HER CRUSH

Chapter36

Zarah,..
The next morning, Abdul gave me a tour of the house. After breakfast, courtesy of his mother, we settled into the parlor, watching a movie with me snuggled in his arms.Lost in the film, a knock at the door broke the spell.

And I got up to answer, and unfamiliar voices echoed, "Salamu alaikum."

"Wa'alaikumu salam," I replied, turning toward the entrance.

Three girls, around my age, entered. One said, "Auntyn mu" I smiled warmly, assuming they were Abdul's cousins.

As they exchanged pleasantries, Abdul excused himself, phone in hand, and stepped into the room.

Sannu ku," I said, smiling. "Yauwa aunty," one of them replied, and then silent made their way towards us, the only sound being the television playing in the background.

"I'm coming," I muttered, standing up heading to the kitchen to grab some drinks from the fridge and traditional snacks. I arranged everything on a tray and made my way towards our guests. I carefully placed the tray on the table, and Abdul emerged from the room, and I look at him questioningly.

"Haven't you guys introduced yourselves to her?" he asked, turning to our visitors.

"We are about to," said the girl with the chocolate-colored skin, he nodded and stepped out.

"Well, I'm Safiya, Abdul's sister, and this is Fadila. And our cousin, Rahma," she said, gesturing to each of them.

I smiled, Nice to meet you both.

Thanks!"

We fell silent again, until we heard another "Salamu alaikum" and I turned to see Hanan entering with a friend.

My smile grew wider as she said, "Anty mu," squatting beside me. "So, you guys have come to disturb her, huh?" she exclaimed, looking at them.

Safiya glared at her"And what exactly brings you here?"

I just shake my head and smiled, they stayed until around 5:00 pm before leaving. Both of them were really nice, wallah...

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"Abdul, how many girls have you dated?" I asked, snuggling deeper into his arms.

He chuckled. "Just two: you and Asma'u. I wasn't a player like you."

I raised an eyebrow. "Did I ever tell you I dumped someone?"

But you've dated many guys, right?"

I gently massaged his beard. "Not many, dude! I only dated once. I was too busy crushing on you, crazy for you, actually. You made me shut down all other men."

His  laughter filled the room, and I can't resist his adorable smile, accentuated by his light, one sided dimple.

"You've been lying to me all this while, Zarah!" he exclaimed, still chuckling.

"I haven't lied, okay!" I defended myself. "I mean, Farouk was the first guy I dated.

But the first time I chatted you up, you told me someone broke your heart.

I was trying to get you to confess, and I don't know what's wrong with you that time; you never grabbed the opportunity." I twisted my lips, sending him a dagger look.

"You're glaring at me! Are you serious?" He asked.

"Hit me, then," i said, pinching his cheeks.

I'll surely hit you if you twist your lips again."

"Then I'll definitely report you to the human rights.

"Oh, you're threatening to report me to human rights?

I giggled at his dramatics, and he took advantage of my open mouth to gently tickle my tongue with his fingers.

I pushed him away, laughing. "You're such a tease!"
I accused, trying to catch my breath.

So, tell me more about Farouk," What happened with him?"

I shrugged, It is just a brief thing. We didn't really click, and I realized I was still holding onto feelings for someone else."

Someone else, huh?" he repeated,Who is it that had you holding on for so long?"

You," I whispered, the word barely audible. Abdul's expression softened, and a gentle smile spread across his face.

"Tell me, how did you know you were in love with me?" I asked

He  rolled his eyes. "You should've warned me to prep for exams or an interview, This interrogation is tougher than any exam!"

I love you, Abdul," I whispered, gazing into his eyes.

He looked at me, his expression softening. "Thank you," he replied

I pouted. "I said I love you; now say you love me too."

He raised an eyebrow. "You said you love me, and I said thank you. What else? Do I need to write an essay on it?"

I  scowled. "You're annoying!"

He  chuckled. "Thanks for the realization, duh!"

Ugh, Abdul, I'll strangle you!"

He let out a soft smile. "You love me too much to even think of that, my Fatimatu Zara'u. May Allah bless you and may He protect our marriage life."

"At least you said something meaningful, Ameen ya Allah, baby.

He smiled, and his expression seemed genuinely warm. He placed a soft kiss on my forehead, and I felt my heart melt.

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