Ten

Alhaji Dabo received a call from his partner, Alhaji Ringim about a long forgotten conversation which they had. He was so happy that Alhaji Ringim now considers the matter as he had once rejected it before. He doesn't care for the reason why Alhaji Ringim changed his mind, all he cares was that a respectable family wants to marry in his daughter . He couldn't help himself at this joyous news.

If he was to give out a gift of five million right now he would because of how happy he was. He couldn't wait to tell his daughter this great news. Moreover he had already seen signs that his daughter also likes the young Ringim. He knew she would accept the proposal with out much time wasted. He closed the file he was reviewing and stood to walk to his daughter's office.

By the time Alhaji Dabo entered into his daughter's office the words he was greeted with was" where the hell is the last man I'I'll be interviewing"

Rahama thought it was her secretary, when she got no reply she raised her head up and was met with her dad's questioning eyes.

" I'm so sorry dad, I thought it was the secretary "

Alhaji Dabo shrugged ,already used to this side of hers. He took the seat opposite her." I can see you're stressed "

" dad, stress isn't close to what I'm feeling right now. I just need my bed" she said as she rubbed her forehead

He smiled at her " I'm happy to have such a hardworking daughter like you dear. Although, you still have some clause "

" dad" she drawled " I'm still trying my best to change "

" I can see that, little one"

She sighed" so what brought you here by this time. Well, don't get me wrong, I'm just curious at the reasons why you'd leave so much work at your office just to come have a talk with me"

He chuckles" my so not Impatient daughter. You did inherited this side of yours from your mom" he smile, remembering those moment he shared with Aliyah..

She squeezed his hand in a comforting way " she is happy wherever she is dad" said rahama in a comforting way.

He wipes the threatening tears that drop on his face " I know dear, I know. "

" 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 dad

He 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, did you hear what I said? "

" erm -erm dad I ---

He noticed her Scarlett face then he laughed loudly " I can see the answer in your face dear. Don't be shy"

She quickly covered her face shyly " stop it dad" she whined

" OK I'm sorry. I'm glad we are on the same page and I'll give Alhaji Ringim my feedback as soon as possible "

" what feedback is that? "

" oh, forgive me. I forgot I haven't completed what I was saying. Well they asked for your hands in marriage "

" What?!! " she didn't know whether to be happy or sad. To her, this is moving too fast.marriage?. when she is still trying to be comfortable with the fact that she likes him not love him and here they are already talking about marriage?

Her dad gets why she was surprise " Don't worry dear I'm not pushing you to get married so quickly, I'm only telling you what they called for . But my reply to them will be that you two should be given time to get comfortable with each other first then marriage will come later "

She exhale in relief at what her dad just said. At least, he understands where she was coming from.

" thank you dad " she stood up and walk to her father's side to hug him

" I should be the one thanking you dear" he chuckled

A clearing of throat breaks their father and daughter 's moment. They both turn to the door and came face to face with the intruder

" you?

" spoilt brat?

" what is going on here? " asked a confuse Alhaji dabo

Rahama glares at sadiq with folded arms" what are you doing here?"

Sadiq raise is brows " and who are you to question me" he retorted ,thinking she was here for the interview too.

" I just asked a question. What is going on here for Allah's sake " yelled Alhaji Dabo

Sadiq noticed his mistake. He forgot that there was someone with them. He was shocked at seeing Rahama that he didn't notice the person standing close to her. Great job sadiq at giving a nice impression, he sarcastically scolded himself

" Good afternoon sir. Please forgive my lack of manners. I didn't mean to work in on you, I knocked and got no reply which was why I open to check if anyone was around " Sadiq apologized in a nice way

" I'm Muhammad sadiq sir and I'm here for the interview "

So that is how the initials was created (M.S), rahama thought

Alhaji Dabo was please with the way he apologized. He nodded at sadiq

Rahama hissed from where she was standing " so this is when you're coming for the interview?"

He was about to retort back with a sarcastic reply but he remembered that there was someone with them so he decided to just glare at her.

He disregard her question and turn to look at a surprise Alhaji Dabo who was speechless at this drama unfolding in his presence . Who is this young man?

" sir, please sorry for asking but who is going to take the interview?" he still didn't know that he was talking to the owner of the company.

" my daughter " this cut sadiq by surprise

" I'm so sorry for my rude behavior. I didn't know I was talking to the owner, please I'm so sorry sir"

Alhaji Dabo chuckles " don't get work up over it. No offense taken "

" sorry once again. where is your daughter sir? "

" She is standing right before you " Sadiq turn to look at rahama in disbelief " she? "

" yes me" she smirk

" How can you be the one? "he asked her in disbelief

Alhaji Dabi shakes his head at the two's childishness " well let me leave you two to your interview "

he turn to his daughter " after this interview, I want to see you in my office " she nodded

Alhaji dabo left them alone.

" shall we" said sadiq, he isn't going to give her the satisfaction she wants.

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