Spontaneous Attachment

19

It's been five days since the incident and I was still not sure if I could present Salman to my parents as the man I want to marry. The thought alone made me shudder.

So I took a break from work to think very well but it seems to be pointless. The deadline ummi gave me is in two days and I couldn't find another alternative. I also can't keep disobeying her,she's done alot for my sake.

I took another spoon full of ice cream and stuffed it into my mouth. That's what I've been doing for the past five days,eating ice cream and praying.

After another long thought, I decided to give Salman a visit.

I dressed up casually in plain maroon abaya paired with white flats and a white bag. It's not that I want to impress him,no. I just like good dressing. It boost my confidence.

After locking the front door, I entered my car which was returned about three days ago from repair and drive to Salman's office. I don't have his number so I couldn't call to inform him.

.........

The building looked the same as the last time we came. I felt a tinge of sadness remembering the time we came together with Zaid. I wonder how he's doing.

"How may I help you"
The receptionist asked.

"Where's Claudia"
He must have changed the receptionist.

"The lady with brown hairs? She was given another post"
She stated with an eye roll.

So he didn't fire her, I let out a sigh of relief.

"Okay, I'm here to see Mr Salman"

"You have an appointment?"

"No...but"

"The door is that way"
She pointed to the glass door I came from and continued typing away in her laptop.

I didn't even know what to say.

"Look,it's really important and I have to see him,just tell me if he's inside....please"

"We don't have time for girls like you okay....he doesn't have time for gold diggers,so get out of my sight"
She said loudly.

What!

People were already leaving their works to watch the scene.

"And what are you? How dare you even say that...."

"Fauzia,it that you?"
A familiar voice cut me off

I turned around and saw Claudia.
"Oh dear,thank God you're here"
I said with a sigh.

I already had alot on my head and that receptionist was trying to piss me more than I am.

"Are you looking for someone?"
Claudia asked approaching me.

"Yes please,I'm here to see Salman"

"Ok,just follow me"
I glanced back and gave the lady a dirty look to which she responded with a scowl,witch.

"Why aren't you the receptionist anymore?"
I asked as we entered the elevator.

"I was moved to the account section"
She pressed the last floor after the doors closed

"How are you doing?"
She asked

"Well,not bad as you can see"
I said with a chuckle.

We started a small talk before we arrived at the last floor. I stepped out and waved her farewell then head to his office.

I hesitated for a while before opening the door and saying a very low Salam.

He was seated on his black swivel chair facing the windows and away from the door.
I sat on one of the chairs facing him and waited for him to turn around.

"What do you want"
His voice boomed through the whole room.

"Um....I'm here to talk about the proposal" I answered in a low voice.

Ya Allah,hope I'm making the right choice.

He finally turned to face me. His face was void of any emotion,but he still looked good,maybe even better that the last time I saw him.

"What about it"

"I accept. I'll marry you"

I felt a sense of deja Vu as memories of what happened in the past flooded my head. My throat suddenly felt clogged and my vision blurred.

"Will you marry me Fauzia"
He asked, a beautiful smile gracing his lips,how could I ever say no him?

I looked away suddenly feeling shy.

"Haba my queen,please accept me as your husband,even if it's to be your servant after marriage. This poor guy can't do without you,he's nothing without you"

I still didn't say anything,but my heart was beating very fast. I can't believe he's proposing to me. Oh my God.

"Queen Fauzi na,please say something"

"I accept....I'll marry you okay"
I said covering my face. He's just so romantic. I could always get used to him.

"Are you okay?"
Salman's voice brought me out of my reverie.

A tear slid down my face and I quickly wiped it away. "Yes I'm fine"

He didn't look like he believed me but he decided to keep quiet.

I felt more tears coming so I closed my eyes to stop them, I can't cry in front of him.

Taking a deep breath I opened my eyes only to find him staring at me,he quickly looked away when I caught him.

"You should have just said you love me,it would have been easier" I told him trying to forget the stupid memory.

"What...there's nothing like love here" he answered irritated.

"So why do you want to marry me?" I raised a questioning brow.

"Personal reasons"
He stated curtly,trying to avoid eye contact.

I was speechless

"How long is it going to last"
I asked after a long silence

"I don't know, I haven't thought about that...what do you think"

I shrugged not knowing what to say.

"Alright,let's make it a year, we'll go our separate ways after a year,agreed?"

I thought about it for a while.
It's not like I also want to get married in the first place,also ummi would see that I can't be committed and leave me alone,maybe in the future I might fall in love which is very unlikely,but for now Salman is okay.

"Agreed"

He stared at me for a while as if contemplating something "there would be nothing like love between us,we will be couples in public,around families but nothing more"
He stated

"Okay"
I have a feeling he wouldn't keep to those words, but let's see.

"Let's make it as soon as possible, I would like to speak to your family"

I nodded

"I would be leaving for Nigeria in two days" I said

"We'll go there together,your mom wanted to see me remember"
He smirked

I rolled my eyes and stood up.

"See you then"

We've had a peek into her past,more will come soon, I know you're curious.