A Beguiling Ruse

chapter 12

"You're just staying back at home doing nothing and lazying around. Huh can't wait for Monday to come, so that I can send you to school with flip flops" she joked and together we laugh it off.
"You needn't to worry, we're marrying her off to whoever comes in handy, to be her spouse" kausar joked but I took it personal and smacked her on the back.

"Yalla, don't get me late. And that's what I'm definitely going to do" she close the car door and off they zoomed out. Silently hoping in mind that nothing bad will happen at the office, I took kausar's hand in mine and we went in.

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At the office.

Amaan
My hands quivered as I think about my little secret expose. I was nervously biting my lower lips because I was not ready to implore my deed. Sighing, i walked Into the building maintaining the face i give  my employees. I walked straight to the receptionist

"Hello"

i made my presence known.

The receptionist looked up at me and gawked. She can't believe who she's seeing. The freaking famous the Imran's heir. And she freaked out
"Hyy sir, can't believe you're here, omg Zara..." And she screamed calling her friend I guess. Amaan quickly shut her off, not wanting to make a crowd
"Enough, shhhh..... Not a single word"I used the most intimidating voice to shut her off and she nodded feeling all giddy. Thank God, they're all at work, if not this place will be crowdy that only securities can disperse it
" I'm here to meet with ma'am, hope you're well informed" I asked
"Yes, you're allowed in sir, she's at the next floor, I can take you there" she requested and I nodded. We took the elevator to the next floor and walked to a door where 'CEO' is written at the wide fancy door.
"Here we are sir, secretary Zaina will take over. But I will really be glad if I have your autograph..can i?" I internally groaned before forcing out a small smile and collected the small book and pen in her extended hands to sign. The CEO's floor is quite with almost little to no people, and I thank Allah for that. Soon, a excited voice interrupted "welcome sir, I'm secretary Zaina. Ma'am asked me to take you in" she beamed and the other girl thank and went her way. She knocked on the door and we heard a soft 'come in' before making my way in. I strode in majestically and greeted her respectfully, Zaina dismissed herself. She answered my greetings offering a seat and I took it. here we go
"How are you doing son?" She asked keeping all the files aside and giving her full attention to me
"I'm good alhamdulillah, how about you ma'am?" I asked politely and she answered before coughing a little and I Know it's just the beginning
"So.." she started "first, we need to drop the formalities for it isn't any office related" then I nodded and she continued "I appreciate your help and I called you here to thank you and also, discuss some things with you"
"It's my absolute pleasure ma'am" I concurred
"Oh no, just call me Ammiey as my daughter does" she added joyfully and I smiled shyly then muttered an 'ok'
"How's the family?" She asked or more like asking for introduction. So, I go for it
"They're all doing well alhmd." She muttered a 'ma Sha Allah'  before I go on with it. 
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Meanwhile, Alhaji usman and his wife were sitted in their bedroom. Hajiya Rabi is plotting yet another evil against the innocent girl; Ibtisaam. She made a vow to destroy the girl and this time around with full zest because her ego is bruised so badly.
She smiled evily and turned to brainwashed her husband to append to her plans. "You will never think to talk back at me again, never ever" she thought as she smirked
"You see, the girl is calm and collected, who wouldn't want her as a daughter in-law" she tried her best but Alhaji usman isn't getting it at all. His mind has gone haywire as he has been bewitched and he has fall at her feet. Everything his wife asked, even if it takes to move mountains, he wouldn't hesitate to do it. Hajiya Rabi stood there anticipating for his answer but curiosity got to her and spoke again
"Or don't you want her for your son!? Are you trying to say your son's happiness doesn't matter to you" she  lowered her voice and sat close to her husband taking his arms in hers and placing her head on his shoulder
"Ok then, I will meet hajiya sohaila next tomorrow in Sha Allah to discuss it with her, but I can't force her to do what she doesn't give consent to" He agreed to her which couldn't make her any less happier. Soon everything will fall at place accordingly and be as she planned. But she have to make hajiya sohaila concede to it because she knows how the woman is, very strict, and her aura always end up making her seemed like a servant following his master's command. But she is hajiya Rabi after all, her extent of evil doings is beyond imagination. She smiled because her plan A has went well without even lifting a finger.

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"Do you love her" Ammiey asked which caught him off guard. He didn't expect her to ask him that. Is it that obvious!?

She asked him all she wanted to know and he made sure to spill all, even the one he kept a secret when he used to stalk her.

Yeah!.. he knew her even before their first encounter. He happened to saw her in Nile when he went to meet his father's friend which is the VC of Nile. He thought it is first impression or even crush but what he felt is more than that, it is love. He nurtured his love for her for good 2 years now, before he developed a sense of belonging. Till then, he kept stalking her to make sure not a single hair on her is hurt. His love for her is unimaginable, he's crazily in love with her. And he will make her his, that's his promise.

He squirmed feeling suddenly uneasy because this question was asked by his suppose mother in-law. He smiled shyly and ducked his head down blushing.

Who will think a man can blush.

Ammiey smiled satisfied with the reaction she get for she seemed to like the boy and he appears to be the perfect match for her daughter. She can tell he's a responsible man and from a respectable family. And from what he told her, he can trust him with her daughter. But she want to confirm it again,words matters alot

"Hmmm?" She asked again

"Yes I do, alot"

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You happy!?
          Because I'm hella over the moon.
   Things are beginning to be complicated but let's wait and see what will unfold next chapter.

finally oo, my guy has confessed...*adjust my ture kaga tsiya head tie*.         
he knew her!? How comes...I don't even even know sef *giggles*            

                     Stay safe😌❤️

December, 2023.