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.
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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?"
Abbiey mashed his lips together before he separated them noisily, "I spoke to him but he only told me he'll think about it,"
"He'll think about it?"Irfan repeated it not believing himself, "If there's anybody that would think about this isn't it supposed to be you?" Irfan asked while Senator sighed, Shifting his gaze to the name plate on his table that read his name. Irfan didn't expect an answer since he knows the question is rhetorical. But he couldn't believe it "I mean, you forced your daughter into this Just for my sake remember? And......" He shook his head "Him seating there is saying he'll think about it. Let me guess," Irfan rose a brow even though he didn't mean to "For reputation is it?"
Senator took some seconds before he nodded slowly. He told Irfan everything his Father Said.
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Khadija stared at the Books on her table. How's she supposed to finish reading all these books? She sighed again knowing she has to do it. If surely she wants to pass her external exams which literally is in one month time, Then she has to do it.
Khadija hissed as her phone pinged. She picked the phone angrily. She raised a brow after she saw that it was a message from an unknown number
~ Meet me at the closest Restaurant from your home. Today, 4pm
From; Unknown
XXX
"Wait what?" Khadija blinked again trying to read the message. So whoever this unknown guy is then he's such a pig. How does he expect her to follow his 'order' without even knowing him
And again, this means... He knows where she lives.
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Irfan shut the door to his car forcefully before he pushed the guard that was supposed to open the door for him. He pushed the door bell almost fifteen times. A maid dressed in white uniform opened the door with fear.
"Welcome..." She stopped midway as the glare Irfan sent to her.
He walked immediately upstairs while she rose a brow after he was out of earshot. She shrugged and walked into the kitchen, Eager to share what she just saw.
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Irfan's Father stared at the lot of numerals in Front of him. He hissed not knowing how lost came into the work instead of profit. He stood up from his study table and walked to the large glass wall.
The door to his study room was banged angrily and if not he knew otherwise, he would have concluded it has cracked into two. Immediately, he turned around but his brows shot up after he saw that it was Irfan.
He shook his head chuckling a bit, "Son."
Irfan scoffed. "Not now please, reputation Man." Irfan said with a hint of mockery
Alhaji Ahmad rose a brow, "You look pissed up," His brow went down. "How can I help ya, son?"
Irfan snickered, " Of course if really you want to help me you can because you're the problem here." He expected his Father to be mad after he said those words but surprisingly he didn't. This means he knows what he's taking about. "I spoke to Senator earlier. And he told me what you discussed about." He feigned a smile "And absolutely I can see you're 'thinking' about it."
Senator chuckled, "I did, Son." He picked up the pen on the chess of drawer close to him before he tossed it to Irfan, "I'll support you in anything. Khadija is all yours."
Irfan blinked continuously trying to decipher if what he heard was Right "You?" He asked to make sure.
Alhaji Ahmad laughed wholeheartedly at his son, "You heard it right, Irfan. I'll support you in everything from now henceforth."
Irfan didn't know how and when he ran towards his Father. And like a kid, He jumped on him. Never did he expect that. Never in his whole years of living. Not even about Khadija, but for supporting him that his Father did. He never supported them in anything. Not even colours of their rooms when they were kids.
"You hugged me too tightly." His Father said making him move back immediately, Smiling like a kid
"It feels to good to be true, Baba. You're supporting me." He smiled while his eyes felt gloomy
Ahmad felt guilt washing over him and he had no other choice apart from hugging his son. He never knew there would be a day like this. A day he'd be hugging his son. All thanks to Khadija, Indeed she's perfectly the best for his Son.
Ahmad pulled back from the hug, "You love Khadija so Much?" He asked his son.
Irfan smiled for before he shifted his gaze from his Father to the carpet. And that made his Father laugh at him. "I do. Very much." He added before he stared at his Father. "But please I don't want Khadija to know about this now."
Ahmad creased his brows "But why?"
"She's going for Studies and telling her this would affect her. And I don't want it to affect her Studies. It'll be okay if you tell her after she comes back. So you see the Marriage should be after she comes back. By then I hope She loves me."
Ahmad smiled even though tears brewed up in his eyes, "I'll Support you and your siblings no matter what." He patted his shoulder.
Irfan smiled wiping the tear that escaped his eye. He hugged his father again, "I love you, Baba."
"Me neither, Lover Man."
Laughter filled the room afterwards
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Irfan arrived at the Restaurant he's supposed to meet with his business Partner. His Father sent him on behalf of AB Limited. He adjusted his suit before he nodded to his guards. An indication that says 'Wait for me here' They bowed and moved back while he walked into the restaurant. He spotted his business partners and went over to the table. After their successful meeting, he stood up to leave but before he could leave, He spotted someone like Khadija. Khadija with someone he never ever expected. And he has the guts to even joke and laugh around with Khadija....
He never expected that really
So Irfan knows whoever it is? 🤔
Am eager to see the Irfan's Reaction *smriks*
I'm starting to like my book........