FOREVER WITH YOU

Chapter 51: Don't Allow Any Man To Touch You

Rayyan was very handsome and was good at touching a woman's heart at the most appropriate times. Her heart was not made of steel, it would flutter too. She was only human. But since he got married, he changed. He seems more cold and distant towards her. She was very sure it was his wife who asked him to hire an assistant just to make her look bad in Rayyan's eyes. But no matter how much she protests her husband, he must be surrounded with women when he's outside. And there's nothing she can do about it. Thought Maryam to herself.

Sa'eed wanted to laugh but he held it back. He offered her a hand and said, "Secretary Maryam, do take care of me in the future." But Maryam wasn't in the mood to reply to him. She only shook his hand and nodded at him. She quietly left the office.

"She's not that bad Rayyan."

Rayyan shot him a cold look. "What nonsense are you saying? I'm married." He asked coldly.

"Oh right, I almost forgot. It is shocking that you're married though. I still couldn't believe it. And I'm really sad for your wife. And worried about you. Look, you don't have any dating experience. And you're cold and-"

"Shut up!" Rayyan shouted coldly. 

Sa'eed dared not to speak. If Rayyan really didn't listen. He couldn't blame him for not reminding him.

"Get to work. You're not here to dance." Rayyan instructed coldly.

"Even when I'm dancing, I'll still think about you."

"Get out of my face." Rayyan was irritated beyond words as he furrowed his brows tightly.

Sa'eed laughed so hard as he left the office.

*****

Tasleem wore a white Abaya, its fabric gently rustling as she moved. She scooped up Snowy, and  carefully placed it in a cozy basket. The basket was specially designed for transporting pets.

Before leaving the house, Tasleem grabbed her car key and headed to the parking lot. Her skin glowed as she moved in the warm sunlight.

She first made a quick stop at the makeup store to pick up lip gloss and hand cream.

After making her purchase, She proceeded to the vet's office, Showy received a thorough checkup. She then headed to the supermarket.

After paying she came out with two shopping bags. "Tasleem." Out of instinct she turned, Khalid waved at her. She smiled back at him, he started moving to where she was and said. "What a coincidence, how have you been?" He asked.

Every time he sees her, she looks more beautiful, with her fair skin, creamy and flawless and it glows under the sun. She was breathtaking. How in the world would he let Rayyan have her?

Tasleem saw that strange look in his eyes before it disappeared. She doesn't know why she feels fear in her heart. "Fine, Alhamdulillah. How is Ummi?" She asked.

"She's fine. She's been asking about you."

"I was thinking of going home tomorrow." 

"You should. And Rayyan? I hope he's treating you well?" He asked.

Tasleem's smile couldn't be hidden when Rayyan's name was mentioned. "Yes, he is." She shyly replied. The scene of her kissing him this morning came to her mind which makes her blush a little.

Khalid's expression changed as he studied her expression. It seems like everything is going fine between them. His breath quickened in that mare second. The serenity in his eyes had disappeared.

At that moment, Tasleem felt goosebumps rise on her skin. It's hard to explain, but she doesn't feel comfortable around Khalid anymore. It's like he suddenly changed into another person. 

Tasleem thought her observation might be completely wrong and that she was just imagining what she was seeing but her heart was telling her something else... She felt danger!

Her hand started shaking. "Ya Khalid, I've a lot to do, I'll get going.."

"Let me drop you off." He took two steps forward,  subconsciously, Tasleem took one step back. Khalid was quick to catch her small action. He felt like someone squeezed his heart and he couldn't breathe properly.

"I've come with my car Ya Khalid, greet Ummi for me." Without waiting for his reply, Tasleem walked to her car and got in. Sensing the movement in the car, Snowy peeked out of the basket, looking at Tasleem curiously.

 Tasleem hurriedly started the car and drove away. She felt the same fear she felt that night when Mama brought Jajaye to rape her. That was the most traumatic time in her life. 

She reached home and parked the car. Asiya the worker helped Tasleem with the shopping bag. And Tasleem picked the basket. Snowy jumped out of the basket and snuggled on the couch. She yawned and closed her eyes.

"I've finished all the work. Is there anything you want me to do?" Asiya asked.

"No, thank you. See you tomorrow."

****

The day went by quickly and evening soon arrived. 

Rayyan parked his bag and headed out of his office. Sa'eed was asking Maryam a question when he accidentally saw Rayyan with his bag, leaving.

He hurriedly walked over. "Rayyan, where are you going?"

"Do I need your permission to go out?" Rayyan asked coldly.

"Of course you don't need my permission. But you're the CEO and you're leaving this early? As far as I know you're a workaholic."

Rayyan shot him a cold look. "It seems like this mouth of yours will cause you a deduction from your salary." He started moving without sparing him another glance. 

"Then we're not working overtime?"

"You're not to leave the office till 9." Rayyan said. He got into the elevator and the door closed.

*****

Tasleem was lost in thought when she was hugged from behind. Startled, she looked at the hands wrapped around her waist. "You scared me."

"You're such a scared cat, you know."

Tasleem gave him a sweet smile and asked. "You're back early?"

He let go of her and she turned to face him. "Uhm. I missed you. I wanted to see you earlier." Was his reply, which brought a faint blush on Tasleem's cheek. "How did your day go? You must be bored."

"It's not boring, I studied and went to the supermarket and also took Snowy to the vet. Oh! And I met Ya Khalid on the way."

The moment she finished speaking the man's expression turned dark at the mention of Khalid. He stared at Tasleem for a long time. "Did he touch you?" Questioned Rayyan dangerously. seeing how serious and cold he looked. Tasleem quickly shook her head. "He didn't,"

The thought of Khalid touching Tasleem was irked by Rayyan because he didn't forget Khalid claimed to love his wife.

Being a man, he knew how one felt when they were in love with a woman, and Rayyan was not willing to share even a bit of her time with the man whom he claimed to love her. "Don't allow any man to touch you Tasleem, And stay away from Khalid in the future." He closes the little space between them.

"Okay." Tasleem's body had turned soft when Rayyan stepped into her breathing space. He landed a soft kiss on her cheek.