" No nanny, it wasn't a slap. I hit my head " Kalthum lied hoping that she would believe her.
" Stop lying " Basma annoying voice said
Kalthum glared at her " I wasn't even talking to you"
Nanny faced Basma " Basma can you please take this to the kitchen? I need to have a word with your sister " she took the polythene bag from Kalthum's hand and hand it over to Basma.
" Ok ma" said Basma solemnly as she took the bag
" Thank you " said umm rasheed
Basma shot her a smile " Thank you so much Nanny for always taking good care of my sister. I know she is a lot to handle but thanks anyways" in her mind, she was burning in rage.
Umm rasheed smiled at her thinking that she cares so much for Kalthum " you have absolutely nothing to thank me for. You and your sister, including the other maids matters to me. You all are my responsibility and it's my duty to care for all of you"
" I know ma but thanks anyways " Basma said with a
" sorry for asking sir but what are you doing here? Are you looking for my sister? " Kalthum asked quizzically. It's possible he is here for Basma since she now works for him, Kalthum thought. His tall figure stood almost looming over her.He cleared his throat " actually, I'm here for you "She furrowed her brows confused " uhm OK. Here I am sir " she closed the door behind her as she came out of the room.Faisal mentally groaned. He couldn't believe he was really doing this. Now she would think he was crazy." I'll prefer if we talk outside the lodge. I wouldn't want us to wake the others"Could something be wrong? She wondersKalthum nodded " OK Sir " and trailed behind him like a kitten following her master. For a second, she was actually following her master. After all,he is still the boss, she thought.Kalthum was met with the chilli night breeze as it prickles her skin. She loves every bit of it. She closed her
.......Faisal woke up with just one wish and that is to see Kalthum's beautiful face before going to office . Even if it's just a glimpse he is OK with that. The more he remember last night event, the more his smile widen. Hesure looks like a high school boy right now crushing on a girl. He shook his head slightly with a smile then stilled all of a sudden.Crush!No! Does that mean he has a crush on Kalthum? How is that possible?!This can't be happening, she is a maid and he is her boss. This is totally wrong!How comes he hasn't realize that he likes her not until now!Ya Allah help me out here. This shouldn't be happening, she is just a maid! A maid who is a drop out and he doesn't swing that way.He stared at himself as he bottom up his shirt. But how is he going to face her!He has never felt this way in his life not even when he is with hintadu. Then why is Kalthum so special?The soun
......Zainab sighed for the tenth time today. Her annoying brother as she prefers to call him kept on pestering her about her friend, Kalthum. Since he got back to town he hasn't seen Kalthum and his kid sister refuses to tell him about her whereabout.Jamil is zainab's elder brother and he is one of Kalthum's many admirers but because of the player he was, Kalthum never for once develop a liking for him.She prefers to see him as zainab brother and nothing more ." please Zainab, why do you keep avoiding this question? " he asked as he sat on the couch in front of her.Zainab rolled her eyes then dropped the novel she was reading " Ya Jamil, I've told you already, She travelled "He smirked " Really now? Yesterday you told me she was in her mother's house and today another story? I don't get why you don't want me for your friend, I like her and you know it"" I don't trust you yaya. You and I both kn
.....After taking Hindatu home, Faisal drove home too. He couldn't stop thinking about Hindatu's sudden cold shoulders.When kalthum ran away he went back to the office where a vexing Hindatu was waiting for him. She looked deep in thought that she didn't even felt his presence.He cleared his throat trying to gain her attention " are you alright? "She gave a small smile then nodded " yes I am. "He shrugged " OK. Are you heading home now? Cos I'm about to close"She fiddles with her nails " Does that mean you won't allow me to take you out today? "" I'm sorry Hindatu. Right now I have alot on my mind "She nodded " I understand " forcing a smile " I'll just leave "" No! I can drop you home. I don't mind " he told herShe stared at him longer than expected " are you sure? Hope it won't be a problem "" Not at all" he shook his head and went to retrieve his car keys which was on hi
One month laterEverything has been going smoothly for Faisal and Kalthum. Their love life is kept a secret from all. Nobody has any idea of how their love flourishes day by day. How they manage to pull that off was beyond them. Truth be told, it was so hard hiding it from everyone. The only one who knew about it for now was Zainab, Kalthum's friend and she was over the moon since Kalthum told her.The two couple meet most of the time in the garden when everyone is asleep . At times Faisal always send a maid to call Kalthum to his study even when she was on duty. Whenever Umm rasheed question him about it, he always brought up different types of lies why he needed to see her. He does all that just to have sometime with her.Even with all the lies, Umm Rasheed still gets suspicious everytime Faisal request for Kalthum during work hour. She suspects that something was going on between the two and was going to find out." you're bei
