On reaching his post at the garage, he met a man standing close to a nice flashy car. This man must be rich,he thought . He was already thinking of how much he is going to charge the man. That is how most of the mechanics work, when they have richer customers they charge more from them than they charge the lower class. He is ashamed to have join that type of crew but what can he do, he needs the money. How person go do, person go chop na.
" excuse me sir" he said to the man since the man's back was facing him. The man turn to him with a smirk and sadiq couldn't believe who was standing right before him.
" Mansir? "
" well I wouldn't say it's nice seeing you here because it isn't. Just say what brought you and leave" sadiq firmly said. He wasn't going to let his guards down since he knows how terrible his brother can be, Which was why after he came out of the shock of seeing mansir here, he bravely stood tall without showing any single ounce of fear. It's two years now since he left home and he wouldn't brag at the fact that he has overly gain some muscle, not the big burly one but a firm and fit body type. He his more taller and muscular than his brother, well, both of them are all handsome in their own ways.
Mansir too was also aware of the changes in his brother. He also knew he can't stand a chance when they are caught up in a fight. He knew his brother would over power him so he decide to just taunt him and leave, Since he has a mportant meeting to attend to.
They both glares at each other, both grinding their teeth waiting for who to start a fight. The garage workers noticed the tense look the two brothers were giving each other. As they are friends of sadiq's, they stop whatever they were doing waiting to see if a fight will take place so as to help sadiq out.
Sadiq took a deep breath " just leave since you have nothing important to do here"
" of course I'd leave. I wouldn't want to also waste my time in this ghetto. This is where you belong anyways and stay away from my family. That's a message dad sent me to give you. Don't ever step your foot inside that house again,he has withdrawn all rights that he is your father and another thing, he said you shouldn't dare say any word to people about him being your father. I hope you understand this and it best you stand by this.. Goodbye" he mockingly salute an angry sadiq and left.
Sadiq stood still trying to process what he just heard. He knew he willingly left the house but what he just couldn't help is how his father can be so cruel and here he thought he could go back to ask for his forgiveness but now everything has gone down the drain. He will show them that he also doesn't need them, even if he had to work day and night ,he is ready to take this risk towards his success. Who need them anyway, they can rot for all he cares. He took a deep breath and went back to join his colleagues.
" are you ok?and who is that man" a concerned Jafar asked,he still hasn't caught on that the man who just left was sadiq's brother since he wasn't all that used to him when they were in secondary school , and moreover Mansir finished his education abroad .
Jafar witnessed all that happened between the two brothers especially the way the two brothers stood tall while glaring at each other but he didn't hear a word of what was said.
" yes I'm fine. That was Mansir" he answered like it was a normal thing
Jafar's eyes almost bulged out " that's him? I thought he is working abroad ,so all this while he is in Nigeria? You should have told me before hand "
Sadiq look at him teasingly " what would you have done if I'd told you? "
" I'd have smacked his face of course. No wonder I saw the similarities between you two when he demands for you. How comes I didn't catch on quickly "
" calm down, let get back to work"
****
Mansir's car was parked at the front of PRESTIGE company as he is having a meeting with the owner. He quickly pick up his ringing phone.
" tell me what you found" going straight to the point.
" He has submitted his CV at five companies sir and t....
" spare me the info.. You already know what to do. Convince them not to employ him, just do your job well" he hang up.
You don't know what's coming for you sadiq, I'll make you watch your life crumbles down .. Mansir smirk at the idea before getting out of the car.
He straightened his suit and walks inside the company. Already, a messenger was downstairs waiting for his arrival in other to direct him to the CEO's office .
" Good day sir" the man greeted, Mansir nodded and followed the man. His phone was ringing in his pocket again. He brought it out to see the caller and it turned out to be his dad. He roll his eyes because he knew why he was calling so he isn't going to pick it up . He silence the phone and walk into the office of the CEO of prestige Company .
" welcome, I've been waiting for you arrival" Alhaji Dabo nicely welcomed. Mansir offeres him an hand shake and took his seat.
