Amira sat down  as her Headgear was been tied by one of the makeup artists. Today was Yasmin and Ahmad's Wedding dinner and everyone was busy getting ready.

"Masha Allah" Nabila gushed taking a video of her after The makeup artist was through with her headgear. Amira's Phone beeped And Nabila checked the notification to see a message from Sha'ir and handed the phone to Amira.

The entire dinner went by in a swift so did the rest of the events which included the Budan kai and conveyance of the bride to her House in Kano where she will be staying. Amira and the rest of the Family all went back to Abuja and she resumed school which kept her busy.

It's been three months since Yasmin's marriage took place. Her and Sha'ir become closer and closer day by day as it seems she can't sleep without talking to him and nor can he.

He tried all the possible ways for him to find out her identity but seeing she wasn't willing to tell her, he gave up and found contentment with knowing him without knowing him.

Unbothered : Yo!

Sha'ir: You're back...

Unbothered : Heartbreaking! You can pretend to be glad.

Sha'ir

: Yeah..Yeah..Yeah.

Unbothered : Okay...Bye

Sha'ir: Easy there Lioness, Sorry got a lot on my plate lately.

Unbothered: What's up? Still on the issue with your Mum?

Sha'ir: Unfortunately Yes. She thinks I should come home and settle down.

Unbothered : And why don't you want to?

Sha'ir: Because I am not ready for a romantic relationship and nor will I be anytime soon.

Unbothered : You won't know when you're ready. You will just find yourself in Love.

Sha'ir: Lol. Goodnight Lioness, Go to sleep.

Unbothered : Trust Me and Btw I'm not sleepy but anywheres goodnight!

Amira fumes and switched off her data annoyed with Sha'ir. She showered and wore her pajamas before she continued rearranging the room. Her phone rang and she saw Ihsan plastered on the screen which she answered keeping the books she was holding.

"Babe, How far?" Amira Questioned when Ihsan broke down into tears and Amira tried to console her before asking her what's wrong.

The other end was silent and all could be heard was Ihsan's silent sobs "Five...Five...Five Months Amira" She croaked out in between hiccups.

Amira was puzzled with what she meant or what she was trying to say "Five Months for what? Ihsan Are you okay?"

"Dada has fixed my marriage and it's scheduled for November" Amira couldn't react and found herself in shock because if Dada has fixed Ihsan's marriage, Hers will be next.

"How? When? Why?" She Questioned and Ihsan rencountered everything to her starting from her Telling about Samir to Her mother who talked to her Father and after Her father was satisfied with Samir's background, he told Dada who plainly rejected and told him she already had a Boy in mind for her and when Abba went to kano, The marriage date was fixed with the Boy's family.

Amira placated her before telling her to pray and sleep and they will talk tomorrow if she comes over. She switched on her mobile Data and went on instagram to see a message from Sha'ir.

Sha'ir: Sorry. It's just that I don't know how to explain to my mum. If I date, I want to know her and by that I don't mean her favorite color or hobbies. Yes I want to know those too but I want to know her nightmares and her dreams, her passion and the struggles she has dealt with. I want to know everything and I won't Settle for less.

Amira marveled at how unexpected this was before typing her reply.

Unbothered : If I date, I want it to last because I am dating you for a reason and nor as a game but right now in life, Dating is not for me.

Sha'ir: Why not? You probably have tons of boyfriends now.

Unbothered : My Grandmother fixes every granddaughter into an arranged Marriage and I'm next I guess.

Sha'ir: Is it a line thing?

Unbothered : No but my cousin's marriage is fixed hence I know I'm next.

Sha'ir :Can I tell you something? from when I was young, I would do whatever I wanted and speak to people without fear. It never occurred to me to ask for permission for being myself. If you want to Date, Go out there and fall head over heals in love with the dude. Loosen up and stop tying your future saying you will be arranged to meet your life partner.

Unbothered : I no longer feel the need to say anything, question anything, argue about anything or bring anything up. It is what it is and I can't change that.

Sha'ir: Right now at this moment, What do you want the most?

Unbothered : I want to be with peace with myself. I don't want the feeling at the pit of my stomach that my marriage might be soon. I want to fall in love without actually knowing it.

Sha'ir : Simple...Just go for it. Forget About Dada for once and give yourself a chance. How many guys have you rejected in fear of your grandmother? Fall in love without any fear or boundaries.

Unbothered : I will try.Thank you for making my night for the fifth time this week. Goodnight.

Sha'ir: Goodnight Lioness.

Amira smiled at the nickname he gave her saying she is just like a Lioness who is not tamed.

She is surprised at how close She has become to Him and as usual thinks about him before she finally slept off with her phone by her side.

