THE HEIRESS

In the dead of the night,she whistled aloud without a care in the world. All of a sudden,she saw a shadow walking behind her. Alert,she drew out her sharp dagger from it's case standing in a defense posture. As the shadow drew nearer,she became highly alerted. Turning around, she noticed that the shadow has already fallen to the ground with his clothe covered in blood. letting down her guard, she crouched down beside the man who seems to have stopped breathing. As an expert in medicine she decided to checked his pulse which seems faint. After a minute of examining him,she noticed he has been poisoned. She pulled him up, trying to back him but he was too strong for her to back him. Without any other option,she placed his two hands on her shoulder dragging him all the way to her house. * * * * * Habibi, where did you see that man you placed in your room, and haven't I warned you about keeping late night, remember you're the only one I've got, hmph I hope you won't be the cause of my death one day, said Delaila. "oh mom,you know your daughter is fearless , I'm brave , you know I'm not like every other girl that behaves like chicken." "ohh Habibi, you're a female not a male how many times do I have to remind you that" about " mom I'm brave you know that right, let Ten Thousand men come to me I will take them down in no time,she said jokingly. So do you know what happened to the Man you brought home.Delaila asked while serving the food she brought from the kitchen. I Don't know,I saw him on my way home and he has been poisoned, but worry less I already gave him the antitode. Then why is his clothes covered in blood, Delaila asked curiously. He has been stabbed in his arm and lower stomach but I already cleaned his wound to avoid it getting infected,. Habibi replied scooping a spoonful of rice into her mouth. just be careful,we don't know he might be a terrorist, what if he implicates us. Mum, why are you always over thinking things, and if truly he is one I will make sure to teach him a lesson he will never forget in his whole life. Okay I'm off to bed, just be careful, said Delaila as stands up heading towards her small room which contains only a bamboo bed and an old shelf full of old books which is already covered in dust. After finishing her dinner, she took the plates to the kitchen to wash. * * * * * At the big estate of the Nosir family in Zaria city the mansion was brightly lit, filled with guards with broad chest staring at Old Majeed Nosir who sat on the sofa with a worried expression. " Is there any news yet about Bilal,Old Majeed asked, hitting his cane heavily on the ground." " There is no news about Young Master yet , but we've send ten of our capable man out to look for him" Nathan the head of the Nosir guard replied in a serious tone" " search every nook and cranny of country M , and make sure you bring my grandson to me " " we will make sure to bring back Young Master hail and hearthy" "Nathan you were shouldered with the responsibility of protecting Bilal, how come you failed in doing your responsibility" the old man roared in anger. Nathan fell on his knees immediately looking dejectedly "I'm sorry Master, I'm willing to accept any punishment you lay down for me , but give me the opportunity to save the young master " "If you bring back my grandson alive, you will be pardoned but if you fail to bring him back you know what will befall you" Without waiting for him to talk old Majeed stand up from the sofa retreating back to his room . Bilal , make sure you stay alive ,I don't want to loose you like I lost your parents. **** Bilal's parents were so much in love that one would have thought they were possessed by the goddess of love. But every love story has a tragic side. Bilal's father went on a business trip as usual . When returning home the plane he boarded crashed. His wife who couldn't bear the loss died of heart attack leaving only Young Bilal alone with old Majeed. * * * * * * * Bilal's eyelids flutters open and was surprised to find himself in a shabby room , which contains a bamboo bed he slept on ,a table which contains alot of books and a small wooden box which looks really old. Hearing some foot steps approaching he pretended to be asleep. Habibi entered the room with the aim of checking his temperature but before her hand could reach him she was pressed against the bed with her two hands held up. Habibi , feeling awkward with the closeness raised an eyebrow. Any slight movement with their current position and they will end up kissing. Bilal stared down at the girl beneath him , mesmerized by her beauty, reaching out to touch her face. "If I knew you were a pervert I would have just live you to die"She said angrily. Bilal drift back to presence by her angelic voice. Standing up from the bed ,he stared at her with a mixed expression. How did I get here ,he asked coldly. I found you on my way home and thought you needed help, so I brought you here. sher replied , standing up from the bed. Tell me, how much should I pay you. I don't need your money, I'm okay with " Thank You" "if you are expecting me to say thank you then you should wake up from your dream" " ohhh, seems you're an arrogant man , I should have just live you there to die"Hmmph she scoffed. "ok ,thank you ,he muttered " seems you have never said that word before " hmmm ,he replied lazily. Without having anything to say Habibi lied down on the wooden box and drift into a deep slumber in no time. Bilal stared at the girl , who seems to be enjoying her sleep Bringing out his phone he sent his location to Nathan with a message. After an hour , rows of cars stopped at the front of Habibi's house. Bilal, before leaving the girls house placed the young girl on bed leaving a black card on the table. in no time all the cars disappeared from view.