Someone she shouldn'thave known
''Inayah, what exactly are you? First, it was my uncle and now even Miss Osori is involved with you. Just how much do you know? You're making me curious by the day''
''I see you're quiet busy lately?'' Jasper pulled away the curtain, revealing himself. When Noah saw him, he fell down in shock.
''Un…uncle''
''I told you, to stay away from what is mine'' Jasper looked at him with a mocking gaze.
Noah chuckled and stood up. He dusted himself and asked. ''Why? Are you afraid I would snatch her away from you, uncle?''
''Don't forget. I can get rid of you without even trying''
''I know. You can get rid of me like you did to my father''
''Be grateful, that I'm letting you live because of my sister. Also, what belongs to me; I don't share. Only a fool will try to take it. Just continue to stay quietly by her side but don't have other ideas''
Jasper finished and left the ward.
.....
Hospital.
Inayah's Ward.
Dr. Nick checked Inayah's temperature saying, ''you're a lot better now''
''Does that mean I can go home now?'' Inayah felt like it was forever since she was in the hospital.
''Not yet. Someone asked me to make sure you go through a thorough body scan to ensure that you're fine''
''Who made me this way? Also, tell him I refuse to be checked by machines like a lab rat. As soon as pretty sister comes; I am leaving here''
''You can't leave without a discharge notice. Miss Ibrahim, who is this pretty sister? How do you know her?'' Nick asked, pretending not to know anything.
''Why are you asking me about her? Don't tell me you like her?''
''Forget it then'' Nick said and Inayah chuckled.
''Hey, I was just joking with you. How could you like someone you've never met? Should I introduce you to her when she comes? She is very pretty''
''Didn't I tell you? I'm gay?'' Nick said and Inayah choked, flushed as she looked at him.
''Look at your face? I'm joking'' Nick added.
''You really don't know how to joke''
''Miss Ibrahim''
''Just call me Ayah like everyone else. I feel weird every time you call me like that''
''Then, let's do it this way. Call me Nick''
''Nick? But, you are older than me?''
''If you call me Dr. Nick, it feels distant. We are friends, right? I will feel more comfortable that way''
''Alright''
''Jasper might be feeling sorry about what happened'' Nick said.
''Stop. I don't want to hear his name. We are not talking about him. Also, tell him that he can have the house for all I care. After here, I'm moving in with my aunt and cousin. There won't be any reason or need for us to see or bump into each other again''
''He needs you Ayah''
''The last time I checked, that is not how you treat someone you need. Do you know what hurts me the most? I don't even know what I did wrong. He left me out in the rain the whole night. I begged him and he didn't even bat his eyes. I'm surprised he asked them to send me to the hospital. I thought he wanted me dead''
''Maybe you should give him the chance to explain''
''Him? Explain? That is something someone like him will never do''
The door opened and Clara, Bertha entered the way alongside Gideon, Sandra and Noah.
''Shut up, Gideon'' Bertha shouted.
Inayah looked at them and asked, ''are you two fighting again?''
''At this rate, they're going to fall in love'' Clara teased.
''Lara, how could you curse me this way? Who would want to fall in love with him?'' Bertha said and frowned as she looked at Gideon.
''You two bicker every two seconds. Remember the saying 'the more you hate, the greater you love', you two are going to end up together definitely'' Sandra said and Nick looked up, meeting her gaze suddenly.
''Do you have a death wish?'' Bertha pinned Sandra on the bed.
''No. my apologies'' Sandra said before Bertha let her off.
''Then shut up''
''I see your friends are just as chatty as you'' Nick said as he looked at Noah. They didn't acknowledge each other and Nick walked out.
''Inayah, how are you feeling?'' Noah asked.
''Better I guess. You saw the doctor, right? He said I can go home tomorrow''
''That's great. The school's PTA is coming very soon. We can't afford anyone of us being sick'' Gideon spoke.
''For once, you have said something good'' Bertha commented.
''What? I always say the right things, okay?''
Inayah and the others shook their heads, deciding to ignore those two.
…..
Miles Incorporation.
''Send me the collaboration document between our company and the firm that Mrs. Gladys works for. Tell the manager I want her to represent our company in legal matters. Bye''
Jasper hung up and murmured, ''this girl is making me do all kinds of things just to appease her''
''Boss, the car is ready'' Henry, Jasper's personal secretary opened the door and said to him.
''I'm going to the hospital. Call me if there is anything that you can't handle''
…..
Inayah's Ward.
Inayah folded her arms as she sat on the bed, watching the man who was equally sitting across her.
''Who gave you permission to enter here?''
''This hospital belongs to my family''
''I see. Then, you must be in the wrong room? I don't think I know you''
''Miss Ibrahim''
''I'm happy you just called me Miss Ibrahim. Please, Mr. Miles, can you leave me alone? I have a visitor who will be coming in anytime soon''
''I am also a visitor''
''No, you're not. You just came to see whether I am still alive or not after you tried to kill me. Also, I have nothing to say to you. Whatever I needed to say; I already told Nick''
''Nick?'' Jasper's lips curved up. ''I see you are already on first name basis?''
''Yes, unlike someone, he is so handsome and caring''
''What?'' Jasper's face turned ugly.
''I said he is handsome and caring''
''Your house; don't you need it again?''
''No, I don't. After here, I am going to stay at my aunt's place. You can have the house since you're so obsessed with it. But, let me ask you one question?''
''Ask''
''Why did you do that to me? I've thought about it these past few days but I can't seem to understand. Why did you do that to me'' Inayah's voice choked as her eyes turned watery.
''Because you got to know someone you shouldn't have''
''What? I don't understand''
''You look well. I should go now'' Jasper stood up and Inayah said to him.