Heartbeats

5

Third person's POV
Aisha has been fuming in anger since they left the restaurant. Different thoughts keep running through her mind that how could Sabeeha turn down Mahmud's offer to pay for her meal? Is she trying to show off that they're wealthy?

Babe, what's wrong with you? Asked Mahmud placing his hand on Aisha's thigh

Nothing, Aisha replied

Don't tell me nothing, you've been quiet since we got into the car, mahmud pointed out

I'm fine babe, Aisha said not looking at Mahmud

The drive to Mahmud's house was quiet. Mahmud is from a large family (like one big family, his uncles, cousins and all live together in a big compound with different house sections in it). The gatekeeper opened the gate of the house for Mahmud to drive in. Aisha alighted and started talking with some of Mahmud's cousins she met outside the house. After that, both Aisha and Mahmud entered Mahmud's apartment and settled down.

Baby, Aisha called out putting her arms around Mahmud's neck and Mahmud pulled her into a hug. Are you mad at me? She added

No, Mahmud replied kissing her forehead

I'm sorry about what happened in the car earlier, Aisha apologized

It's nothing, mahmud replied

I was just pissed that Sabeeha rejected your offer to pay for her meals, Aisha explained. Who do she think she is? She added

There's nothing bad in that, Mahmud said. But don't forget she's your cousin o

I know she's my cousin but that so rude of her, Aisha complained

Forget about it babe, Mahmud said trying to change the topic

Mahmud held Aisha and kissed her passionately and they had an eventful evening. After hours of intimacy, Mahmud stood up with his boxers on and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. Aisha still on bed with the duvet wrapped around her chest, she looked down at their discarded clothes and picked her iPhone X from the bedside drawer. She dialed Sabeeha's number and Sabeeha picked after the fourth ring.

Hi sis, Sabeeha greeted from the other end

Don't sis me, Aisha replied angrily

What happened? Sabeeha asked with a confused tone

What sort of rubbish did you perform at the restaurant this afternoon? Aisha said

Chill, I don't get what you're saying, Sabeeha replied

You don't get what, Aisha replied almost immediately. Are you trying to make fun of my boyfriend or what? He offered to pay for your meals and you utterly rejected him, what are you trying to prove?

Aisha, calm down. Sabeeha said. You didn't tell me that someone else is coming coz I thought it's just gonna be you and i and how do you expect me to let the person pay for the food i ate. What if he doesn't have the cash to pay for the bills of three people...

Sabeeha, just shut the fuck up, Aisha cut her off. You're trying to justify what's not justifiable. Sorry o, mama olowo (rich woman)...

Aisha, what the hell are you doing? Mahmud asked snatching the phone away from Aisha

What's wrong with you? Mahmud added and ended Aisha's call with Sabeeha

Mahmud's POV
I was dressing when i heard Aisha's voice speaking with someone on phone. Mere listening to her conversation, i came to conclusion that she's speaking with Sabeeha and she's kinda fighting with her about what happened this afternoon. The convo started getting serious and I got out of the bathroom.