Baba and Farouqs uncle decided that it would be better to have the wedding at a later date something I wasnt opposed to. I was back at Lagos trying to get a few things together for the new head of branch at Lagos before I returned back to Abuja, I was currently going through some paperwork when the doorbell rang. Sadiq wasnt back home yet so I thought it might be him. I opened the door to find a 6 feet guy rather than Sadiqs 5ft9. " Umar what are you doing here?" I ask standing close to the door my door on the handle ready to close it at any moment. " Please can we talk?" Umar's asks with pleading eyes," I tried calling and texting but you wouldn't respond or pick my calls, please " he adds and I sigh opening the door to let him come in. I walk towards the sitting area and didn't seat down when he sat I didn't want to have a long conversation with him. " why are you here? " I ask arms folded tapping my feet in impatience. He sighs. ' I thought we could work this out Zara, you never really gave me a chance" he says looking up at me with begging eyes. His statement got to me" really? we are talking about chances now ? after I have caught you three times?" I ask irritated by his claim and before he could speak I interrupt him," you know what I cant do this right now I am really tired please leave" I say he stands up and walks to me" Zara please" he says touching my arms I fling from his touch, " leave !" I say shifting from where he stood before he could speak again Sadiq interrupts. " She said you should leave" Sadiq says in a threatening tone, at that Umar gives me a look and then leaves. The nerve of him,' are you alright?" Sadiq asks walking to me his eyes looking me over I nod my head.The next day at the airport Mohammed makes it his sworn duty to irritate me. Luck enough for me Gimbiyas flight to Abuja was the same time as mine, we met at the airport and she saved me from Mohammeds teasing and drama.When we boarded we sat next to each other. A guy walked in and on his way to his seat past us he stops and takes of his shades, he was light skin and had a beautiful face his sleeves were rolled up and his shirt had a few loose buttons. ' hello Gimbiya" he says with a smile I hear Gimbiya curse under her breath which earns a chuckle from me. ' Hello Ade " she syays tight lip with a froced smile which earns him a chuckle from her he winks at her and smiles at me before walking pass. I couldnt help from laughing and Gimbiya nudged me with her elbow. ' I turn to look at her a broad smile on my face' what|?" she asked. " I need the full details my dear" I say adjusting myself . She groans.Two days to the retreat and the work on my table has increased almost triple fold. I have been exhausted for the past three days, I didn't hear from Farouq over a week, I was worried on what he was thinking or planning, would he stand me up? Did he change his mind about being my date? My office door opens almost arrogantly and I could help but think about Farouq again, well well well they were right after all speak of the devil and he shall appear Farouq walks in hand in pocket face unsmiling his tie was a bit loose and his sleeves were folded he looks like he has been stressed lately, well that makes two of us. I was about to speak before he beat me to it, " why haven't you been taking care of yourself?" He asks and I could sense he was a bit angry, I on the other was confused, my face turns in confusion trying to find the meaning of what he had said, " have you looked in the mirror lately you look like an animal or something " he adds sitting down, all I could see was red after that. " the nerve of you showing up unannounced here and insulting me speaking of all things unshaven and animals you look like one your self" I add I mentally high fives myself but I wasn't lying his chin had an unshaven look and he had some eye bags, his hair was a bit dishevelled like he had been running his hand through them. He grinds his jaw together " work hasn't been easy these days" he says in a low tone and I almost felt sorry for him scratch that I felt sorry for him I was facing the same fate here." sorry about that " I add I truly was sorry he nods, and it dawns on me that he was yet to apologize to me, I scowl my face at him which amuses him a bit "what?" He asks "nothing" I add quickly" what brings you here?" I ask changing the subject. He smirks and that's when I realize he didn't come here with pure intentions.It's going to be a long day, and an annoying one as well. After a few minutes of annoying me and then apologizing Farouq took me out for lunch though I think he needed it more than me. He ate two different meals, I had to stop myself from laughing." so about the retreat" I start while cutting into my steak," what colour do you plan on wearing, " I ask just to be sure we didn't have a colour fight that day, " black," he says without thought means he hadn't forgotten about the retreat I smile inwardly, "ok that's great means I get to pick any colour," I say almost happily, " you should wear blue," he says wiping his mouth with his napkin, "blue looks beautiful on you it brings out your eyes" I look up to find him staring at me I shift uncomfortably, " thanks," I say, but I should have known better " it wasn't a compliment just saying the truth" I frown he smirks it's as though he enjoys provoking me intentionally....Minutes later and we are at the front of my house seated in Farouqs car, "what time do I come and pick you?" He asks "9:30 is fine" he nods, "thank you for dropping me off," I say politely he just nods" have a goodnight Zara" I smile "you too".