HEELS ✅

HEELS--40

I bid Na'eemah goodbye and walked out of the spa, minutes later Hafeez honked and packed his car.

I rubbed my sweaty hands on my skirt, took a deep breath and raised my head. You can do this Humaira, it's Hafeez who's practically your best friend. I muttered in my head as I walked over to the car

"Assalamualaikum" I said immediately I was in

"Wa'alaikumus Salam" He replied looking at me as I kept my gaze ahead.

Ya Rabbi, why am I even nervous? Act cool Humaira act cool

"Why are you nervous? He asked. Great, he found out. Well it's not like it isn't obvious in the first place

Nonetheless I lied muttering "I'm not nervous"

"Yeah tell that to your hands that keeps sweating even with the AC on or your eyes that refuses to look at me or your hands that are busy fidgeting" He replied as I looked out of the window

"Can we just leave? I said still refusing to maintain eye contact

"Is this about you realising your feelings on me? He deadpanned as my gaze snapped to him. Well, he's really blunt and straight forward

"Ahnmmm

"Humaira I don't think this should change anything. Before anything else, we are friends. Things aren't supposed to be awkward"

So just tell me your answer already dude. You in or not? I snapped in my head and instead settle with telling him "Sure thing"

He sighed and played Never Enough by Loren Alfred before turning on the ignition and drove off.

The drive was silent with each one lost in his own world. I kept thinking about all the possibilities of Hafeez saying No. I looked at his side view for a minute and looked back to the window. I really want to know what he is thinking, how I wish I have a super power of reading minds and maybe manipulation too. No that would be mean of me to manipulate people. Teleportation is better, at least you can easily get out of an awkward situation.

The car coming to a halt disrupted my  derange train of thoughts as I glanced up at the huge mall in front of us. Hafeez got down as I did too helping him with dropping off of the packages. Three young men came and took it inside while Hafeez and I trailed behind.

"Good evening Mr Pilot" The owner spoke dragging Hafeez into a hug as I stood there keeping a polite face

"My friend, how are you doing? Hafeez asked as they broke the hug

"I've been good my friend. I see London is treating you well" He laughed letting his gaze fall on me. "And who's this beautiful damsel standing? He added as Hafeez came to stand beside me

"This is Humaira, the owner of HBG drinks and Aira this is Alhaji Umaru, owner of Sideways mall

"Nice to meet you Humaira" He said grinning

"You too" I replied returning the smile

"Well why don't we go discuss the plans" He said winking as Hafeez lead me walking beside me

"She's pretty special Hun, you've got a special name for her. You don't do nicknames" He whispered to Hafeez as Hafeez silently laughed

"You have no idea how special" He replied lowly stealing a glance as I pretended not to be listening while a small smile graced my lips.
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After half an hour, we were finally done and bid Alhaji Umaru goodbye making sure we exchanged our cards. He's pretty nice and jovial and I know we will be great partners.