The Untainted
Rihannat mother was coming to deliver the snacks she was making for them in the kitchen when her ear caught on their whispers.
So it was balkis who called! I was wondering who did because I haven't called the boy yet!
And why do I feel like something is wrong somewhere! Like she has a motive? Or am I just being paranoid? I don't think so. My instincts never fails me...she sighs.
And did I just hear these three whispering about my Rihannat.
.....and.....this is the basit I heard my daughter calling yesterday? I don't think he is poor from his looks and company.
And with the way they are talking, it's like the boy really loves my daughter.
Haven't they sorted it out yet? Is Rihannat rejecting him too or what is going on?
Seeing how free my daughter was talking to him on the phone yesterday, I thought their intention is clear to eachother?
Shouldn't he confess instead of staying quiet? Children of nowadays ehn....
.....what do we do about this now? And will his parents allow it?
Also this her friend balkis I don't know why I am suddenly feeling weary of her. (Audhubillahi mineral shaitan ir rajeem) I seek refuge in God from satan the accursed and rejected.
My lord, please forgive me, I am not doubting her because you've warned us about saying or thinking about things we are not sure about as it may break a good relationship but...I just feel unsettled...and I don't know why.
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Rihannat saw her mother at the door, eyes on basit, deep in thought. She quickly stand to take the tray she's holding.
Basit whose eyes follows Rihannat everywhere quickly stand too to collect the tray from her mother before she could.
"Don't worry, I got it." He told her.
"Thank you my son". Rihannat mother answered him even though Rihannat was against it, her mother acted as if she didn't exist beside her.
She acted welcoming and lovingly with him, her gaze full of affection.
No ma, it's fine... I..... its nothing. Basit stammered feeling shy suddenly. The look he saw in her eyes, like someone who knew what he kept hidden in his heart and she's ready to accept him made his heart flutter, nervous and shy.
Mum, why did you...
Hush girl. Later, not now. Attend to your friends. I am too busy. She told Rihannat and left.
"Basit can stammer! Oh my God, its incredible." Ridwan teased basit after sharing the snacks and returned to his seat.
"I think someone is shy after running an errands for the first time for his inlaw and I can also feel that her mum likes you bro. Good job, keep going and you will get there!". Faridat added mischievously even though there is truth to her words.
The others in the room acted like they didn't see anything and continued their conversations.
Even though some of them had an idea about what is going on between Rihannat and Basit while some don't. And some had a little clue from what they saw right there, they all kept quiet.
Cough..cough... (silence) the door open suddenly.
Folakemi, how can you ditch your brothers like that? Hmn. We said we are coming together but you left alone. What a bad manner of a sister." Olalekan, folakemi's brother said as the two brothers walked in.
Rihannat mother ushered them inside " Rihannat, they said you are their sister and they are from the Mustopha family that you told me about, folakemi's brother.
Yes mum.
"Welcome brother Qazeem and brother farouk. I didn't expect you will visit my humble home?" Rihannat asked with a raised brow.
Why won't we? Or maybe you don't want us to come since you didn't even invite us in the first place? Oladeji countered her cheekily.
"Shameless brothers." Folakemi murmured.
Idiot sis, you need spanking when you get home. Oladeji and folakemi's banter continued, her classmates watching in amusement.
Hello everyone please continue your fun, don't mind our interruption. We are here for fun too, so go on" Olalekan turned to the people who look at them as if they are in for inspection.
We are just here for fun not business, no need for panic. Keep doing your thing. Enjoy yourself.
Qazeem gaze roamed around the room until it landed on basit sitting closer to the door on his right side. He and his brother had done their home work well. So they know everything they should know about him, even his picture.
A spark ignited the moment their gaze collide. It was a silent friction.
Qazeem looked away calmly, lazily walks to sit beside folakemi, his sister.
Farouk decides to sit beside basit group. A typical know your friend better in the act of war.
Basit clenched his jaw, his knuckles turning white. The way the two look at Rihannat says it all.
And the look they gave him proves their intent. Like they already know his heart and sees him as a threat..... or a competitor.