MY RESOLVE

EPISODE SEVEN

MY RESOLVE EPISODE SEVEN

RIHANNAH
Qudrah told me about everything after the Subhi prayer
I hugged and hushed her while she cried. Her love to serve her Rabb so intriguing. That she decided to start using the jelbab was a miracle because I was expecting a gradual process but then Quds and her spontaneity. I look at her right now and how immensely she's passionately talking to Al-Khaliq(The Creator). I admire her beauty more. I picked  up my phone and decided to switch on the data just so I could send a message to Monica to get one of the girls to get 3extra jelbabs sewn. I'd have loved to myself but then I have a busy week ahead. Message kept popping in. In 3minutes, I'd 360 messages from my school WhatsApp group. Being the secretary is frustrating. I'd pleaded with the excos to put the setting on just admin alone but no,like their usual slogan "it's for everyone and they need to express their thoughts". I was about logging out when a message caught my attention THE BEST FIVE MINUTES OF MY LIFE. I looked closer and found pictures attached of a girl whom I don't think I've ever seen looking so disoriented and a guy with his arms around her on another. That guy caught my attention. He seems familiar. Where have I seen him from?

"Back to planet Earth Cherie" Quds snapped her finger right in front of me and that took me out of my thought ."have you seen a ghost?"
"No. It's just a.picture I saw on our group page"
"The one of Monica's five minutes best ever?"
"You've seen it?" I asked
"Of course but I've no problem with her but AJMAL has some questions to answer"
"AJMAL? Do you know him?"
"Ry. Why are you always forgetting AJMAL?"
I looked confused and thought for few seconds before my mind snapped,oh!
"That boy? The one in my Engineering 101class?"
"Alhamdulilahi. Yes,that one"
"Why'd you want to question him? It's his life after all plus he's a known cassanova from all I hear. I've no pity for him but the lady. Doesn't she feel ashamed publicising that?! Where's her dignity?"
"Monica and dignity don't fit same shoes but AJMAL...."
"He and responsibility don't fit same shoes too! He's just a chauvinist taking advantage of his charm,physique,intelligence and wealth to lure girls to him!" I ranted. Quds was looking at me amused.
"Now what!? Have I grown extra lips or eyeballs?! What's the stare for?"
"For once,you my dear sweet pumpkin not only noticed that a guy is good looking but that he's intelligent and has a sweet physique. Please wake me not from this slumber" she held a hand to her chest and another to fan herself dramatically.
"Quit your acting. I've eyes don't I? What's the big deal?"
"Ry, you're attracted to him"
"To who? That woman eater! May Allah forbid that"
"Time will tell" Quds winked
"Whatever" I threw my hands up in the air. "So, how're you feeling now?"
"Fine but pray that 'our' elder brother doesn't talk to me else I will gut out his eyes" she threatened
"Who? Sulaiman?" I asked teasingly.
"Keep feigning ignorance all you want!"
"Which made you cry? His calling you a younger sis or Rey's rejection?"
"Both honestly"
"Should I help drop some hints for him?" I asked pleadingly
"You'd do no such thing,understood?" She retorted pointing a finger at me with a serious look. I sure know that look.
"What'd you have for breakfast? Today is Sunday and Marie gets her off. Mummy cooks her meal,her husband's and Musa,we the children are to fend for ourselves o"
"How about pasta with sauce and orange juice?"
" Hey,Quds,an advise from a future SIL,my brother doesn't like pasta. He prefers morsels on weekends" I said happily
"Who cares? Een go drink water tire now"
"You'd starve my brother ..hey come here" I ran after her since she's out the door in a blink.

