HEARTBEATS

chapter 10

It was around 8pm , she was sitting on the carpet with Maryam eating the noodles they cooked when heard her phone ringing . Assalamualaikum she heard his voice
Waalaikumusalam she replied ykk you sound tired
Very tired angel , I had a night shift yesterday and then a friend of mine had something urgent to do so I had to cover up for him
Wow that sounds tiring
Yeah so enough about me how are doing and how is the hostel do you like it he asked
Am good and the hostel is not that bad
I'm sorry if am bothering you Bahijah I can't help it, I am crazy about you . He said in a tone Bahijah has never heard him use. She couldn't reply and he continued , I don't know how to start , because am afraid this will end our friendship l love you Bahijah and am serious about this . I know you will find it hard to believe me but am always thinking about you. Thinking about you has become a habit , I want to spend my life with you and stare into your eyes and remind you how amazing you are. Words can't describe how I feel about you ; believe me if they could I would have found the right words to explain to you how much I love you , l don't know maybe l could be a poet but I just can't find the right words. Bahijah are you there say something
She couldn't reply , she was flabbergasted she couldn't find the words that could discribe how she felt. I will give you sometime to think about it , l hope you answer will be positive and remember l love you. He disconnected the call. Her heart was beating faster than usual . Bahijah are you okay Maryam asked
Am not Maryam I don't know what is wrong with me
Who was it
Aliyu she replied so what is the problem Maryam said fixing her gaze on her best friend trying to figure out what the problem is.
He loves me
Maryam chuckled at her expression and said amidst breathe " is that why you are shaking like this lallai so bahijoo za'a fara love " am not joking Maryam , he is waiting for my reply she said
Then say yes if you like the guy maryam replied nonchalantly . So do you like him
Yeah I think so he's not that bad , he is friendly and I love spending time with him . I like him she replied
Okay then say yes , am going to bed wash the plate when you are done Maryam said .

The next day Bahijah got dressed in black top and blue and black Ankara maxi skirt , she was sitting on the edge of the bed eating a sandwich Maryam left some minutes ago . Picking up her bag she stood up from the bed and left the room . Her department was not that far from the hostel so she decided to trek. It took her 15minutes to get there. She was thinking about Aliyu when she bumped into someone am sorry they both said simultaneously , she looked up when she heard a female voice .
Hi the dark skinned girl said with a smile , she was dressed in a black jeans and a white off shoulder top and her hair was made in a shuku style with attachment.
Hello Bahijah replied
Am Cynthia and you are
Bahijah she said
Are you new here
Yeah Bahijah replied
Well am also new are you heading to the lecture hall and also going
Yeah Bahijah answered as they walked alongside to the lecture hall, so Cynthia where do you live Bahijah asked
Well I live in kaduna what about you
I also live in kaduna .
On reaching the lecture hall they both took a seat and continued with their discussion before the lecturer came in . It was a 2 hours lectures , they were walking out of the lecture hall when suddenly Cynthia 's stomach growled making her cringe and that got Bahijah laughing " ouu! My friend here is definitely hungry".
Don't mind me please it rumbles all the time she chuckled and for some reason Bahijah found her cute. Well why don't we walk down to the cafeteria over there cause am also hungry let me call Maryam so we can meet her there Bahijah said trying to contact Maryam. Let go she's going to meet us there
Ohh no don't bother please Cynthia rejected
Come on I insist
No well am not with cash
No problem let go my treat .
Thank you
I will plug those eyes if you thank me again Bahijah warned
On reaching the cafeteria , they met Maryam at the entrance waiting for them . Maryam Bahijah called
BJ how was the lecture she asked
Allahamdullilah she aanswerd
Maryam this is Cynthia , Cynthia meet my best friend Maryam
Nice to meet you Maryam
Same here Maryam replied in a polite tune
They grabbed a table by the end of the room , lets through the menu and see what they have Bahijah said . How can I help you the waiter asked
Hmm two fried rice with chicken what about you Cynthia what will you have
The same Cynthia replied.
Okay anything else the waiter asked politely
Nop thanks
Okay he said before wincing to get their orders
So Cynthia are you also staying in the school hostel or off campus Maryam asked
School hostel Cynthia replied , they were lost in their Small world talking about school and fashion when suddenly they heard a husky voice. hello ladies
They quickly avert their gazes and saw a man dressed in a black suit with a small paper bag on his hand. Bahijah Sulieman
Yes that me Bahijah said fixing her gaze on the strange man
Good afternoon madam my boss sent me to give you this he said keeping the same paper on the table . Goodbye
What is that Maryam said bring her out of her thoughts and who is his boss
I don't know she answered nonchalantly
Bahijah slowly opened the red paper bag , it was a small black box and a letter . She was shocked when she saw what was written in the letter
Assalamualaikum to the lady that stole my heart
I know you don't know me and you will be surprised to see this my love
I just want to wish you success in your studies and I hope you like my gift.
Love
AD


She kept on the table and gently opened the box it was a diamond bracelet.

Abuja
He was having a nap on a couch in his office , when he heard the sound of a lady's high heels. He quickly looked up to see who it was . What do you want Sadiya he said with a frown on his face .
I came to see you it's been long since you came to the mansion Sadiya replied with a smirk on her face and besides I don't need a reason to see the love of my life . She was dressed in a black jeans and a red offshoulder knee length top.
How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that , I don't love you why can't you leave me alone Adam said raising his voice
Adam she called sitting at the wooden side table close to the couch , why can't you understand how l feel about you , I can't live without you .l love you so much and you know that she said placing her hand on his shoulder .
She quickly stood up from the table when she saw the way he was looking at her . Get out of my office Sadiya before I do something I will regret .
Adam please listen to me give me a chance to show you how much I love you
Get out !!! Before I call the security to kick you out and I don't want to see you here again .
Adam pl... get out sadiya!!!
She quickly walked out of the room and stood at the door step holding the door handle she looked at him and said " I will never give up on you Adam you are only mine and I can do anything to make you mine"

Assalamualaikum guys
Happy Ramadan
So Bahijah likes Aliyu wow😱 what do you think is going happen when she finds out that she's already engaged

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