were I would The time spent with the girls was amazing I teased Gimbiya all day long and when it was time to leave she jumped right at the chance which gave me and Khadija a laugh I had so much fun. Next day at work I was looking over some files from the office at home when ma walked in and of course, as usual, she didn't knock. I sighed without looking up nose deep in my papers, " ma please knock next time" she practically ignores what I said and goes ahead to sit at the edge of my bed. " ahan leave office work for the office " she says with a frown trying to peep at what I was working on, I decided to pack the papers and keep them aside taking off my glasses as well we both knew that wasn't the reason she came in here to see me. " ok ummi I have kept the papers aside what was the real reason why you wanted to see me cause I have a feeling you didnt come here just to tell me to put away the office work" I say sarcastically arms folded, legs crossed and this woman I can swear that she almost eyed me " ehn..." she starts to say picking at her nails which were short by the way" ehn I just wanted to find out about you and Farouq you know" she says with a sly smile "so gist me " this time she pushes my leg a bit playfully I laugh, I laugh so hard, " what is it now ?" She asks with dramatic hands expressions " or I have now become a clown ?" she asks again and this time I almost roll over laughing. With tears in my eyes and a suppressed laugh I hug my ummi " of course, not ma" but mama even if you still love you" she picks a pillow this time I race for the door missing the pillow she threw while laughing I run downstairs when! Well, at least I escaped what would have been a long talk .

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I have always loved Mondays work excited me, unlike most people. Perhaps it's why Baba was comfortable about me being involved with the company. Having done 5 hours of tedious paperwork I decided to take a break and just when I am done packing my bags my secretary walks in with a solemn expression" I'm sorry ma but he insisted " who is that?" I ask and almost immediately Farouq walks in how did I not see him behind Aisha my secretary the whole time. " hello to you too my dearest I see you already ready for lunch let's go then" Farouq says leaning casually beside the door, I didn't want to make a scene in front of Aisha or a scene at all . " fine" I say reluctantly, "give me five minutes " he nods and turns to walk out the door but stops mid-step as though he forgot something " and Zarah it's a lunch date please come along with your manners we wouldn't want a repeat of the other night now would we ?" He says with a smirk and closes the door, that son of a b****. I am too sure Aisha heard that he had made sure his voice was audible. She bends her head down and leaves quietly and I could swear I saw a smile on her face.

Oh well not remembering what exactly I needed the five minutes for I decided to just grab my phone and bag taking the elevators I saw Mohammed try to tell me to stop the elevator door for him but I wasn't in the mood for his teasing I am too sure Aisha told him already they never seem to keep their mouth shut around each other. Farouq wasn't at the lobby when I went downstairs but a car was parked directly in front of the entrance doors and I am guessing that must be him. Just when I step outside the entrance doors he rolls down the window and calls my name.

The car interior was nice and had this scent a husky yet subtle scent which contradicts Farouq's persona whatever it was it was an amazing scent. It was eerily silent I decided to make small talk but my brain had other definitions of small conversations so rather than ask how was work at the office I say this instead "I am surprised you drove today what no bodyguards, the chauffeur did they realise what an arrogant prick you were and leave you already?" I ask sarcastically rolling my eyes it earns me a smile from him, " I like to drive and do things for my self when I can Zarah" he adds turning to look at me a bit before looking ahead, the way he called my name Zarah almost mockingly. Oh who would have thought Mr arrogant could do that I say under my breath, " sorry I didn't get that" he says," oh its nothing" said arrogant jerk under my breath, and I can swear I saw him smile from the corner of my eye. " so Zarah, how was work at the office I'm guessing somethings did not go as planned seeing as you are irritated already at this time of the day" I can swear that my ears went red.