Chapter 32

TWO WEEKS LATER

" I called you two here to discuss about the meeting we'll be having with the Koreans. They were very impressed with the last meeting we had . Unfortunately, this one will be different "

" why is that? " asked sadiq with furrowed brows. Rahama side glares at him coz she was also about to ask the same question.

Recently, Sadiq has been the center of attention, both from her dad and even the workers. They all kept her aside as if she was nothing and its so annoying. For the past week,she had tried her possible best to make the office hell for Sadiq but it always backfired on her so she gave up.

" Because I will be traveling abroad for two month concerning some personal matters. So, I will like the two of you to take over this meeting , make them comfortable and show them what Prestige enterprise got to offer. "

They nodded " I promise to do my best sir"

Rahama glares at him " what about me? why are you talking only on your behalf " a annoyed rahama said

He actually did that on purpose

He glanced her way with a smirk that always annoys her" of course I meant the both of us"

Alhaji dabo was filled with pride,thinking that they were now getting along.

" I can see you two are already getting acquaintant with each other"

" Of course no_"

Sadiq interrupted her and said" yes we are. Right? " he look at her waiting for her answer

" yes " she groaned out. To her, she felt that he was only trying to make her look bad in front of her dad and she would not fall for his plans which was why she just agree with him by answering yes. With time, she will also exact her revenge. Soon enough.

Their eyes were glued on each others with a fake smile stretched above their mouth, both already plotting different kind of ways in their minds to harm the other. The look didn't go unnoticed by Alhaji, to him it look as if they were actually good buddies.

He smile widely " So, since all is cleared you can both move to your office and start preparing "

They both nodded

" but, when is the meeting ?" asked rahama seriously

" Tomorrow"

She looked at her dad in horror " Don't tell me you will be traveling today? "

" yes I will"

" but_t but you never mentioned anything about traveling at home " she was speechless

He knew she would react this way " am really sorry for not telling you earlier, but I promise I will be back soon"

She felt bad, never had he ever forgotten to tell her about his travels. Why now?

Sadiq allow them to have their daughter and father's time by excusing himself.

She sighed "ok"

He nodded " just try and work hard with Sadiq. I hope to hear a good news when I get back"

" of course, you will" she smile.

***

Mansir walks out of the elevator and then brought out his phone from his trouser pocket. He dial in Kamilah 's number but got no response. This isn't the first time she hasn't picked his calls. Its one week now since he has been trying to reach her but all was in vain. She is now avoiding him like a plague.

He hasn't been himself due to the lack of release he didn't have for one week now. He dialled in the number again but it was still the same. He exhale loudly and rub his face in frustration. He finally walk out of the company and march to their management parking lots. He got in the car and decided to give Rahama a surprise visit at her office.

They've already settled their fight which was caused by him for not calling her after their last date. He sweet mouth her and she fell for his lies. What a fool she is. He smirk and them zoom off.

***

The office was silent, both going through some file on their desk. That is how their daily routine had been. They don't talk to each other unless it's necessary. Rahama wouldn't deny the fact that sadiq is a very hardworking guy. From the amount of days she had spent with him in the office, she had accept that fact that he is very intelligent and takes his work seriously. That's one thing she admires in him but wouldn't say it out to anyone.

She stole a glance at him . She couldn't help but glue her eyes on him. Doesn't this man know how he looks when he is all serious? He looks flawless. She watch how his brow twitch a bit,how his lips is set on a straight line , he scratched the bridge of his nose slightly. He loves doing that when work get too complicated for him.

As if on cue, sadiq knew that he was being watch, he raise his head up and came eye to eye with Rahama. He was confused at first but then, realisation dawn on him

" are you seriously checking me out? " he ask and smirk.

She was totally ashamed to be caught red handed this time. Her face had long turn pink . She blink her eyes " wh_at ...... No no" she stuttered

Sadiq burst into laughter .Her face was totally priceless. " you should have just taken a picture Coz it last much longer" he tease

She squeezed up her face like someone disgusted with the idea" God forbid and for your information I wasn't checking you out. I was looking at the shelve behind you. Our gaze only met coincidentally, so don't assume things "

" really? " he asked with a brow raised. " I knew you won't admit it but I'm sure you find me quite attractive. Do you think I haven't notice how you always check me out when I am not looking?" he mock

"Well darling, you aren't the first woman to admit that ,so don't feel shy to. I also know that you find me more attractive than that good for nothing fiancee of yours " he finished up by smiling widely at speechless face.

