We made our way home just on time, emptied our bags and dived in the sofa, the TV was switched on already and was at a news channel but we were both lazy to get the remote so we were stuck on the channel which was boring but we had no choice. After several yawns and wasted time on boredom, we engaged in chitchats and it was time she narrated the whole story which has been a thorn on my thoughts and has to be removed
"My dad is the Emir of Kano and yes our family is large, I didn't lie about our names and yes we're all siblings, I have a lot of half brothers and sisters. Our parents think we're too dependent, so we were sent here to learn to be on our own for some months I think...umm I think that's all you need to know but if you have any question or questions, you could ask" she narrated and I wasn't moved
"What? Did I sound that boring?" She asked
"Nop! Thought you said it could fill a novel" I replied
"Duhh the word summary still exists" she said and I mouthed ohh, I swear I could be a complete dummy sometimes. Speaking of dummies Kabeer is always ahead, ohh leedarh, that's right leedarh
"How about Leedarh?" I asked
"What about her?"
"I dunno she said something about her and Kabeer" I said looking everywhere but her
"Oh I see! How interesting? Why do you care? You like him?" She asked smirking
"God! No, why would I like him?" I asked rhetorically
"Okay then, I'd only tell you about them if you admit the fact"
"What fact?" I asked
"That you like him" she said and I rolled my eyes
"Maybe just a little"
"Girl say it like you mean it"
"Yassss I like him, like a whole lot. I dunno what I'd do without him. Each time I hear a girl's name slip his mouth, it's like an invisible dagger shot right through my heart, I might start a war for him, I likey likey him so m...."
"Enough of the exaggeration already, damn! You just sounded like you're his fan girl, eww I mean who would possibly even be his fan with his face looking like that"
"Who's that?" Kabeer asked, only Allah knows when he walked in and it felt like the butterflies in my belly were having a fight.
I know it came out all weird about the lovey stuff but I've actually always liked him, I mean he's funny, dumb and handsome. I just didn't want it to be obvious, I mean look at him, he's out of my league and just discovering he's royalty capped everything up, you should see Leedarh too, she's bomb. I'm no match with her, I was about leaving for Beelarh's room when he interrupted my thoughts
"Hey Salima! I haven't seen you for a while, I was thinking you left already but I know you aren't that crazy like this chicken here right?" He asked. Oh my God! Why does he have to say my name like that? Now my heart's melting, he should say my name more often. What's wrong with me? I am even more crazy than he can ever imagine, I have to put myself together and act like I don't care
"Yeah right" I replied not looking at him
"What? You think I'm a chicken too?" Beelarh asked angrily
"Noo...come on....you aren't a chicken, I didn't hear that part....of the speech" I replied making Beelarh smirk because she knows what's up with my stammering
"Well imma just hit the shower and perform my prayers" Beelarh said leaving, I tried following her but his eyes wouldn't leave my face and I don't trust my legs enough because I know I'd fall if I tried leaving
"Have you prayed?" He asked
"Yes" I replied still not looking at him
"When was that?"
"Earlier"
"They just called prayers" he said, and I didn't know how to say it's my time of the month but why would I? I've got shame but it's nature anyways
"Umm..." I said not knowing the right words to say
"I'm kidding, I know it's a girl thing, I know you didn't perform your fajr prayers" he joked and I felt embarrassed
"Why don't you ever pick your calls? I called several times" he said and he sounded concerned, I immediately checked my phone and I saw 18 missed calls, 10 from him and the other 8 from my sisters
"I'm so sorry, I don't know it was on vibration" I pleaded and I know my sisters are going to rant but I'd call them later
"You're acting strange"
"How?"
"Why did you apologised so quickly? You've always been unapologetic" he said and I couldn't reply
"God! You don't even look me in the eye again" he said "Do you have a man in your life?" He asked and I just couldn't look him in the eye
"Who is he? Do you hate me this much that you are disgusted by my presence?" He asked and I finally looked at him jealousy written all over his face
"Why do you care?" I asked more like a whisper
"Because.... I dunno I just care"
"You dunno? Okay then" I said, standing up heading towards the door until I felt a tug on my abaya, seeing that he held the edge of my abaya
"Let go Kabeer" I pleaded
"I can't, I won't" he said and I could hear the crack in his voice. Oh my God, is he close to tears?
"Why can't you let go?" I asked
"I dunno but your face is what I want to see every morning and night, your company is what I crave, I've become so fond of you...you're becoming an addict" he said lowly and all I could do was stare
"I fell in love with your face the first time I saw you in that cab, getting to know you I fell for your heart too, I think you're simply amazing" he said, I seriously hate how my heart is pounding, I fear he's going to hear my heart race. He hasn't said the right words tho, say it baby and I'm all yours
"Would you grant me the privilege of being the mother of my kids and my forever?" He asked. God! I can't breathe, just kidding I can breathe, I'd give him a cheesy response
"Oh really? That's how you feel?" I asked acting disgusted and he lowered his head disappointed
"Girl you tripping, you know you love him" Beelarh's big mouth interrupted and I see his other brothers. How long have they been here?
"Really?" Kabeer asked flashing his white pearl teeth
"She's totally obsessed" she replied and he smirked.
"I will kill you" I mouthed to her
"You're welcome" she smirked
"You guys are gonna make a grown man cry" Khalid said dramatically fanning his eyes
"When is the wedding?" Khaleefah asked
"It's not even official yet" I said
"By the end of summer" Kabeer replied and I glared at him
"Just kidding, anytime by you darling" he said and I mouthed better
"Bruh she got you totally under her spell, look how chill you are? Where's your short temper at?" Khalil asked
"I know bruh, I'm totally bewitched" he replied
"What? You're calling me a witch now?" I asked angrily
"Damn! Why is you girl so rude?" Khaleefah asked
"It's her time of the month" he replied and they all shouted ohh, he'd be six feet underneath the ground if looks could kill because of how I'm glaring at him right now
"Better get your girl dawg" Khaleefah said and they all left
"I hate you" I said
"And I love you more" he said with a smile, I only rolled my eyes
"Are we having our first fight already? How adorable!" He said and yeah my eyes did their thing, rolling
"How do I make it up to you babe?" He asked
"I dunno, don't ask me" I pouted
"Would you like a slice of pizza?" He asked
"You know I wouldn't say no, not fair" I replied and he laughed
"The way to any girl's heart is through her stomach" he said and yes his saying is true, I dunno about others but I know about me and the way to my heart is truly through my stomach
A/N: Hope my babies are having a good time? Thanks for all the support, you guys are just sooo amazing, I feel like crying right now. I love y'all sooo much