Zayyad

He was sitting in his office sipping an orange juice when he got chocked as the result of a multimedia message which popped onto his phone. He kept on coughing not until his friend as well as colleague Zaid came in.

Subhanallah are you alright? Here have a glass of water.

No he declined pulling outta his seat. After a few seconds he came back to normal with an unbelievable expression visible on his face. No no this isn't true he mused leaning his back on the wall.

what's wrong with you? and why are you worried all of a sudden. Has anything happen to hajia or alhaji? Is it manal? Zaid asked hysterically.

"A--mee--ra! She---! He pointed at his phone to which zaid picked up immediately. On viewing the msg, he became startled.

This is "Ameera, but what I don't get is em-mm who is the other guy? And why would he be in a sleeveless shirt. He sighed stroding towards his friend.

Look zayyad! I will like you to heave a deep breath and also relax, this is no Ameera! I feel someone is trying to sabotage your relationship. I should....! The message which followed behind another pic interpose his statement.

Here is your beloved sweetheart cheating behind your back. I doubt if you're gonna believe that's why i would like you to go to Bolton White Hotel & Apartment by 4pm today. Do take care and don't stress Mr. Lover boy.

He was completely eradicated by the message as well as the new photo---which this time around showed her face clearly with a full grin as the guy showered her with water.

Keep your cool Dr. Zayyad and look into reality, "Ameera would never do this, i only knew her for just a few weeks and the trust I've placed in her is not to talk about. I doubt if she is the girl in the photo. It could be an edit. Why not you call her he added.

I ain't gonna call her not until I see for myself, he voiced walking towards the door irked.

Listen zayyad. Just think before you take any action. In fact I'm coming with, I can't watch you drive in this condition. Now move to the next sit.

After a few minutes silent drive, the car came to halt. Zayyad alighted outta the car quickly like he hasn't digest what he saw. He's totally in a state of muddle as his mind is dishevel. He gulped down three glasses of water panting as a "shiver went up his spine".

Zaid let out a heaved of sigh, walking towards him. Dude relax before you get yourself into something "difficult nut to crack". I'll suggest you give her a call but before then! Don't show any sign of betone in your words. Okay?

Ummm he beckoned and dialled her number to which she picked after two rings.

Hello sweetheart. How're you? I've missed you a lot

hi Ameera. How are you

"A-aMEER-A! She paused for a little seconds before saying "Do you realize you call me Ameera?

yeah I'm aware of what i said, anyways no Long conversation. expect me by 6 in the evening and bye. He hung the call before she could respond. Tossing his phone on the carpet, he let out a bitter sigh slumping on the couch next to him his hand on his forehead in entanglement.

I would like you to have a nap because only the oblivion of sleep can heal the greatest traumas. He sighed and continued i know this feeling but believe me, this isn't true not until you see for yourself. He placed his hand over his shoulder, relax dude.

umm he nodded.

*

I was sitting on my bed worried, thinking of what made zayyad spoke to me straightly without any sign of affection like he used to. Is it someone that upsets him? If that's it then I'm gonna advice him to stop worrying because he's stressing me out.

"Sis Ameera"!! "Sis"! Her voice jolted me out of my reverie. I tilt up to see it was aisha standing and holding a gold like small container.

what's on your hand?

sis i wanna apply this gold face mask to your face.

why? you know I don't like all this kinda things, go apply it on husna or hyfer.

hyfer! No I won't go close to her because she has become a person who is habitually melancholy. Anyways let's not talk about her now so please don't be like this sis. Aside that, what's wrong with you? why are you speaking with sadness evident in your voice? I seriously don't like seeing you "down in the dumps"

I heaved a deep breath and said "I don't know what's wrong with zayyad. The way he spoke to me a minute ago wasn't normal.

She smiled pinching my nose. C'mon you don't have to be so worked up over this. Yeah, I know it's blue but then, it maybe something different. So no worries, allow me apply the mask to your face in peace. Trust in him, he can never "INEC" you. She grinned fakely

{only Nigerians will decrypt the INEC word 😂}.

Hopefully i mused as she applied the face mask to which we conversed time to time.

Here! Hyfer asked me to bring you both your lunch.

Thanks baby doll, tell her i said cheers and that, she has done a great job.

Yes.

She was done applying the mask to my face saying; "yes! now this is the perfect facial treatment, it's gonna help hydrate your skin, remove excess oils and finally improve the appearance of your pores! Sweet sis". She was about to say something again when suddenly husna came rushing handing me my phone. "Your friend afrah called. She's on hold, you should speak to her.

I beckoned placing the phone to my ear. Hello friendship

Hi sweedy, it's really been a while. Anyways guess what?

Uh oh. I'm not very good at clairvoyances! So if you could tell me.

Yeah that I know. Well today is my birthday and I'm celebrating it. with that, "you're highly invited" I'm gonna send ishaq to come pick you by 4. And lastly, "No I'm not coming without my siblings. "I'm not used to all this? I ain't eathful when I see clusters. Okay?

