A large office painted with white Emulsion paint was built at the top most floor of the Company. The door was made with top notched mahogany wood. At the left end of the office was a shelf filled with neatly arranged document. Also in the office were three chairs one for the one who occupy this space while the other two were reserved for visitors. A large table carrying a small size laptop and few document occupied the middle end.
Umar stoop by the window side deep in his Thought.
Now he is married what next?
What more fascinating is that He doesn't even know this girl. All he knows is that her father works in his father's company.
Why did he even agree to this in the first place? Now he wished he had listened to Bilal because the whole situation seems more complicated.
Assalamualaikum Umar.
Getting no response from the other end khashan had to enter the office. Khashan was one of Umar's close friend. With Umar being all so serious boss khashan was the opposite. Apart from Bilal he was another person that could bring smiles to Umar's face as well as provoke him to the fullest. Married with two kids and highly responsible many employee admired him and they often wondered why Umar was a total opposite of khashan even when the two were Soo close.
Khashan had to tap the man by the window inorder to gain his attention.
Umar was a bit taken aback by the sudden touch he turned around to see who it was. Khashan stood right behind him giving him a worried look.
And what was that for?
Umar suddenly asked feeling a bit annoyed that his thought got disturbed.
The worried look on khashan's face immediately disappeared as if they were never there and it was replaced with a smirk.
Is that how you greet this nice friend of yours.
What do you want khashan. Umar asked ignoring his question.
You have to first apologize for keeping me waiting. I had been at the door for over a minute waiting for your reply but I received none. Not only that after letting myself in without your permission I called you but still yet you were so immersed with the view from your window. Not like it the first time you are seeing the view from above.
So tell me dear friend what are you bothered about this time? It not the first time am seeing that look ok you. So, what is it?
Umar just ignored khashan and went to take his sit.
Seems you are ignoring me this time. Khashan said.
Isn't it obvious. Now you may leave. Umar said sounding emotionless.
Huhhhh Khashan suddenly put his middle fingers on his lips upon realizing something.
Umar!!! what are you doing in the office. Aren't you suppose to be home you should have taken a break maybe a week or two. For a moment there I forgot you were no longer a lonely bachelor. Khashan said laughing at his own joke.
Umar just gave him a straight face all through as if whatever khashan had said was for the wind.
You are going to behave stubborn aren't you? Khashan asked. Receiving no response he continued,
Why don't you...
I said leaveeeee.
Umar suddenly busted out throwing away the innocent vase on the table the vase made a smash sound as all it content spilled on the floor.
It happening again his anger was taking the best of him. Why can't he control it?
Seeing this khashan knew there was no time to play around the man before him looks so angry as he could vividly see his veins trying to pop out from his head.
Ok ok Am leaving but know that you are not the only victim in this whole situation your wife is another. Khashan said before closing the door behind him.
It seems that his last statement brought back Umar's lost sanity. As he found himself calming down. Khashan was right he wasn't the only one affected in this whole situation. Here he was chasing the one person who had alway stood by him in his most difficult time. He should have being careful there was no need getting angry over something that has already happened. As a matter of fact the girl at home seems nice. She even prepared his breakfast. Even when the whole Nikkah started with two stranger becoming man and woman, she still fulfilled her duty as his wife. And here he was ranting over spilled milk. He even broke his vase in the process. He looked at the mess he created. Before taking his phone and leaving the office. I really need to speak to khashan he said closing the door behind him. On his way to khashan's office he met the cleaner and instructed her to please help take care of the mess he created in his office.
Assalamualaikum khashan
Hearing his voice the man typing on his laptop suddenly let out a light smirk. He knew when Umar gains back his lost sanity he will come running to him for help. Like always.
Ohhh look who has come running to me again.
Wa alaikum salam Umar.
Umar just stood by the entrance as if waiting for further instructions to enter the office. Unlike Umar's office khashan's office was a bit smaller. Though his office was almost empty. With only a large table, three office chair and a coffee machine. Few document were also arranged on the shelf.
Don't just stand there like a robot come in Umar. Umar only nodded before taking few step closer till he was almost three feet away from khashan. Take a sit ok. Khashan instructed again seeing that the man before him was really waiting for his instructions.
Ok stop it now Umar and act natural. What wrong with you?
What with the sudden outburst earlier?
