow! I'm trilled to hear that. I knew I can trust the two of you, you two make me so proud. I am impressed "
" We learnt all the tactics from you sir, that makes us a good students" sadiq tried joking which he succeeded in, coz alhaji laughed " you actually got me there son, thanks for handling the office so well "
Rahama is amazed with the way their conversation kept growing longer like a son and a father talking. It so rare to see her dad getting attached so easily with an employee. Which always makes her to wonder what was so special about sadiq. He is like a riddle which she need answers to. There is something with him that definitely ignite something in her,you can call it whatever but I need to know who this person is.
She decides to text Mansir about the success of the meeting. They have been working hard on their relationship and already about to decide a date for their wedding. To be more specific , Mansir is the one more eager for the wedding. As for Rahama, she just goes with whatever he decides even if she doesn't wants to. Love has really blinded her from seeing and knowing the truth. All that comes out of Mansir mouth is the truth for her, she never wants to listen to anything else. It was as if a spell had been cast on her.
' wow! I'm happy for you. I would have taken you out on a date but I'm actually busy right now ' says mansir's reply upon seeing rahama's text.
She smile and text back ' no problem. '
She dropped her phone on the table with a sigh. She stare at sadiq who was still on the phone. She is sure he wasn't on the phone with her dad coz the way he was answering gaves it all that it was a woman. She became curious, who could it be?
She strain ear thinking she could here what the call was about.it looks as if sadiq is trying to tell the lady not to look for him.
Could she be his ex?
" please stop it Badiyya, you should listen to me. Don't come looking for me please. I don't want you to be in a fight with your mom just because of me , please listen to her"
" I can't sadiq, I'm choking in boredom here. This house is like a prison that I'm trying to escape. I am planning to stay with a friend I once met at the UK and she is pleased to have me over. "
He rub his face in frustration " please, listen to me Badiyya, you're too young to be staying out when you are still under your parents "
" but I'm tired, you don't understand what I'm going through here. You yourself don't want to see me, all of you just kept me aside as if I'm still a baby. Don't forget that I'm 22 already. I'm a legit adult so don't try and hide things from me "
" We are only doing this coz we love you. You don't need to bother yourself with all this things. It's my problem and I will find solutions to it and since you are too insistence to know my where about, then I guess it's time we meet up. " he took a deep breath
" really?!!, you don't know how happy you just made me. Please send the address right this minute coz I'm already eager to. "
He shakes his head " you are too impatient. You won't even allow me to breath "
" whatever. How would I ,when you kept avoiding me. "
" I will text you the place and time to meet"
" OK, make it fast then"
He hanged up " so impatient " he muttered
" Trouble in paradise? " said Rahama from behind
He had even forgotten that he wasn't the only one in the office " how is that your business ?"
She rolled her eyes " I was only asking ,it's an harmless question "
He was aware that he came off way too rude."then stop sticking your nose in what doesn't concerns you"
She wonders why is he annoyed with her question and She wasn't backing out .
" you don't need to be angry at me just because you and your girlfriend just had an argument "she spat
" you are....... Wait what? "
" you heard me right. Don't pretend you don't know what I'm talking about "
He look straight at her trying to see if she was actually serious " did you actually think I was on the phone with my girlfriend ? "
She folded her arms " yes, I mean, you mentioned her name which was badiyya if I'm not mistaken "
He giggles " were you seriously listening to our conversations? Wait, what if she was my girlfriend, how does that concerns you. Don't tell me you are jealous ?"
What he said actually caught her by surprise " me? Jealous? " she scoffs " you can't be serious. You think you're too special when you are actually not"
He smirk " I don't think I'm too special, I know I'm too special. Well enough of the chit chat. As you can see I have some where to be, point of correction, I have a girlfriend to meet. See you in a bit. " he salute at walk out.
She mimicked the way he saluted her " such an arrogant man" she hissed
Her stomach growls " I'm damn hungry right now. I think I have to make a stop at the eatery down town, I have always love their food" she said to herself.
***
Jafar couldn't contain his joy when it was announced that their wicked boss will be traveling out of the country which means that sakeena is coming back to the office to take the post again. He had missed seeing her face for quite sometime now. She went to spent time with her aunty and now that she is back he just couldn't wait to see her. Although,they had exchanged numbers but non among them had called the other yet. Jafar didn't call because he doesn't want her to think of him as someone too disturbing.
What jafar doesn't know is that , sakeena had been wait for his calls day and night but never got one. So, she longed stopped waiting to see one. But now that she will be at the office today, she doesn't know how she would do to hold in her feelings for him. His thoughts hadn't once left her and she doesn't know if he feels the same way she does.
She came out of her car in her peach abaya. Already, most of the workers are waiting for her at the entrance of the company with a banner that has' welcome back' written in it. She saw them from afar and couldn't believe this so much love. She took her time to walk to them with a wide smile on her face.
Her spirit dies down a little when she noticed that the only man she was eager to see wasn't among the crowd. She still forced herself to hug and thank them
" thank you so much guys , you actually made my day"
" you are the one we need to thank ma, you don't know what you've done for us. You just saved us " one of the employees said
Sakeena was curious at this but didn't say anything. She had a hint that it had alot to do with her brother. She already know how he always works up his employees. He is a business warlock.
" I appreciate the love guys, thanks for the cake" she smile and went into the company with the employees trailing behind.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU ALL DOING "
A loud voice growled and the workers scattered needn't to be told twice on what to do. The wicked boss is here.
Sakeena was speechless at this. She had always hated it when her brother is like this, it annoys her to the core
" You don't need to shout at them like that"
Her brother Sagir shrugged " I don't care "
She roll her eyes " if you don't stop this attitude of yours, people would began to call you a monster "
" I don't care whatever name they call me. All I care about is that they do their work the way I want it. "
" Hmm , your wife really have alot to do wallahi. Mansir is really trying to be able to cope with you. What a friend he is" she said
He chuckled " more like I'm the one coping with him. That guy is worst than I am, sis. You haven't witnessed anything yet. And about my wife, I'm sure whosoever it's going to be will be lucky to have someone like me for a husband "
" you will never change. Where are you heading to? " she asked
" Home of course. Since you're already here, you can take over." he answered while typing on his phone.
" oh, OK then. See you in a bit then. " he nodded and left.
Badiyya enter the elevator and press the button to the accounting segment of the company. She has something to take care of once and for all.
The elevator made a sound and open. She walk out of it and walk to the particular office she wanted to go into. She took a deep breath before knocking.
She heard a faint " come in" before entering.
Jafar couldn't believe who was In front of him " you're here already ?" it came out more like a statement
" yes I am"
They stared at each other with so much going through their heads.
" you never did call"
" were you expecting my call that much? "
" of course Stupid, I was. I waited day and night but didn't get anything. Why? "
" I_i thought you would feel disturbed if I had"
" but you should have called and find out first before thinking things. You big fool"
He furrowed his brows jokingly " so I'm the big fool now? "
" of course you are. You made a girl missed days of sleepless night waiting for your call.
He chuckles " I'm sorry, I'm sorry for being the cause of your sleepless nights "
" you're even laughing " she pout
He sobered up and cleared his throat " OK now I'm serious. I am deeply sorry. I will do anything you want"
Her eyes brightened up " you will? "
" of course I will. "
She pretend to think about it for a while " Good.you need to treat me out for lunch"
He had expected that and he is so ready for it. " it done then . I'm taking you out right this minute "
She was actually joking though with the lunch thing . Already she had taken something at home before coming but since he is in for it, who was she to disagree. Free food and an opportunity to spent time with this fine man? I not gonna pass it .
" lead the way then"