HER CRUSH

Chapter26

Zarah....
"Are you serious? You're telling me he wants to send his proposal? What exciting news! Ama exclaimed,

"Holy cow, I can't wait for the wedding! I'm already imagining how grand it'll be... Farida chirped dreamily. '

In a few months, you'll be Amaryan Abdul, and after nine months, you'll be a mom! Oh my god, I can't believe my best friend is getting married - I'm so happy!''I'm going to miss us... Please tell him to save us a room in the house, just in case.'

We sat in the school cafeteria, I sighed, 'Are you guys done?' while sipping my Fanta.

Not yet, we still need to discuss the asoebi for the wedding,' they chimed in unison.

I rolled my eyes, 'You guys are insane!' I muttered, standing up to pay the shopkeeper and cover the costs for my friends."

I pulled out my phone to check the time, and just then, a message from Abdul popped up on my screen: "Hey, I love you ❤️" That's all he typed, but I didn't have a chance to respond because of the two friends, Ama and Farida, who were still chatting with me.

"The lectures went smoothly today, Alhamdulillah," relieved to have find a keke napep (a tricycle) to take me home. But just as I was about to relax, I heard a chuchu voice Ammi, please, can I have the chocolates?" It is Chuchu, my little brother, who has suddenly appeared out of nowhere. I frowned, feeling both happy and annoyed at the same time - Chuchu can be a real pain sometimes!

Sallama alaikum, Ammi,"

Wa'alaikumu salam she responded

Sannu, Ammi!". Then, I turned to Chuchu and teased, "Hey, you little rat, when did you get back?"

He immediately protested, "Stop calling me a rat, or I'll tell Ya Hafiz!"

I mimicked his voice, "Stop calling me a rat, or I'll tell Ya Hafix!"

"Wow, Ammi, what's this?" I asked, spotting a shopping bag on the couch. "Is it mine?" I inquired, looking bewildered. She ignored me, too engrossed in scrolling through her phone.

Ammi?
It's yours pack them and leave."

I wondered who could have sent it, knowing it's not Abdul since he isn't around. "Ammi, please, didn't he tell you his name?

Pack your things to your room before I throw this remote at you...

Ah, Ammi, calm down, wallah, I have no idea,

"Daman, you will never have."her reaction confirmed my suspicion - Abdul must have sent the gift. I can't believe it, and he didn't even mention sending me anything. This guy is really going all out; I need to surprise him too."

I headed to my room, tossed my bag aside, removed my veil, and placed the gift bag on my bed. I am eager to see what is inside.

"I claimed the bed and opened the gift bag... Holy cow, oh my goodness! I'm in love with the gifts, and I don't even know what's inside yet! There are chocolates, his favorite perfume that I mentioned I liked, and an Apple Watch Series 6! I picked up the paper inside and slid it open... Oh my, Ammi, his handwriting is everything! I began to read through it and saw what was written:

'Hey babe... The day I met you, I had no idea it would turn out like this. I felt something was going to happen, but I didn't know I would fall deeply in love with you as time went on. Like turned to love. I know I can give my heart to you; everything about you makes me feel comfortable in a way I never have before...'

I continued reading, my heart melting with each word."

"It's not just your presence, but your actions, your words, the way you make me feel, the way you inspire others, and the way you treat those around you... there's no one better than you. I can try, lol, but I still can't be better than you. The way you laugh, the way you look, your personality... apart from my family, there's no one else I want in my life apart from you. And I can say this with all my heart and soul... that I do truly love you,

AbdulM."

"A soft smile curled onto my lips as I gently placed my lips on the paper, inhaling his cologne scent. I immediately stood up from the bed and reached for my bag, grabbing my phone. He hasn't called since the text message he sent me at school...

I tried to calm myself, but the excitement in my voice is hard to hide. I dialed his number. After four rings, he rejected the call, but quickly called me back - what a perfect boyfriend I have!

I picked up the call, trying to calm myself, and greeted him. 'How's the office?' I asked.

Very stressful, wallah, Babe,' he replied, 'I'm tired, and without Sufyan here, work will kill me.'

Please, no, it won't kill my baby,' if it kills you, it will kill me too.'"

"He chuckled, 'So, how are you doing?'

I'm good, thank you for the gifts,' I try to act normal and hide my excitement. '

Please don't thank me, I don't like that,' he said with a smile.

'How's our Ummi?' I asked. '

She's fine, Alhamdulillah,' he replied. 'Tell me about your day.

Well, nothing happened, and the day felt boring, but you kind of lightened it up...'

Really, when are we getting married?' he asked, teasingly. '

I don't know... you'd say that, you're still a kid.

He let out a laughter, 'That's always what my Ummi thought, she'd say that I can't handle two wives!' 'We should just get married today over the phone...' he joked. 'Did you accept me as your husband?' 'Laugh* You aren't serious!'

"I'm serious, babe... Yau... she... ne... za... mu... yi... auren?" He is trying his best to speak Hausa, but it wasn't coming out well.

He has started learning some words and can understand a bit, but speaking it was still a challenge for him.

"Just stop speaking Hausa, your Hausa is bad!" I teased.

"I know, I am just trying to learn. Will you teach me?" he asked.

"Of course, I will," I replied.

Then when?"

I don't know.

You know I've started learning a lot. "

"That's good," I encouraged.

We talked for a few hours until we heard the sound of the adhan, which made us cut the call. Before we end up, he mentioned that he would be meeting his father tomorrow to discuss our marriage plans. I hoped everything would go well.

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