ABDALLAH
I shove my hands into my hair as I stare at the bills. Worry dances around in my head. I wonder how I’ll be able to pay Neha’s school fee when I don’t even have enough money to pay for the electricity and gas bill.
An idea pops up into my mind and I quickly dial Aahil’s number.
He picks up after two rings. “Assalamualaikum. What’s up?”
“Waalaikumasalaam. Bro, you said you were in need of a partner to work your way up. Is it still so?”
“Yeah, man. Ever since my secretary left, everything’s been piling up. I barely get done with one thing before . . . wait, don’t tell me you’re asking this for yourself.” Disbelief mars his voice.
I blow out a breath, dropping my head into my hand. “Aahil, Bhai, I need this.”
There’s a pause at the other end of the line. “Yaar, I’m sorry. I c
