Chapter 28: Chapter 28

" Don't talk to me Faisal "

Kalthum pushed him as she moved away from him. He just got back from his outing with Raihana. Kalthum is irritated with the way Raihana throws herself at Faisal. It's so nauseating.

The reason she has been giving him the cold shoulders is because, he didn't even ask for her permission. Yes ,she understood that he was only following his parents orders but still he should have asked her too. Her opinion does matter. Her feelings matters! Why can't he see that!

Faisal gave her a confused look " what did I do? "

She huffs " Really? Are you trying to pull the 'I don't know what I did Card'? Common Faisal, try thinking harder"

" Will you just stop this childishness of yours. I only took her around town, wallahi. Nothing else happened !"

She shook her head " so I'm the childish one now? Faisal why can't you understand that it hurts seeing you two together and the worst of all is that you didn't even ask for my opinion before going. I agree that you only acted on your parents wish but still, I also deserve some respect too. You should have asked me how I felt about it too."

He exhaled loudly " OK fine. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings and if it makes you feel better, I have no interest in Raihana. She is just a family friend "

" Now you're even talking as if I'm forcing you to apologize. I don't even need your apology! I only need your understanding! I want you to understand where I'm coming from " she shouted almost in tears.

He stared at her and regretted putting her in this situation. He didn't meant to hurt her feelings. All through his outing with Raihana, he has only been thinking of Kalthum. He didn't mean for Kalthum to feel insecure and hurt.

Kalthum wiped up a threatening tears " I love you Faisal and I don't want to lose you " she choked

He felt bad " I'm so sorry " He stretched his hand  to her face to wipe a tears off" I agree that I act like a jerk sometimes, please little Kalthum forgive me "

She stared at him " Promise me this won't repeat itself "

" I promise " he smiled widely at her " you own my heart love and no one can take that away from you "

She let out a giggle inbetween her tears " you're funny "

" Come here " he held her hand " you've got nothing to be afraid of kalthum. Always remember that we're in this together, alright? "

She nodded " yeah. I just don't like seeing you two together. I hate the feeling I get "

He sighed " I want to take you out. Will you allow me? "

She stared at him with eyes wide open " are you crazy? I'm busy right now and don't forget the stunt you pulled on Umm Rasheed yesterday. She still feels bad about it"

He pouted " But what about me? Umm Rasheed will always understand. I've never taken you out on a date before Kalthum and moreover, people around have started suspecting that something is going on between us. Let's show it out to them love. "

She rolled her eyes " We will but not now. I've been thinking that maybe you should tell your mom about us. She's been giving me this look that really scares me "

" What kind of look? " he was confused

" I don't really know. But I get this vibe that she is up to something. Maybe we should come out clean to her " she told him

He thought about what she said for a second " Does she still over load you with work? "

" No"She lied. Infact she has loads of laundry waiting for her in the room right now. Sometimes it does looks as if Hajiya purposely add up clean clothes together with the dirty clothes just to see Kalthum suffer.

" Are you sure? "

" yep, hundred percent sure "

" Alright then. We can talk to her now if you want "

" No. Let's leave it till tomorrow " Kalthum told him " as it is now, I'm kind of busy. I have something else to take care of "

" is it something I can help you with ?"

" Nope faisal. I can handle it myself " she smiled up at him.

He snorted " are you sure? You don't need to be shy love. If it's to wash plates, I can help with that "

She made a face " you? Can someone like you wash a plate?"

He huffs " I can't believe you have no faith in me. Just because there are people around to do the dishes doesn't mean I can't. I can even cook "

She gasped " you cook? "

He chuckled " why do you have little faith in me love. I do know how to cook. Nanny taught me "

" I can't believe it " she was amazed

" you better start believing it love " he smirked " if you want, I can surprise you by preparing something for you to eat , then you can judge my cooking skills "

" Hmm, that sounds like a good  idea "

"Bingo! So when do you want me to cook? "

She looked at him thoughtfully " maybe tomorrow? "

" That'll be perfect then " he said " I am finally going to prove you wrong by the time you fall inlove with my cooking skills,love "

She giggled " How so? and I now noticed that you have an endearment name for me "

He wiggled his brows " you meant 'love '?"

She smiled " yeah that"

" Don't you like it? "

" Oh common, it's kind of cheesy. "

He scoffed " but I love calling you that . I also think you should have an endearment name for me too" he suggested

She squeezed up her face " what would you like? I prefer referring you as Faisal "

" But I don't like it" he shrugged " I think you should start calling me with names like " Buttercup, sweetheart, darling, honey and the likes of them " he wiggled his brows

She hit his arm slightly " you can't be serious "

He let out a chuckle " I'm very serious "

" Whatever. I'll think of a better name, those ones you mentioned are already outdated "

He rolled his eyes " Sannu madam outdated "

She glared at him " are you making fun of me? "

He raised his hands in surrender but still chuckles nevertheless " I'm not "

" I know you are "

***

Hajiya Basira waited patiently for Kalthum. The laundry which she has kept for her was still in the room. She want to use this as an opportunity to punish her since her son has been at her case since all this past few days.

She tapped her foot on the floor repeatedly from where she was sat. She smiles in a sinister way as she was prepared for her plan.

