Mine forever (EDITING)

Chapter three

Amal

It's graduation day! I couldn't contain my excitement. My parents, Ya Khadija, her family and Asma'u got her last night and Ya Fahad is expected this morning. It was all so exciting.

I didn't sleep well last night. I was overjoyed, my friends and i stayed up all night yesterday. Just talking and catching up for the last time. Nothing can ruin my mood today even the fact that Shattima hasn't called me since that first time. I don't really care, at least i can tell my parents i tried and really mean it. Well not really but it's better this way.

I took a shower and started getting ready. I wore a free fitted ivory jumpsuit; it was fitted from the bust down to my slim waist, i tied up my hair into a bun and wrapped a veil around it in a turban fashion. My makeup was very light with just the right highlight to pop my natural cheekbones. I wore royal blue Manolo blahniks and silver jewelry.  Fatima and i have been planing this day since we started freshman year.

The graduation ceremony started ten am sharp. I was very excited. We were then called on stage to collect our degrees. Every department was called in order of class of degree. Faculty of Engineering was being called alphabetically and they got to chemical engineering. Aliyu Amal was the first name called with my picture and my CGPA projected onto the screen. There was a loud cheer by my friends and the row my family was seated. I smiled knowing I had surprised them. I never told anyone i was on first class, it was indeed a proud moment for me.

The ceremony ended at around one thirty. I saw Ya Khadija's text saying they were out by the garden due to the crowd. After getting some pictures with my friends, I made my way there... As I got there, standing by the garden entrance I saw Ya Fahad by the ground's gate with his back turned to me, he was talking to someone I didn't know.

I ran towards him and hopped on his back giving him a bone crushing hug. He quickly turned around and hugged me back tightly. I missed him so much. He doesn't visit me very often, unlike my parents and Yaya Khadija

"Oh monkey!"

"Ya Fahad. I have missed you so much and I thought you were going to miss my grads" I rambled quickly also pouting. I let go of him and folded my arms in protest.

"I missed you too shorty! And I wouldn't miss your grads for the world. I'm so proud of you" he said pinching my cheeks. I swatted his hands away, he knew i hated that.

"You had to make me sad thinking you would not make it," i pouted.

"I'm sorry, you know i was just pulling your short legs" he tried to pull my cheeks again and i pulled back stumbling into someone behind me.

The person held me for support and cleared their throat. I pulled away and turned back to him, i had completely forgotten about the tall guy Ya Fahad was talking to earlier. The guy is fair in complexion, has a well chiseled face, built body and a well carved shave. He is handsome in every way possible. He is wearing a black suit and tie and holding a bouquet of red roses. I blushed and looked down as I realized I was gawking at him. He must be one of Fahad's friends from around.

"Hi Amal" his familiar voice pulled me out of my revere. I have heard this voice before. How does he my name? I looked up in confusion. "I am sorry I didn't tell you I was coming." He said smiling making my heart skip a beat. Who was he? Then it hit me.

I opened my mouth and closed it like a fish in a barrel. He chuckled. That was when I realized who it was. My eyes widen in shock.

"Shattima?" I asked not quite sure.

He let out a deep chuckle again "surprise" what? How? Who does that? I mean not call a girl for almost a month and just fly out for her graduation? Who does that? What was he playing at?