Chapter Three
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"Oh God! I thought I told her to come tomorrow. Why did she decided to show up today of all days." Bernard lamented as he paced up and down the room. One of his girlfriends, Tola came to visit him while he was expecting Teemah.
He panicked as he paced up and down. He kept on muttering inaudible words in frustration. Musab watched in annoyance and disgust. 'How many girlfriend does he have sef?' He muttered to himself. Musab watched happily and he silently prayed for the other lady to show up and meet him in his mess. She'll definitely going to be pissed off. Musab smiled at the thought.
But guys like Ben always find a way out of their s**t. They always seem to have their ways.
"Saab give me idea please. You know you're a genius right."
"Musab not saab" He corrected calmly. "And I'm not going to be involved in your crime. Me accepting your proposal in the first place is wrong so deal with this yourself or I'll have to change my mind."
"Guy please now. You have to help me. I promise not to ask for any favours after this. My 'efiko guy'."
"No that at these kinds of things. I'm having a mental block thinking about all the evil deeds you guys do"
"Musab why you dey reason like frog! When will you start thinking like an actual man."
"I'm sure you know I won't be helping you so keep up with the insults." Musab said with a bitter smile and a glare.
"Musab ok please I'm really sorry for saying all that. Help me on this please."
Musab went silent for a while.
"You can tell this lady to leave and come another day."
"You think I wouldn't have done that if it's possible? No I can't!"
"And why exactly can't you do that?"
"That girl is plan B. Incase anything happens to plan A. The bet on that girl is a million and I'm not loosing it. One slight mistake and my competitors will snatch her away from me."
"Now I can see how crazy you all are. I mean what the heavens is wrong with you. This is so ridiculous!"
"I know!! So what do you say I should do then."
"Then cancel Teemah's appointment. Tell her to come another day cause you can't eat your cake and have it."
"I want to! That's the problem. I want to eat my cake and have it. How can I tell Teemah to come the next day that's an insult. I can't do that. She might even change her mind. It took me a year to woe this girl when I can have any girl I want at a snap of my fingers"
Musab sighed in irritation. "I don't know. My mind doesn't work criminally, I'm still striving to keep it pure."
"Musab I actually have an idea! Let me take Tola out with me and you'll help entertain Teemah when she arrives. What do you think? Cool right?"
"Heavens No! I can't stay with an non mahram alone!" Musab declared.
"Calm down okay! What are you talking about and what's non maa...rram? I don't get." Ben asked confusion written all over his face.
"Non mahram are those that are unlawful to you. it's unethical in my religion and it's a sin also." Musab explained.
"Haaaa!" What kind of religion is yours? Everything is practically forbidden to you guys. Please you won't have to stay with her for long. I promise I'll be back real quick."
Musab shook is head in disapproval. Irritation clearly seen in his eyes. 'Oh wait. I think it's working according to my plan. I can actually convince this girl and have time to expose Ben if I'm alone with her. Yeah this is great then'
"Hello....." Ben snaps his fingers in his face, snapping him away from his thoughts. "Musab please are you listening. Just entertain her. You'll just vibe and go along with the flow."
Musab sighed heavily, pretending to be discontented with the idea. Finally he shrugged and agreed. "Ok then I will, but don't you dare stay long okay!"
"Thank you so much you're the best. I have to go now. I've kept her waiting for too long already. See you bro." He hugged Musab and left afterwards. Few minutes later, his car zoomed out of the compound.
Musab heaved heavily as he settled on the couch. "Ya Allah help me!" He muttered softly to himself.
While waiting for her, He decided to read some verses of the holy scripture pending the time the lady will arrive.
'Knock Knock' Sounded the door, few moments into his recitation.
Musab panicked a bit. He exhale with his mouth repeatedly to calm himself down.
"Who's there? Come in the door isn't locked."
"It's me Teemah" The voice sounded along with the sound of the opening door.
"You're welcomed. Asalamualaikum" He greeted politely facing the ground, hesitating to look at her face. He stared at her bare feet which were covered in pink heels.
"Ya Allah save me from fitnah" He muttered silently, looking away.
"Wa alaykum salam......" She replied a bit impressed by his courtesy and politeness. She noticed the guy kept his gaze downwards and hasn't looked up at her face for once. But he looked somehow familiar and the voice.......... She waved the thoughts off.
Fateema moved into the living room and settled herself down on a coach, placing her bag right beside her.
'Water' The word rang in his brains.
"I'll be right back" He said and hurriedly left the room for the kitchen.
Few seconds later, Musab returned with a tray containing a glass cup and cold bottled water.
Fateema looked up at him and stared closely. She gasped in horror. She involuntarily held up a hand to her mouth. She stared in shock at him.
Hearing the loud gasp, Musab was forced to look at her and ask if she's okay. Then he saw that face that was engraved in his heart. That face he would never forget.
"Mu....Musab??"
"Fateema!!?" They both screamed in unison.
The tray in Musab's hand fell unconsciously and everything in it were shattered and broken.
Musab looked at her in awe and shock from head to toe. Her head was covered in a single piece.
A royal blue scarf that was tied so fashionably and one could see the evident of a newly braided hair as it was tied a bit backwards.
Her body was covered in a pink and blue gown which stopped few inches below her mid thigh, revealing her cremsy thigh and legs. Here arms were revealed as the gown was armless.
Musab stared in surprise and horror.
'So Fateemah is Teemah. How could she have gone wayward to this extent. What on earth is she doing here? Wait! Ben is going to ........ and have it recorded! No!!' He cringed at the thought. 'No way that is happening. No!'
Fateema also stared at Musab in shock. 'How is he related to Ben. What the hell is he doing here. He's not like this and how did he found himself among these guys. When everything is going on smoothly why does he have to show up now. I hope he doesn't ruin anything for me.'
"f**k!" Fateema muttered.
Fateema took her bag and made a move to go but was stopped by Musab who held her wrist firmly.
Fateema stared at him in irritation. She pulled her wrist away from his hold but he didn't let go. His grip were firm and strong.
"You're going nowhere Fateema Hassan."
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