Mina fidgets with the hem of her skirt. Aaron hasn't called her these past few weeks, and it is triggering many emotions she never knew existed. Who was Amanda to him? What about their relationship?
She glances at Naarah who is busy with her laptop.
" Um, Naarah?" she called to her
Naarah raised her head to meet her gaze.
The words were stuck in her throat. What was she going to ask? Part of her knew who Amanda was to Aaron but she wanted to know from someone who knew him.
" Do, do you know anyone called Amanda? " she stammered
Rage flashed through Naarah's eyes.
" Was that the reason my stupid cousin left without saying goodbye?" Naarah asked with her arms folded.
Mina looked down, she didn't want to be reminded of how Aaron left without giving her any response.
"That son of a bitch. The moment she came he lost all senses." Naarah screamed
She got up from her seat and approached Mina. She lowered herself to her and held her hands.
" I don't know why that bitch is back but I want you to know I will always support you no matter what," Naarah reassures her.
" What is going on Naarah? Please tell me the truth."
Naarah looked at her with both apologetic and sympathetic looks before saying;
"That bitch, I mean Amanda was engaged to my cousin when they were young. Her parents used to work for Aaron's parents. Which made their relationship tight. Fortunately, Amanda's parents died, we still don't know the reason and she also disappeared. Aaron was devastated until he found you. But don't worry. I will make sure she doesn't stay long. If I have to send her to meet her parents."
Mina shook her head;
"Don't do anything stupid Naarah. I love you and you are the only family I have."
Naarah took in a deep breath and hugged Mina.
A lot was going through their minds and it wasn't just their friendship Naarah wanted to protect but her niece.