Chapter 34: Chapter 34

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Kalthum and Zainab's mouth was wide agape. They were flabbergasted. Jamil who did not understood any of what was happening just stood confused.

" who is the girlfriend? "

Zainab came out of her shock. She dragged Kalthum to her back like a mother trying to protect her child. She then stood in front of Faisal,She stood tall facing Faisal with a hard look.

" Mr man, with due respect , I don't know if you're mad or crazy or if you hit your head on the wall which then made you forgot all that happened. Have you forgotten what you did to my best friend? " she held her waist looking up at him.

Faisal raised a brow surprise that a small lady was talking to him like that.

" I'm not here for you miss"

Jamil looked at the two in shock " are you two talking about Kalthum? " how come the big Faisal dantata is interested in the person he love ,he thought

" Yaya ,please hold on a second. Let me talk to this man who thinks he can do whatever he wishes anytime he want it. " She eyed Faisal " Kalthum is my friend and you don't get to hurt her without me saying anything. You hurt her which means you also hurt me too. If you want to talk to her, Mr ,you gonna have to pass through me. Come on let's go kalthum, we don't have to waste our time talking to this man here "

Jamil saw it as a chance to interfere " I'll drop you home "

They knew it's best they follow him  now since Faisal had to show his face where he isn't needed.

" yes please. Let's go kalthum " Zainab said as she dragged her hand.

Faisal could only stare at them in shock. No one has ever talked to him like that, no one. And the worst part was that he deserved it. He knew he deserve it . After all he did to kalthum.

He watched with aching heart as Kalthum entered the car without even sparing him a look, not even once as they speed off. He shamefully turned around and went back to his car.

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Kalthum paced round the room in anger " What does he want again? After all he did to me, he think he can just show his face to me! Who does he think of himself? " she yelled

" I hate him! I hate him! " She sat and sobbed quietly " why can't he just leave me alone. What does he mean by he was here for his girlfriend? So many questions are running in my head and I need answers Zainab. I don't understand him"

Zainab allowed her to rant her heart out.

" I just want him to leave me in peace. The damage he has done is enough. "

Zainab heaved a sigh. She moved away from the wall and came to sit close to Kalthum on the bed " I really don't have answers to all your questions but I want you to know that I'll always be there for you. We'll fight this together kalthum. I won't stand and watch him hurt you again. He has a lot coming for him no matter what his intentions are "

" I don't even know what to think Zainab. Seeing his face brought back memories I'm still trying to forget. Memories which he caused. I couldn't even look at him zainab,I couldn't. If it wasn't for you I really don't know what I'd have done." she put her head in her hand

" That good for nothing man. He is even lucky I didn't slap him or something " Zainab growled .

Hearing her say that , Kalthum raised her head up, she raised a brow at zainab in a mocking way " With which hand madam ?" she asked trying to hold her laugh .

Zainab burst out laughing " With this hand ofcourse"

They laughed their heart out " You're not serious. Waiyo Allah, karki kasheni da dariya"

"Don't you know that there is always a first time for everything?"

Kalthum stiffled her laughter " Faisal will just look at you in shock" she heaved a sigh "He always does that when something he didn't expect happened. He won't even retaliate and that's because he doesn't hit women. This now made me wonder why he did what he did to me. I thought our love was strong enough. I thought he loved me enough. Was all the love he showed me a lie? I just want answers zainab. I want to know what he felt the day he drove me out of the house. I want to know if he regret doing that to me . I want to know whether he really loved me or was i just a help case to him"

" God! I just want answers and I need it fast. I want to slap him so hard on the face. I want to scream at him. I want to break his heart just exactly the way he did to me and that is if truly he loved me "

Zainab saw that her friend was beginning to  talk about Faisal. She looked at her with a sad expression . Kalthum was hurting.

" I'm sorry he did that to you "

Kalthum wiped her tears " it's not your fault. I'm stupid for even thinking about him. I should better learn to forget him and that is what I want to do "

Zainab smiled widely " That's what I'm talking about. Let's not waste our time on that man. He didn't deserve you in the first place. "

It hurt hearing zainab say that, but it was the truth. She knew zainab was right. Faisal doesn't deserve her and she won't sit and mourn over a relationship or a man that never even lasted. She needs to forget him.

" Look on the brighter side kalthum, habib has already given you the money for your tuition and that was the reason why you went to work in that house in the first place and school is resuming soon. Let's better start preparing you for school."