Taking a deep breath; khashan to be frank with you I don't know what going on with me lately. seems that I get angry easily at the slightest thing. Umar said feeling all drained out.
Umar I might not know what you are feeling right now but one advise I can give you is for you to go home and sought things out with your wife. You got married yesterday. Yes it not a marriage of interest but that doesn't mean love and interest cannot grow between you two.
But .. I have an appointment by twelve. Umar said trying to giving out reasons so that he would stay in the office.
Like seriously Umar you and I know I can always fill in for you and since when did you ever get bothered about missing an appointment or... is it something else khashan said giving out a mischievous smile. You already like her don't you.
To say Umar was shocked is an understatement. He was something beyond that.
Khashan could only laugh seeing the expression on his friend's face.
I knew it you already like her.
Khashan said trying to see more of these rare expression on Umar's face.
But the next question that busted out of Umar's mouth left khashan speechless.
Do I like her? He asked
Now it was khashan's turn to be shocked but he was quick to regain himself. You don't know?
Why won't you know if you like someone or not.
Stop being a baby Umar see I already have to kids at home please don't add yourself to them.
You know what just go home am sure your wife is lonely being all by her self.
Umar only nod. He stood and was about to leave when khashan suddenly said. Umar please be careful don't let your anger take control of you when you are with her.
He gave him another nod before heading to the door.
Like seriously Umar you are leaving just like that after taking a mouthful of brotherly advice from. Ohhh Umar you could have at least give me a brotherly handshake. Khashan said faking a cry in the process.
Umar just stood looking at the crying man. Before leaving the office without saying anything.
Huh!!! He left just like that. Khashan only shock his head in wonders before continuing with his work.
Getting home what welcomed him was the sight of a girl sleeping on his couch.
Why didn't she sleep in the room she's not a child. Umar said while walking closer to the sleeping girl. Umaima had worn a green gown accompanied with a small white veil which she used to cover her hair. But looking at her now her veil were no longer serving it purpose as it was now on the floor. Getting down on one knee. He picked up the veil and was about to put it back were it belonged when suddenly he met a pair of big brown eyes starring at him.
Ohh no why did she have to wake up now. Not again. What would she think of me now?
It was really awkward situation as non of them said anything.
Ahem Ahem Ahem!!
The sound of umaima sudden cough brought Umar's senses back to him. And he quickly stood up.
Ehemmmm Am sorry. I was just trying to put on your veil. Umar said explaining his actions earlier.
You are back Already.
Huhhhh isn't she angry about what just happened. Why the sudden statement.
Yeah I had to rush back home as A friend of mine volunteer to fill in for me.
Umar found himself explaining.
Would you put on my veil for me?
Huhhh!!!
what to say Umar was shocked was an understatement. He raised his hand ready to decline her offer when it suddenly dawn on him that he was still with her veil.
Pleaseee
The girl suddenly said.
Ohhh no he couldn't deny her offer just like that as a matter of fact he already tried to make a attempt to put her veil back on before she distracted him.
It was as if he was being given a deadly task. What with the sudden request? Umar asked himself within.
Am waiting Umaima said seeing that the man before her had made no attempt to do his task.
Hemmm ok
It took Umar almost one minute before he was able to finally put the veil on her head.
Letting out a pleased umaima suddenly meet his gaze. Thank you she said.
Y... You are welcome. Umar said.
He was about to leave leave before umaima suddenly held his right hand attempting to stop him.
Since you are home wouldn't it be best for us to know each other. What do you think?
If not for the fact that his heart was still beating one would have thought Umar he was dead that moment. What wrong with this girl? Why was she doing all these?
It not bad for me to know about the man I got married to. It would be a good start. Umaima further chipped in. Are you listening to me at all ? Umaima suddenly asked noticing that the man before her was still facing the other way.
Umar!! Umaima suddenly called his name and that alone brought back the man to the land of the living.
Hemmm ok. Why don't I take a shower first then we will talk.
Umar said trying to sound or so natural.
Ok. I will wait for you then. With this umaima let go of his hands before averting her eyes back to her phone.
Sensing that he was free from the sudden touch Umar quickly took himself to his room. If not for Umaima slight gaze on him. He was sure he would have run to his room
Umaima let out a slight giggle upon seeing his reaction.
Before putting back her focus on his phone.
Texting someone she wrote " you were right Maya my husband is really naive."
The received a thumbs up from the other end.