Behind My Walls✔️

Chapter 22

"Ikhbal what about this one?". Layla asked, holding a purple dress she wanted to use for the bridal shower.

"Layla, this one is beautiful and resemble ours". Wajdan said holding a black gown, which likely looks like our dress. Wajdan actually asked her to come, and choose any dress she wants for the wedding, probably paying it for her.

"Its fine, but I don't want black".

"Wear it for once in your life Layla!". I scoffed.

"Uhhg! Alright I will take that one and this one". She said gesturing for the two dresses.

"Ladies lets go, I'm starving". Lujaina said walking toward us with Zayn behind her. We then drove to the restaurant, where we find a serene side of the restaurant and sat down.

The waiter came shortly and we ordered lunch. Hence we had been shopping since morning. Mostly by the 'fashionista' Wajdan, as she calls herself. Selecting every glittery dress she comes across for Lujaina. After her insisting, since the bride has bought her dresses, even before coming to Nigeria.

Zayn excused himself to answer a call, while the 'now' best friends, Layla and Wajdan, were already engaged in their everlasting Gist.

"So how many events is it?". Layla asked.

"Bridal shower, reception, and dinner, that makes it 3". Wajdan answered.

"Wow! I can't wait".

"Me too". I interjected, just then Zayn came back with 2 men following behind, probably his friends.

"Hi ladies, these are my friends, Hafiz and Muhammad". He paused. "Uhh! Where is Khalil?". He asked them.

"He was answering a call, he should be here soon". The Tallest and fair one, which was Muhammad answered. They all sat down, greeted us, and started talking, mostly on Zayn's wedding while we were also engaged in our own talk. Albeit, Layla seemed a little uncomfortable, and I guess I countered to the constant gaze that was bothering her, since every minute Muhammad's gaze was on her.

"Zayn call Khalil to come fast, I won't stay long, you know my wife will be waiting for me and I want to reserve my stomach for my wife's food". The 'married' Hafiz stated.

"Okay Mr. 'I am married', we will be in the same level in just a few days". Zayn said grinning at Lujaina while she blushed.

Muhammad held his phone to his ears "He said he will be coming in now". He said, referring to their friend Khalil.

"Pretty come and escort me to the rest room". Layla whispered to me. I guess she was tired of the uncomfortable atmosphere and we excused ourselves and headed to the restroom.

"Did you notice something?". I asked fixing my veil in the mirror.

"What?!".

"I'm just sensing some 'ship' between you and Muhammad". I teased.

"Pretty, what is wrong with you? I don't even know him for goodness sake". She scoffed.

"Well, I just notice the way he was staring at you".

"Ahh! Maybe I looked familiar to him". She defended.

I smirked. "Familiar huh?! Don't worry, you will get more familiar by the time". I teased, I guess it was my turn to avenge Salim.

"Pretty!".

"Layla!". I chuckled.

She glared at me. "Uhhg! Lets go". She headed to the door, while the door suddenly opened and she bashed with someone else. "I'm sor...". She looked up.

I walked to the person, which unfortunately became Zainab 'Halima's friend'. I swiftly walked pass Layla and was trying to walk pass her when she straightened out her hand and stopped me.

"What do you want Zainab?". I asked.

"Ikhbal I really need to talk to you". She said.

I folded my arms. "After what your friend did, I don't think I will want to talk to any of you".

"Please, Ikhbal I really need to clear things out".

I watched her for awhile and decided to just give it up.

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"I'm sorry for what Halima did". She paused. I look sternly at her, then at Layla sitting beside me. "I'm very foolish for being so incapable in this matter". She continued while I looked at her confused. "Well I knew Sadiq was cheating with her months ago and I felt so restless, since I can't just ignore, you being cheated by your friend". She said and I scoffed.

"I'm actually the one that sent you the anonymous message months ago, the 'Sadiq is cheating on you'. I found it hard to tell you, so I just decided to message you, but unfortunately that didn't work". She stated and I watched her amazed.

"So, why didn't you just call her and tell her then?". Layla asked her.

"I wasn't able to, I felt so stupid, and I knew you were going to call the number, so I decided to threw away the Sim card".

"Wow!" I uttered amazed.

"And it was weeks ago that Halima came to me that Sadiq broke up with her".

I looked at her wide eyes. "They what?!". I asked.

"That will be after the incident between you and Sadiq. She said that he kept on blaming her, and he ended the relationship. She came to my house crying and that was when I called with the new number the night. I was actually going to tell you but you didn't pick and I couldn't reach you again". She stated. It all make sense now, he probably broke up with her the day he came to apologize to me while Zainab called me, which I thought he was the one and blocked the number.

"I think that is what you get for betrayal, she deserve it". Layla said.

"I guess so, and she regretted what she did, since she even told me that she will want to apologize to you, but she can't mutter the courage".

"She wouldn't want to, if they had not broke up". I said.

"Maybe or maybe not, but I'm pleading on her behalf, please find a place in your heart to forgive her, she is absolutely full of guilt now".

"I hold no grudge against her, I just can't talk to her". I said truthfully. Maybe sometime but not now.

She sighed "Okay, I'm sorry for taking your time but thank you for listening to me".

"Don't worry, we will have to get going". I stood up, bade her and walked away.

"You girls, where have you been? We have been waiting for you". Wajdan said when we went back.

"We met an old friend". I answered and sat down.

"Zayn, escorted his friends, he will be back shortly". Lujaina said.

"So what are we doing now? We still have extra time". Wajdan asked.

"Lets go to the park". Layla suggested.

"But I'm tired, besides when are we doing the Henna design?". I asked.

"We booked for tonight and there is nothing like tired okay". Wajdan said.

"Okay ma'am". I rolled my eyes.

"Let's have fun". She squealed, and I shook my head. "And literally for the last time as spinster for Lujaina". She added while Lujaina pulled her tongue out at her.

Zayn came shortly and we all headed out to the park.

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