Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
3: 4 5 pm.
Amina took in a sharp breath and dragged her luggage to where most of the people were going, because she had no idea where to do or what to do, so she trailed behind them and she was now standing outside the door which had Arrival written boldly on top of it.
Well, that means only one thing;
she is in Abuja.
Amina spotted her uncle and quickly ran to him, she gave him a tight hug and greeted him, then the guy beside him. She couldn't point out whether it was Haidar or Hisham she greeted but what does she care?
"I thought all of you came to pick me up, "Amina started acting as if she don't know them. They hate her obviously, that's why they aren't here.
As if.
"Yes Meema, they're at home. I didn't come together with Hisham, I came with my car because from here I'll be going to the office."
Oh!
So this is Hisham. Wow!
"Hisham will drop you off," Ahmad added and Hisham forced a smile at him. He knew his father wanted him to drop her off, he didn't have to lie about going to the office.
He will drop her at home but won't be able to marry her as his father suggested. He won't do that, he is in love with Mufida and will marry only her.
Amina cleared her throat to get his attention. "We should leave too."
He was lost in his thoughts that he didn't even realize his father left already, leaving the both of them. Hisham only nodded and showed her the car.
And what she did made him even angrier but what can he do, he is a man and always has to be a gentleman.
Like, she left her luggage for him to pick up. What do you expect from a stubborn lass?
Hisham hissed and picked up the luggage anyways. He kept it in the boot.
"I didn't lock the car, you should've waited for me inside," Hisham said, trying to be nice to her, that's the best he can do.
"No, actually it's okay," Amina mumbled, unlocked the car, and entered. Hisham shook his head, entered the car, and ignited the engine to life. The drive was too silent for Amina to handle, she didn't want to talk to Hisham so she pulled her phone out of her bag and called her best friend's number, she didn't even get the time to tell her that she is staying in Abuja now.
"Sup ! Baby girl, "Humaira yelled immediately after she picked up the call. Hisham gave her a weird look, but she shrugged it off and remove the call from speaker mode.
"Bad news, "Amina confessed with an eye roll. "I'm in Ahuja."She added and Humaira was quiet for a while before speaking up.
"What are you doing in Abuja? And when, how?"Humaira questioned.
"Uncle called for me to stay with him in Abuja again. I don't like it here, I never did. The people there are not nice."Amina stated referring to Hisham and he did understand what she meant but ignored her.
"You're a bad friend, why didn't you tell me all of this?"Humaira sighed and added. "We won't meet again?"
"It happened all of a sudden, I didn't get the chance to call you but I'll be back very soon, "Amina remarked, she didn't miss the look Hisham gave her. Which was weird. Why would he give her that look?
"Okay then, umma is calling me. Don't forget to call me and tell me how it was."Humaira said, and Amina chuckled lightly before ending the call.
Her best friend is so understanding.
Amina was bored again, having nothing to do and no one to disturb. She turned to Hisham, a little chitchat and teasing won't be a bad idea.
"Ya Hisham, "Amina called, Hisham hummed not turning his face to look at her, his eyes focused on the road. Now she has no idea what to say to him next, what would she even say to him?
Why did I even call his name?
"You don't look happy, I mean you're always grumpy, no not that."Amina blabbered. "I mean, uh..." she scratched the nape of her neck nervously.
What's wrong with her?
"Not that, you're quiet today, is something bothering you?"Amina asked again, but he ignored her. She just called him grumpy in front of his face.
"You know what, forget it."Amina huffed and turned to the other side, muttering something under her breath. Hisham honked and the gateman opened the gate quickly. He parked in the e parking lot before he even off the car, Amina was already out.
Amina stared at the house, it was still the same as it was years back. She couldn't help the tears that trickled down her cheeks which was noticed by Hisham.
Hisham brought out her luggage and passed it to her, Amina wiped her tears quickly and fake a smile at him.
"I'm missing kaka already," Amina said, out of the blue walking further into the house. Hisham nodded briefly without saying a thing, he didn't care to knock on the door he just pushed himself inside.
It's their house, what was I expecting?
"Meema...."Haidar yelled enthusiastically, Amina quickly rushed to him and gave him a bone-crushing hug. He is the only one she missed in this house.
"Ya Haidar, "Amina called out to him. "I'm sorry Ya Haidar but I've to say this, you've added a lot of weight," Amina concluded earning a smack from Haidar.
Hisham ignored them and left the house. Amina shrugged and took a sit beside Haidar on the couch.
By the way, where is Halima?
Not that she is excited to meet her, well maybe she is but just a little. She is so curious to see how she is now, is she fat, chubby, or still the way she is?
"She went out to meet a friend," Haidar answered the question she was thinking about, maybe she said it out loud or he is good at reading people's minds.
Or whatsoever.
"How have you been? No calls, no nothing."Amina asked, a wide smile on her face.
"I've been busy with a lot of things, and I think I lost your contacts," Haidar replied rubbing his beard lightly.
"It's okay, and Ya Hisham what about him? I hope I've been called here to attend both of your weddings."Amina teased wiggling her brows at Haidar.
Haidar shook his head lightly and chuckled if only she knew.
"Not my wedding, only Hisham's, "Haidar replied and Amina squealed in excitement.
"Wow, I'm shocked and surprised at the same time, I mean who would want to marry him? He is no fun, who is the unlucky girl?"Amina questioned furrowing her brows at Haidar with a toothy grin.
"You."Haidar simply replied, and Amina became quiet for a while.
She stared at him with a serious expression, Haidar was about to speak when she burst out laughing so hard, clutching her stomach.
When the laughter died down, she wiped away a tear that slipped from her eyes due to the laughter and said. "What a joke, Ya Haidar."
"I haven't laughed like this since I came to Abuja," Amina added a hint of laughter in her voice.
Haidar stared at her in awe, he wasn't joking with what he said, he was indeed serious about it but she took it as a joke. He wanted to tell her the truth but restrained himself from doing so, she looked so happy and worried free, he shouldn't be the one responsible for her smile dropping, so he joined in, and together they laughed it off and kept on chatting with each other.
Haidar showed Amina her room which was beside Halima's.
More drama; Amina mumbled under her breath.
Heyyyyy !
This is such a short and boring chapter but I'll update soon in sha Allah.
So how was the chapter ?
How do you think Amina is going to react after hearing the news of her marriage with Hisham ?
Ria ❤️