The Colors Of Love - Episode 11

 

Love and it's colo

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Have you ever noticed that time seems to fly when you're in love? That days seem to be on fast forward? Well if you haven't, I'm telling you now. Next time you're in love, concentrate and you'll notice. It's been three weeks since daddy announced my engagement to Dr Josh ... What? Oh you also don't get it? Dr Josh is my new boyfriend . Don't mind me, Dr Abdulrahim is Dr Josh_ you know from 'The hating game '? Well the original Dr Josh hated being called Dr Josh and so does my Dr Josh. He absolutely hates it, it's so adorable. Doesn't make sense, right? I know. There's this muscle beside his forehead that does this clenching and unclenching thing when he's ticked off . It's a reflex action. He doesn't know he does it but I've noticed and I love it _hence making sure I miss no opportunity to see him do the thing. I'm crazy, I know. Daddy's health has progressed considerably and Dr Josh thinks he'll be walking independently in a month hopefully. We came back to school after spending two days in the hospital and this is our third visit. Uncle Imraan's wife, Anty Rana who was out of the country for her PhD had come back. She had been in Malaysia for 3 years and had finally come home for good

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. She has two adorable munchkins _ Jawad who I playfully call daddy because he bears daddy's name and Haiza. They're 7 and 5 respectively. Anty Rana is a very sweet woman. She occasionally used to come down to check on daddy when he was ill and now that she's back home, I know he's in safe hands. Dr Josh together with Jaafar drove us back to school this time and guess what? He got me a new phone to replace my damaged one. And an iPhone for that matter_not that I really fancied iPhones but it was the first official gift he gave me and daddy really did well in convincing me to accept it. Well, to be honest, I was dying to accept the phone but the African home training instilled in me was stopping me from taking the phone. I wanted to jump and squeal. So I made it seem like I wasn't going to take it and that my dad was against accepting stuff from boyfriends. Knowing who my father was, he glared at me and quickly interfered. 'Aarfa darling, you two are soon going to be married" he pleaded. Dr Josh looked to me with pleading, hopeful eyes . I rolled my eyes before throwing my hands up in mock exasperation and surrender. "Fine, you two have got me cornered. Its not like I have a choice, do I?". Mentally I was dancing kukere. I'm so smart. Daddy kissed me goodbye and for the first time ever, it felt good to resume school. I had my father's blessings_thinking about exams coming up next week didn't sound as terrifying as before. Now, all I could think of was returning home for my SIWES and getting to spend more time with daddy and my doctor. Aliyah was with Jafar and told Ilhaam to ride with Dr Josh and I but Ilhaam blatantly refused. Okay, in her defense, I almost slapped her. Since that night three weeks ago, when I had her cornered to tell me how and why she got drugged. Off campus. In a guy's house. I was really mad at her. Tears filling her eyes she had said. "I'm so sorry Aarfa. I know I'm stupid and foolish." I have her a grim look ."Go on, I want to hear. How could you have been so foolish? What if you'd gotten rap-d? Or worse killed? And for what? A dumb guy that knows nothing of your existence ?". I was almost yelling. "I'm so sorry Aarfa. Please forgive me. Insha Allah I won't repeat such foolish actions again". She begged. On normal days, seeing her begging like a five year old who had been asked to kneel down and await further corporal punishment for stealing meat from the pot would have made me roll over in laughter. But at the time, I was pissed. Really pissed. That Nabeel of a guy didn't deserve her. He was already corrupting her. I made a mental note to tell him to stay away from my friends. I looked at her and, scowled some more. "Be sorry for yourself. And thank the Almighty for restoring your senses in time, and for the dumb fellow you claim to love for being a gentleman for what I think is the first time in his life." She hugged me but I was still pissed to hug her back. "It won't happen again insha Allah. Please don't be mad at me. I don't like it when you're angry with me Aarfa. Sorry". I softened at her words, but still didn't hug her back. "You're a grown woman for Allah's sake. Please think of the consequences of the things you're about to do before you do them, okay?" It's a bit hypocritical of me to tell her that when I don't really think about the consequences of my own actions. I'll try to keep my own advice in mind. She looked up at me and I was still scowling, so she slowly walked back to Aaliyah's side who was too busy flirting with Jaafar to notice her misery. Those two need to be married off seriously. One could practically see the sparks flying off their eyes. So to me, it was a good thing Ilhaam refused to ride with me and Dr Josh. We had stuff to talk about that didn't need to be heard by someone else. On the way, Abdulrahim keeps throwing glances at me and harboring a mischievous smile on his face. He wants me to talk but I won't . But it's so hard when I can't seem to stop stealing glances at him. Wallah sometimes we behave like 15 year olds. I clear my throat and turn to look at him properly. "If someone has anything to say, he might as well speak up. A wise person once said 'People die with regrets of unsaid words". He smiles but doesn't turn to look at me. "Thank you for the kind information, Sage" he drawled on the sage, in a sarcastic manner. I ignored him and turned to sit sideways in the seat, so that I was facing