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32~Catching feelings

Habiba's Pov:

My eyes searched for the one I longed to find in the crowd, but too sad, he was surrounded by his guests, making it difficult for me to even see him.

All the guests were extravagantly dressed and I didn't know any of them; I heard some of them even traveled into the country as whites could be spotted in the crowd as well.

I sat with Grandma as the party commenced. Every guest who came to the party came to our table to greet Grandma, and she made sure to introduce me as Najib's wife.

And most of their replies were "Who's family did I belong to? Where did I study? And what business or company did I or my family own? And so many more like that.

Gladly, Grandma was there to give them a befitting reply, that I did belong to a decent family from the outskirts of Kano, and Grandma's response made me feel so proud of her while they stared at me with anonymity, but I didn't let it bother me.

I glanced around searching for Najib and Amina, yet I couldn't find them around.

I guess Amina was still beautifying herself for Amir, Mother-in-law, and Zaitun were also yet to be present, which made Grandma now annoyed.

"After warning all of them sternly to be present early, they're still in the house doing what exactly?" She scoffed angrily.

"Maybe they're all caught up with something." I sighed while father-in-law just walked up to us.

"Uma." He calls Grandma by her native name for Mother.

"Some of our top investors are around, they want to meet you." He smiled.

"Okay, Habiba, please go and call everyone; it's already 7:30, and the party will commence any time soon." Grandma orders before she leaves.

I was scared to approach my mother-in-law, so I decided to get Amina to do that.

In a hurry, I walked back into the mansion to meet everywhere silent, only a few servants were lurking around.

Once I reached Amina's doorstep, I could hear voices coming from her room, knocking lightly on the door while placing my ear unto the door, I could hear Amina's voice, the sound coming from the room sounded like moans making me skeptical to go in, so I decided to leave and just then mother-in-law showed up.

I got frightened to see her suddenly appear.

"What are you doing here?" She scoffs.

"No... Nothing." I smiled.

"Then why were you peeping into my daughter's room and what's with the frightened look?"

"I wasn't peeping; I was asked to call her and you as well; the party will soon begin."

"We'll be out soon, you may leave." She smiled showing me the staircase.

While I walked away, I kept praying Amina wouldn't get caught doing what I think she was doing.

Having sex with Amir.

If anyone, especially mother-in-law, finds them, she will be in deep trouble.

I was on my way back to the venue when he suddenly appeared, pulling me into his arms.

I smiled while staring at him looking so good; his beard and hair were averagely trimmed, making him look more handsome, and he was beautifully dressed in a black tuxedo.

"Hey." He smiled.

"Hi." I smiled back.

"I was searching for you just now and Grandma told me to check inside the house." He smiled while caressing my cheeks softly, I felt shy.