I Did It For Love

chapter 9

Chapter 9    I did it for love    *by Fauziyya Farouk Muhammad*

For Rukayya Danbappa and najah Ahmad

Much love💓

"I know Mona, but I'm only concerned for my friend is that too hard to believe?" Abby replied "but I love him" I blurted "it's not all about love, face it Mona he's a jerk and believe it or not your not the only lady friend he has" she fired... I sighed actually speechless "ok fine!" She said " I will tolerate him but not because I like him around but because I don't want your mood that way" she added "are you serious?!"I squealed and she nodded smiling I jumped and hugged her tight and she returned it. Can I be so happy?.. "thank you Abby your the best!" I said "just be careful and watch your back but I'll always be there I promise" she stated and I smiled
After my shift, Dan offered to drop us off at home. Abby was against it at first but later agreed. "My mum's having a barbecue on saturday at our house so if you g..." he began "we're not available" Abby cuts him off  "Abby!" I whispered "please I've already told my mum about you guys and she's expecting you to be there " he stated while driving _liar!_ my conscience spoke "well you can tell her we had a busy schedule and we couldn't make it " Abby stated. I gave her this 'we already talked about it right' look and she surrendered "fine! We'll THINK about it she said emphasizing the word think "better" he said _tomorrow's the day before saturday think fast!_ my conscience spoke " at 3pm "he said and Abby rolled her eyes "you can bring Nicky there too" he added I looked at Nicky who was playing on her tab. I don't think she's listening. "Ok " I blurted.
After we dropped Abby at her apartment, we went on our way to mine.Nicky's already asleep by that time. "Why's Abby so grumpy?" He asked "hey! Watch it ok. It's because of her that I chose to be friends with you"I fired "sorry but then I can't help but think she's not comfortable around me" he stated. "Well that's how Abby is ...she's just being protective" I said "you mean to say paranoid? Mona you're an adult and all she does is tell yo what to do" he said "don't talk about her like that. Wait. What are you saying?" I asked confused "I'm sorry it's just that I get hurt anytime I see her acting that way towards me like I'm some trash" he said _well,you're!_ my  conscience spoke. " the least you could do is to understand her please?" I said "ok anything for you" he replied. His words caught me off guard. "What?" I said giving him a puzzled look. "Just kidding" he said _ i thought he meant it_ my conscience spoke 'yeah right' I thought.
I carried Nicky and picked up her tab that lay on the seat. "Good night Mona" I said "I can help you with Nicky" he said " no no it's ok really" I said "so, see you Saturday?" He asked and I nodded. "Tell Nicky I said good night" he said and I nodded before walking into the house. Friday was my school day off. Not only mine actually, but Abby's also. So I spend it all with Nicky. That's the only day of the week I have to spend with Nicky. She calls it 'quality time bonding with 'manang' the Filipino word for sister... Nicky knew how to write few words in Filipino. It amazed me