SALIS
I've kept pondering over what Rihannah said and I thought on asking her but I know she's tight lipped when it comes to trust. She obviously knows something.
"Hey bro, what's the brooding?"
Sulaiman asked while.walking into my room
"Nothing"
"What time.did you get back from outfit yesterday?"
"10pm,I guess. I didn't really check the time. I was so busy supervising the sewings of the boys and I'd to run delivery that I didn't notice how time slipped"
"I understand. Well done Bros. I really admire you. You're a one of a kind type of bro"
"Hmmmmm,Sure, what's up? You don't sweet tongue me without a reason o?" I asked knowingly
I saw him scratched the back of his head and knew he's nervous.
" Hey buddy,spill it. What's up?" I patted the bed for him to sit. He did and held my hand
"Bros,I want to ask you a question and please answer me honestly"
"Okay. Be out with it already cos you're scaring me already"
"Do you really want to marry that Meerah girl? I understand if you want since mom suggested her but knowing how you cherish  peace and are hardworking,I just want a woman who'd give you more peace,the homely kind who'd be religious and a good mother to your children and the best wife to you. Meerah I'm thinking would be a nightmare. I'm sorry if I'm pokenosing" He finished shyly. I've never seen him so concerned this much.
"Jazaakallahu kahiran Sule. I really appreciate your concern and I'm sure you're concerned about the family affair in general. I'd have settled with her since she's mom's choice but then I don't think I can any longer because .."
"Because you saw Quds on jelbab and she looked so sumptuous and adorable" he finished for me
I stared at.him shocked. "How did you know? I've never told anyone"
"I'm your brother,remember? On a.serious note,if I'd choose a SIL, I'd choose her over and over again. So,Bros don't sleep on it" and with that he strolled out .
What am I supposed to do? Just propose to her or what? She just got heartbroken and I wouldn't want her decision to be beclouded. Then what if she rejects me? I stood up,performed ablution and prayed a.unit of prayer asking for Allah's guidance.
I walked towards the kitchen to get something to feed my hungry stomach before heading to the gym and islamiyyah. I was deep in thought just remembering that I haven't done the adad homework given and I might have a Qira'ah test today! I ran into someone who's slipping and I quickly made to grab the person from falling but she yanked her.handful of cloth away from my grasp having being held from falling by Ry and she walked away tensely.
I looked at Ry for a response to her act but she just shrugged her shoulder and walked into the kitchen. Fine!two can tango!.
I walked into the kitchen,hugged my little sis and gave her a smile while I totally ignored Quds.
I took some cereals from the cabinet and opened the fridge to get some milk and sugar.
"Ry,please get the ketchup"
"Egbon mi,please help give Quds the ketchup" Ry pleaded. It's painful not to but I closed the fridge and took my meal to the dinning room whistling.
"Ry,the ketchup!" I heard her shout
"Didn't egbon mi ..."
"No he didn't! His cereal was.more important" she snapped
I heard their banter but just smiled. Let's see how much you can contain of the rage,I thought.
I ate in silence and was playing with my phone and just then it rang. I looked at the screen and saw it was Meerah and didn't want to but seeing Quds coming towards the table with a scowl made me pick.
"Yes,hello"
"Hey Ajmal, I miss you. When do I see you?"
"Hey Meerah dear. I'm fine. Really? I miss you too" I looked and she's staring at me so deeply. Better. I dropped the phone on the table and kept it on speaker
"When do we see?"
"Erm... I'm actually busy now but wait a sec ...Ry,when are you leaving for the airport?"
"By 3. Our flights is by 4" she responded unhappily
Obviously she doesn't like the idea of Meerah and I
"Meerah,are you still there?"
"Yes love"
"I'll be driving my sis to the airport. So, I'll pick you up say by 2:30 if it's fine with you?"
"It is. See you soon"
"See you soon Meerah" I said in a romantic tone. She made a gagging sound and I almost laughed.
"Erm...Ry,I hope I can get a cab to the airport?" Quds asked
Now what's she up to?
"Yes dear, there's Uber"
"Good then"
"What's good?" I asked
"Brother me,Quds can't stand your Meerah just like I can't but unlike me,I'm your sister and stuck with plus I missed your driving but Quds has a choice" Ry explained
"She'd do no.such thing! We're leaving together!" I said authoritatively.
"Watch me" and then she called a cab and gave the direction.
I sat down there lost for words. This girl is sure stubborn
"Now Quds,why waste money when you can ride with us?" I asked
"Why bring a bimbo you know we your sisters don't take a liking to big brother?" She responded. That so stung! She's right though.
"Call off the cab and I'll call Meerah back to cancel" I succumbed
"I might be a child in your words o I'm not the top of my class for nothing. You called her first,didn't you? So cancel with her,then I'd with the cab" She replied smiling.
Ry picked my phone and quickly dialled before I could stop her. Meerah picked on the first ring.
"Hey sweetie,missing me.already?"
"Erm Meerah,can we make it some other time,please? I'd make it up to you,okay?"
"Promise?"
"Promise"
I heaved a sigh when she accepted.
"Your.turn"
She called and cancelled the cab.
"Bros Salis sorry o but my mouth must talk,do you think that lady loves you?" She asked
"Yes,why?"
"I'm imagining a man I intend to marry,make a plan with me and cancel within few minutes without a.fight! He'd need extra words to explain but she just took it fine like that"
"That's why she's an understanding lady. She's nothing to fear so she trusts me unlike you who'd fight your man and that's love"
"That's love? Then your love is.blind then"
She walked to the kitchen to wash up
"Is this how she talks?"
"I agree with her though. That lady has never disagreed with you before
I smell pretence. Just be careful. I need to go pack. Mom and dad gave me some money for you which I dropped on the book shelf in your room"
"Alright,thanks. Just be fine. See you soon".
I left to get dressed and although I knew Meerah has been too easy going,I'd never taken it the way they did. I got dressed for the gym and took my books from for Her slammiyyah. I still had 4hours before flight tine

Salis has just this drive to the airport to make Quds know his intention. Is Rihannah truly attracted to Ajmal like Quds teased? When Rihannah gets to school,will.she.still feel indifferent to all the 5minutes best making waves? Will Quds be able to see Rey and maintain her stand? Would her parent accept her new look?

Many more answers to be unravelled. Continue on this journey next time.

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