The Hijabi's Convertee

chapter 31

"That shouldn't be your concern" I said
Iqraam was my brother's best friend but in this case I can't say that because that wasn't his identity in my heart and a regular best friend of your brother wouldn't be like this in this situation

" Is he the reason why you rejected me?" Akeem asked stubbornly

" Akeem, I rejected you because I don't feel the same way for you and we're better off as friends" I explained in a calm tone

" No I don't believe you" Akeem said in denial

" She doesn't want to be with you so move on" Iqraam said to Akeem which I thought was quite childish but that was for later

I guess Akeem took it seriously because his expression changed to that of anger

" You" Akeem said and threw a punch at Iqraam at a fast speed

Iqraam turned to the side and dodged it but Akeem was relentless

Akeem threw another punch but this time Iqraam grabbed his fist

Iqraam was good at fighting, I knew that because he and my brother practices boxing and other martial arts together

Akeem was also good but I wasn't sure he could beat Iqraam at all of they fought

" Stop" I shouted before any of them could continue

" Let go" I said and pulled Iqraam away from Akeem

" So you really rejected me for him?" Akeem asked and I was quite annoyed with him already

" Akeem, I just don't like you that way" I said calmly

" You'll find someone else, who you love and loves you back but I'm sorry that person isn't me" I added

" It's fine, I understand " Akeem said

Finally he was understanding my words

Akeem picked his stuff from the table and took his leave without saying a word

I did feel sad, I might have lost a good friend and even if I didn't, we can't go back to how our friendship used to be

" What's with that expression" Iqraam asked

" I feel sad, I might have lost a friend " I said

"You still have me" Iqraam said and I turned to glare at him

" What?"Iqraam asked but I just ignored him altogether

I picked up my bag and walked out of the coffee shop

Iqraam followed suit

I made my way to the parking lot where I parked my car

Iqraam kept following me

I got to my car and unlocked it

" Why are you following me" I turned to Iqraam and asked calmly

"Are you angry at me?" Iqraam asked and I gave him a side eye

"I didn't mean to pick a fight but he wasn't giving me a choice" Iqraam said

"I'm sorry" he added, looking at me with puppy eyes and it was working

"You shouldn't go around fighting, it's bad" I scolded lightly

"Yes yes, very bad" Iqraam said bobbing his head up and down

" Are you still angry at me?" Iqraam asked and pulled the ends of my hijab lightly

"I don't know, go back to work" I said and waved my hand in a dismissive manner