Aa'yat's POV

I just kept looking at the way his lips kept moving as he talked. Waw, he really has it all.

I came to my senses when he asked for my phone and gave me his phone number.
He added by telling me we were buddies now, that too with a smile.

I smiled back and I couldnt hold back the happiness I was feeling.

Excitedly, I thanked him with the brightest of all smiles.

He left along with his friend to the mosque for their Afternoon prayer.

I quickly saved his name as "Better Half".
I really do like him God knows. If I have to tell him more about me for him to even do as little as advice me, then I am so ready to tell him the entire story of my life.

I remembered Habiba had told me to meet her at the front of zenith Atm so I quickly rushed there.

Upon getting there, she was busy staring non stop at her phone that she didn't even notice me arrive.
What could she be doing????..... I thought.

I sneaked over to attempt a peep but sadly she was done staring.

Hey B, what's up? She asked.

I am fine, the dude gave me his phone number. Awww I think he likes me now. I cheered.

What a boring guy.... She rolled her eyes.

What's boring about that??? I asked.

Just nevermind. She answered.
Do you have anything to pick in the hostel? She added as she questioned.

No, not at all.. why? I asked.

Because you and I are heading to my boyfriend's place off campus right now. She smiled as she dragged me along.

Bu...but... Wait.... I stammered. Why didn't you tell me earlier??... I heard there might be a fixed class later in the day. Aren't we going to attend? I asked as she paused to look me in the eyes.

School just resumed babe, chill and relax it's not tests or exams periods yet okay. Besides there is a very high possibility the class isn't going to hold. She blurted out.

Let's go now... Please pretty please he has been asking to see me since and I really want to see him too. Don't be a barrier to love. She pleaded faking a sad face.

But you can always go alone. Plus how have you been going when I wasn't there. I fired back jokingly.

Why being so stubborn?? Okay fine, I just want to go with you. She smiled. I see you as a Bestie now. Don't you see me as one? She pouted.

"Bestie???...... I really haven't had close friends nor any one to call me that, I was always just alone because I always felt no one liked me and those who did were always being judgemental about one thing or the other. I haven't liked anyone either. But this particular girl seems to be different. I want to vibe with her." I thought

Okay then, fine. Let's go Bestie. I smiled as she let out an exciting "yay" and we both headed for her so called boyfriend's house.

The drive to kongo wasn't really as fun as I thought. Yes, her boyfriend studies at the other branch in kongo. He is a law student.
Silly girl refused to give me a heads up because she thought I would bail out on her which was somewhat true. I mean who leaves samaru for a drive to kongo????.....

We had to enter a vehicle with 4 other passengers.
Two were at the front sit while Habiba and I had to squeeze seats with 2 other people.
It wasn't fun at all.

After we dropped few metres past the school's main gate, we entered a bike.
Soon, we arrived at a street whose atmosphere was of course unfamiliar. I hardly visited kongo as a matter of fact, I only visited once when my uncle had a thing or two to do.

We passed several houses and just when I gave up on guessing, She signaled the bike man to stop at the front of a house.
It's outside was painted in milk and brown color, and had a small gate which was the main entrance.

We entered the compound which contained flats and she led me to one of them. She knocked the door and an average looking guy came opening. I quickly recognized him as the guy from the incidence the other day. The guy who was desperately begging her at the front of zenith Atm.

Hey Love, you are here.... He smiled.
He gestured us in and we entered. We were greeted by noises and arguments from his friends or should I call them his Roomates.

I dragged Habiba to the side as I questioned.
Why didn't you tell me it was going to be a Housefull??

She just laughed at my question and replied casually saying they are all roomates c'mon, besides I know them all they are like a family. Don't be shy. Or are you scared???? She rolled her eyes.

Scared??? Hell yes I am. I mean why wouldn't I be? I counted and including her boyfriend they were a total of 8 in number. 8 boys 2 girls??? C'mon sounds uncomfortable to me. My subconscious spoke.

Uhmmmm, it's just that, aren't you uncomfortable? The guys are kind of much you know. Plus they all look scary. I summoned the courage to answer.
Is this me being scared? Well, yes it is. I have heard a lot of stories about scary things happening off campus so of course it's worth it being scared. Moreover  I have always lived on campus and have had no friend nor any reason to be somewhere so far from school.

C'mon now, stop being a baby. We are all friends I know them all and they are nice people. Trust me. She assured with a smile and we walked further in as she greeted.

Look who is here, our wife. A guy who seemed to be the loudest among them answered. The rest chorusly answered with other words as we took to our seats.

What should I offer you? Her boyfriend asked.

Are you kidding me??? This is her house. The guy from earlier cuts in. She should go to the kitchen as usual and prepare lunch for us. He completed.

I opened my mouth in surprise as I whispered in her right ear. You do cook for them????? I asked.

Yes of course. He is my man for crying out loud. She answered with a smile as she stood to leave for the kitchen.

Let's go. She called gesturing for me to follow her.

Where? I asked.

To the kitchen of course. Let's go cook for them. She spelt out.

