Maryam's POV
"This is the baker you would like to meet Mr Abdulazeez " Ma'am said.
Seriously! What would you do when you see the most hated man of your life again? What would you do when you thought there was no way that he could ever exist again. There he was standing right next to you like a ghost who had just come back to life from where he was buried years ago.
I blinked my eyes again.
No, this can't be happening! This can't be happening to me!
"It's nice to meet you Miss Maryam". He said, he wasn't even looking surprise to see me. He looked like he knew I would be here already. He stretch out his hand but I don't know if I should take it or not.
"Maryam, you're not affected " My subconscious tell me.
I clasped my palm with his but I didn't say anything. After that, I tried to excuse my self from there but Ma'am voice stopped me. "Where do you think you're going to? I haven't yet fully introduce you to Mr Kareem".
Ma'am, there's no need for that. I know him! I actually know this heartless man!
"Maryam, this is Mr Kareem Abdulazeez. He's been our benefactor for over a year and half now.
I was sure that he was seeking my eyes all throughout the introduction but I didn't give him the chance to catch my eyes. Instead, I averted my eyes away.
I quickly left when an announcement was made to start the event. My heart was beating fast as I walk back to the kitchen.
Kareem?... Kareem was the benefactor who fell in love with my cupcake? For two years, I tried to forget him. And when I was at the verge of doing so,he now decide to show up his face out of nowhere.
Just don't think about him Maryam, and moreover, there's no way you would ever accept him back.
Huh? Did he ever asked you to accept him back? He didn't right? He was even calling you miss Maryam. He's probably married by now, so there's nothing to freak about. Yes, he was probably married to that lady Hafsa. He must have been happily married with his P.A.
Just pull your self together! Prove to him that you're no longer the Maryam he used to know...show him that you've changed,you are now a changed person.
Thus, I supervised the servers in placing the cupcakes on the tray. Now, when this would be served, I will have to endure someone in there or better yet show him the new me. That, will be better.
I continued working and working as I made sure everyone enjoyed their dessert.
"Maryam dear, Mr Kareem would like to say something to you". Ma'am said when I had stood by their table.
I raised one of my eyebrow and looked at him. A smile appeared on his lip...how could he be acting like this? Like our parting was the best parting on earth. "Please do take a sit Miss Maryam.. Join us" he offered.
Ma'am, Mr and Mrs Fawad,Mrs James and he here in the table.
"No thanks ". I rejected his offer.
"Have you eaten dear?". Ma'am said in a concerned tone.
"I'm done eating, please don't worry about me". I lied.
"What do you want to tell me Mr Kareem". I faced him bravely.
"How about taking a sit, miss Maryam?". He asked again for the second time.
"I don't have time to have a seat right now, Mr Kareem. Now, if you'll excuse me if you have nothing to say". I said coldly.
You can actually see the surprise look on Ma'am's face and the rest. Ma'am shot me a glare.
Him on the other hand, didn't seem to be surprised at all.
"I would like to tell you that your cake is the best cake I've ever tasted". He said when I was about to take a step away from them.
"Thank you". I said and then leave.
*****
Now, it's only I and Mr Kareem. I could feel his gaze on me but I refuse to look at him.
"Thank you Aunty, we really appreciate all your love and care for us". The children said as they all group hug me. I just love this kids,may be it's because they are orphan and I know what I had went through when I was also a kid. That's why there's nothing I can't do for them.
I hug them back and smile at them. Unlucky for me, they all left again leaving me and him alone.
"You've changed a lot wife"
Wife? Wife? How dare him call me his wife! And of course, yes, I've changed.
I turned to look at him raising one of my eyebrow at him. Now, why are we putting on same colour of cloth? I was putting on a dark blue palazzo trouser and dark blue fitted top with white veil and white heels. He was also putting on dark blue trouser and white inner shirt with dark blue suit,even his shoe is also white.
"You've changed...a lot". He repeated again.
"Everyone change Mr Kareem... You can't expect me to be the same girl you used to know". I answered coldly.
"Maryam can-"
"Why have you come here? What's your main reason for coming here? Is there no any orphanage you can donate to except this one? How comes you get to know about this place when infact, this is not Nigeria?". I questioned him.
"I came to claim someone back". He said moving closer to me.
"I came to claim you back Maryam". He said using both of his hands to hold my shoulder.
"Please leave me alone... Just leave me alone and let me go. Else, I will walk out from here". I threatened.
"I don't care Maryam! I don't care! I once do the mistake by letting you walk out on me, two years ago but today, I won't. I'll never let you". He said firmly.
What's wrong with this guy? Why must he show up all of a sudden? Why now? I hate him! I hate him and his gut... I don't know who gave him the confidence that I'll accept him.
"So, you've finally shown your true reason for coming here huh?! I had wondered too, af all places,why here? How comes you get to know about this place when in fact, it's not Nigeria". I asked furiously, glaring at him. But what came next from his mouth makes my heart drop,I can't believe it. I really can't believe what I just heard.
