C5 Chapter 5

"What do you think I should get Amina on behalf of Mami? I asked Intisaar as the car stopped to a halt

"I think you should get her a blender, mixer, pressure pot—

'No" I shook my head 'All these will be bought by her parents or relatives. I will get her baking kit, she loves baking and I doubt if they will get her that"

Intisaar looked at me sharply 'Perfect! and as for we-' She trailed off and winked at me. A smile appeared on my face and I winked back.

"Let's go" I shouted opening the door and jumping out as Intisaar opened her door also

'Wait let me lock my car" Intisaar shouted trailing behind me

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"Huuuuummmmmmaaaaiiiirrraaaaa, you made it" Amina shouted unrealistically dragging my name and hugging me with such a force we both fell to the ground.

"Yes I did" I laughed standing up and dusting my clothes.

"I" She grabbed my shoulders ' am so glad! She finished off and I smiled rubbing my shoulders where she grabbed and handing her mami's gift

"Here, Mami asked me to give you these and extended her regards"

She collected them and smiled 'This is so nice of her. Please give her my warmest thanks and regards please" I nodded and walked over to bgreet her aunt who was seated on the dining table

"Good evening aunt" I greeted sitting next to her

She looked up from her phone and then smiled broadly 'Our hero"

She extended her hand to hold mine keeping her phone beside "" How are you doing my darling?

"I am doing absolutely fine aunt. How are you?

"What can I say? We have been doing amazing ever since Amina got that medication. Her skin is looking beautiful and because of you she's very happy now"

I held her hand tighter ' I only made her a passage, she was brave enough to stand up and talk about her illness even when some of your family members asked her not to. Other people couldn't because of this fair of being in the spotlight"

She tilted her head to one side and smiled warmly "I hope everyone gets the courage to talk about his or her problem and then meet someone like you. You might think it is nothing but it is really a huge thing for us. May Allah bless you and your family darling"

"Ameen aunty thank you '

'Good afternoon aunt" Intisaar said from behind me and I looked back to see her and Amina

'Hajiya Intisaar. How have you been?

'Very well Aunt"

Amina grabbed both my hand and Intisaar's

'Come let's go. We need to prepare" I nodded and turned back to Amina's aunt

'I'll see you around aunt"

She smiled and nodded then we made our way to Amina's room

"We will get ready here 'Amina said motioning to her room 'Others will get ready in the other room. The make up artist will be here soon" She opened the wardrobe and pulled out a gown the headed into her bathroom to change while I drop the box in my hand and plopped on the bed with Intisaar following suit.

"What's in this? Amina asked when she came out and Intisaar quickly grabbed it

'It's nothing" she grinned turning to look at me mischievously while I avoided her eyes

"It's a wedding gift Amina" I said grabbing the box and keeping it in her drawer. "Don't forget to take it when you are leaving tomorrow"

"Is it a lingerie? She whispered eyeing us

'Haa! Intisaar exclaimed 'We don't Know" She grinned again and moved to the bed just as the make up artist walked in with her assistant holding her huge kit and other essentials.

The make up artist clapped her hands immediately she walked in and said 'Let's get the wedding started"

Her assistant shouted 'YEAHHH!! Behind her and Intisaar feeling the energy turned to Amina

"Time for your make over" She paused and bowed dramatically ' Our bride"

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"You look so beautiful Amina" One of her cousins said as we all got ready to leave to the venue

'So extremely pretty, Masha Allah" Another one added

She does look beautiful. Her make up sits perfectly on her face and her clothes, a navy green gown that has ruffles around right best and hands goes with her complexion. She had a striking resemblance with a Disney princess.

'Alright girls, let's hit the road. It's getting late" Intisaar said and I nodded

"Yes and not we all gets our freedom around here" I added laughing referring to how I can't stay outside after Maghreb

Amina's aunt came behind us ' Get going, get going and don't be late"

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'Ameer, meet Humaira and Intisaar" Amina said introducing us to her finance.

We arrived at the venue only minutes back but the party is already in full swing. After so much nagging from Intisaar, Amina introduced us to her soon to be hubby.

