THE COLOSSAL BLUNDER

chapter 2

CHAPTER 2

The preparations for the party has been going on for weeks and everyone has been getting ready for it.

Nabeel first son of 5 children of the Uwais family. He was married but got divorced after 2 years of marriage due to the major misunderstandings they have had because the wedding was arranged between their families. He lives alone in house near his parent’s house. Since the divorce he has not given himself a chance to fall in love or start a new relationship. He is always engrossed in office work to make himself not to feel anything for anything.

It’s a Saturday morning the day of the party and Nabeel was still engrossed in work as usual. He has already decided to wear the usual suit and tie, make a 20 mins appearance and leave just to go back home and continue working till his eyes fall out.

Meanwhile, Aneesa has been sleeping due to the excessive work they’ve been doing to cover up for the holidays that’ll take place after the party. Asim on the other hand has been excited because he was thinking of asking Aneesa to be his date to the party he has already decided to dress up in her favorite color and get her a bouquet filled with her favorite flowers.

Aneesa woke up hours after and started deciding what to wear for the big party since it’ll be the first ever party in the company.

“I honestly don’t know what to wear Rabi and our boss is most likely going to be there. How on earth do I start getting dressed to impress without even shopping for one thing.” Aneesa said to her best friend of more than 10 years who coincidently is dating an Uwais but Aneesa doesn’t know that just yet. “See Noor I have a fashion emergency as well because apparently I am going on a date with Rashad and it feels like nothing seems good enough. So calm down and lets help each other okayyy? So where is that red straight dress you wore at hanifa’s bachelorette party last year you wore it just once that’s if I remember clearly. So wear it, it always makes your skin pop and you know it.” Rabi said while flipping imaginary hair. “Okayyy but then what color of shoes do I wear, what type of bag, what color of hijab? Urgh so many choices to make. Are you sure I can’t just ditch and stay home?” Aneesa said feeling the last minute cold feet. “NO!” Rabi literally shouted “that is not an option. Put on a black hijab and a black shoe then use a silver or golden clutch it always works. End of discussion! Now enough about you what should I wear?” she continued “what’s his favorite color” asked Aneesa “he loves dark colors. Any dark color is his type of color.” “So wear that dark blue flowy gown of yours I think it’s pretty.” Aneesa said with a tone of finality. “Yes ma thank youuuuu I love you make sure you enjoy your party try not to be a spoil sport and I am a 1000 percent sure Asim is asking you to be his date so don’t say no give him a chance” Aneesa rolled her eyes before answering her and they said their good byes and left each other to their own company to dress up since its almost time for both their commitments.

Soon Aneesa was all ready dressed exactly the way Rabi asked her to wearing very subtle make up to make her look even more beautiful as every guessed, Asim asked her to go with him and she could not say no. So here she was dressed up waiting for Asim in the living room after showing her outfit and saying goodbye to Ammi when her 2 younger brothers namely Ismail and Adam walked in to

the living. “Ahn ahn adda am masha Allah look at you looking all beautiful” said Ismail her immediate younger brother. “Meh she looks okay just get out quickly and probably don’t come back” Adam said jokingly. Just when she was about to reply Adam Asim called her and told her he was outside. “Shut up Adam and usekko hamma am i will be back soon insha Allah” she answered both her brothers while making her way out. She stepped out and Asim was standing in front of his car waiting for her wearing an all black suit and tie. He looked up and saw her standing dressed beautifully. “Masha Allah” he said quietly under his breath and began to walk towards her. “Do you want to kill everyone there with such beauty madame?” He asked teasingly “ No but if we don’t go now I might kill you with disappointment cause I am definetly going back inside” She said laughing.

And they left for the party in his car. Their ride to the event hall was filled with Asim throwing flirty remarks at Aneesa and stealing glances while he was driving while all she thought about was how did she actually feel about Asim?

They arrived at the place and the parking lot was filled with cars and different people were making their way in. Aneesa saw Bahijja and her other friends Simisola, Chidinnma and Hafiz sitting at a table in the front and she made her way to where they were. “Look at my girl looking all beautiful and Asim you cleaned up all well. Aneesa come and sit next to me Hafiz stand up and change seats.” She commented the both of them while pushing Hafiz jokingly “But seriously you look beautiful and that dress though!” Simisola commented as well. “Thank you guys stop making blush so hard otherwise my face will look weird” She turned to Asim and said “Do you want to sit here with us or are sitting somewhere else?” Looking into her eyes he replied “My date will be here and I will go somewhere to sit? No way!” he ended dramatically making all of them laugh. They all get seated and the MC begins with the event. After a little while Nabeel makes his way into the Hall and gaining applause from everyone after the MC made his appearance know. An usher was guiding him to his seat when he noticed Asim and a few other people does not know, so he makes his way there to sit with them. “can I sit here with you all if you don’t mind” said gaining the attention of all of them. “Of course sir let me get another chair while you sit here” Hafiz said hurriedly. Meanwhile Asim stands up to hug Nabeel making Aneesa and the rest shoot him a questioning glance. “What” he says looking at them all. Nabeel seeing the looks they were giving them laughed while sitting down saying “ I am pretty sure only you and I know we are related in this company.” Making Aneesa, Bahijja, Simisola, Hafiz and Chidinnma all gasp

“Good evening sir” they all chorused making Nabeel notice all of them. “Please stop with the formality we are all equal in the eyes of God so as in this office and a very good evening to you all. Asim do you mind making an introduction since we are all going to be together for the whole night.” “Sure thing. All of them are interns specialized in the budgeting and accounting department. This is Aneesa Maleek, Bahijja, Simisola, Chidnnma and Hafiz.” He finished introducing all of them and nabeel giving each one of them a hand shake. That was when he noticed Aneesa clearly for the first time that night. And Aneesa noted everything about him a well making their handshake last a little longer than usual. “Nice making an acquaintance with all of you tonight I hope you continue to work with us after your internship we will all love to have you with us” He said looking at Aneesa. Before anyone could reply the MC said it time to dance. Asim took the opportunity and asked Aneesa to dance and they stood up to leave “ man are you not going to dance?” Asim asked Nabeel knowing very well he hated dancing. “ No but you all should go have fun I’ll watch from here, you go ahead and enjoy.” Bahijja and the rest left to dance and came back after it finished.

That was how slowly the night ended with Nabeel getting to know each and every one of them better. They exchanged numbers because Nabeel asked to complain about any issues they might have with their superiors or anything at all.

Nabeel went back home and for the first time in a long while he thought of woman before he slept off.