This chapter is dedicated to NABILA. (sorry I don't know your username ). Nana Aisha Mahmoud! You are the best friend of the main character (Minal) so I'm safe 😁

MINAL'S POV.
Having a heart to heart talk with Faruk is one of the best thing that has ever happened to me. He made me feel special and gosh! words can't explain how I felt when he shared his problems with me. It signifies trust right? In a way, I felt happy Amma has left for school. I wouldn't have gotten so close to Umar. I mean her so called future husband. Hajiya is always not at home. She's always traveling and even when she's at home, she goes out so it's always Umar, ummi and I.
"Minal! " Ummi called knocking on the door. "Faruk is calling you". "I'll be there in a minute" I said glancing at my reflection. Letting out a satisfied sigh, I sprayed one last time before exiting the room.
"Where is he? " I asked Ummi who was in the kitchen. "He should be in the sitting room or outside. You look beautiful Masha Allah. I pray Faruk would be able to focus" she teased.
"No flattering please Miss. Moreover who am I to make Faruk loose focus? He's too handsome, too.... " I said as I was grabbing a bottle of water from the refrigerator.
"...Can I give an answer to your question " he interrupted making me swallow the remaining words. Jeez! I was beyond embarrassed. He caught us talking about him. Did he hear me mention he's handsome? You are doomed Minal. Thank God he interrupted because I wouldn't want him hearing what I was about to say.
"Time isn't by our side Jiddah. Uhm sorry Minal. Let's get going " he said leading the way. I gulped and slowly dropped the bottle of water which I couldn't drink on the counter.
We sat in the car as I waited for him to start the car and Zoom off but he kept looking at himself in the side mirror. If only he knows I it irritates me when I see guys starting at the mirror. "Don't mind me." he suddenly spoke breaking the awkward silence. "I'm checking myself out. This is what happens when you are called 'handsome'" he said smirking.
I rolled my eyes and looked away. He was now adjusting his cap. "Can you say it one more time" he said starting the car. "What?" I asked playing with my fingers. "Compliment on my looks" he said and I caught my self blushing. "You weren't the one we were talking about " I lied.
"You mentioned my name" he said looking at me making me to remember what Ummi said earlier. He should please not loose focus.
"Are you the only Faruk?" I asked. "Hell no! I know not but I'm sure I was the one you were talking of. I heard when Ummi mentioned me loosing focus too" he said laughing so hard. Mahn! I love this sound. I suddenly felt bad when he stopped laughing. I wish he would just continue.
We kept on chatting and it was mad fun. I love the new Faruk. He's fun to be with and being with him makes me suspend all my thoughts. All I can remember is Just him and I. My phone suddenly began to ring and my heart began to beat fast when I saw the name that appeared on the screen. "Nasir" it read.
"Who is it? " Faruk asked and I showed him. I noticed the sudden change in his mood when he read it. "Pick your call" he said. The call ended and I was beyond grateful. "Call him back " he said sharply and I was about to do that when it started to ring.
"Baby na. I've missed you so much" he said sounding so excited. I noticed Faruk's jaw harden. But why does he care. Nasir is my husband to be and he already has a wife. Amma. Why the sudden change of mood.
"Ina wuni (good afternoon) I greeted biting my nails. "How are you sweetheart? " he asked.
"Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah)" I replied wishing he would just stop calling me pet names. He continued blabbing and I soon hot tired of all the "I miss you , I love you, I can't live without you, you are always in my dreams baby.. Blah blah blah. " I was sure Faruk could hear all what he was saying and I couldn't help but let out a sigh when the call ended. I was expecting him to speak, to say at least a word but he didn't. He wasn't the Faruk I was with five minutes ago.
"Good luck" he finally said giving me Al_Amin's phone when we got to the house. I collected the phone and made my way inside the house while he waited in the car. The house is so Magnificent! After spending like two minutes with the gate man as he interrogated me, the girl I mean Al_Amin's girlfriend finally came out. I was surprised when she pulled me into a hug and jeez! She's gorgeous. It was as if she has known me for years. Now I see the reason why Al-Amin is madly in love with her. After greeting her parents , she took me to her bedroom. I sat and trust the village girl I am. I stared open-mouthed. After spending like five minutes alone she finally came in with a tray in her hand.
Now let's do the proper introduction. I'm Nabila and you?" Well, I guess I have much to say. "I'm Minal. Faruk's cousin. "
"Faruk?" she asked. "Yes Faruk Al-Amin's best friend.". I noticed her mood change at the mention of Al-Amin. I just pray this is going to be as easy as it sounds.
"I'm sorry. I was the one who suggested this. I mean I was the one who requested to come and meet you. You misunderstood Al-Amin" I started searching my bag for the phone.
"Here" I said giving her the phone. "The chats you read have been in his phone e for the past two and half years. I'm sure he must have mentioned her once or twice. They've been dating for do long but along the line, the had to part because the girl's parents wanted her to get married to her cousin. She's happily married with a toddler. " I paused thinking of what to say. Her eyes were on the phone and I took a deep breath before I continued.
"Faruk has severally warned Al-Amin to delete all these messages but he wouldn't listen. Ever since they broke up, he has never approached a girl not until he met you. He promised never to date because he was beyond hurt but you changed him. He... "
"Oh Minal! " she cuts in placing her head on my laps. I am so dumb. I should have listened to him when he tried to explain. I know I hurt him so much. He doesn't deserve this. " she said in between sobs.
"It's not too late Nabs. Al-Amin never stopped loving you. He just decided to give you some space and time. He's always talking about you. "
I watched as her eyes shone. "You mean what you said? " she asked as I nodded. "What do I do now Minal" she asked. "Call him" I said rejecting Faruk's call. "Thank you Minal. You are the best. " she said hugging me. " I've done nothing Nabs. " I said hugging her back. "Wow! I love the name Nabs " she said and we both laughed.
She forced me to eat the goodies she brought but I was full so I just took a piece of cake. "Thanks for coming Minal. We will keep in touch right? "She said as we got to the car. "Sure Nabs. It was nice meeting you " .
They exchanged pleasantries with Faruk and I was surprised when she handed me a nylon bag.
The drive back home was as boring as spending two good hours in a history class. "Thank you " Faruk muttered when we got home. I pretended deaf ears . I'm glad I did it not because of him, but because of the people involved. He can be a Jerk at times you know.

Jerk Jerk Jerk.
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