Chapter 42: Chapter 42

Habib pushed the door open then entered. He was disappointed with himself.

At that moment, Faisal was pressing his phone. He got startled with the sudden entrance. He gave his brother a confused look.

" why did you bang my door like that? "

Habib gave him an apologetic look " sorry about that " he went to join his brother " I'm highly disappointed in myself. I just can't believe that I'm finding it hard to just confess my feelings for her. Could it be because I've been out of the game for a very long time? " he rants out to his brother.

A surprised Faisal raised a brow" Finally, you now admit that you are into someone. I knew it. "

Habib groaned " I just don't know why I can't muster the courage to tell her the truth. She doesn't even know my true identity "

" are you trying to tell me that this lady in question is someone I know?" Faisal asked with a smirk

" you better not start with me. I'm not in the mood for your teases right now "

" Me? Why will I tease you? Infact I'm very happy for you. I wish you knew how long I've been waiting to hear this from your mouth" Faisal chuckled " I still can't believe it. Someone finally made you this way, a lady for that matter. Atlease your badboy act will stop once and for all "

Habib groaned " I know you won't let me rest. I shouldn't have come here in the first place " he crossed his legs

" yes you shouldn't" Faisal wiggled his brows " by the way who is she? Wait! Don't tell me the person you told me you went to meet was her? What happened at the meeting? Did she reject you? " Faisal queried

" No, she didn't reject me " habib sighed

" then what happened ?" Faisal sat confused

" I didn't know she was coming with someone. I wanted telling her everything alone."

" uhm okay? I still don't understand anything here"

Habib rolled his eyes " OK fine. Let me explain more better"

" This lady in question is someone we both know. I've been feeling this way about her for months now but I couldn't muster the courage to tell her"

" and why is that? " Faisal asked

"Because of  her past. Let's just say she wasn't the definition of innocent. She was loud."

" okay? " Faisal stated wanting him to go on.

" she has a sister and they were never close before . Let's just say I knew the sister first before I met her " Habib explained hoping Faisal would catch on.

Faisal furrowed his brows confused at first then suddenly realization dawned into him " Don't tell me!"

" yes you thought right. " habib rolled his eyes at his brother's smirking face

" Basma?! I can't believe this. But how comes I never noticed? You never showed any interest whenever we talk about her "

" That's because I was trying hard to forget her after knowing the bad things she did " habib replied

" Then what changed your mind? "

" I can't avoid this feeling inside me anymore. I thought it will reduce with time but it keeps on intensifying. I just can't hold it in anymore longer " he put his head in his hand " I love her Faisal. I love Basma . The more I chat with her the more my love for her keeps on increasing "

Faisal was speechless " you've been chatting with her? Infact don't answer that yet. How did you asked her to meet up with you? Did you call her or something? "

Habib rubbed his face " I pretended to be someone else. I've been chatting with her on whatsapp . I lied about my identity. I told her my name was Alamin. Now I don't know how she will feel if she finds out the truth. I have this feeling that she also likes me Faisal. How can I tell her the truth about me? Won't she feel betrayed or something "

" you don't know yet until you talk to her. Don't regret not doing this now Habib. It's best you resolve this on time. You need to come out clean with her. "

" I know and that is what I wanted doing today but I couldn't because... because..

" because she came with Kalthum right? " Faisal finished the sentence for him

Habib rubbed his neck " yeah"

" How is she ?" facial asked as his face turned soft.

" She is doing great but now a bit loud. " habib chuckled, remembering what she said to him in the car. Kalthum is just so intimidating now " she suspected that I was the one chatting with her sister. I wonder how she put two and two together. You need to see how scared I was thinking she was going to blurt out everything to Basma but she didn't. She really scared the hell out of me "

Faisal's chuckled " that's kalthum for you" he sighed " I miss her " he admitted

Habib smiled sadly " this is why I keep on telling you to go to her "

" I can't habib"

" why?" habib asked

" I don't want to look greedy. I know she said she needed time and I want to respect that. "

" But sometimes one  need to try their luck" habib tried persuading him.

