sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eyes

~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 

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Iqraam

The next morning, I stood at the front of my desk, leaning on it as I waited for Ruqayyah to show up

She said she would meet me in the conference hall

My conference hall was sound proof and closed off from the outside world... well except the huge glass that showed off the whole city

She door opened and she walked inside closing the door behind her

I had told Mark we were discussing am important deal and that I must not be disturbed

Hey this is an important deal!

"As salaam!" She said

"Wa alaikum mus salaam" i replied motioning for her to sit

I stared at her as she fiddled with her pen

"You see that was why i told you that you cant love me" she said, her voice barely a whisper but I heard it alright...

"How?" I asked her

"He just... left..." she replied looking down

"Just left? Who was he?" I asked her

"Sir- I d-dont think-" she said, her voice panicking as she looked up to meet my eyes

"Ruqayyah who is he?" I asked her

"Musawwir Omar" she replied

Musawwir Omar.... do I know him?

"Occupation?" I asked her

Her eyes flared

"I don't think I would like you to know about my past and personal life" she said and I stared at her

She had a point

"Fine... but please know that the fact that you we're once married, now divorced, and have two children will not stop me from trying to get you to marry me!" I said, my hands in a fist

She stared at me

Oh....

Did I just say marry her?

Wallah!

"Who are you? How do you know about me?" She asked me

"Ruqayyah, i know about you, the fact that he left you even after knowing you were with his child! Who does that?" I said and she stared at me

"How- how do you know?" She asked me

"I am sorry Ruqayyah, but I did a through research on you- and believe me when I say I know a lot about-" I said and she interrupted me 

"You have no idea about my life... you have no idea why he left, you have no idea how I brought up my kids and you definitely have no idea how I am living.... so please Mr. Ibrahim, leave me alone! Your feelings for me is just an infatuation that will fade away with time... love and me? No way... please understand my situation, I need this job!" She said

I stared at her

It was true, the reports did not say all those.... I just wanted to know if she was married or not....

"Hold up- this job is yours- I never said I would fire you if you did not say yes or something, I keep my profession and personal life separate and as for my feelings, I think it's more than just some infatuation, and yes, you are worth love and happiness! Hack you are worth the whole world!" I said and she looked away

I ran a hand through my hair

Wow my life is great!

My phone rang and I checked

Iqra

I held my finger up

"Important" I said and she nodded looking away

"Salaam" I said and she replied

"Was salaam- ammi is sorta.... going cranky now" she said in a hushed tone
"What? Why?" I asked her rubbing my temples

"She wants you to meet friend of hers who has a daughter..... and I said no-" she replied

"Thanks!" I said

She chuckled

"But there's a problem!" She said

"What?" I asked her

"Shumayll is being annoying...." she muttered

I chuckled

"Just stay calm, handle everything and message me if anything goes wrong and Iqra-" i said

"Yeah?" She asked me

"Stick with Shumayll!" i said and she scoffed

"Okay" she replied "allah hafeez"

"Allah hafeez!" I said and hung up

Turning to Ruqayyah I smiled as she roamed her hand on her phone

"You okay?" I asked her

She seemed startled but managed to seem okay

"Yeah... umm so?" She asked me

"Firstly, just know I am not some guy who will try something with you without your permission," I said and her eyes widened

I wander if she blushes?

"Second, I keep, as said before, my professional and personal life separate!" I said

"And lastly, I will not stop at anything for you to say yes to marry me...." I said and she looked away

"Oh and one more thing.... uh..." I scratched my neck

Her eyes came back to me 

"So ugh if I... umm.. asked you to... umm ma-marry me... now? Yes or no?" I asked her

I swear her cute eyes were about to fall out!

"Sir, I think I need to leave" she said before standing up and hurrying outside

I smiled after her

She is not married, Alhamdulillah

She does not like me

Yet....

Anyways.... I still have teeny tiny chance?

I walked outside with a small smile

Maybe I could get used to this?

I walked into my office and started with work

Work means work, whether love or not

After hours of work, I went out for lunch

Or not

Ammi decided she wanted me and Ruqayyah to come by for lunch

I got into my Aventador and waited for her to enter

I noticed, when she was finally settled  that she seemed uncomfortable

Sighing, i drove towards home

Throughout the whole journey, i did not talk to her nor she did to me

I parked the car in front of the house and got off

Waiting for her, I checked my phones for emails

"Shall we?" She asked and i nodded before walking to the main door

Ringing the bell I smiled at her

"Salaam!" Chirped in Iqra acting oh so innocent

"Wa alaikum mus salaam!" Replied Ruqayyah, her mood instantly happy seeing my sister

"Wa alaikum mus salaam" I said smiling as I took off my shoes before entering the house

"Put that on, Ruqayyah!" Scolded ammi and Ruqayyah slipped on flip flops

My flip flops to be exact

I stood there staring at them

Ammi gave me a look that said 'get another one!' And I did so

Wearing only socks in this house was okay... I guess

I sprinted to my room and took a shower

Getting ready, I prayed Zuhr before heading outside for lunch

"Ammi what's for lunch?" I asked as I entered the kitchen

"Dhal and rice with beef" she replied

Simple huh

I set on the chair and looked about for Iqra and Ruqayyah

Huh- I am already concerned about her

"Iqra is in her room with Ruqayyah" said ammi smiling as she served me food

"Ammi take a seat, i will get it myself!" I said and she laughed

Taking a seat beside me, she smiled

"She is a nice girl, Iqraam" said ammi and I stared at my food

If only she knew

"She is nice and really praise worthy!" She smiled at me and I nodded absentmindedly

"Iqraam, are you even listening?" She asked me and I looked at her smiling slightly

"Of course mother!" I said and she narrowed her eyes

I laughed

"Call Iqra and we can start food!" Said ammi and I nodded

Instead of the usual yelling for her, I decided to actually be a good guy and call her from her room

Walking to her room, I knocked the door three times

"Iqra?" I said as I opened the door

"Coming bhai!" She called out and minutes later she was in front of me grinning

She knew about me and that was what had me all twisted up 

she was a teasing off sister 

"Shall we?" i asked her and she laughed 

"We shall" she winked and walked out of her room

Ruqayyah followed her shortly keeping her eyes on the floor 

what if she falls?

Hmmmm

I shook my head before heading to lunch 

I am trusting Allah to do the best

smiling i walked downstairs until a phone call decided to ruin my family peace!

"What. Do. You. Want?" was all i heard from ammi to know it was him 

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Salaam people 

my exams were good, alhamdulillah

chemistry was.......... weird

so yeah

i updated

love u all heaps 

Muahh

~scopian_16