EXTRA MILE FOR LOVE

14: The Date

Najma's Residence.

"Basma just come over right now. Because there's gist ! You won't believe what happened!" Najma squealed with excitement over the phone.

Basma couldn't contain her happiness, She knew the gist was definitely about Nabil. "Is that why you're up early ?" Basma asked. "Yes plus that delivery guy. You know how he wakes me up with calls." Najma whined.

"So what did we get in today's package?" Basma asked . "You'll see for yourself when you get here." Najma teased.

"Okay fine. So how far with the vendor? Has she replied?" Basma asked . "She hasn't up till now Basma and I don't know what to do."

"Just send another Dm and tell her you're willing to pay her to tell you who Mr.Anonymous is. Also promise that you won't disclose that she gave you such information." Basma suggested.

"That's actually a nice idea . I'll definitely send another Dm right away." Najma declared and hung up.

Basma came to Najma's house in no time and joined her in the kitchen. "I was so surprised when Mummy said you're in kitchen. You're really in a good mood today." Basma teased .

"Well what can I say ? Life has been good" Najma shrugged . "I don't even know how to start feeding you this gist Or we should wait till I'm done cooking?" Najma winked .

"There's no way I'm going to be okay with that and you know. Start speaking already."

"He called and..........." Basma cut Najma off,

"I want details baby girl! Like what was you doing when he called and the rest. You know how it goes." Basma squealed with excitement.

"Okay fine. I was on the call with Abbakar. Yes speaking about him, He was actually questioning me about that video. He thinks Nabil or whatever you call him knows me well." Najma declared.

"And I lied to him for the first time Basma." She palmed her face. "No, You didn't!" Basma hung her mouth open.

"I know right. That was so bad of me and I really feel about it. I denied knowing Nabil and he didn't sound convinced. I really don't like the kind of effect he's already having on me. It was so unnecessary for me to lie to Abbakar."

"But you know how he is Basma. So judgmental, If I had told him we know each other, It would have resulted into a series of lectures. I mean, Hammad said People don't really say nice things about Nabil. The last thing I can afford is to tell Abbakar I know him." Najma declared.

"I love this. Madam is already being protective of her husband. This is so cute!" Basma chuckled. "Forget about Abbakar and tell me about your call with Nabil." Najma told Basma what transpired between her and Nabil.

"Najma! Najma! Najma! I really feel like spanking the life out of you. What do I do with you?" Basma asked as she slightly use her palm to hit her forehead.

"You had just one job and It was to play hard to get. But no! You got seduced and gave in." Bama laughed. "Don't make me call him right now and cancel the date." Najma pouted .

"Come on Baby. You know I was just pulling your legs. But I seriously wanted you to make it hard for him a bit." Basma declared .

"You know who I'm Basma. When I want someone, I'm straightforward and I won't play any hard to get games. It's completely baseless you know. What's use of playing hard to get? If someone truly loves or values you, you don't even need to play hard to get for them to value you. But what do I know" Najma shrugged.

"Just cut It out please. You think Nigerian men are like the ones you see in the movies you watch? Oyinbo is different my dear. Nigerian men only understand the language of playing hard to get. They like being mistreated." Basma declared.