Fortuitous Tenderness

TEN.

They arrived at Abuja exactly 12:15pm. He drove them straight to Aisha's house where Ameenah would be staying. After a long drive, they finally arrived at the mansion owned by Aisha's husband.

From outside, the house looks impressive. It has been built with wood covered in render and has walnut wood decorations. Large, octagon windows allowed enough light to enter the home and have been added to the house in a mostly symmetric way.

Ameenah loved everything about the compound. The beautiful white roses planted beautifully. The water fountain. Parking space made just for car parking. A gazebo and many more.

They walked towards the entrance. Bashir rang the door bell and after few minutes, a maid opened the door for them. "Good afternoon." She greeted beaming at them. They replied and she ushered them in.

Ameenah looked around the living room. It was decorated with beautiful Golden Royal cushions with a large black soft carpet and a golden glass center table right above it. The stunning and glamorous Black and Golden curtains made the living room to look more attractive. The chandelier above light up the living room to make it look more glamorous than it already is.

"Ameenah!" Aisha squealed jolting her out of her train of thoughts. She engulfed her best friend in a tight hug, "you're finally here."

"Look at you!" Ameenah exclaimed when they broke the hug. "You look so beautiful and fresh, omg!"

Aisha twirled around smiling. "Oh thank you." She grinned. "Please come sit." They sat on the three sitter. Aisha couldn't stop smiling neither did Ameenah.

"Seems like I'm no longer needed here, so I'll be on my way." He said feigning hurt. "No wait! I'm so sorry I got carried away. I just missed my best friend. Please, come sit I'll call Adam now." She smiled apologetically and walked upstairs to get her husband.

He sat on the sofa just few steps away from Ameenah. He looked at her and chuckled before moving his eyes away from the beautiful creature. "What?" She asked. "So I can't look at you now and smile?" He put both his elbows on his knees. "No you can't," she smirked.

"Well you have to forgive me cause I can't stop looking at your gorgeous face." He beamed. "You are beautiful," he added. He has never complimented a girl he just met few hours ago. Not even Yasmeen. She blushed lowering her gaze. "Thank you," she muttered.

The couple interrupted their chit chat. "What are you guys talking about?" Aisha smirked looking at the both of them. "That's none of your business!" Ameenah glared at her.

"Ameenah, you are welcome." He greeted. They exchanged pleasantries before he thanked Bashir for the help. He never thought Bashir would agree to this but luckily, he did. He knows his friend quite well when it comes to ladies.

"I'll be on my way home now. Ameenah," he looked at her beaming. "I'll see you next time...."

"Which is tonight, right?" She grinned. He chuckled, "I'll see if I can make it."

"You're definitely going to make it," Adam chirped in. "You guys are in this together huh? No wonder you guys got married." He shook his head. Adam accompanied him out to the parking lot.

"So you knew your wife had friends like this and you never told me? Are you sure you're my friend?!" He punched his shoulder. "What?! How can I when you weren't ready to let go? May her soul continue to Rest In Peace." He prayed and Bashir answered with an 'Ameen.'