EXTRA MILE FOR LOVE

44: Basma Is here!

Nigeria,
4:30pm.

"Can you please send me Nabil's number?" Ameerah asked Kabir. "Nabil's number? Is everything okay?" He asked looking addled. "Basma needs It actually not me. I know you're wondering why she needs It right?" Kabir nodded his head in agreement.

"Basma left for Dubai some hours ago. She doesn't want Najma to know she will be there. It's going to be a surprise and she will need Nabil to help her out." Ameerah announced. "Those two can never be separated, I thought Najma won't be staying in Dubai for that long?" Kabir asked.

"It's a six months program, So It's kind of a long time for them. Ever since they have been friends, they have never been apart for weeks. Besides, Najma's Dad wants Basma to go and check up on her before she falls into depression. So that's why Basma Is going to go and spend 2 weeks with her." Ameerah declared.

"Why would he think that way?" Kabir asked, "Have you forgotten he sent her over there against her wishes. I don't even know how prof thinks sometimes." Ameerah announced giggling.

"Isn't he your uncle? I will have to tell him all the bad stuff you have said about him." Kabir teased, "Then get ready to starve for 1 week!" Ameerah declared amidst laughter.

Basma Couldn't wait for her flight to land in Dubai. She was proud of herself, how she has been able to conceive this surprise from Najma. She could already imagine the look on Najma's face when she sees her. Because they just talked few hours ago, Before Basma headed to the airport.

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Dubai.
Nabil and Najma had so much to eat and drink, especially Najma who could barely stand on her two feet. "We really need to go out for a stroll, I'm so full that I feel I'm going to explode soon." Najma squealed placing her hand on her tummy.

"Where do you want us to go?" Yaseer asked, "Don't worry Yaseer, We will be taking our leave soon." Nabil interrupted. "Why will you leave this soon?" Yaseer's sister asked. "We have spent quality time together with you all, and we are grateful. It's been a long day, we need to go."

"Nabil I can manage, let's stay a little longer before we leave please." Najma pleaded. "I'm leaving now and If you're not coming along, I won't think twice about leaving you here." Nabil threatened. "Yes go on, I'm sure Yaseer will be willing to bring me back." Najma declared. Nabil threw a very mean look at Najma but she shrugged It off.

"We are so grateful for your hospitality, but we have to go now." He announced holding on to Najma's hand. Najma forced a smile that was so obvious It was a fake one. They bade everyone goodbye and left.

"What was the meaning of that drama you pulled?" Najma snapped after she got into the car. But no response came from Nabil. "I'm talking you!" Najma yelled. "Me? Really?" Nabil asked before turning on the engine.

"Stop playing all these over protective games because you're not my father!" Najma snapped as she fold her arms, looking towards the window. "How can I be your father? I'm too young of course." Nabil replied almost laughing. Just then, a message pop up sound interrupted him. He checked and read the message:

"Hi Nabil, It's Basma here. I just arrived Dubai and Najma doesn't know. Where are you guys right now? I want It to be a surprise.

Nabil was so surprised seeing Basma's message, because few hours ago, they spoke. He decided to call the number to confirm If It's truly Basma. "Nabil you know Najma knows my voice, why did you call?" Basma asked. "Umm....errrrrr don't worry baby girl." Nabil replied. Najma immediately turned around and looked at him.

"Nabil you're something else! She won't forgive you for this. So where are you guys right now?" Basma asked. "We are actually on our way home, I will text you the address." Nabil replied. "Home? Are you going to your place or Najma's?" She asked.