HER CRUSH

Chapter34

Abdullah..
"Amina, let it go," Sufyan's mother advised. "What if Abdullah doesn't marry their daughter? Will he perish? Thankfully, she's not his only bride."

I settled silently, lost for words. Resentment toward Asma and her family simmered within me.
My mother, Sufyan's mother, and Sadeeq's mother discussed the canceled marriage , Asma now in England.People can't be trusted," the bitterness welling up.I had loved Asma with all my heart, but she betrayed that love.

"You know, it pierces my heart," She was my first love, the first person I ever loved. Wallahi tallahi, I loved her more than I love Zarah; it's incomparable. We shared years together, but she betrayed me. It feels like scalding hot water."

Sufyan's angry voice mirrored my emotions. How could she, bro? She's a hypocrite!"

I nodded, a weak smile crossed my lips. "What can I say? Everything happens for good.

Does it hurt?"he asked

I nodded, fighting back tears as I got into the car.
It hurts a lot bro,it hurt deep inside sufyan First love is different," I admitted, voice cracking. "Asma'u and I fought often, but... I loved her.

His  expression softened.Are you okay, bro?" he asked again.

I raised my face,  "You love me that much?"

He chuckled "I'm not gay, stupid!"Can we burn her memories?"he asked.

"Not now," I  replied. "Asma and Zarah are worlds apart. Asma kept my secret, never once using my sickness against me. Zarah's different, that girl can say anything about me that comes from her mouth.

He hummed and we drove out of the noisy house, which is bustling with wedding preparations. "Where are we heading?" Sufyan questioned, looking at me.

"Ya Sadeeq's office," I answered.

We arrived at the office and knocked on the door. "Come in," Ya Sadeeq replied.

We entered and sat down. "Hey, hey, what did I tell you, he snapped at me.

I raised an eyebrow and smiled sheepishly. What did I say?"

Sufyan greeted Ya Sadeeq while I scratched my hair.

"Am I your playing mate?" Ya Sadeeq asked, his tone firm.

Yaya I started..

Shut up, okay? You have no more excuses. Don't make me angry right now."

Ya Sadeeq was talking about Abba, but I couldn't forgive him. "

Wallahi, Ya Sadeeq, I always talk to him but he's not listening," Sufyan said.

"Just let him be, I know how to handle him," Ya Sadeeq replied. "I just heard about what happened, and wallahi, I feel bad."

"Yes, Ya Sadeeq, you know he cut me off.

I'm not talking to you, Mr. Man. Just shut up.

I'm okay," I reply , leaning back in my chair pulling out my phone. I started scrolling through it, not really paying attention to the conversation because I knew it's probably about Asma. I want to forgive Abba, but something is holding me back, and I couldn't quite put my finger on why.

"Tomorrow is the wedding, and the other event... what's it called again? Kamu or something? Zarah and her family will be doing it in Kaduna, and on Saturday, Insha Allah, the wedding Fatiha. Who can be happier than me?"
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Next day
Zarah..
"Today is my Kamu, and everything has happened so fast! Tomorrow is my wedding Fatiha, and I'm feeling happy and sad at the same time. I have mixed feelings coursing through my veins. I heard from Hanan that Asma and Abdul's marriage has been canceled, and I must admit, I felt a little thrilled about that. But at the same time, I can't help but think about what Abdul must be going through."