" thanks for having me over"
After all pleasantries, they start the meeting. The meeting was all about their success if they partnered together. Alhaji Ringim was supposed to be here for the meeting also but he has some other important things to do.
The meeting finally came to an end, they shoke hands" I promise, you will not regret this, Alhaji Dabo"
" I hope so, thanks for co__
" dad I'm sick and tired of these wor__
Rahama barge in without knocking, her eyes opened wide when she took note that her dad has a client
" I'm so sorry I didn't know you were having a meeting" she apologized in Shame and turn to leave
" wait Rahama" her dad called, she stood still facing the door, feeling shy to confront dad and the handsome man who stood with a smirk plastered on his face.
" Rahama meet Mr Ringim a new partner of this company " her dad introduce, she turn and gave a shy smile to Mansir.
" welcome " she said. Mansir was already captivated with this beautiful lady before him. Where has she been all this time, he has never seen a lady as beautiful and angelic like her.
" thank you" he turn to look at Alhaji dabo " I didn't know you have such a beautiful daughter"
Rahama filled with pride to be called beautiful, cast her head down shyly. She loves it when she is being praised, it one thing she loved. And to be complimented by such a rich handsome billionaire was another thing, something that every girl dream of.
" she just finished her M.Sc Business in Abroad and now she is my General Manager" her dad said with so much pride to Mansir
" wow, that's so lovely For a girl like her. Don't get me wrong sir, you know how this era of us works now, girls of now a day loves to shop rather than to stay locked up in an office . She really is a great achiever and I respect her for that" he looks directly at her as he praised her.
He wants her for himself and he will get her even if she has a boyfriend or even a fiance . No one can stop him. He noticed how she kept moving from one foot to another, how she was picking on her nails and how her head is cast down shyly.
Pure
He noticed right then that she is as pure as a glass. She isn't tainted yet and he can't wait to taint her. He smirked at the idea.
" shall we" said Alhaji Dabo,bringing Mansir out of his thoughts . They both work out of the office leaving a smiling Rahama behind. She signed dreamily.
I like him already. She just can't get the picture of the way he looks at her out of her mind. He looks at me like i was the most beautiful woman on earth. Gush, he is so handsome.
****
" why were you at his place? " Alhaji Ringim asked his son Mansir
Immediately Mansir left prestige Ltd he brought out his phone and was surprised to see almost thirty missed calls from his dad. He has forgotten that he mute his phone before the meeting he had. So he called his dad and the first question thrown at him was why he went to see sadiq. His father sent his body guards to trail him, that was how his father came to know about him visiting sadiq.
" dad, I just went to pay him a visit. After all he is my brother "
Mansir just can't believe how quickly his father got to know about his visit to sadiq's place and here he thought his father won't know about it. That's one thing he hate about his dad ,he loves to keep track of their movement ,both his and Sadiq's. He knew his father loves his brother sadiq but doesn't show it and he is ready do anything to make sadiq hate his father, even if he had to spend all of his money. Now that he has began his plot to ruin them, he will make sure to spluttered lots of lies to sadiq about their father so as to end their relationship forever.
By doing so, he thought all the inheritance would be his. When in fact Alhaji Ringim was a step ahead of him...
Alhaji Ringim hanged up the call with Mansir. He lightly shakes his head and entered into the lawyer's office.He did what he came to do and they finally round it up." it was nice having you Alhaji "" Thank you so much lawyer. " Alhaji Ringim shakes hand with the lawyer and was escorted outside.The reason why he came to the lawyer's office was very important.It better to do this now than later, he had thought. Who knows what might happen to me.His driver opens the door for him and he got into the car and was driven home.On reaching home, Alhaji Ringim head straight to his study room to take his pills which he forgot to take in the morning. He has been battling with heart problems for a year now but he is under observation by his personal doctor. He was prescribed some drugs to use and that had been what is supporting him all this time together with the unending prayers to Allah." Alhaji? Are you in there?
