"Fall in love with someone who doesn't make you think love is hard"
Farha's POV
BRYANK! BRYANK!! BRYANK!!!
The irritating sound of the alarm woke me up at 7 am
ARGGHHHH...." I groaned, covering my ears with my hands. This was the third time the alarm sounded... I was so tired from the marina's birthday party last night. I checked my phone...HOLY SHIT!!!, I was late for my morning classes...
After I showered for fifteen minutes, I stood beside my two-story closet with my hands clasped together.
I heaved a long impatient sigh. I was there for nearly fifteen minutes trying to pick a dress. I rolled my eyes and picked a trouser and a strip lined shirt from my closet.
I had no time to put some makeup or lip balm on...I was so late and had to catch the bus which I knew I might likely miss... The struggles of a medical student.
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Oh no! I am going to be late.
I was running now, like running for my life. My heart was pumping so hard.
Whew!! I stopped trying to catch my breath.
I didn't miss the bus, what a relief...i wiped the sweat off my forehead.
I was just in time when the bus arrived at the bus station. I was so relieved.
I saw my class rival, Asiya when I entered the bus. I closed my eyes trying to gather up all the courage and walk confidently. What a bad morning...
"Hi Farha, you look like a mess"
I know right I thought silently but ignoring her without glancing at her...
Asiya is a very proud and arrogant girl with a stony look. She is Turkish. She is very intelligent as she scores high points in class.. last summer I passed her with 2points which made her furious and mad at me. She is the last born in her family which tells us how spoilt she was. Her father is a powerful business tycoon here in Turkey. I wonder what happened to her driver which made her ride a bus.
Dling dling dlinggg ...
My phone rang which brought me out of my thought. I looked at my notifications and
"Maina just posted a photo"
I immediately felt the euphoria that electrifies my vein every time i saw Maina's post
Maina. A heartthrob. Tall, handsome with an attractive muscular body. Very athletic. He was every girl's dream man. Beautiful eyes. With dark curly hair.
I have been crushing on Maina ... I was so much in love with him that my heart skips whenever his name is mentioned... I was madly in love with him and I wanted more than......I am really in love with him.
Bupppp!!! Finally, I arrived at my destination. I got down from the bus and walked to my class hurriedly.
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The hoarse and random voices of the people in the market place could be heard everywhere in Grand Bazaar.
"Lutfen!, bu kac para? (Excuse me! how much is it?)"I asked the fair old woman who was starring at the pencil skirt I was pointing at.
"Yirmi or, (Twenty Euros) she replied"
I had to get the black one for Maryam, I thought.
Maryam, My best friend. She was like a sister to me and we are family friends. We study here in Turkey together.
Maryam is a slim tall and fair lady. Very beautiful. She has a long face and a beautiful nose. We are both studying medicine in Istanbul University and we are in the same class. She is my hobby buddy and we've got a lot of things in common.
She has gone back to Nigeria for holiday and would be back in 2weeks. I miss her a lot.
"Siyah lutfen!, (Black please!), I replied and smiled." She handed it over to me.
"Cok tesekkurler!, ( Thanks alot)." i said"
Birsey degil!, ( you r welcome)." she replied.
I bought other dresses and shoes, I love shopping. I visit the market and shopping mall twice a week.
Soon after thirty minutes, I arrived at Taksim Square. I was supposed to meet Aliyu.
Aliyu, a Turkish guy who has been crushing on me since my second year. He is a tall slim Guy. Handsome. He is a fourth-year medical student. I see him as a very good friend. Very intelligent and he is very good at Surgery.
"Merhaba!, (hello!) I heard, someone, tapping my shoulders."
"Merhaba!, Ali Nasilsin? ( Hello Ali, how r you? )"I asked smiling at his grinning face.
"I am so sorry you had to wait for me, I was very busy with my slides, "he pleaded.
"No problem, Ali I understand."
I replied.
"Yemek yer misin?, (Would you like to eat?) "he asked.
Evet, memnunyetle, ( Yes, with pleasure) " i replied as we head for the nearby restaurant which was my favorite.
We arrived at the restaurant.
"Monüyü alabilirmiyi lutfen!," ( The menu, please)," I asked the waiter.
"What do you prefer? "I asked looking at Aliyu.
"Biftek lutfen, makarnali olsun, (Steak please, with pasta)" he replied.
"Sahanda yumurta, patates olsun lutfen, ( Fried eggs, with potatoes please)" I replied.
Soon after 15 minutes, we were served and we started eating.
"Farha, Do you still think of me as a friend?," Aliyu asked me with his eyes peering into my face.
" Aliyu please we shouldn't bring up that matter again, am just not in the mood for...," I haven't completed my statement when he replied.
"Do you even have a heart? I am dying for your love and you can't even see my efforts for once, he sighed and continued. I love you, Farha. Are you doing this to me because you think am a white guy? I love you and i don't care even if your green or black...." he said with wet eyes.
And I love Maina, but he doesn't know how I feel because he has a girlfriend, Madina and i don't wanna be rejected.
"Farha, can you hear me? "Aliyu asked looking worried.
"Yes, I am..." I replied. Don't worry I like you. You r a good guy but I am just not sure if I am ready to get into any relationship right now. I don't even know what my heart wants. So you just have to give me some time," I reassured him.
"Really? Do you promise? "
He asked, his eyes gleaming happily.
"Yes now lets hurry nd eat up lover boy", I replied smiling."
Maina's POV
"What took you so long? I've been waiting for here for about an hour already" My Aunty, Layla Dabo complained the moment I climbed at the backseat of the car. The front seat was loaded with snacks and food items. No one will ever get hungry around Aunty Layla.
"Oops!! Get the Samosas. The snack wrap is for Foaud" my little cousin. Aunty eyed me at the front mirror as she drove the car.
"I saw Ahmed and Musa at the mall earlier this afternoon. It seemed like they have no idea of you leaving for Turkey. Have you told them?"
"Not yet...." I replied reluctantly. Ahmed and Musa are my best friends. They have been by my side ever since I left Egypt and relocated to Dubai. I wasn't ready to break the bad news to them yet. But I had to go for my Master's degree. What would their reaction be? I thought.
Soon we arrived at the Turkish embassy, I was nervous... I couldn't accept the fact that I was leaving Dubai for Turkey. Dubai was like my home.
My Uncle, Abdullahi Isa Rimi is the Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey. So all the preparations and permits were easy...
"Do you have any friends in Turkey?" My little cousin Fouad asked. I heaved a sigh and replied, No i don't. But I will make lots of friends soon, I said and smiled.
When we went back home... I marched upstairs feeling exhausted and tired. I changed into my sweatpants and slumped into my bed.
My phone unexpectedly rang, I picked.
"How could you do this to me?! I thought you loved me!!..." Ughhhhh there's no doubt it has to be Madina Omar, The girl who broke my heart. She is a model and fashion student.
"What do you want?" I asked calmly trying to be civil.
"We need to talk about us"
"Stop it Madina. Its been a year already. We've been through this before."
"Please Maina. you need to listen to me. Let me explain."
"What for? I'm not stupid. I saw it with my own eyes. My mood veered sharply to anger.
"Please... I am so sorry Maina, I want you back.
I still love you."
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