"Humaira, the writer? He asked and Intisaar nodded smiling widely

"Yes THE Humaira" She paused making sure the dramatic tone she always add is there then continued 'The great writer and well, apparently my best friend

She raised her shoulders and glanced at me briefly then said 'Ignore the whole "The great Humaira" thingy, she's the biggest idiot you—

My hand quickly flew up to her mouth "Shut up" I muttered through gritted teeth.

"Nice meeting you Ameer" I said smiling as I removed my hand and ignore the glare Intisaar is giving me.

He smiled back "It is a great pleasure and honour to meet you Humaira" He said bowing a little then raising his head with a laugh. Amina amusingly shook her head watching him.

"Ohh please" I laughed "It's just me " I added for emphasis

"Well let me introduce you to my best friend. He's a huge fan of yours" He raised his eyes and met Amina's eyes then mine 'Also your finest fan. The perfect pilot arewa guy" type" He finished off and started dialling a number as we listened.

"Hey Man. I just met Humaira Baba Gana, hurry up or she leaves"

"He's coming" He said ending the call and I nodded. Inti suddenly me around to face her and I gave her a questioning look.

"I better not see an ugly man" She whispered and I rolled my eyes

"Are you okay? Who is concerned about his looks? I'm meeting a fan Inti, nothing else" I replied emphasising on the fan so she gets the message

"Well whatever" She turned away and I slightly hit her arm then also turned to a man walking towards us.

'Did I hear Humaira? He asked as his face came into view.

"Masha Allah" Intisaar whispered in my ears and I nodded trying to avert or lower my gaze. Whichever comes first

"I know him on Instagram. You never told me you have these kind of fine guys as fans" She whispered again

'Maybe he isn't the one "I whispered back

"But I heard him call your name" She insisted

"It's not me"

"Ohh please, it's you. You pretend you aren't fazed now but I bet you two will talk for hours"

'Haa" I exclaimed nervously 'If he turns out to be the one, we will barely spend seconds"

Ameer laughed at something he said, slapped his back and turned to us "Humaira, this man here is your biggest fan"

I cleared my trying to throw off the waves of nervousness coming from me 'Nice to meet you" I glanced at his face and he had the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.

"But we haven't even met yet" The man laughed and Intisaar leaned in to whisper again "His voice is out of this world"

I ignored her!

"How are you Humaira. I am hafeez" He smiled tucking a hand into his trousers

' I am very well. It is nice meeting you Hafeez" I was quite proud of how calm and straight that came out. I was a whole bunch of nervousness inside. I was in THAT situation. You know, that situation where you desperately try to act cool because you know you are one hell of an amazing person and you keep motivating yourself and rambling in your head "Girl you can do this, it is just another person like you. Straighten up and remember who you are"

And then you start collecting all the things you have done even if it was cooking a single meal which made the family happy just to boost your ego and make yourself proud so that you can take your stance. Well that's basically my situation. Or really just my social anxiety talking.

'It was an absolute pleasure meeting you Humaira. You don't know how huge of a fan you have in me" He said and I smiled.

"Come let's leave them to discuss" I heard Ameer's voice and knew he took Intisaar out. I am already internally groaning on the amount of questions I will answer later. Intisaar will not understand how we will have just a simple discussion.

' Believe me I'm blown away that you are a fan" I said laughing and he joined in.

He has a beautiful smile and laughs in a beautiful way as well. Perhaps I should question why I am already attracted to this man's smiles and laughs. But it is a fact and may brain knows that much.

"So do you stay here in Abuja? Hafeez asked as he lead me to the nearest seats

"Yes I do. Do you? I made sure I was seated comfortably then turned to look at him.

He nodded 'I sort of do. I work here, alternating between Abuja and other places"

"That's great" I exclaimed

He sighed shaking his head 'I guess but it is also tiring "

I paused my head in a thinking stance then said 'Well I can't relate. The office work is still a mountain I'm yet to climb" I replied and he laughed

'Enjoy the view while you can. The climb isn't an easy one"

So much for seconds.

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