Swipe Of Love

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♕ A N T O N I A P O V ♕

"I wonder if that was the main reason for her reaction when I said his name for the first time," I crossed my hand.

"For the very first time?" dad looked at me with utter confusion.

"Yeah. Remember the time when Walid and I got separated? I told him everything. About how the guy, Usman threatened Dr. Rachel; she was terrified and surprised as soon as she heard his name," I replied

"Well, then that could be the reason. Now, what do you want to do?" dad asked.

"I would say talk to Rachel; ask her questions," I advocated.

"Or we can do some background checks on her and her brother, to see what we can find and then go from there," He said otherwise.

"True. I'll get-"

"May I come in," Robert knocked on the door. I nodded my head toward him to enter.

"Good afternoon, Boss. Hello, sir and ma'am. How are you doing?" he questioned.

"I am doing fine — such a gentleman," Mom grin.

"Thank you," Robert smiled back.

"Mind rechecking your watch?" I raised my eyebrow.

"Why?"

"Because it is still morning. The file, Robert," I stuck my hand out toward him.

"Of course, and I made sure that no one saw me taking this file out," He said, handing it to me.

"Good. Make sure this file doesn't get in the wrong hand," I ordered

"What's in the file?" Dad asked.

"Information on the guys, Usman. This is what we got so far," I answered, giving him the file.

Flipping through the file, he said, "male, in his mid 30's. Born in the USA. Parents from German. Wow, would you look at that? Got kicked of Khan Industry. What do ya know? He knows Walid."

"This guy shared some valuable information with this opposite party, which is totally against the law of doing business. I don't know what that guy was thinking," Robert sigh.

"We should ask Walid about this guy," dad suggested.

"For now, we can't trust him at all. I believe he is behind this, too," I answered honestly.

"Are you out of your mind? Yes, I know what he did was cruel and unfair towards you, but how can you think like that?" he got up from his seat.

"Simple you just do," I shrugged my shoulder.

"You're not serious. Are you?" He asked

"Very."

"Antonia, no one in their right mind would do this. No one! Walid would never do this to you. Don't think for a second that I am defending him. I am-"

"Sorry for cutting you off. However, you do sound like you are defending Walid," I replied.

"Well, you are wrong. I am not defending a guy who hurt my daughter. All I am saying is don't be suspicious of people. Our Prophet (PBUH) once said, 'Beware of suspicion, for it is the worst of false tales and don't spy and don't hate each other and don't deserve (cut your relations with) one another. O Allah's slaves, be brothers!' Please try talking to him," dad states it.

"Then why did he lie?" I crossed my hands over my chest.

"What?"

"Robert asked Walid about this guy named Usman. He lied to us. He told us that he doesn't know anyone with the name Usman," I responded.

"He did? Now, why would he do that? Unless he has something else in mind," he told me.

"I don't know. All I know is we have to find this guy out. Bring him out of his shadow. We need to ask him why did he do that," I sat on my chair.

"I have my men's on him. You have yours, and Chris has his. InshAllah, we'll find something. I am going to have one of my best detectives do some background checks on Rachel. Let's see if we can find anything," he notified.

"Alright, dad. Thank you," I smiled, hugging him.

"I have an idea!" Robert exclaimed.

"I am listening," I turned around.

"We want to know Walid himself is involved in this; you have to go by my plant, or else it won't work," he pointed his hand toward me.

"What's the idea?" I asked impatiently.

"You have to get close to him. I know this sounds crazy, but if you can for a week or so, you should go back to your old self," he stated.

"Not happening," I spoke my head.

"Come on! It's a great idea. You have to act like your old self. For once, go back to how you two were. A true couple. A true lover. I know this will be hard for you, but trust me on this, okay? Please," He pleaded.

"Fine. Let's say I am going to do it. Then what?" I asked

"Gain his trust. Make him feel like you love him once again. And then find out on whatever you want to find out. Get the information," he shrugged.

"That's it? Then? What if I find out nothing? When he asks me about what happened between us? What if he finds out that this is all a plan? I can't see him hurt! I can't," I sigh.

"Do you have any other idea?" He inquired.

"No," I release a breath then took a seat on my chair.

"Then I suggest you go with this idea. Doing this maybe, you won't have to fight over or think about whether you still love Walid or not," Robert pointed out.

"Fine. I'll give it a try," I finally said.

"Try getting some rest, don't stress out too much about it. Daddy is here. I'll take care of everything," he hugged me.

"Thank you, daddy, I love you," I smiled, hugging him tightly.

"No need to thank me. I'll do anything for you, my child. I love you too, princess," he kissed my head.