She felt a knock on the door " Come in"

Kalthum walked in looking quiet like she always does whenever she was in the room.

" Didn't I tell you to wash up this clothes before going anywhere?" Hajiya Basira asked as she stood up. She walked toward Kalthum who was still close to the door.

" I'm sorry ma, I thought sir Faisal told you that I was with him " she squirmed .

Hajiya Basira's eyes were ablaze in fury. She grabed Kalthum's hand in a tight hold. Kalthum let out a gasp.

" are you working for me or Faisal? Tell me? "

" I'..m work-ing for you ma" she almost stuttered. This woman in front of her scares her alot.

" Then why were you with him when you're supposed to be here doing your work? "

" I'm sorry ma. It won't repeat itself "

Hajiya Basira chuckled " of course it won't repeat itself by the time you'll be out of this house"

Kalthum stared at her with wide eyes" what do you mean? "

" Are you questioning me? " Hajiya Basira glares at her

She shook her head " No " the hold on her arm was beginning to hurt her .

" You better not try me kalthum. You think I don't know what you and Faisal have been keeping ? Of course dear, I'm not stupid. I have eyes and I see everything. I don't know how a worthless girl like you with no future succeeded in charming my son. The Faisal that I know will never go for a low life. "

Kalthum sobbed " why do you hate me so much ma. Why? I've never done anything wrong to you "

" You've done alot of things since the day you decided to get involve with my Faisal. What did you do to him!"

" I swear, I did nothing ma. Our love for each other is pure "

" PURE YOU SAY? " Hajiya roared out " it can never be pure unless you did something to him. You better release him from whatever bondage you might have put him in before you regret it. You don't want to see my other side if not!If not! ehn, just don't try me "

" you're hurting me " she winced in pain.

" That's exactly what I want. I want to see you hurt"

Kalthum tried dragging her arm out of her clutch but the woman won't just let it go. It pisses her off so she did the unthinkable. Kalthum pushed her with the amount of strength she could muster. Before she knows it, she heard a cracking sound.

It was already too late. The deed had been done. The crack came from hajiya Basira's hand when she hit the floor hand first .

" help me " Hajiya choked out

***

" How could you " Alhaji Dantata roared out at her " how could you do that to her?"

" you need to calmed down " Alhaji Tukur told his friend

Kalthum was by a corner crying her eyes out. Everyone has been giving her the hate look. Except for Umm Rasheed who kept giving her a concern look whereas Faisal hasn't even said anything to her yet. She just pray he won't blame her. Habib was already on his way to the house.

" I'm so sorry sir. I didn't mean to push her, please forgive me sir "

They were about to take Hajiya Basira to the  hospital. Those following her to the hospital are, Faisal, Raihana, alhaji Tukur and his wife. After the incidence had happened, Kalthum ran out to look for help which then brought them here.

" She purposely pushed me " Hajiya winced as she was lifted up by Faisal " Believe me Faisal. I didn't know what I did to her for her to do this to me. I agree I can be unbearable sometimes but I swear I don't understand why she did his to me " Hajiya Basira wept .

" Mom please stop crying "

" How can I stop when my hand hurts " she stifled softly.

Kalthum watch with teary eyes as Faisal only glance her way for just a few seconds before he put his mom in the car. He went to take the driver seat and his dad sat on the passenger seat. The Tukur family took another car and the two cars finally drove off immediately to the hospital.

" you should be ashamed of yourself right now " Hassana shouted at her " you're so worthless to the extent that you can be this wicked. I see no reason why you should be in this house anymore. Ya Faisal must surely drive you away from here the seconds he gets back "

Hussaina went forward to drag Hassana back before she could attack Kalthum " stop it hassana. We don't know the full story"

Hassana gasped loudly " I can't believe you're siding with her. She is a murderer. I'm sure if she was given the opportunity, she would have killed mom"

Hussaina send Kalthum an apologetic smile " let's just go to our room Hassana " with that she dragged Hassana to the house.

Kalthum's cry intensifies. Everyone was giving her the judging look . The maid inclusive.

" wallahi, I didn't meant for that to happened "

" But it has already happened anyways" Basma blurted out from where she was standing. She glared at Kalthum. Basma was angry because she doesn't want to lose her job. Especially now that everyone is against Kalthum. It won't be long before they start blaming the two of them together since they  are sisters.

" I swear, I never meant for it to happen. Please you guys should believe me " she sobbed

The maids gave her one last look then all of them went back inside leaving Kalthum alone with Umm Rasheed . Kalthum fell to the ground.

" Oh dear" Umm Rasheed went to raise her up " How did this happened? I know you didn't do it intentionally "

Kalthum stifled " she grab.bed my arms in a strong hold an...d ....and I tried as much as possible to try esc..aping her hold but she wo...uldn't. It hu.rts alot so I did the only thing that came to mind." Kalthum stammered inbetween tears. She shooked her head "I pushed her but I didn't meant for her to have a fracture. please believe me Nanny. I can't bear it if you too don't believe me "

" I believe you dear. I believe everything you say " Umm Rasheed said as she wiped off a tears from Kalthum's face

Kalthum immediately pulled her in for a hug" Thank you.. Thank you for believing me. I don't know what I'd have done if you don't. Thank you"

" I also believe you" Someone said from behind and two heads turn to the direction of that voice.