his side. "Fasten your seatbelt, oreo." I was planning to, but him calling me Oreo, I hate it. Absolutely. According to him I give him as much joy as Oreo does, that's why he calls me that. That is not sweet at all. That is soo racist. He's calling me Oreo because I'm black, but then I can't complain _i started with the nicknames and there's no way in hell I'm going to stop calling him Dr Josh. It's just so adorable when he's pissed so I ignore him, pretending not to hear him. He gives me that grownup look he gives me whenever I refuse to in his words 'listen to instructions '. Haha, am I 4 or what? Well now, I'm on operation ignore Dr Josh and don't argue with him till he returns back to Zaria. "Soo..." I began. He chuckles _which sounds more like a deep rumble from his chest. That sound makes me want to grab him by the tie and kiss him senseless. What? Close your mouths, it's a good thing I'm even attracted to him, right? Shows I'm normal. "Aha, I knew you had something to say" he says, disrupting my fantasy. I sigh. "Village fellow, of course there is." He looks a little panicked and I throw my head and laugh. "I'm not asking you to marry me instantly, so calm down". He still gives me a dubious look that says he doesn't trust me. He does his one eyebrow up thingy in question "How's it going to be between us now that we're going to resume school? All lovey dovey, or we keep it private? " I ask. "Whichever you want. I'm a professional in both. Discretion and rashness, the choice is yours bebe". He says, winking at me. "Will you please sit back properly? You're distracting me." I squinted my eyes, "How on earth am I distracting you? You're not even looking at me. Besides even if you were, it's not like I'm Manushi Chillar or Beyonce or anything." I look at him dubiously too "Do you like makeup? And fancy dresses and all? You look like the sort that does. I'll have to consult Ilhaam and Aliyah, they're the pros. " I pause, to catch a breath. I've mentally made a list of all I need do and buy. Shopping and makeovers and hair... The car screeches to a halt and I hit my shoulder in the dashboard. So much for not being defiant. "Ouch, what was that for? " He eyes me, and his nose flares. "Will you just keep quiet? You're one crazy human being wallah." I give him a blank look. What is he talking about? He laughs " You really don't know what happened? No wonder Aliyah kept offering her sympathy to me for dealing with a crazy fellow like you". "Look around. We're here" I look around and true to his words we're parked right outside the school gates. Wow. Isn't the journey supposed to last an hour and half or so? "Ooh, we're already here? " my face falls. I won't see him for days now. "Jaafar, and those obnoxious two left me behind? " "Yap". He raises his brow seeing my fallen face. "What happened? Going to miss me that bad, Oreo? " "Oh please, you flatter yourself Dr josh. It's just that I was wondering... how I'm going to miss you. I'm so used to annoying you, now who am I going to tease?" "Aah, I see. Let's see. We have a physiology test, I'm, tomorrow, I think. And I heard Dr Zafar has pardoned you and your 'friend', Mr Ahmad, so you two are writing his test tomorrow too. Be prepared to be summoned by him." I pretend not to notice his air quotes on Nabeel. I'll have to inform him about the Enzymology test too. "Physiology test? Tomorrow? Are you serious? How comes no one told me? And Khatan pardoned us, how? Why? When? " I'm in shock. Ya rabb. I'm in soup, when was the last time I picked up my Lipid biosynthesis handout? All those structures and pathways. "That's because my test is a surprise test. Let's see if you guys have missed me enough to go through your books. We haven't had lectures in two weeks so... " he trails off, shrugging in indifference. "C'mon Oreo, don't freak out. You can do this. I don't even know why I leaked this news to you." I glare at him and he chuckles "Okay, I told you on purpose. Now you have things to take your mind off teasing me. I'm such a thoughtful husband, ain't I?" He gives himself a pat on the back and winks at me. I'm so not finding the humor in this. But then come to think of it, I'm sure he said something to Khatan. And now him telling me about the test tomorrow. Sweet right? Perks of being the course lecturer's girlfriend . So I smile my sweetest smile. " I've decided, we keep our relationship private. I don't want to be labeled the BCH who-e who sleeps her way to good grades. Is that okay? " He bursts out laughing "Are you for real? You're the most dramatic and paranoid human being I've ever seen wallah. BCH who-e? How do you even come up with stuff like that?" "Whatever. You won't understand, so forget. Are you going back or staying till after the test tomorrow?" He looks hopefully at me." I'll spend the night and go back after the test. Will I see you later? " "No, I have to study." I struggle with the door and he goes around to open it for me. He gives a mock bow as I get down. His face reflects how happy he feels. I stop to stare at him, feeling good that I am his source of his joy. "Ogle and give me all the attitude you want Oreo, I'll surprise you soon. You'll never see me coming..." he pauses as if in thought "..or going even. I'll shock you one of these days." He's just as weird as me. "Yeah, yeah. Goodnight Abdulrahim" I say, blowing him a kiss. He does a funny tap dance and closes his eyes. "It kills me when you call me by my name". "Oh sorry, Goodnight Dr Josh. We don't want you dying prematurely now, and leaving me single, do we? " He waves as I walk to the student gate, and he drives off to his house presumably. Wait, does he even have a house here? Who knows? I shake my head and walk, plugging my earphones, playing 'Never enough ' by Loren Allred.