She has gotten me by her utterance. She knows I'm really unsocial. What should i say.

Are you with me came her voice

Yes "afrah. Well since you insist I'm gonna show up but; I don't subscribe to ishaq coming to pick me, why not i come by myself.

You need to work on your social skills friendship. He is my cousin, I promise he's harmless, that you know.

Fine; i surrender. Until he comes. Bye

Yeah bye. Convey my regards to all.

"So afrah called and she wants you to attend her birthday party! Well that's lovely----at least, you will have fun.

Really "Aisha! I let out a sigh and continued; well I'm not just feeling today. Like yeah I don't know, but I'm mentally disturbed about something i don't know.

C'mon forget it, nothing is gonna happen. You just like worrying yourself for no apparent reason. It's about time you get ready.! Now I should pick a clad for you. I want when they see you; they should be stunned and they should know you can clothe somebody with authority or power.

I Let out a chuckle at her statement. You're such a character Aisha. "Now show me the outfit you picked.

She turned to my direction with a smile holding a purple print skirt, beige crop top, and a girlish beige blazer suit. She then walked to my shoe rack to grab a purple heel. "here you go "My Lady". The collection on my hand is called "Boost your confidence" she added

My eyes was widened; I mean, who is gonna wear this outside her home? I can't go out with those and besides I'm a Muslim.

She mentally scoffed before saying; "I know you're a Muslim, a Fulani but today you got to dress western. I mean you're a "modern civilized girl" but you tend to just behave otherwise. "oh now don't make me speak again, walk over there; to the change room I mean. C'mon move she said more like an order. And don't come out until you look "sheen"  she added with a yell and a smirk.

After changing into that, i look into the long standing mirror. Yeah; i look "pretty as a picture" but my lack of confidence made the outfit clumsy. After a few checks, I came out timoriously, taking my steps one at a time. Well who ever sees me the way i was would think I'm a catwalker.

Oh my word! "Sis" superb. You look absolutely stunning! Spin around she added twirling her forefinger. "now if you won't mind, I should give your face some touch.

She did my makeup, helped in fixing all my ornaments before a call came into my phone and when I checked, it was obviously a strange number but when I spoke with whoever, I realize it was ishaq. He came to pick me.

I bid my siblings goodbye before leaving for the lot where, I met him standing with a smiling face. "Hello"

Hi Ameera. What's up? Hope you're good?

Yes alhmd.

"Masha Allah". Hope into the car let's get going. "your friend is waiting, she said "The event won't get started until you are present"

How sweet of her, i said tersely.

After the long silent drive to the hotel,  we finally arrived. Just then, when i was about to alight out, i spot a familiar car behind ishaq's through the side-mirror. I didn't over emphasize to know whom it was because I've got no business with whomever it was, so i proceeded to the entrance while ishaq was in the car.

Just then, i remembered, i don't even know where the party is held. I let out a sigh and strode backward to go ask if he could walk me over.

"Hello ishaq" could you please walk me to the venue? Em-m she forgot to tell me.

Oh sure! Lets go

While on our way, i lost my balance "don't forget I'm a learner when it comes to wearing of heels".

Ya salaam! What an awkward situation i mused and quickly gave up to fall but a hand snaked around my waist! On opening my eyes, I set them on ishaq's.

Sorry I said regaining my stands to which he smiled. "c'mon let's go. She is waiting for you. He added.

Yes!

All this while; zayyad was behind observing as well as watching all that happened to which he came to a conclusion that; Ameera had been cheating on him, because the guy on the pic sent to him differs from the one he saw with her now.

Here we are "at the bar were the party is held" you can go in.

Yes. But ain't you coming with?

No. It's a girls party.

Awwwn just then i felt comfort. Thanks ishaq.

You're welcome he says and with that, he left.

I stepped into the enclosed room which was reserved solely for the party, the cold which hit me made me realize i was there! I turned around to see girls in different beautiful clads, white balloons all over the place as a few were tied up just then i sighted "Afrah". I waved at her to which she beckoned, coming towards me with a full grin.

You're welcome friendship, she said pulling me into a hug. You look sheen sweedy! C'mon let's go over there!

I followed suit quietly. Seeing every lady minding her business made me "cool as a cucumber".

I sat on a davenport with a salaam to a few ladies holding a flute of non-alcoholic wine whom were chatting amongst themselves.

Everyone should move to the dance floor. Announced "Afrah's right hand lady, you included, she pointed at me to which i shook my head a No.

After everything, she cut the three gigantesque cakes which were placed on a glass table in the middle of the room! Yeah it was a bit fun to them but me; it's a "NO" because i secluded myself to which they all descrypt i was a newbie to all that. However, afrah was together with me all through. After every-Every, she dropped me home afterwards.

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