Twisted: A Hausa Love Story.

**Afrar**

I walk into my study wearing my pajamas and cap. I was in no mood to go to work but Masina had to, if I wasn't there she would have to take care of everything. I make my tea and stare out the window. My assistant is still sleeping and it's not the 1st time this is happening, it has happened more times than I can count.

Masina might be family but I need someone more serious when it comes to these stuff. I don't want to go pick them up after they've had a fight or have to leave the party because she ate something the previous day...I just can't deal with that anymore. When it comes to things like this you cannot always say you'll stay quiet because someone is family, you just can't.
The good thing is that today is Saturday I can call my aunt Safran to see if she has anyone in mind, someone I can trust completely.

I get my phone and call her.

Hello there.

Aunt Safran, how are you?

I'm good but I'm sure you're not.

Really? How did you know?

Because you called me. I was sitting with your dad should I tell him you were the one that called?

No need. I hope you are feeding him well?

He was my brother in-law before he was your dad.

You don't have evidence to prove that.

Really? Anyway....why the call? Everything okay?

It's about Masina....I don't think I can continue working with her as my assistant.

I told you when you hired her...that girl is not serious.

But she's good at her job.

Is it worth it?

No.

So you need a replacement?

Yes immediately.

You asked at the right time. She will be arriving in Nigeria next week. I'll tell her to meet you at the office?

Thank you. Can you send me her file.

Already sent. Check your email. I should go back they are having a family meeting.

Thank god I'm not there. I can't sit for 3hours straight talking about family problems.

Whatever.

Bye.

Bye.
She ends the call.
I smile and almost immediately my dad starts calling.

Appa? Ina Kwana (Good morning) Hope you are having a splendid day?

I want you and Masina on the jet immediately.

What's wrong?

You've been running away from the family meeting for way too long. I need you to be here as soon as possible.

Okay.
He ends the call. I have a feeling he might have heard what I said about the meeting to aunt Safran so now he's pissed.

I go upstairs to Masina's room.
She covers her face the moment I walk in.

"Come on girl there is no need hiding your face"
"Really? There isn't?" She smiles.

"Appa said we are going to attend the family meeting this year"
"No! No! Nooo!" She screams rolling in bed.

"Come on there is no time to waste...let's go"
"Ugh!"

"And..."I sit next to her on the bed "I've asked Aunt Safran to get me someone else"

"Wait...what!?"
"Come on Masina...you're good at what you do but you're not serious at all"
"I swear Wallahi it will never happen again" he sits up holding my hands in hers.

"Can you count how many times you've said that?"
She stays quiet "Around 16"
I shake my head...I had no idea it was over 11 times.

"This isn't something I can just keep forgiving. Family is out of the window when it comes to stuff like this and you know I have been all but forgiving...I can't keep leaving elite social parties because you ate something at a party that made you sick. Or when you came to work and slept in your office. This can't keep happening"
She nods.

"You're right. I'm sorry" she smiles "this gives me an opportunity to take your title from you"
"And what is that?" I ask tilting my head "Prettiest? Most gorgeous? Fabulous?"

"Grandma's favorite"
"Ugh!" I groan walking out.

::

The meeting was stressful, I'm just glad I'm back.

I post the picture.
Captioned it: Beauty never hides..it shines right through you!

I changed into something warmer before we landed.

I got out and waited for my ride to come pick me up. I was standing there with my suitcase and backpack.
Two girls came out excitedly and started taking pictures...they seemed to be waiting for a ride too.

A guy approached and they both hugged him.
He looked really familiar but I couldn't really say were exactly I saw him.

"Who are you staring at?"
I turn around and see Jafar looking at me.
Jafar is a very close friend of mine, we went to school together in fact we practically grew up together, his dad and Appa are friends too.

"No one. What took you so long?" I ask handing him my suitcase. "You really think it's safe for someone like me to be alone in an airport by midnight"

He hisses as we make our way to his car "You should have taken the car like a normal human being"
"I'm not 'a normal human being' I am Afrar Massoud and that cannot be anything normal"

"Sometimes I really wonder how it is that I can stand you. You and your enormous ego"
I put my arm around his shoulder playfully. "Wow! You really hurt me"
He laughs getting weird looks from people.

We walk with my arms still around his shoulder "Let's just go to your house"
I suggest, he stops and raises his eyebrows playfully.
"It's just because it's closer and I don't want to go to that big house alone. By the way it won't be the first time it has happened. Your cousin is there right?"

"Ugh!" He groans. He hates her so much.
"Good! It's settled then"

::

I take off my hoddie, veil and shoes and slump on the bed.
I was extremely tired and I need to rest...
That is all I need right now.

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