" I wish I can habib but I want to respect her wish. It hurts to be away from her for this long but I know with time everything will be better "

" Just pray by that time she won't be with somebody else. You two make me sick. You love each other but you two seem not to work on it. Maybe when it's too late then maybe you two can finally realize that"

Faisal took a sip of water from the cup on the small stool. " please stop talking like this! "

Habib raised his hands up in surrender " don't say I didn't warn you"

" Anyways can you live with Basma after knowing her past? " Faisal quickly changed the topic.

Habib raised a brow " what is that supposed to mean? "

" I was only asking. You don't need to get defensive " Faisal  raised his hands up in surrender.

" of course I can and please stop asking me that. All I care about right now is that she is a changed person. At least her relationship with Kalthum is now rekindled and that's what matters right now "

Faisal nodded " All the best man"

***

Basma woke up upset and that's because her love in shining armor didn't call her since yesterday's evening. She has this feeling that he is avoiding her. If he wasn't then why did he ask her to come outside yesterday and ended up not showing up? She wondered.

The more she thinks about it the more she feels scared thinking he might have ran away after finding out about what she did in the past. She shook the thoughts away. She yawned then went out of her room to join her mom and sister in the sitting room.

Kalthum sighted her first " finally Sleeping Beauty is awake "

" I'm so hungry. What do we have left? " she yawned for the tenth time.

" There is bread and there is rice in the kitchen . Choose whatever you want " aunty Suwayba said but her eyes was still on the movie she was watching.

Basma went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She finally ended up with bread and tea. She joined Kalthum on the two sitter. " what's the title of the movie? "

" kabhi khushi kabhi gham" Kalthum answered

" oh, I've heard about the old movie before. I wonder why people hype alot about the movie " Basma squeezed her face confused. She's never a fan of India films. She prefer to watch Korean dramas.

Kalthum looked at her like she just insulted her " ofcourse this film is worth it. I've told you several times to start loving India movies. This one in particular is just wow. Look at the spark between kareena kapoor and hrithik roshan! Gosh! I want something like that "

" shush you two. You're disturbing me " aunty Suwayba scolded then turned her face to the television.

"Even you mom? " Basma gasped " I can't believe this "

Kalthum giggled beside her " I told you. It's worth everything. " she winked.

Basma glared at her sister then continued with her breakfast. Few minutes later, she finished her food. She whispered into Kalthum's ears telling her to meet her in her room. She didn't want their mom to know if not she'll suspect something.

**

Basma waited patiently for Kalthum.

" Hey sis, what's the matter? " Kalthum asked as she came in.

" It's Alamin"

" what about him? " Kalthum grew confused.

" He hasn't called and his phone is switched off. What should I do? "

Kalthum made a "O" sound. She rubbed her neck " Maybe Something came up, just give him time "

Basma shook her head " I'm tired of waiting. I don't know why something keep telling me that he doesn't want anything to do with me " she bit her nails in worry.

" why? " a confused Kalthum asked

" Because...maybe he has found out about my past "

Kalthum facepalmed " How many times have I warned you to stop saying this. Ya Basma your past is your past and if he felt like dumping you just because of that, then he isn't the right man for you"

" Kalthum I just don't know what to think "

" Look ya Basma, why don't you just give him some days, maybe he'll finally call."

Basma sighed " I don't know if I can wait that long. I'm just so confused Kalthum "

" you shouldn't. Do you trust me? "

Basma's looked at her with worry in her eyes " yes?"

" is your trust for me enough for you to stop worrying yourself ?" Kalthum asked

" Maybe"

" Then you should stop worrying. I promise you this ya Basma, before the end of today, he'll call you"

" How do you know that? " Basma asked confused

" Because I'm on the positive side. l also want you to think positive. Just trust me, he'll call you before the end of today"

Basma nodded " okay. I pray so"

**

Habib finally left the meeting room. He had a meeting with a particular company few hours ago. On his way to the elevator he heard the ringing of his phone. He brought it out and wasn't surprised to see Kalthum's name written on his phone screen. He has been expecting her calls since their last encounter.

" I've been wondering how long it'll take you to call me " he said immediately he picked the call.