What? Cook for someone who isn't my husband??? I don't know what others think but a guy who isn't mine yet, isn't my responsibility. This has always been my principle. I thought as I hesitated.

No babe, my head is spinning. I think I am having an headache. So I will pass on that. I answered.

Okay then, you can rest your head on the chair's arm. She said as she placed my head carefully on it.

Wetyn happen? She no well ney??? I heard the loud boy from earlier tease as Habiba walked away.

OMG this dude is really beginning to piss me off. It's not his fault anyways. I sighed.

Hours passed and a wake from Habiba made me realize I had dozed off in my sitting. She called to tell me the food was ready.

She had prepared jollof sphagetti and fried egg. I turned to see the others were eating already her boyfriend included.

After we all ate to our satisfactions, I thought it was time to go but Habiba shook her head in response as she told me there was still a long way to go.

This your friend no dey talk to person ney? I heard Habiba's boyfriend ask.

She dey talk now, she just dey shame ney that's why. I heard her reply back in pidgin.

I am not really a fan of pidgin English as I hardly spoke it but I heard everything they were saying and being the me that I am, I just pretended.

She fine Sha. I like the way she no too dey talk. The loud guy interrupted yet again. He really doesn't know how to shut his mouth does he??

The atmosphere became dull and boring as they were all doing what they wanted. I kept a serious face as I kept scrolling through my feeds of course after adding Junaid's contact up on WhatsApp. He hasn't been online all day and I am really anxious as to how our first chat is going to be.

Probably a bunch of Assalamualaikum, and how are you sister, but I would still love that. Anything from him would always be the best.

Habiba decided we should watch a movie and we all seemed to buy the idea. I locked my phone in anticipation of what type of movie would be played.

Minutes later and the movie began. Everyone seemed to be concentrating on the movie so I just kept staring too. We got to a place where crazy wild scenes came to live and I had an irritated expression. That is why I hardly watched movies. Some scenes are just undespicable.

I slowly turned to face others to see if they were also irritated or probably disgusted by the rough behaviors being displayed.

I am 20 and I seem to be the youngest here. Who am I kidding?, They all widened their eyes and had naughty expressions as they kept on watching. They probably feel they are more than mature for scenes like this.

The scenes kept on streaming and I couldn't take it anymore so I just went back to my phone.

The loud guy came over to where I was sitting and tapped me on the lap.

What??? What's happening? I fiercely asked .

Calm down Haunty.. I no fit talk to you again??? He answered with a surprised tone.

I am not saying that please just let me be and never touch me again. I replied calmly.

I turned to see we were only three left in the sitting room. Me, the loud guy and another guy who still seemed to be loving the show.

Leave her now Jameel, she say she no want. I heard the other guy plead in my stead and the loud guy kept to himself.

So his name is Jameel self. What a nice name for a jerk. I thought.

The other guy left the sitting room and I was left with the so called Jameel. He just sat distances away from me still watching the movie.

Where is Habiba please? I queried. I really think we should get going now. I added as I checked the time and it was almost 5pm.

Habiba? He laughed. Habiba can't go back now. He answered.

So he speaks English.... My subconscious eyed.

And why can't she??? I asked.

Because she is having a good time with her boyfriend inside. He pointed out to a room behind the curtain.

He must be joking right? Could Habiba really be doing that??? I asked myself.

Please can you call her for me?? I really need to be on my way now it's getting dark and I have many things to do in school. I begged.

I can't do that. She is busy dont you understand? He laughed.

Okay then, I should get going. I said as I stood to take my leave but was held by his words.

Why are you pretending???

I turned to him as I raised my brows. Pretending about what exactly??? I asked.

First, the silent treatment when you entered, your reaction during the movie, when I tried getting close to you, and now pretending not to understand what was going on inside with those two. I mean it's okay you don't have to be shy. I understand. He stated out.

Hell no! Was this guy really thinking this of me???
I am totally speechless right now. Do I go around with an invisible note placed somewhere on my body indicating I am an easy girl or that I am cheap to make people think this of me??

What exactly is it that makes guys offer me silly stuffs? To always want to have me or to always think I was used to doing stuffs like this.

I took a good look at myself and I wasn't really wearing anything too revealing. I was wearing an open kimono with a Black straight skirt and a white blouse which was sitting just below my waist.

Sorry to disappoint you but I am not pretending and I really didnt know what you were talking about at first. I said angrily.

So are you saying you haven't done it before??? He asked with a smirk. Don't worry I won't hurt you.

Of course I havent. This is really driving me nuts. My subconscious stated.

I have nothing to say to you. I honestly don't blame you, I blame your rotten lifestyle and Habiba who brought me here to face all this humiliations.
How can someone be so Judgemental of someone you are meeting for the first time??? I shouted angrily as I turned to finally leave.

My voice must have been so loud that Habiba came out with a towel around her chest. I wasn't surprised by the view before me so I just heaved a big sigh as I left.

Aa'yat! Aa'yat! What did you do to her?? Come back please!! I heard Habiba call out as I exited the building.

Why do you think Jameel thought that of Aa'yat???

New chapters would mostly be Aa'yat and Junaid's POVs.

See you next time Allah's willing💕.

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