***The self-contain room sadiq and Jafar lives in needs lots of repair. Their ceiling for example is leaking,epecially now which is rain season and they've repaired it for almost five times but still the leaking just won't stop. The carpenter adviced them to change all the zinc. But how can they even waste money on a house that isn't their's? so they came to a conclusion to complained to the landlord and all he told them was , he has no money to repair anything and if they can't cope with it then they should leave. Since then ,they never brought the conversation up again and the Two friend came with the decision to put a plastic bowl under the direction where the water is dripping from ." seriously, if it isn't because of condition , we would have pack to another house. This dripping water isn't allowing me to even sleep with the way it sound. " a frustrated jafar said while sadiq chuckled .Sadiq has gotten used to the sound already but for Jaf
Standing in front of the mirror is Sadiq, dressed in a corporate wear. All five companies he submitted his credentials called to let him know that he wasn't given the job but he still haven't given up. One of his garage friend made mention of a company to him, to see if his luck would shine. So, he had already apply for the vacancy position and was called early in the morning to come for the interview, which was why he is well dressed for this. He wants to impress whosoever is giving him this interview at this company he is about to go.After all, dressing also matters, who would give an office job to someone dressed in a dirty clothes, of course, no one would, Sadiq thought to himself" what is the name of this company you're about to go again? " asked jafar as he went through sadiq's credentials .Sadiq turn to look at his friend like he wasn't serious " I can't believe that you keep forgetting the name. I have repeated the name for more than th
" Don't let me disturb you with my misery. " his face turn to a happy one,like someone who wasn't about to cry.He clears his throat " This morning, when I entered into my office I received a call from my business partner, Alhaji Ringim. I'm sure you know him" at the mention of Ringim, a blush crept up rahama's face. She bow her head down to hide it from her dadHe noticed her bowed head" dear, are you ok?" asked a concerned Alhaji dabo." I'm fine dad,continue what you were saying "she quickly raise her head up." Before I continue, I would love to ask you this particular question ,little one"She gave him a confused look " what is it dad? "" Do you like the young Ringim who came here last week? " she became speechless. How can she be comfortable talking about her love life with her dad, she wonders" Dear, do you hear what I said? "" erm -erm dad I ---He noticed her Scarlett face then he laughed loudly " I can se
" who is he dear?" ask her dad. " from what I witnessed in your office, I'm quite sure that you two had met somewhere." yes dad, that was the same mechanic man who insulted me few weeks back . He even did same today dad, that man needs to be thought a lesson " she scrowl remembering the event.Her dad looked at her speechless. He couldn't believe how rude his daughter is becoming ." dear, what has he done again? "" Dad could you believe that he is a thief? he has no respect for his superior. I was even thinking about helping him out by offering him this job but he didn't allow me to finish talking before he starts to insult me. He called me with hateful words. Dad can you imagine " she was exaggeratingHe shook his head at her" I'm sure you also said some harsh words to him if not he won't retaliate. "She pout" well I might have called him a lowlife but that was because the documents he pres
" well my husband is fine and for the daughter, she is the same as always "" I have already told you to send me her pictures so I can help kidnap and deal with her for you" he laughed" ahhhhh, abeg don't o. Before they come and arrest you. So how is everything? Since you didn't look for me, here I am calling you"" haba auntie yasira don't say that. I don't really have time that's why "" who do you think you're lying to? And what is this I heard about you leaving home. Why would you do such thing sadiq? "" you won't understand aunty yasirah ,let's just forget about it kawai. So how are my little babies"" see you, you're asking of babies you've never seen. Every day they must ask that they want to meet their uncle. I'm sure you don't even know my husband self"" don't worry aunty Yasirah. Since you called me then I promise to pay you a visit . Text me the address after this call and you'll see me in your house "