******

Amira sighed waiting for the door to be opened after the driver dropped her. She felt Yasmin's hand around her and hugged her sister back before walking inside where Yasmin showed her to the parlor.

"Madam the madam" Yasmin said sitting down on the couch beside Her "You decided to show up today after you left me hanging last week"

"It's Umma ooo! She was like I should give you people chance to bond and probably give her a grandchild soon" Amira winked as she said the last part causing Yasmin to hit her with the pillow in her hands.

"Anywheres...Where is Ya Ahmad? Or does he go to work on Saturdays too?" She asked

"No...He went to his friend's Wedding and won't be back till after Zuhr prayer" Yasmin was in her knee length night gown which Amira teased her about as she stood up to get water for her.

It's been six months now since Yasmin got married and Since Amira was on a holiday, She decided to come to kano to visit her sister.

Ihsan's wedding date has already been heard by everyone in the Family and is just two months away and unlike Yasmin's, it will be taking place in Abuja.

She cried, went on a hunger strike which wasn't a good idea and at last gave up. She stopped talking much, Switched off her phone and for the past one month, Amira tried her best to get the old Ihsan back which proved futile.

Collecting the bottle of water from Yasmin which she gulped down, She was showed the Guest room and kept her luggage there before Yasmin excused herself to take a bath.

She plugged her phone as her battery was low and left it in the room and went back to the parlor where she changed the channel to her choice and sat down munching the snacks Yasmin left for her on the table.

Shortly Yasmin joined her back and the two sisters caught up with Amira complaining how hard School is treating her especially with her being in her fifth year now which meant she had one more year to go.

"Ah ah, Amira finally showed up at last" Yasmin stood up and collected the files in Ahmad's hands before pecking his lips not minding Amira's presence in the parlor.

"Get a room" Amira coughed causing Ahmad to laugh while Yasmin glared at her.

"Good Afternoon Ya Ahmad, Your wife has missed you so much that my presence didn't change a thing" Yasmin rolled her eyes at her sister's drama and took a hold of her husband telling her sister she will be back before they went upstairs, their hands enjoined together.

She logged into Instagram to see Sha'ir reply to her previous question.

Sha'ir: Are you asking because you're in love?

Unbothered: Nooooo!

Sha'ir :Hmm...I think the first sign you notice when you begin to get feelings towards a person is just how easily you get jealous when they give others attention which you crave

Unbothered : Proceed

Sha'ir :The last person you think about before you go to bed, That's who you heart belongs to.

Unbothered : Thank you love couch

Sha'ir: Lol...You're welcome. So how's Kano?

Unbothered : So Far I haven't even stepped out and the love birds ditched me.

Sha'ir : Sorry love, I would have cheered you up if I was there.

Unbothered : Don't flatter yourself mister. I have someone who can cheer me up.

Sha'ir : Oh Yes! How can I forget your Imaginary Romantic Boyfriend?!

Unbothered : He's not Imaginary, Just admit you're jealous of him.

Sha'ir: You wish!

Unbothered : Whatever Man! Get a life, You need one.

Sha'ir: But Darling, You need it way more than I do.

Unbothered : Bye!

Sha'ir: Sweetheart, Please stay...That's what you want me to say right but a girl can dream. I have to go anywheres, Catch you later.

She giggled looking at their chats and with the answer he gave her, she just confirmed her doubt. She is in love that too with a complete stranger whom she doesn't know.

No matter how long she talks to him every day, She wished he could stay a little longer every time he said Bye and if she doesn't talk to him for a day, Her day feels incomplete.

Yasmin came back to the Parlor to see her Sister smiling at her phone while she tapped away. She watched her for few more minutes before coughing which caught Amira's attention.

"You will be the one that will end up getting hurt at the end" Amira shrugged getting confused and Yasmin sat down beside her.

"Amira, we both know what is going on" Seeing Amira's confused expression still on, Yasmin pointed to her phone and she stuttered trying to talk "Yas...it's...it's not"

"I know what it is Amira" She interrupted "And I know that you will end up getting hurt" She took her sister's hands in hers as she talked "We know Dada and Amira, Sooner it later You're next after Ihsan and you can't deny that. I don't know who he is or how long you have known each other, I just don't want you to be hurt" She wrapped her hands around Amira and a comfortable silence surrounded them before Amira asked her a question.

"Why can't we allow our heart to love Whom it wants"

"With Dada involved, She doesn't care about your hearts, Just end things Amira. It will be better for you and him".

"It's not easy Yasmin, I love him"

Yasmin smiled keeping eye contact with her "You will be fine, I trust you can do it".