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A tap on my shoulders makes me look sideways and remove one of my earphones. Just the person I was thinking of. Nabeel. He's giving me his world famous grin that supposedly makes girl flip over. Thank God I'm immune now. "Hey, where have you been? " "At home. Not that it's any of your business " I reply and continue to walk. He tags along. "Funny thing I was just thinking about you. I have news for you". "Thinking of me? Hmm... Should I be flattered or scared." "Snap out of it, Nabeel. We both know I don't fancy you, so, please." He laughs. "See that's why I like you. By the way, do you know Ilhaam and I are now a couple? " I halt in my tracks. Wait, what. When? He's watching my face closely, probably to see my reaction. Maybe he's joking. But what if he's not? I try not to let the surprise show on my face and try to answer casually. "Uh, no. When did this supposed conjunction happen?" "After the party that night. God, she's a sweet little thing. Being with her made me rethink my casanova ways, you know?" "No, I don't. I have an advice for you though. Stay away from her Nabeel. Billahil azeem, if you hurt her, I'm going to rip off your flesh and feed it to the dogs in the security division" "Little tigress you are, aren't you? " I'm so not doing this. "I love your pissed off side. You're just so cute." "Goodnight Nabeel. And stay away from Ilhaam. Please". "Goodnight? At five? Sweetheart, the day's still young. I'll just call my girlfriend and do what lovers normally do". I can't help but laugh so I give him the finger and walk towards Aliyah and Ilhaam. Seems like Jaafar has already left. I can hear Nabeel laughing behind me. Tune to burst your bubble baby. "Hey Nabeel" I call out sweetly. He turns with a grin. "Huh? Interested in going for a date already?" "We have two tests tomorrow. Study all your courses. I won't tell you which ". I wink and leave him standing dumbfounded. It's good feeling having the last word.

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