On reaching the parking lot, sakeena asked him to drive if he wasn't comfortable with her driving them. She know men and their ego of letting a woman drive them. Jafar didn't think twice before collecting the key .On their way to the restaurant, they shared different story about themselves. They got comfortable with each other without any tension inbetween. Anyone from outside would think they were a couple when in fact they are just an employee and employer." you should have seen my face when I later found out that it was really a fake snake. I nearly killed Rahama" sakeena ended her story while jafar laugh hard. It was the story about her university life when she and Rahama were still friends.Jafar is unaware that the Rahama they were talking about is the same spoilt brat his friend ,sadiq
"Assalamualaikum"Sadiq raised his head and was met with his drained friend. He unplugged the iron he was using " waalaikumusalam. Finally you're here." he said to jafar .Jafar walks straight to the bed, he kept his bag one side and lat flat on the the bed." I'm so so tired and hungry wallahi"Sadiq hang the shirt he ironed and went to drag a stool to sit on " see this boy fa, wasn't there a cafeteria at your work place? "Jafar sighed " of course there is, I didn't go there coz their price is too high. I haven't even earned my first salary self so why waste so much money" he pout with sagged shoulder .Sadiq look at him funnily " you better not kill yourself with this your economising. With time everything will get better. "" hmm I heard you "Sadiq only shake his head " I'm telling you the truth fa. I was surprised when I saw your call and the most surprising thing is the fact that you just want to ask if I have
It's two weeks now since alhaji ringim passed away. The death shocked alot of people. Some didn't even know that he was sick. It came as a total shock when it was announced on TV and radio. People are mourning for him. He was a good man indeed. Badiyya hasn't said anything since the day he died. She kept herself locked up in his room. Her daddy was gone. He is never going to come back. Her heart breaks miserably.She hugged herself so tight wishing he was here hugging her " my daddy "He was her hero. Her everything. Why does he have to leave too soon?. He promise that he wouldn't leave but he disappointed her. The door kept knocking but she wasn't answering." Badiyya?" rahama called from the other side of the door. " I know you're listening to me, please open up. Talk to us, sakeena and I are worried sick for you. Your brothers are also worried. Please badiyya always remember that we are now family and family sticks together. "She still didn't
ONE MONTH LATERHappinessHappiness is when you see your children happy and together. Happiness is that emotion you feel when the two sons you thought might not reconcile finally proves you wrong. Happiness is when you have peace of mind. Happiness is everything.Alhaji ringim couldn't help but watch his two sons finally getting married. His heart warmth at the smile on their faces. He also knows that their wife's will surely take good care of them from where he had stopped. Even if he was gone ,he knows that his children are in good hands. They will continue his reign from where he had stopped.It came as a surprise to him when the two brothers decides to marry at the same time.On a second thought, alhaji heart aches at the fact that he was leaving too soon. Soon enough for him to even see more of his grandkids. At least he was able to see Mansir's son.He hasn't told anyone about his deteriorating health which he had bee
" are you sure you don't remember anything?" aunty yasira asked again" no I don't " rahama answered with a confused look on her face " am I supposed to remember that? "" yes you are " yasira nodded" I think I should call the doctor" she turned around to make her way to the door. The moment her hand held the door knob, she was stopped by the sound of rahama's laughter she quickly turned with eyes wide open" did I just fooled the almighty aunty yasira? " Rahama wiggled her brows " of course I remember everything about the accident. Infact I'm still surprised that I survived it"Yasira gasped " Did you just lied to me? " she was totally shocked. She made her way back to rahama's bed and raised her hand to hit rahama on her arm " I can't believe you got me fooled! "" ouch! your hand hurts alot!. Can't you take a joke for once?"" A joke? You called this a joke? " she scoffed " we all have been worried sick that maybe the fall you
The ash car made a stop when it reached a house painted in green. They both got down and went into the house.Sameer recheck the picture he took. He made sure to snap the drivers face in other to be easy for the police man to arrest them. He paid the bike man and the man left immediately. It seems as if the two people in the car lives in the house they entered. ThankGod he was able to see the drivers face but not the other man's .Sameer then dialed in the first number on his screen. The other person at the other side of the phone didn't waste much time to pick up." Hello"" I think I've found the car. The same car that hit miss rahama"" How?! "" let's leave how I found the car aside. The important thing is for you to bring the police to the address I just sent to you. They might escape if you don't make it fast. "" We're on the way already"***The two culprit brought out the package they went to collect .
