BEYOND THE ABAYA

14. A Call to Rush Home

A huge thank you to Ameerah86  for her ongoing votes!❤️

As I lay in bed, I heard my phone notify me of a message. I reached over to check it, and my heart skipped a beat when I saw that it was from Muhideen, asking if we could meet tomorrow.

I felt a surge of excitement and replied with a simple "yes" without hesitation.

The next morning, my phone buzzed again, and I saw that Muhideen had sent me the location of our meeting.
I jumped out of bed, feeling like a kid on Christmas morning. I couldn't wait to see him again and catch up.

As I got ready, I asked Bisola if she could drop me off. She agreed, and we left Husnah and Iqmat at home. I chattered excitedly to Bisola about my day, barely containing my enthusiasm.

As we drove to the meeting spot, I felt like I was floating on air. I couldn't help but think about how much I enjoyed Muhideen's company and how nice it was to have someone to talk to. I wondered what we would discuss today and what adventures we might have.

Bisola smiled at me, noticing my bubbly mood. "You're really looking forward to this, aren't you?" she asked.

I nodded, grinning from ear to ear. "Yeah, I just love spending time with him. He's so nice and funny."

Bisola chuckled and patted my hand. "I'm glad you're happy, Islaha. You deserve it."

"Hey, Bisola, have you noticed how Husnah always seems a bit cool towards Muhideen?"

"Yeah, I have! I've tried to talk to her about it, but she just said she's not sure about him." she just shrugged it off. I think she's just being protective of you or something."

"Maybe. But I think it's more than that. I've seen the way she looks at him sometimes - like she's sizing him up or something." I said.

"Really? I haven't noticed that."

"Yeah, But I think Muhideen is okay. He seems nice and genuine to me." I said. 

"Of course! You're being dramatic, Islaha. Husnah's just being cautious, that's all. And yeah don't trust him yet, and I don't support dating him before knowing him fully."

"Yeah, maybe you're right. Anyways, i never said i like him in the first place." I said playfully rolling my eyes at her.

She chuckled "I know you have a crush on him Islaha. If not, why are you so disturbed about the issue?"

"Na you sabi. I muttered why she laughed again."

"Ok." She said as she playfully raised her hands in defence.

"But I really hope she could see how nice he is."

"Give her time, Islaha. She'll come around once she gets to know him better." She assured me.

"Hey, Bisola, what about that issue with my dad? Did you talk to your dad about it?"

"I reached out to him the day before yesterday, but he was tied up. He called me back yesterday, and since I missed the call, he left a message saying he'll catch up with me today."

"Okay, that's good. I really hope we can get some help with this. It's been weighing on my mind."

"Me too, Islaha. I'll make sure to follow up with my dad and see what he can do. Maybe together, we can figure out a solution."

"Thanks, Bisola. Just knowing that you're looking into it makes me feel better."

"Of course, Islaha. We'll get through this together.

As we arrived at the location, I hopped out of the car, thanking Bisola for the ride. I waved goodbye and walked towards the meeting spot, feeling carefree and joyful. Today was going to be a great day, I just knew it!

As I walked into the park, I scanned the area for Muhideen. My eyes landed on a familiar figure sitting on a bench, and my heart skipped a beat. He caught my gaze and waved his hand to get my attention, flashing a warm smile.

I couldn't help but smile back as I made my way towards him. He looked handsome, relaxed and at ease, dressed in a casual Kaftan. His eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, and I felt my heart flutter in response.

"Hey!" he said, standing up as I approached. "You look lovely today."

I blushed at the compliment, feeling a little self-conscious but happy. "Thanks, Muhideen. You don't look so bad yourself."

He chuckled and sat back down, patting the bench beside him."How's your day been?"

"Boring, obviously. But I did manage to convince Bisola to drop me off here.

"How's Husnah?" He asked suddenly.

I laughed at that. "Ohh Husy thinks I'm meeting a secret admirer or something."

"A secret admirer, huh? Well, I suppose I can live up to that title. I brought flowers and everything!"

"Where? I don't see any flowers!"

"Oh, I was just kidding. But I did bring something even better – my awesome self!"

"Ugh, you're so cheesy! But I have to admit, it's working. You're pretty charming today..."

Just then, my phone rang, breaking the conversation. I checked the caller ID and smiled. "Sorry, it's Bisola. I should answer this."

Muhideen nodded. "Go ahead, I'll wait."

I answered the call, and Bisola's voice came through loud and clear. "Hey, Islaha! How's it going? What's happening?"

I glanced at Muhideen, who was watching me with interest. "Not much, Bisola. Just hanging out with Muhideen. What's up?"

Bisola's voice was filled with excitement. "Oh, I just talked to my dad about your dad's issue, and he gave me some informations. I wanted to fill you in on the details."

I sat up straight, intrigued. "That's great news! What did he say?"

Muhideen leaned in, curious about the conversation. I mouthed "Bisola" to him, and he nodded.

"No, I can't tell you now, just be fast and come back home. I'm almost there now," Bisola said urgently.

I ended the call and looked at Muhideen, apologetic. "I'm so sorry, Muhideen, but I need to go. Something came up."

Muhideen stood up, concerned. "Is everything okay? What's wrong?"

I shook my head. "Don't worry about it, but I need to go."

Muhideen nodded, helping me up from the bench. "Okay, go. Take care of whatever it is. We can catch up later."

I smiled, grateful for his understanding. "Thanks, Muhideen. I owe you one."

He gently squeezed my hand, my mind racing with possibilities. What was going on? Why was Bisola so urgent?

As I rushed out of the park, I heard Muhideen call out, "Be safe, Islaha! Talk to you soon!"

~~~~~~~~| |~~~~~~~~~~~||~

I'll try and upload 2 chapters today.
Cus I really wanna finish this book ASAP😂
So yea i assure you that you'll enjoy the next chapter.
And this Husnah why is she being so overprotective?
She literally opposes to everything duh😂

Byeee see you in the next chapter
Don't forget to vote and comment😢❤️