Within these walls

Chapter 21

"Are you coming or should I just go, we can reschedule," I spoke to the phone irritatedly.

"I am a few meters away from you, can you come out?

I just ended the call and picked my bag. This man has kept me waiting for two hours.

I walked out to see him parking. I just entered the car without saying a word and he started driving.

"Lee I am sorry, Bimbo called me, it was an emergency and I had to go."

The name just had me flipping my head so fast, I am sure I will be getting a headache later.

"AbdulJalal Ahmed, you left me here waiting for you, looking like an idiot because your small girlfriend called you?"

"Come on, that wasn't it. Like I said it was an emergency and I am sorry. It wasn't intentional and what do you mean by my small girlfriend? You should know better Babe."

"You know what I was shocked at the message Bimbo sent me after my farewell party. Now I understand why she had the guts, it is because you have given her the reign to do whatever she wants. Abduljalal, Bimbo disrespected me and unless there is something she is giving you that you are not getting from here, then I don't understand why you are still this familiar with her. You don't even know her from anywhere"

"Lee wallah is not like that and about the message, I spoke to her and she was remorseful about it. She even sent you an apology text, right? You know I wouldn't support such bad behaviour. "

"You know what, just drop me by the next junction, I will take an Uber home. I am annoyed and before I say what I will regret, it is best to leave your presence."

"Salima, you can't be serious, come on,"

"AbdulJalal if what we have means anything to you, please drop me." I pleaded.

He parked the car but didn't unlock the doors.

"Lee, I don't think this is a wise choice."

"Bimbo, she went out with her friends and they ran over a pedestrian. Hence, getting them in trouble with the police. That was why she called me," he blurted.

"Just open the door, I want to get down," I said.

He opened the door and I came down. I am not happy that Bimbo ran someone over or has a police case, because despite how disrespectful she has been, I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to her.

However, I am still mad at AbdulJalal, I just feel like I am not being respected. I am not big on being friends with my partner's friends but when I am being disrespected, I expect him to put his feet down and stand up for me. Alas, it doesn't work that way for him.

I mean Bimbo sent an apology but it was a flimsy one and I know she didn't mean it. I got a taxi and went home. Later in the night, I received a message from AbdulJalal telling me how disappointed he was in me, he expected me to sympathize with Bimbo but because of my insecurity, I decided to act like I am not human.

This man is trying me, I picked my phone and called him.

"AbdulJalal are you fucking serious, you think I am insecure because of Bimbo?"

"Well, how can you explain your actions if not insecurity. I am tired of dealing with this situation every single time. I have reassured you that there is nothing between Bimbo and I. I don't know what you want again," he added.

"You have no right to tell me how to feel, your actions and friendship with her have not made me feel at ease about nothing going on. I am allowed to feel the way I want to feel," I said, I was getting angry and was already raising my voice.

"Salima, do not raise your voice at me," he said calmly.

"You can't keep being best of friends with someone that doesn't respect me. Especially because you don't have to be," I said.

"You can't tell me who to be friends with just because we are dating. I am done having this conversation with you. Goodnight." He ended the call.