The ash car made a stop when it reached a house painted in green. They both got down and went into the house.Sameer recheck the picture he took. He made sure to snap the drivers face in other to be easy for the police man to arrest them. He paid the bike man and the man left immediately. It seems as if the two people in the car lives in the house they entered. ThankGod he was able to see the drivers face but not the other man's .Sameer then dialed in the first number on his screen. The other person at the other side of the phone didn't waste much time to pick up." Hello"" I think I've found the car. The same car that hit miss rahama"" How?! "" let's leave how I found the car aside. The important thing is for you to bring the police to the address I just sent to you. They might escape if you don't make it fast. "" We're on the way already"***The two culprit brought out the package they went to collect .
Enjoy ?☺Mansir straightened his shirt then blew out a quiet breath before he opens the door. At first, he acted confused upon seeing two police officer together with his brother, sadiq" Hello Officers?" he said more like a question. He then looked at Sadiq "what is this all about ? " he asked pointing at the officers" They're here to question you" sadiq answered with folded arms." excuse me? What offence have I committed ? Haven't you done enough? "The officers moved forward when things was about to get heated" Mr ringim, we know this is a sudden visit for you but we're only here to do our job"" Really " he folded his arms " what might that job be? ""we're here to question you concerning his fiancee who met with an accident" one of the officers explainedMansir cocked a brow " and how is that my business? "" officer I told you he is the one,see how he is behaving. Arrest him" sadiq said angrily
FearThat word was particularly what Sameer was feeling. He has never witness such a brutal accident as this one.This was totally brutal and pure wickedness. The car which hit rahama didn't even stay behind to save her, instead it fled immediately. It was as if it purposely hit her. People can be so wickedSameeer pace round in worry as the doctors were taking time to tell him how she was doing. He wanted calling the police but decided against it . He hasn't called any of rahama's family since he doesn't have her number. Thank God he found a phone on her but unfortunately the battery was dead so he pleaded with one of the nurses to please help him charge it.He heard the sound of the emergency door open, he quickly stood up and rush to the doctor " please doctor tell me she is going to survive this? " almost in tearsThe doctor heaved a sigh " I'm sorry, we are still trying our best on her. Are you the family of Miss.... " he trailed off
RecapWHAT THE HELL!"Everyone turned towards the person that shouted out the last statementPresent" Rahama are you OK? " Jafar asked quizzically " Do you know Kamila From somewhere? " he just couldn't understand why she just shouted out the way she did...Rahama glared at the lady standing close to him" ask her" she said pointing at KamilahHe looked at his sister " Kamila is there something I should know? "Kamila's fingers kept shaking in fear " i_i_i i know her " she broke down in tears" please talk to me " Jafar pleaded calmly at the sight of her tears" I use to go out with her ex fiance " she confessedJafar still does not understand " are you talking about Mansir? " Kamilah nodded " yes"" We still don't get what is happening. Rahama can you please explain more better? " sadiq asked from where he is sat.Rahama heaved a small sigh " Mansir was cheating o
Sadiq was having second thoughts on whether he should go to the RINGIM GROUP OF COMPANY or not. Something inside him has been pestering him to go. He groaned annoyingly and then got out of bed." It's best I go. Let's hear what that man has to say once and for all" he said to himself.He wanted the visit to be a surprised one which is why he hasn't called anyone not even his father.Sadiq took the towel which was laying flat on the couch. He went into the bathroom to do his business. Then finally, he was out 15 minutes later. He quickly prepared. He wants the visit to be a fast one, wouldn't take more than an hour or even thirty minutes because he has other places to be.He made sure to send a morning text to his darling rahama before walking out of the room. There in the living room was Jafar who is watching the morning news. Jafar has been an absentee for almost a week now. Well, sadiq doesn't blame him, he has been busy with his now completed h