" yeah you're right " she nodded

" and another thing, I've been thinking alot about this -"

Kalthum looked at her quizzically " what do you mean? "

" Have you ever wonder why habib has been doing all this things for you. I've been thinking maybe he likes you or something. I just don't understand why he is just too good. The guy never want to see you sad "

Kalthum chuckles " Well, I once thought about it too but trust me he doesn't like me  that way. The love ya habib has for me is just like that of a sister. I know alot of people never believe in this kind of things ,some will say it's not possible for someone that isn't related to you to love you like a sister unless their is something else inbetween but trust me Zainab, Ya habib is just like a brother to me "

Zainab wiggled her eyes " are you sure? "

Kalthum rolled her eyes " hundred percent sure or are you trying to tell me that you like him? "

" Abeg no o! I've my own husband and i love him alot. I don't need anyone else"

" Are you sure " Kalthum threw back her question at her while wiggling her brows " I never knew you and Tahir are still together. How is he doing? "

Zainab blushed " He is doing fine "

" Look at how you're blushing. Sanun matan Tahir "

" Leave me Dan Allah "

Kalthum burst out laughing " See how you're already turning red. I thought you two were separated. Remember you once told me about this marriage they fixed for him "

" Yeah, the matter is now dissolve."

" Well then, I'm very happy for you. You deserve all the love dear. Tahir is a very cool guy and I really really love him for you but anytime you think about changing your mind, ya habib is always available " she winked.

Zainab shook her head " You're not serious. No man is better than my Tahir."

Kalthum smirked " ikon Allah. Let me kukuma keep shut"

" Better"

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" Why would she talk to you Faisal? After all you made her pass through?" Habib questioned then continue to press his phone.

After what happened at the ice-cream shop, Faisal knew he needed to talk to someone and habib was the first person that came to mind. Now here they are in habib's sitting room. Faisal explained what happened to Habib who wasn't even fazed by what he said.

" Haba Habib, your attention isn't with me. You've been pressing your phone "

Habib exhaled " look here Faisal, I've warned you before and now I don't even know why you're complaining. You're even lucky I let you into this house "

Faisal couldn't believe his ears " You don't mean it "

" I mean it Faisal. You put yourself in this mess in the first place so bring yourself out of it " Habib stood you from the chair " I'm going into my room now. If you're ready to leave please show yourself out "

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Basma vomited her guts out. She woke up today with high fever and she needed treatment as soon as possible. Umm Rasheed is the one in charge of stuff like this and she doesn't know yet. Basma hasn't told her about her health yet.

Knock knock

" I'm coming " she said hoarsely as she came out of the restroom . Basma dragged herself to the door. She opened the door only to see a vexed Umm Rasheed .

" What have you been doing inside when you're needed in the kitchen and you've not even cleaned up Hajiya Basira's room. "

" I'm sick " Basma opened the door wider for Umm Rasheed to enter .

" Then why didn't you send someone to tell me for Allah's sake Basma. Don't you know that you're my responsibility? What if something had happened to you before I know it? "

" I'm sorry ma, I was too weak to work and before I woke up the remaining maid's are not in the lodge. It won't repeat itself I promise " she bowed her head.

" It better not " Umm Rasheed warned.

Basma was feeling light headed so she quickly rest her body on the wall.

Umm Rasheed went forward instantly to check on her " are you alright dear?" she touched her forehead and saw that she was terribly burning " Innalillahi! you're burning up dear. You need to be taken to the hospital. "

Before Umm Rasheed could call for help Basma fell down and fainted. Nanny ran out of the room to look for someone to come help carry Basma. Luckily for her she saw Faisal's car entering the compound.

" Faisal ! Faisal ! Faisal!.. We need help son! "

Faisal quickly came out of the car as he saw Umm Rasheed shouting for help. " Nanny what is the problem ? "

" It's basma ,she is burn-ing up and she just fainted right now. We need to take her to the hospital imm-ediately " she said all in one breath.

" let's go"

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" Assalamualaikum " Kalthum said as she walked into their house

" Waalaikumussalam dear. You are back " Aunty suwayba smiled at her young daughter. " How is zainab and her parents?"

" They're all fine mom." she sat on the two sitter. Kalthum stretched her legs then unwrap her veil from her body" they said I should even greet you"

" I'm answering " said aunty Suwayba " There is food in the kitchen if you want to eat. "

" That will be later. I'm already full"

" Alright then " Aunty Suwayba said then concentrated on the film she was watching.

Kalthum yawned " I'll be heading inside "

" Alright "

They heard a phone ring

" please get the phone for me Kalthum. I left it in the kitchen "

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" ok" Kalthum entered the kitchen and checked were her mom normally used to drop her phone anytime she is in the kitchen.

Kalthum picked it up then went back to the sitting room to hand it over to her mom " No Name "

Aunty Suwayba collected it with furrowed brows . She pressed the answer bottom then press the phone on her right ear.

" Hello"

Kalthum waited to know what the call was about. Her mom's eyes were wide open.

" What? how did it happened ?"

" No ,no ,no please "

Kalthum becamed alarmed " what is it mom"

Aunty Suwayba looked at her with teary eyes " It's your sister "