Umm Rasheed took it upon herself to go to the gym room where Faisal was since he woke up. She couldn't wait anymore. The truth must just come out today and she prefers to hear it today from his lips. The suspicious act was already getting too much.She glanced over Kalthum's direction and their eyes met. Kalthum quickly avert her gaze immediately. Yes, that's what Umm Rasheed was talking about. Kalthum doesn't meet her eyes this days. It was as if she felt guilty of doing something which she doesn't want Umm Rasheed to know.This is the reason Umm Rasheed decides to have a talk with Faisal .Umm Rasheed wiped off her hand and left the maids in the kitchen to go talk to Faisal over at the gym room.***Faisal was already all sweaty. He opened a new bottle of water and gobbled it down like the thirsty man he was. He was sprawled on the floor trying to catch his breath.He took his phone from where he kept it. He smiled
" Answer me! "Kalthum snapped out of shock. She quickly went forward to grab her phone out of Basma's hand." Give me my phone " she demandedBasma refuses to give her " answer the question first. I'm very sure that this chat I just read was with sir Faisal. He is the only Faisal you know if I can remember. When did you two start it all? What did you do to him? I'm sure sir Faisal isn't in his right state of mind, you must have done something to brain wash h-"Kalthum jerked her phone out of Basma's hand inbetween her ranting" you don't know what you're saying Basma. Who gave you the right to go through my phone? " Kalthum snappedBasma fumed " you disgust me alot. I don't know which game you're playing with him. You better leave him alone or else"" you can't do anything to me Basma. Just because you saw a particular Faisal on my phone doesn't mean it's sir Faisal. Just lay off of my business and mind your own "
Kalthum ran to catch up with him" Faisal please wait " she was out of breath by the time she stood in his front " I didn't do anything wrong. Why are you mad at me? "He rubbed his stubbles " Really? Tell me how would you feel if you walk on me making a call with a friend of mine then you heard her confessing her feelings for me? How would you feel? "She search his eye to see if he was actually serious. Faisal was jealous, she knew that. She broke into a fit of laughter " you can't be serious. Are you jealous? "He scoffed " I don't know what you're talking about little Kalthum "She raised a brows at him " Hm, I can't believe you're jealous. Wallahi, there is nothing going on between ya jamil and i"He folded his arms almost pouting " but he doesn't see it the the way you see It. Can't you see that he said he will keep trying. The worst of all is that you told him that you'll call him back later! "" Really? You know you're the only
TWO YEARS LATER." I CONGRATULATE Y'ALL ONCE AGAIN." the VP congratulated. He waved at them as he left the stage.There faces broke into a big smile. They were very happy, happy to be called a graduate. They've all waited for this wonderful and bliss day.Kalthum hugged her sister like her life depends on it. She couldn't stop the wide smile on her face. She was just too happy for both of them." I'm so happy ya Basma!Finally we're now graduates! I can't believe it! "Basma giggled " I can't believe it too kalthum. Mom would be so proud of us "Basma should have graduated since last upper year but things didn't go as planned because that was the year she used to work at the Dantata's house, it wasn't possible. Last year, she thought she would be graduating after she finally resumed school,only to be shocked with a carryover.Since Basma had a carry over in one of her core course last year, so she needed to add another
Habib pushed the door open then entered. He was disappointed with himself.At that moment, Faisal was pressing his phone. He got startled with the sudden entrance. He gave his brother a confused look." why did you bang my door like that? "Habib gave him an apologetic look " sorry about that " he went to join his brother " I'm highly disappointed in myself. I just can't believe that I'm finding it hard to just confess my feelings for her. Could it be because I've been out of the game for a very long time? " he rants out to his brother.A surprised Faisal raised a brow" Finally, you now admit that you are into someone. I knew it. "Habib groaned " I just don't know why I can't muster the courage to tell her the truth. She doesn't even know my true identity "" are you trying to tell me that this lady in question is someone I know?" Faisal asked with a smirk" you better not start with me. I'm not in the mood for your teases right
" Kalthum! give it to me! " Basma yelled with her arms on her waist . She looks like a mother scolding her child." No I won't " kalthum replied with a wide grin " first, you need to tell me who you're chatting with. You've been doing that alot Lately "Basma exhaled loudly " wallahi you're insufferable. I can't believe you're my sister " she sat down on the chairKalthum also went to join her on the two sitter " so tell me if not I'll read your chats "She wiggled her brows.Basma shook her head " why are you my sister for Allah's sake? "Kalthum laughed " you still love me no matter what "The two sisters have grown to love each other like never before. Truth to her words, Basma changed and she is now someone who is very understanding. She is now the type of sister Kalthum have always wished to have and their love for each other keeps on growing day by day.Aunty Suwayba their mother went out to get something,
