KANO STATE
CITY STAR HOTEL
She quickly bent down, gathering the scattered papers on the floor, coinciding with him also reaching down, and their hands accidentally touched. She felt an inexplicable sensation. Unlike her, he quickly withdrew his hand, giving her a disdainful look. She didn't notice and continued collecting his papers with a soft smile. Her hand was still trembling from the unexpected encounter. After gathering the papers, she looked up at him with a captivating smile and medium-sized eyes. She could barely continue looking at him, her voice trembling as if she was about to cry, she said, "I'm sorry, sir, I didn't notice." She struggled to speak, feeling a strange, intense heartbeat in her chest. He didn't take the papers nor stop looking at her from the corner of his eyes. She seemed to be around eighteen years old, dressed in tight clothes that highlighted her natural beauty, with long hair cascading down her neck. He immediately recognized her type, thinking she looked like a classless prostitute or a shameless girl. He wondered why she would ruin her life. "Sir, take the papers from my hand," she said impatiently, staring at him. He was a tall, strong, dark man with large eyes and thick eyebrows, exuding class, pride, and elegance. His arms were still crossed over his chest, eyes closed, as he continued to look at her without her noticing. "Oh my God, sir, you didn't go inside?" said a fair-skinned man who approached them, causing the girl to drop the papers on him and quickly leave. She hurried downstairs, almost running, and got into a black car, closing the door and catching her breath. "Ummul, are you okay? You seem unsettled," asked the driver, a woman named Ameera, who seemed older than Ummul. "Ameera, drive, let's go. I've met my fate today," Ummul replied, still catching her breath. Ameera quickly reversed the car and drove out of the hotel compound. They got on the road, and Ameera turned on the car radio. After leaving the area, Ameera looked back at Ummul and asked, "Where are we going?" Ummul closed her eyes and said, "Let's go to Rufaida and place an order. No target today, we'll gather tomorrow, God willing." Her heart was still racing from her encounter with the man referred to as A'A. Ameera drove to Rufaida, got out to buy something, and returned. Ummul's eyes were still closed as Ameera drove them straight to Hotoro with expertise. "Ameera, I wanted to go into town today, but it won't be possible."