Hurdles

CHAPTER 3

Wa' tawakal allala Wa kafa billahi wakila(And put thy trust in Allah and enough is Allah as a disposer of affairs)__surah Al-Ahzab.

"Mami where is Ya Abdul" I said walking into the kitchen to mum's who was busied with preparing delicacies with the house helps against dad's arrival from Australia for a business deal.

"He went out together with Habeeba some minutes ago,those lovebirds" mom said fondly," is anything wrong?

"Not really just needed some files from him,work related, and please this beauty here needs to rest" I said circling my arms around her "atleast this awesome guys here got that" I added gesturing towards the maids.

"Oh silly boy" she smacked me playfully on my arms "stop flattering me and you know I want everything to be made perfect" she finished her eyes twinkling.

"Oooh I sense love in the air" I said mischievously  whispering in her ears.

"Navid!! Mum gasped fake glaring at me," out of here she dragged me by the arm pulling me out.

"Mami! where are you" came Haneefa's loud voice booming across the hallway.

"Over  here" she answered loosening her hold on me as we now stood outside the kitchen.

"I'm ready" she chirped as she approached us with her stiletto heels clinking on the tiled floor "will just be on my way with the driver,but how do I look" she twirled for our comment.

"OMG I gasped making her squeal with happiness only if she knew what I'd say next,"you look like a clown,I hope you don't scare people away while out" I broke out trying to keep on a straight face but failed to laughter due to the horrified expression that was now masked across her face.

"Ya Navid!!! she shrieked "you didn't just say that"

"Ooops I said dramatically placing my hands on my mouth  "on the contrary  I think I just did" I added my eyes crinkling with mischief.

"Mum did you heard that" she whined.

"Navid" mum glared at me, "dont mind him my princess" she turned to her taking hold  of her hands "you are looking very beautiful  as always,so get going so you come back early before your father does.

"Okay bye I love you mami" Hany said kissing her on the forehead and scowled my way as she heads for the door swaying unnecessarily just to get back at me her abaya flaying.

"Hany wait" mum halted her before she reached for the door,"I totally forgot that I just sent the driver out,"so I think".... and they both look my way upon mum's words,their faces all softening on me and coated with a pleading look.

"No way" I said immediately because I know that look,"please Navid" mum confirmed my guess "she won't take long  she just need to purchase a textbook that's all,right Hany?

"Yes ya Navid we will just spend some few minutes I promise she pleaded my way.

"Oh God" I groaned "have things to do, when will you get over that fear and learn to drive yourself"

"Preety please" she pleaded pulling on her puppy dog face at me.

"Quit that face" I said trying to glare at her but failed,she knew i couldnt say no to her for long especially with that face she made making her look so cute and angelic like always,"let's meet outside,will just get my car keys from the room".

That made her happily bade mum,scurrying away to wait up for me at the porch and after I retrieved the car key we left to get the books.

"Oh my God" Hanifa said looking at me with mock horror as  I just drove into the mansion maneuvering my way on our driveway back from a very tiresome outing.