HER CRUSH

Chapter24

Zarah....
"Ya Allah, am I dreaming or what? He actually came!"  surprised by his unexpected visit.
the thought that he might have just come to greet Ammi made me frown a little bit. "But I'm happy, I'm hell happy to see him after a month!" I contradicted myself, feeling a mix of emotions.

After I called her, I waited patiently in her room, waiting for her to come back. After a while, she walked in, and I remained in my position, unsure of what to say. She didn't say anything either, continuing to fold her clothes and arrange them in her wardrobe.

Ammi, wallah, I didn't know he was coming," I said in a hurry, seeing the look she gave me.

"Did I say anything?

No, Ammi, but...

"Go !" She exclaimed

I let out a small laughter, while she just shake her head.

I went directly to the kitchen, arranged some refreshments on a tray, and took it to him. "Abdul," I speak , looking at him, he stood up, which made me frown.

I'll go to the masjid, I haven't prayed," he concluded, looking at me, and I nodded in understanding. After a while, he came back and took a sip of water. I looked at him nervously, unsure of what to say or do next.

I cleared my throat, trying to draw his attention back to me, but he's still engrossed in his phone.

"Ina yini," I greeted him, trying again.

"How are you doing?" He finally looked up, asking, "How's your studies?"

"I'm fine, Alhamdulillah." I replied.

What about you? How have you been doing? And how's our Ummi?"

She's doing great, Alhamdulillah."he responded, "

After that, an awkward silence fell between us. I want to apologize, but I didn't know where to start. After gathering my courage, I speak up, "Abdul, I'm sorry about what happened. I didn't intend to hurt you; I didn't mean what I said."

He raised his hand, stopping me mid-sentence. "What happened has already happened; I don't want to talk about it anymore. But the truth is, you hurt my feelings a lot. Even if Asma told you something about me, you shouldn't have taken action without confronting me and hearing my side of the story. You just went and did whatever came to your mind. And you didn't have to use my sickness against me and insult me that way."

"I think I should be going." He stood up

"Would you mind dropping me at Ama's house?" I asked,"I need to collect my book; it's already 5:00 pm."I explained,

He seemed hesitant, but eventually told me to meet him outside. I walked back to my room, slid on my hijab, grabbed my phone, and headed out the door. I informed Ammi that I am leaving, and she knows I will be heading to Ama's house.

As I stepped out of the house, I spotted his car waiting outside. I slid into the passenger seat, closing the door behind me.instead of driving, Abdul stared at me, his gaze piercing.

"You said you don't want darkness to creep in while you're in Kaduna," I reminded him.

"I missed you," he admitted, a broad smile spreading.

I raised an eyebrow, incredulous. "Really? You missed me? After ignoring my calls and being with another girl?"

He chuckled. "Baby, I can't do without you. You're everywhere. I dream about you, imagine your face on the road, and envision you by my side."

I laughed, calling out his exaggeration. "Liar!"

He laughed too, finally starting the engine.

"Baby, I'm hungry," he pouted.I haven't eaten since I left home."