Maryam's POV"I had no other option Maryam, Mom is sick".Mom is sick? Mom is sick? For how long? I do asked of them from my family and they always assured me, they are all doing fine. Could they be lying?"Mom...mom is sick?". I asked not able to control my mouth and emotions. I loved Mom a lot. She has shown me nothing but true love. She had always treated me like a daughter, I can't bear it if anything happens to her."Yes Maryam, Mom is sick. Ever since you had left, she isn't her self anymore. She got her heart attack back again and she was very ill, she was hospitalized for about 4 weeks and when her condition was getting better, she was discharged and her treatment is been given to her at home"."How sure am I that you're not lying? May be you're just saying this just to make me come home with you". I glared at him."I can't lie with such a thing with you. Though, I rea
Maryam's POVI walked into the house and saw everywhere so quiet. I tried to walk towards mom's room when I heard Kareemah's voice "Maryam, is that you?"I turned slowly and she wide her eyes. "it's really you! Oh my God! It's you! You came back to us!". She squealed as she hug me tightly.I hug her back and we both stayed there for about five minute. I really missed her a lot."I'm sorry, I'm sorry that I left without letting any of you know...I'm truly sorry". I said as we break the hug."You don't have to dear,we heard everything that happened from your husband. If I were you, I'll also do the same""Thank you...for understanding""Where's Mom? ""Oh! In her room... Let go". She clasped both of our palm together as we walk toward mom's room.We entered and saw her sleeping figure,we decide to walk slowly not to wake h
Maryam's POV"HOW DARE YOU KISSED ME YOU MORON!!" I wanted to shout at him yet no word came out from my mouth,the tickly sensation seem to remain in my cheek.In a blink of an eye, he was back at the other side of the table and sat on his chair like he didn't do anything wrong. This was the hardest breakfast I will ever have in my entire life,not that the food is bad but the jerk sitting across me who was eyeing like a glue is the problem."Son,I thought you wouldn't be coming home until next two week?". Dad asked him.Kareem who was still looking at me answered as he answered " I'm taking a vacation,I'll be spending two week with you all". He said looking at me as he said those words.Mom giggled. "Alhamdulillah, finally you're taking a vacation""Well, I thought you're going to work your self to death". Kareemah said mockingly."You're righ
Maryam's POVOh my God! What does he really want this time around? He was already in my room. He's now inside...like inside my bedroom!"Wh..what are you doing?". I freak out.He didn't reply me as he moved forward and slump himself on my bed."What do you think, shouldn't I sleep here?"."Are you crazy?!""It's you who's driving me crazy beautiful". He smiled.Subhanallah"Stop with the stupid nickname Kareem,it won't affect me" I snapped."Yeah, you're no longer the girl. I can see it through that nightie"Oh my God! Oh my God! It was too late for me to realise that I was still putting on my night dress in front of him,and it was just one inch below my knees.With my shaky hands, I wrapped my arm around my self tightly. "please leave now""Pleas
Maryam's POVLater in the night, he came into my room to check up on me, well... according to him, that was what he wanted to do."Good night Maryam, I...I came to tell you that". He said as he gently sit on my bed.Thinking that he would just leave after his stupid speech and close the door behind him, but he had the gut to sit down again?"Get out!". I ordered."I really want us to come back together Maryam, please let start from the beginning" he said gently out of the blue. I only looked at him not bothering to answer him."I know it won't be easy but I'm willing to do anything.. I'll make sure that I make you happy" he said as he hold my hands.There's no way you'll ever make me happy Kareem . I wanted to tell him that, but instead I decide to keep my mouth shut by biting my lower lip."I...I missed you so much Mar
Maryam's POV*****One month later*****It's been a month already and of course, I'm back to my parents house,I can't cope with Kareem anymore,he's always too clingy and annoying."Assalamu Alaykum" I uttered before I open the door,but what faces me already was more than what was disturbing my brain and mind for the past one month.Kareem sitting in my parent's living room. I glared at him. "What are you doing here?""To see you beautiful". He replied smiling.Gosh! why would Mom allow him entered this house? It's already 08:30pm. Today was Mansur's Mom birthday and I was invited,thank God he had drop me in front of the gate. I don't know what would have happen if they had seen each other again.And the was even smiling like an idiot."Get out and don't come back again". I told him."No, I won't". He answered
Maryam's POVWith a really dozy mind as I walking like someone who's about to faint anytime soon, I and my twin sister entered my mom's cake shop. I still remembered when I used to come to the shop and many customers will lined up on me but now, everything has changed. Mom has many workers now and her business now moved flowly for her. it was still unbelievable how I still manage to work my way to shop when I was even too drowsy to do anything today.Maimuna brought me out from my thought. "Sis are you sure you're fine?" She asked with so much concerns in her voice."Erm.....yes I'm". I answered with a fake smile."Is it about Kareem?".What? How did she know?"Sis, I know I never liked him from the very beginning but he's really a changed person now, don't you think it's high time to forgive him? I mean, you've thought him a lesson already, just try to forgive him and m
Maryam's POV"You're right, Two years is not enough for me. In fact, I'll never make it up with you. So, it's better you divorce me and let's go on our separate ways"."I won't" . He answered firmly."What?""I won't Maryam because I love you... I love you, I love you so much and I'll do anything, just anything to win you back" . I looked at him like he has just grown two heads.Why now? I've been wanting to hear this word from him for so long and now that I don't feel anything again, he then decide to say it?Are you sure, you don't feel anything? And could he really love me? Did he mean it? No! I don't think so,he's just a liar.I hate you Kareem! I really really hate you!!I sat down comfortably on the couch in my tight jump suit in the living room. House is really boring without Mom and Dad,they went to pay some fam