" Then you should have called since you've been wondering "

He chuckled " Really? Is that the only comeback you've got? "

" you'll never stop pulling my legs. Anyways I didn't call to chit chat "

He raised a brows surprised " Really now? So tell me, why did you call? "

" well I called because you've got my sister so worried. How can you do that to her ya habib. You've stop calling and chatting with her since that day. Don't forget that I know you're the mysterious Alamin"

Habib knew he can't escape this " I guess I didn't play my card so well "

" but seriously ya habib, ya Basma has been worried. You need to call her "

" yes I want to do that too but this time, I want to do it the right way" he exhaled

" Good for you then "

" and I need your help"

" I thought you'll never ask" she giggled

He groaned " just say it already, will you help me? "

" I'm in for whatever help you might need. All I need is for you to do whatever thing you want to do today.

" I still don't know how to face her "

" leave everything to me then. Make sure you're at our house before five "

" but kal.......

She ends the call already. Habib shook his head and walked to his car.

**

" ya Basma, don't forget we have somewhere to be by 5pm"

" you've been saying that since. Where in particular are we even going? "

Kalthum smirked " don't worry, you'll get to know soon"

" Madam, I want to know now " Basma imsisted sternly.

" Pretty please" Kalthum tried her puppy eyes .

" You'll never change" Basma sighed " fine, I'll go with you "

" yay! That's what I'm talking about "

" it better be worth it " Basma warned

" I promise, it will be " she grinned widely.

**

"Hey Kalthum, I'm outside "

Kalthum grinned " Good. Now you can call her "

"are you sure she will pick it? " habib asked

" Why wouldn't she? "

He cleared his throat " you know how I haven't called her since ages. How would she take it when she gets to find out that I'm the one she's been chatting with? "

" just go with the flows"

He sighed " OK I've heard you"

Kalthum hanged up with a wide smile.

***

Basma raced from her room to Kalthum's room, looking all happy " Kalthum!" she screamed happily.

Kalthum wasn't a bit surprised because she knew why she was happy but because she doesn't want her to get suspicious, she also acted  along" what is it ya Basma? Did you just received an alert? "

An excited Basma grinned widely " you won't believe it "

" what is it ?"

" He called! Alamin finally called!" she whispered yelled.

" Really?!"

" yes. The surprising of all is that he said I should come outside. He is waiting for me "

" He said that?!"

Basma couldn't contain herself " yes he did."

" But what about the place you told me you'll escort me too? It's already time " Kalthum feigned hurt.

" oh Allah! I've forgotten. What are we going to do now? Maybe we should meet Alamin first then from there we can go to wherever it is you want us to go. Alamin is already waiting outside "

Kalthum folded her arms with a pout " so your Alamin is more important than i right? "

" Haba Kalthum it's not like that now. Please try and understand " Basma pleaded.

" I'm just joking ya Basma. You're free to go fa . Infact tell him that I'm greeting him "

Basma felt shy " are you sure you're not mad at me. Won't you at least escort me?"

" wallahi I'm not mad at you " Kalthum smirked " you're free to go. I'd love to follow you outside but I want to give you two some space "

" aren't you the one talking about whether if he was dangerous some days ago? So this is your way of leaving me in the hands of a serial killer or something " Basma joked.

" Haba ya Basma, I'm very sure he is not a serial killer. Trust me on this " Kalthum winked

" Aww, thank. You're the best sister ever. "

" are you sure about that? " Kalthum teased

" Trust  me when I say that "

" Anyways enough with the squishy speeches . You better run along before he gets tired "

" yes! When will mom be back? "

" I really don't know but she won't be back anytime soon. "

" okay. I'm heading out now "

" All the best "

**

Basma smiled as she saw the Mercedes Benz parked outside their house. He already told her to walk to the Mercedes Benz she sees parked outside her the house . She mutter a little prayer then walk to the car.

Habib had already sighted her from his side mirror. His palm began to sweat as she moved closer . He held his breath the moment she knocked on the mirror. She couldn't see him because the car has tinted mirror.

He took in a deep breath then stepped out of the car. Basma looked at him shocked.

" Sir habib?"