Chapter 38

Sadiq was still in his position trying to comprehend what just happened . He admit, he shouldn't have held her too close but still, it felt right, but why?. What is happening to me? I can't continue to behave like this with her and moreover she has a fiance already.+

He couldn't help stopping all these thoughts.

She is too rude sadiq, she isn't the one for you, he thought. But he still wasn't sure himself, if he likes her or not.

He took a deep breath and and sat on his seat. He brought his ringing phone out of his pocket.

Badiyya

" hello, badiyya"he flatly answered as he slightly massage his forehead

"hope all is well ,yaya? Your voice seems dull"

"yeah, all is well. How is the office over there? "

" smooth. Everything is going smoothly but you still haven't given me any response on the question i asked " she was persistent

" please badiyya, I don't have the strength for this. Let it rest and moreover nothing is wrong with me " he knows how she loves going to the root of things which was why he stopped her right there.

" hmmm, I was only asking. But since you refuse to tell me it's all on you"

" I have heard. So why did you take time tocall? I have been expecting your text for the past hour" he questioned

" it's all Mansir's fault, he has been the one bombarding me with work. I don't even have time for my phone. Thank God he left to see his girlfriend, you better be prepared coz he is on his way to your office "

" Really?!!!" he was alarmed

" yes, he is. That aside, so how far with alhaji dabo have you told him yet? "

" nope I haven't. He isn't in the office yet but would soon be"

" OK. I will miss you when you leave" she said ,sadly.

He smile" I will miss you too"

" I feel like crying wallahi. You don't know how it feels not being with you yaya " she said,almost at the verge of tears.

" please don't cry little sis. Little pumpkin ,my one and only chewing gum, the only sister I have" he sooth, teasingly.

" stop making fun of me" she drawl out.

He laughed loudly ,already picturing how she was already pouting.

" OK sorry" he said

" will you be at home tomorrow? I thought of coming over? " she asked

" ermm, I think you should leave it till on Saturday coz I will pay aunty yasirah a visit tomorrow. Let leave it till Wednesday "

" OK then, whatever you say"

" Alright then. I think alhaji is back, talk to you soon" he hang up

He rushed out of the office to the CEO's office .

He knocked on the door " come in"Sadiq went in.

Alhaji Dabo glance his way when he entered " so its you. I have told you to stop knocking before coming in. You're not a stranger to me " Alhaji scolded, calmly

" I promise to stop from now onwards "

Alhaji only shake his head. He knew he won't stop " So... What brought you to my office son?"

Here goes nothing

" I have a confession to make" sadiq started while alhaji gave him a confuse look.

" I don't understand. What do you mean by you have a confession to make? "

" I haven't told you who I really am"

" OK, who are you, really? " a confused alhaji asked

Sadiq took his time before saying " My real nameis MUHAMMAD SADIQ RINGIM "

Alhaji put two and two together. With a shock expression he said " don't tell me you are referring to the same RINGIM family I know. The same popular Ringim we all know?"

" yes"

" What!!!...... You are Fatima's son?!! "

" yes"he nod

" this is ambiguous. Why hadn't I noticed the resemblance. It's right sculptured in your face. Wow!! ." He just couldn't believe his ears. He stood up from his seat and came to sit on the chair right beside sadiq .

" you naughty boy. Why did you hide it from me. "he said in a fatherly tone " I knew something was off the day rahama told me about your qualifications. But why do you find the need to hide it? Aren't you proud of who your father is, son"

Sadiq took a deep breath " I....i... am not "

" But why? What is it your dad had done to you that made you not to " asked alhaji, concerned.

" hmm"

" You don't need to answer if you don't want to. I understand it's a personal matter" he said, soothingly

" thank you for understanding "

" it's nothing son. You don't even like coming over to greet your aunty " he added with a smile

" well, I have been to your house. That day, you weren't at home and please don't scold aunty yasira for not telling you. I begged her not to coz I wanted telling you myself"

Alhaji glared at him jokingly " that means you two are already planning my death then? "

" ya Allah, noooo" he answered with eyes wide open.

At his expression, alhaji dabo burst into laughter " gotcha"

Sadiq also laughed along with him " you almost gave me a scare sir"

" I can see that" alhaji answered when his laughter subside.

Everywhere was silent for a while

" I hope you aren't angry with me for not telling you" sadiq broke the silence

" Hm. I'm not. I know you have a reason for doing that so stop pondering over it. I understand " he said with his hand on sadiq's right shoulder

" Thanks for understanding "

" It nothing son. You have nothing to worry about ,even my daughter wouldn't hear it from my lips unless you want to tell her yourself " he smile

" Don't worry about that. I will tell her myself"

" Good, good. "

One down, one to go

" Their is another thing"

" What is it son? I hope it isn't another heart wrenching secret " alhaji joked.

Sadiq laughed" nope it isn't. It more like a good news "

" OK then. Spit it out "

" I'm resigning "

" What?!!! Why? "

" I applied for a scholarship abroad and will be leaving in two days time"

" Well, I wish you the best of luck and don't forget that I am here for you whenever you need help"

The smile that graze sadiq's lips was priceless. He knew he can put all his trust on this alhaji. The man is a good man,henever hesitate to help. The only problem he has is his daughter.

" Thank you once again for understanding. "

" When are you coming over to atlease have lunch or dinner with us" alhaji asked

Sadiq rubs his neck " we've already arranged that with your wife"

" you see what I meant by you two have already prepared my death" he joked

Sadiq laughed " no, no it isn't like that. We planned on telling you "

" well, what can I say. So when is it then?"

" tomorrow's night"

" that's good" he nodded