4:30 pm, Saturday @ no. 1040 C-Santiago street

Daniel's house was a mansion hard to beieve because of how he behaved. Nonchalantly.
It looked big compared to the place I live in. I wonder what his problems are. I mean well you know....
I wore my sleeeveless yellow dress that ended inches above my knee. It had a black belt on the waistline which fitted just fine. 'I wasn't putting on weight so why shouldn't it fit' I thought sarcastically I left my hair fall back to my shoulders and down on my back. I looked just perfect. I mean who knows,  he might introduce me to his mother. _ohh mona stop getting your hopes high_ my conscience spoke 'yeah whatever' I thought. Plus I had my black boots on. Just in addition I was amazing! I didnt say that, Nicky did.
Abby wore this white and black short dress and had her braided long hair twisted and brought to her chest. She wore brown low heels and had her black purse.  She looked perfect.  I wished Jacob was here. I thought. Ohh and Jacob is Abby's boyfriend.. wonderful!. I dressed Nicky in her simple purple and white dress. She had on her pink hair band with white flowers on it.
"Ohh hey! You're here already!" Dan said "cant you see? We're standing right in front of you arent we?" Abby retorted "well its about time common Nicky lets grab something to eat" she said and Nicky chuckled.  "Whats wrong with her?" He asked "well I had to drag her down here she came because Nick asked her to so please lets not do anything to piss her off or Nick will get hurt" I said and he nodded "ok lets go?" He said and we went in.
Daniel wore a baggy brown shorts and a white shirt, he wore this very funny slippers. I just laughed but he was handsome just like always. "Hey mom meet Mona, my friend" Dan said introducing me to this elderly woman with curly brown hair that was above her shoulder. "Hello ma'am" I greeted "....and Mona meet my mom" he added "hey dear just call me Ruth" she said nicely "thank you ma'a....ohh I mean Ruth" I said and she smiled "your welcome" she said and I smiled.  "Excuse me mom I'll just show her around" Dan said breaking the silence "ok make sure you feel at home. And besides you look amazing" she said "so do you, thank you" I replied and we went ahead
"This here is the music room" he started. The room was big and it had lot and lots of musical instruments and some I didnt even know of. But trust me I'll pass the change of getting embarrassed. "This room is my father's.  And everytime it reminds me of him. He's taught me alot music. How to play the piano, how to playvthe flute and so many more. He heaitated then sniffed _is he crying?!_ my conscience asked he had a world for music. Musuc made him full and complete. Without it , he was just like an incomplete puzzle. But then my mom, she had nothing in store for music and because of that they'll always end up quarreling........she felt he was paying too much atentionon music than her" 'Why was he teling me all this?' I thought. I couldn't help but feel bad for him I mean he just wiped off a falling tear.".... I would lock my self up in a room so I could hear no more. I ended up suffocating.  I feel like I'm being forced to wear tight shoes. I wasn't free. Even now, im still treated like sone freaking five-year- old. It kills me" he continued then paused a little before smiling. "But where's he now? I mean your father?" I said hesitantly. "Hes gone.  He pasaed away." He replied _Mona could you at least shut?!_ My conscience spoke 'oh my gosh!' I thought "I'm sorry"I said he looked up at me and squeezed my cheek real hard "your so cute!" He said "ouch! That hurts" I shouted "ouch sorry" he said mimicking my voice I rolled my eyes pushing his hands off. 'Thank God it wasn't Abby! We would have been thrown out by now' I thought "well lets go from here we have more places to go" he stated and we left the room.  He showed me other palces until I was tired. I thought about Abby and Nicky. What they were doing and all sorts. He kept telling me stories about his childhood and experiences and with that I felt like I've known him for ages. "So you, tell me about you.."he said "what do you want to now about me?"I asked "everything"he said "well there's not much to say about me. My dad left when I was eight. My mum remarried ever since. David. He's my step father.... ad my brother, I sniffed we dont know where he is..... I started but broke down "here " he said handing me his handkerchief. "I collected it and wipe my tears and handed it back "its ok keep it... who knows you might cry again" he said and I smiled "thank you" I said"don't mention" he said and we left the bar.
We finally got to this corridor with six doors. "And here's my room"he said pointing at the second to the last door. He opened it and I couldn't believe mh eyes. It was three times mine doubling each time. Hah!  Just kidding he led me in and closed the door behind.  I looked around like one who has amnesia trying to remember how I got there. It was all blue. Had posters of this famous music artistes Chris Brown, lil wayne, and the other one.... what's he called again..... is it tiga... no .... tiger... ohh yeah tyga! Yes that's it.
I sat on the other edge of his king sized bed while he stood on the other end. He told me about his love for games _oh he means gambling_ my conscience spoke. We talked for a bit before I noticed him heading towards me. He sat behind me staring up at the ceiling.  He was too close for comfort. Things were happening so fast that I didn't realise we were in. Oh God!  I had this goosebumps  and my cheek flushing red. It was my ringtone that brought us back to life. I took out my phone standing up. It was Abby ohh God! I hope everything is alright. I thought "....hello? Abby? Y'all ok?" I asked."come over to the garden Mona... Immediately"she said " why is Nicky ok?" I asked I could hear Daniel groan." Yes of course"she replied "I'm on my way" I said before leving in a hurry. "Wait!"Dan called but I couldnt waste anymore time. So I left.

*Daniel's p.o.v*
I was so furious! I mean I was this close to winning I was about kicking off the damn deal! What a waste of time.  "Next time I wont let you get away that easily" I groaned. 'I've got you Mona I just have to wait till the time was right. I just tripped and you fell Mona' I thought laughing. I claimbed on my bed bouncing and smirking. "Such supid one " I said sarcastically. "Sorry Mona but I have to do this" I added

*Mona's p.o.v*
I reached the garden  ina a hurry.sorry to admit that while on the stairs, I bumped into Ruth.  I spilled over glass of drink on her white dress. Ohh I'm so embarrassed! 'Mona!' I said slapping my face. on my first day, I  Made the worse impression. Sily me I know!.
"Whats wrong?"I said as I reached the garden. "Wheres Nicky? " I asked "she's playing over there." She replied "thank God!" I sighed of relief. She looked happy. That's just how I want her life to turn out. A happy life, that'll be just okay. Where she wont have problems to deal with.  Problems that 're too heavy to become a burden on her."Abby whats wrong?" I asked after noticing her mood. " i just got a call from my aunt.My step father died in a car accident. " she said. I was shocked tonmy wit."what?!" I managed to say hugging her. "I dont know what I should be feeling, should I be happy, sad or what?. I cant help it. I know my aunt must be depressed. She needs someone to be there for her. Shouldn't I be happy?" She cried. " shhh let it all-out" I said rubbing her back.

After some minutes,  she relaxed and calmed down. "I have to go" she said "no mona its ok besides Nicky's having a great time and I dont want to be the reason to ruin it." She stated "are you sure? " I asked and she nodded. "I'll get going" she said and I nodded "take care will you" I said and she nodded. I turned to go but suddenly I felt her grip behind me attacking me with a hug.  "I'll miss you Mona" she blurted but I looked puzzled. What do she mean by those word?I thought but before I could turn around her grip loosened and she left in a hurry.  "I wish I could take away your sad moments my friend" I said "I love you Abby" I added

*Abby's p.o.v*
I knew if I had told her I was leaving the country , she wouldnt let me. So I just had to hurry out so she wouldnt throw questions. So insted i wrote her this "you dont know how much it hurts me to leave you and our friendship behind. I'm doing this for my aunt mona, i cant say no to her she's tne only family i've got left. I just dont want you or Nicky to be sad. I'm sorry i didnt tell you that i'm leaving, everything happened so fast but i didnt expect this. Its hard for me to do this but i have to Mona. I love you and i hope you take it well when you find out. Take care of your self for me ok? ?.... i'll be leaving for Egypt. Bye i love you......ABBY" and it ended. I was dumbfounded.I cried over and over but can it change anything? there was nothing I or anyone could do.... I guess I'll be hurting for the rest of my life........ "no!!!!" I screamed. I wish I was dreaming, but I'm not. This is real........

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