Chapter 41

... David addy, as you're sending some of the police officers to the party hall, hope you would make today my best day and not my worst day? Because I know who you are and...

Hassan is quiet!! When have you grown the nerves to talk to me anyhow? Remember even though today is your day, I can lock you up tonight and you won't attend the party! As I give you that permission, respect my kindness. And don't make me regret what I've spent just for you to be happy.

No one knew whether anything had transpired between Hassan and his Dad who appears in old-school attire. The settings in the house and the materials used to decorate the place make one conclude that Hassan's dad must be among the wealthy class of men. Though it's always hard to know from one's dress whether he's principled or not, Hassan's dress is just a picture of a Trickster.

Dad, thanks for giving me such a privilege, I need to enjoy today and not endure it. It's my day as you rightly said, and I don't want it to be a misery.....

Hassan, the stupidity you're displaying today is quite alarming and you need to be checked. Did I make any mistake by sending you abroad to study? You know what? It's strictly my party now. And only what I permit will happen. I'll shoot down the party at midnight. And that's final. Prepare to obey or face your father as usual. Son, get your things to let's go...

Hassan's Dad said as he stood up. He continued another discussion via phone call.

Hey Kabir, I requested two police officers earlier but I'll like to make it four. The club has its security personnel. But I want you people to stand and enforce my law. Invite that your friend.. I'll pay him.

Sir, I'll do as you said. When will it start and when will we dismiss?

... Kabir's voice was heard from the other end.

That's exactly why I want you here now. I want the party to be over exactly at midnight. And I don't want my political carrier to be endangered by my son who always wants to show the world who he is and what he's got. Meanwhile, everything should be properly taken care of. It won't be a party for smokers and drug addicts.

I've heard you, sir. I'll be at your house shortly.

He hung up.

Hassan kept looking surprised. From the discussion with his father to the discussion he just overheard between his father and the person, he called Kabir. Based on the way his Dad reacted to him and also the kind of person his father used to be, he already knew he meant every word he said. He got confused because he already invited many people who smoked. And he is also a smoker. He was still staring at his father when his phone rang. Took the phone and saw 'Mine' as the caller.

.. Hey babe what's up? He asked

Where you? I'm at the gate. Come and talk to the security man at the gate so that he'll allow me to get in.

A lady's voice responded from the other end.

I'm coming, babe. My dad is just screwing up everything for me. Wait for me, please. I'm coming downstairs now.

Hassan hurried downstairs to meet with his guest.

... Trust you're not going to the party all alone? The street is not funny son. Wait for some minutes.

Hassan's father talked to his son from a distance.

Dad, I'm only going to welcome my guest who's at the gate. Your man refused to open the gate for her. Hassan angrily replied to the father.

Let her make sure she obeys Mr. Duru's rules or faces the regulations. There's not a place for thieves but a residential place for human beings. Hassan's father continued his threat

Yes sir. Hassan concluded and continued in a hurry to meet with his guest.

Mr. Duru!! Let her in. I invited her. Hassan screamed from afar since his guest said she's been waiting for a long.

Mr. Duru was dressed just like he's been addressed. He spoke back to Hassan in the following words

Hassan, they violated many of your father's rules and the only way to get things right is to refuse them entrance. One, they came late and no one notified me that some person will be coming which makes their visit suspicious, two they didn't come with a proper invitation, three have you seen what she was wearing inside that car? four...

I said let her in!!!! Stop spewing that nonsense. Haven't you been seeing Jennifer in this house or do you also want to display your stupidity tonight?... Hassan intruded. He was still talking when Mr. Duru opened the gate for Jennifer. Immediately the cab carrying Jennifer drove in. Hassan rushed and opened the door for Jennifer. She got down from the cab looking so stressed out. Hassan hugged her passionately and then said

... Baby I'm sorry for whatever happened. My father caused it. Let's get in so you'll rest and we'll go to the party hall. Jennifer paid the cab driver then he drove out of the compound.

They walked into the house while holding hands.

Baby, you didn't compliment my dress don't you like how I dressed? Jennifer asked while staring straight into Hassan's eyes. Hassan who was trying his possible best to hide his mood from Jennifer turned to her in awe He chuckled and then said to her

Babe doesn't mind me. You look beautiful. You know I always like the way you dressed because you don't dress anyhow

They both smiled and continued walking into Hassan's room.