Billionaire's Criminal Wife

chapter 6

“pick it up.” I heard Rameez voice and looked him in confusion. “Pick it up and put it on speaker.” I nodded and answered the call putting it on speaker.

“Hello? Hello? Huda?” Alya voice came through speaker, my gaze shifted to Rameez who was gritting his teeth. His eyes found mine and he nodded for me to proceed. “hello. Ms. Alya” I said in soft voice.

“Huda, where the f**k have you been? Are you bailing on me?” her voice looked irritated. “I swear You’ll regret it Huda. Your parents are still under my eye.” My eyes widened and I stuttered, “I-I’m here Ms. Alya. Please don’t involve them.” I heard a snicker from other side probably her, “oh, so now you decided to wake up and talk to me. Where were you? Didn’t I warned to not pull any stunt?” I wanted to roll my eyes but deep down I know what she she could do if I made any slip. “you are lucky I am letting you this time because you are resourceful to me. Don’t make me do something that you won’t forget.”

From the corner of my eyes, I could see Rameez gritting his teeth. “yes, Ms. Alya. I am sorry. Something happened. I didn’t mean to disappear.” Her eyes met Rameez who nodded for her to continue. “Mr. Rameez was getting suspicious of me. So I thought I would lay low for a while.” I tried to sound convincing hopefully she buys it. “I am staying at a private place my friend owns, Ms. So, nobody coiuld track me.” I heard silence on other side but then she spoke, “I hope for your sake and your parent’s sake you are telling the truth. Anyways, I want you to meet me at the same place tomorrow at 1 pm sharp.” With that the line went dead.

I sat there in silence as her words registered in my brain. What does she want to talk about? “There will be a bodyguard with you all the time when you will go there tomorrow?” Mr. Rameez said then turned to me. “b-but Mr.-“ He shot me a look and I corrected myself, “I mean Rameez, what if Alya suspected something?” I bit my lip with nervousness thinking why do I have to be stuck in between this, why did she have to use me? “She won’t suspect anything, you don’t have to worry. I’ll have a microphone installed too so we could hear everything.” I only nodded and proceeded to get up to put my dishes away.

I wished Alya had never found me, I wished I had never asked for her help. I wished my brother had never involved himself with them. I wished  so much and yet it was not in my hands. “Huda, I have told Diana to bought you a dress for tonight. Its in your room. It will only be family but its kind of an official event so you need to dress a little formal.” Rameez said once I turned to leave kitchen. I nodded and proceeded to leave the kitchen when his voice stopped me. “Don’t forget to wear the ring.”  “Ok” I mumbled before leaving. I wonder when I can leave, knowing him he would not let me leave. urgh

I went into my bedroom and saw a box placed on my bed and beautiful heels beside my dressing. I hope I fit in it. I was never one to get excited about dressing up or needing to have too many clothes. But somehow thinking Rameez got me this made me giddy almost want to check what he got me? What his choice? Did he get my size right? Without thinking twice my hand grabbed the box and opened it revealing a beautiful dress. It was teal color dress. The bodice was covered in beautiful teal lace with stones delicately placed on the pattern. I pulled up the dress and the bottom followed down in voluminous skirt. The bottom was delicate chiffon with beautiful work at the bottom of the skirt. It was elegant yet perfect for a formal event. I checked the tag for size and almost gasped at the perfect size. How did he got my exact size?

I did not even want to know how he guessed but I have to remember to thank Rameez for this. This looks expensive, must have taken fortune. I put the dress nicely on my bed before deciding to take shower. I took a nice shower before coming back outside, just then my phone rang. I walked over to see the caller ID and smiled. It was my childhood friend, Adan (aa-dan). Picking up the phone, I heard a cheerful voice on other side, “well, if it’s not my favorite girl.” I wanted to chuckle but then I remembered how he had disappeared for almost a month and now he called me. “I am sorry, who is this?” I asked knowing well he will be annoyed at me. “Alright, I know what you are doing. I am sorry.” I could practically hear him rolling eyes. He knew me well, but I am still upset with him. “I am sorry, sir. I think you have wrong number. I don’t know you.” Without waiting for his reply I cut the call and chuckled, he will definitely flip. Just as expected he flipped and started calling again. A chuckle escaped me as I looked at the phone and picked up the call. As soon as I picked up the call he yelled, “HUDA AHMED, you better not prank me or you bet I will make you disappear.” I rolled my eyes at his threat and laughed, “you can’t do anything to me Adi. And beside I have every right to be mad.” I mocked him walking towards the closet to get my undergarments.

I heard a sigh and a groan from him before he spoke again, “I know, I know, I’m sorry but I was caught up in business. It was so hectic I tell you.” I rolled my eyes. “yeah yeah, so hectic you could not even check up on your best friend.” I groaned as I tried to detangle my hair with one hand. “dumdum please forgive me. I am in town for some time. How about I make it up to you. We hang out like old times. What do you say?” he sounded youthful and excited. “yes ofcourse but not now. I have to meet my in laws in a few hours and I have to get ready. So if you’ll excuse me.” I didn’t get time to finish when he practically screeched, “WHATTTTT! GIRL YOU BETTER TELL ME FIRST.”  I pulled my phone a bit away and frowned. “well, if you didn’t disappear, you would know. But don’t tell anyone. I’ll tell you everything when we meet.” I said quickly. “Ok but I need all the details.” He sassed and I laughed, sometimes he is more girly than me.

“Alright, but I gotta go now. Have to get ready.” We said bye and I looked at the time, my eyes widened. I have an hour to get ready. I ran to closet to dry my hair and get it tamed. I decided to go for a light glam look with peachy pink. Putting on the dress and heels I looked at the time and still have five minutes. Deciding to go downstairs I took my things and walked to my vanity. I pulled out the ring and wore it before I could forget it here. It oddly fits nicely. Closing the door behind me I ascended the stairs and saw Diana coming upstairs. She looked up and smiled at me.

“you are looking sunning Ms. Huda. Mr. Rameez is very lucky to have found you.” She said making Rameez turn around who was waiting by the stairs. I awkwardly smiled back, knowing he must have heard it too. I walked past her and almost wanted to roll my eyes, “he sure is lucky”  I said under my breath sarcastically. As I reached the end Rameez held his hand out to me to take. I would not lie He was looking handsome. But then again he was always handsome. His eyes however looked me up and down and showed approval. “thankyou for this.” I said as I slipped my hand in his.

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