KHADIJA

Chapter 8; Reunion

Abuja, Nigeria

Senator stood numb before he shook his head vigorously, "It's not a matter of tarnishing your Image, Alhaji. And," He scrunched his face a little, "Are you even sure you care about Irfan? We are doing this for him remember? Besides, it's my daughter that hates him but I  still gave her out to him albeit her hating him thoroughly Just because of the way he loves her. But you, as his Father, you're bothering about reputation?" Senator scoffed a little

"Irfan is my son," Alhaji said sternly. "And I have the right to make decisions about him, on my own." He Air quoted 'on my own'

Senator raised a brow, "Alright." His brow went down "You have all the time to Choose. Reputation, or your son's Happiness." He stood up from the Seat he was seating "And if it's about Khadija, She'd never repeat that."

Ahmad resisted the urge to roll his eyes. But something came to his mind. He remembered his wife's words. "I'll think about it." He said, while Senator set his lips in a thin line before he walked out of the stead.

:::::::::

Irfan puffed out some measured air before he thanked the guard that close the door behind him. He walked to where it was illustrated as the elevator and he tried remembering where he was supposed to go to. He typed in the floor number before he walked into the elevator. His mind zoned off but was jerked back to reality by the elevator that indicated it is already in it's destination. He left the elevator and headed to the office

"How may I help you sir?" A receptionist asked trying to talk with a British accent

"I came to see Senator." Irfan said, as he ducked his hands in his pocket. She stood for some seconds before she nodded,  "Do you have an appointment with him?"

Irfan Nodded "Irfan Ahmad Bayero." He said quickly as her lips parted to ask for his name. He watch as her eyes widen in recognition before she flickered her gaze to her Mac Book. Irfan understood that she recognised the name and is now trying to check if he has an appointment with senator. Seeing his name there, made her Smile before she leaded to the office. She knocked for some seconds and went in after a faint come in. Immediately, she came out and told Irfan to Go in. Irfan stared at the Bold Name that was written on the Door

Senator Nawal Dikku was written on the door. He twisted the door knob and walked in with a small taslim

"Abbiey," Irfan called out as a small smile danced on his lips

"Son," Senator said chuckling a bit.

Irfan smiled and walked to the the mahogany desk Senator was behind

"Have a sit." Senator pointed the visitor's chair while Irfan smiled and Sat down.

Senator cleared his throat, "So urm, Irfan why I called you here is to inform you that I  spoke to your Dad about Your Marriage with Khadija."

Irfan was surprised."But Abbiey, Khadija is not ready. It would never work out even if we try."

Abbiey smiled, "Don't worry, Irfan. It'll be after she comes back from America. Actually then I wanted the marriage to be before she leaves but I realised that you guys both need time to know one another." Abbiey noticed the confused expression on Irfan's face so he elaborated. " I'm sending Khadija to Study abroad. All you're supposed to do is to Show her the way you love her. Keep getting close to her and eventually she'd start loving you. Win her heart Irfan. It might be before she comes back, or after your Marriage. But trust me, one day, she'd appreciate what she has."

Irfan inhaled deeply before he exhaled out. He knows it's the only solution "I hope so." He said lowly before he flickered his eyes open. "And for my Father, what did he say about it?"