.....Basma quickly got up " I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't have entered your room like this "Kalthum waved it off " you're inside already. It's not a bother. So what are you doing here? "Basma rubbed her neck slightly " I came to have a word with you"" With me? " Kalthum raised a brow" Yes with you. Please listen to me "Kalthum heaved a sigh then told her to sit " so what do you want to talk about? "" About us"" Look Basma you don't have to do this. I've already forgiven you so what else"" I need to talk to someone and that person is you Kalthum. I need to take things off my chest "Kalthum told her to go ahead" It all started when I was in ss2. I met this group of friends that I wish I never met before. I was transferred from my former hostel to this new hostel where I came encountered with this clique. They were very popular back then. They were four in numbers, Aisha
Basma sobbed quietly on the hospital bed. She has been doing that alot since she landed in the hospital. Her past bad behaviour hunts her alot anytime she think about it . Her mind isn't at rest anytime she remember all she have done and most especially what she did to her own blood sister, Kalthum.KalthumBasma shook her head sadly as her sister's name passed through her lips. Her loving sister, she thought. How she wish she hasn't done all those things to kalthum, how she wish she can reverse time just to correct all her bad deeds. No-one will want a disgrace like her. No one will want someone like her in their life after they know what she has done.Basma wants to correct everything. She wish everything was easy but it isn't. Finally, she will be heading home today and she is scared of how Kalthum will face her. The last time they had an argument, it didn't end well. Kalthum refuses to believe that she have changed.She sniff
.....Faisal walked into the kitchen with the intention of telling umm rasheed about everything that has happened. He met her as usual preparing lunch. He decided not to go to work today due to the fact that he needed to make an end to maryam's games but first he needed to explain everything to Umm Rasheed." Nanny" he calledNanny turned around to look at Faisal " yes dear? " she smiled. Umm rasheed is now beginning to forgive Faisal since he finally realized his mistakes and is now trying to make efforts to work things out with Kalthum." I've something important to tell you " he told her then sat on a stool. Nanny dropped whatever she was doing as she saw that he was serious. She also came to join him. She too sat on a stool facing him. Nanny told the maids to excuse them. Maryam was also among the maids." Maryam dear, please help me take that flask to Hajiya Basira's room. She requested for you "
......" Maryam? Which maryam? " Kalthum blinked her eyes confused" The same Maryam you know. The one working in the Dantata's house "Kalthum moved forward to hit him but luckily Faisal quickly dragged her back " You're lying, aunty Maryam will never do that to me. She will never. I know you're only trying to cover up for Basma "" Calm down kalthum. I think he is saying the truth " Faisal said to her.She looked at Bashir with teary eyes " but why would she do that to me? I've never done anything to her Faisal. Why? "Bashir stood from one foot to the other. He was already getting uncomfortable " I don't really know why she wanted that to happen. She only brought business for me and since I was in need of money I couldn't decline it "Kalthum looked at him in disgust " aren't you ashamed of yourself? "" Look, I said I was sorry"Kalthum glared at him " Who is Maryam to you? "
Aunty Suwayba rushed into the hospital with kalthum trailing behind her. They were both looking deshelved after hearing the news from Umm rasheed who called them.As they entered, they looked round the reception in hope to find a familiar face. They forgot to bring their phone because they were in haste to leave the house." Good evening ma, how can I help you? " the lady in the front desk asked as she saw how worried they were.Kalthum turns to her " My sister is here. She just got admitted few hours ago "" Alright can you tell me her name so I can check the book for her room number?"Kalthum exhaled " her name is Basma Uthman. She came with a older lady "The nurse eyes perked up in realization." yes I remember. Go to room 23,you'll find them there. It's a private room"Kalthum nodded " Thanks alot nurse" she went to meet her mother " Mom let's go"They hurriedly left to look for room 23.***" Doctor ,
.....Kalthum and Zainab's mouth was wide agape. They were flabbergasted. Jamil who did not understood any of what was happening just stood confused." who is the girlfriend? "Zainab came out of her shock. She dragged Kalthum to her back like a mother trying to protect her child. She then stood in front of Faisal,She stood tall facing Faisal with a hard look." Mr man, with due respect , I don't know if you're mad or crazy or if you hit your head on the wall which then made you forgot all that happened. Have you forgotten what you did to my best friend? " she held her waist looking up at him.Faisal raised a brow surprise that a small lady was talking to him like that." I'm not here for you miss"Jamil looked at the two in shock " are you two talking about Kalthum? " how come the big Faisal dantata is interested in the person he love ,he thought" Yaya ,please hold on a second