She carried the first thing her hand could touch and then threw it at him. To his luck, the handkerchief did not reach his place. He chuckled

" How dare you? How dare you insult my fiance. Don't you know who he is? He isn't close to your category. He is the son of one of the richest men here in our state and with a click of finger, he will end you" she clicked her finger

" let me see him try,spoilt brat. Infact give him a call right this minute "

" you are unbelievable "

" I have been told that times without number babe"

She scoff " I don't even know why you're so full of yourself. You aren't even my spec"

" I never said you were my type too ,darling. Your don't stand my type of girls coz you lack the brain"

" you_

She wanted to retort back but got cut off.

" surprise!!! " came in Mansir with a bouquet of flower on his right hand and a pack of chocolate on the other hand. Instead, he was the one surprised

He looks from Rahama to sadiq. He couldn't pinpoint if this was some kind of prank played on him. " what is he doing here? " he asked with his eyes set straight at sadiq.

Rahama couldn't get why he is angry just because he saw sadiq. I wasn't doing anything bad, she thought . When Mansir got no reply he asked again

" what the hell is he doing here? " he growled out. This new attitude of his was already get her scared.

" He works here as the general manager "

His brow furrows " aren't you the general manager? " she nodded " then how comes he is also a GM? "

" same question I always ask my dad.Dad employed him.

Sadiq clear his throat " don't forget that the 'he' you two are talking about is right here"

" shut up and mind you damn business " yelled Mansir

In a second ,Sadiq was already up the seat " who do you think you're talking to,loser"

Rahama look from one man to the other both with a striking physique. The two stood their ground while looking at each other with hard gaze . " how dare you call me a loser? " growl out Mansir

Sadiq smirk " if you aren't a loser you would have told her the truth " he pointed at Rahama

She looks confused " what truth are you two talking about? What is it I should know? "

" ask your darling boyfriend " Sadiq said and left the office.

Mansir stood with his back stiff. He knew something was wrong the last time he met Sadiq at Rahama's house. He wonder how Alhaji Dabo knows sadiq or could it be that..... ....No that isn't possible!.... It can't be!.... No!. His mind was telling him that what he thought was the truth but he doesn't want to believe it. He remembers that sadiq's mother had a junior sister who got married to one of his father's friend, what he couldn't pinpoint was that if that friend she got married to was Alhaji Dabo. At that time ,during the wedding, he wasn't in Nigeria. He was schooling abroad as at that time and when he got back he didn't bother to ask who she got married to and now that he is beginning to see signs like this one, definitely she must be the wife of Alhaji Dabo. I really need to act fast.

The stupid investigator he gave a job to do hasn't even given him a reply up till now.

" Mansir?Mansir are you OK? "

He came out of his thoughts." yes, am OK. Why do you ask? "

" I have been calling out to you for seconds now but it seems you were deep in your thoughts. If it's about the truth I asked for, them don't tell me. You can tell me when you're ready to " she said with a smile

He nodded " OK. But why didn't you tell me that he is working here? "

She drag his hand and sat him down on her seat. She took the seat opposite

" it never crossed my mind to. I didn't find it that important " she shrugged

He held her hands" of course it's important , I don't trust him with you"

She gave him a scrutinizing stare " why are you saying it as if you know him from somewhere dangerous "

" what?! No no. I have never seen him before.Infact the first time I say him was at your house, remember? "

She nodded " yes"

" I don't even know what truth he wanted me to say. I know he is only trying to blackmail me with some lies. Please don't believe whatever he tells you, people of nowadays are scornful . All they are after is money" he desperately want her to believe him and she did.

Meanwhile, sadiq was eavesdropping on their conversation, he shake his head at Rahama's ignorance. She is one big fool,that is why he usually tells her that she lacks the brain..if she was able to put two and two together she would have caught up that Mansir was lying to her.