The Love of Habib

Chapters 9.9

One of the people she wanted to avoid was auntie, and one of the people she thought she would never contact her was auntie. She knew how bad it had been in her aunt's heart all along and she also knew the only person who was the kindest in front of her aunt was Aira, her dearest niece. Compared to the smart and accomplished Aira, Aish was just a speck of dust that was not worth paying attention to.

Her relationship with aunt was never good because every time they communicated, often they argued and satirized each other. Aish had to do it too. If aunt had not forced him to the point of being annoyed, he would definitely not have fought auntie.

"Why did my aunt suddenly call me?" Aish asked indifferently.

Since the person who called her was aunt, Aish did not need to be so polite anymore.

He stood leaning against the wall while holding the handle of the phone carelessly. Actually Aish could have hung up the phone because after all aunt would not be able to look for him here. But Aish's heart is a bit reluctant because she still hopes that maybe the father is missing her and wants to talk to her.

"Aish, is this your attitude when called by your family? How many days have you been there and why never call home?" Ask aunt Jutek across the street.

Aish rolled her eyes no matter what. Her attitude is nothing wrong, but aunt is too sensitive and always thinks Aish has a problem. Though the one who clearly has a problem here is auntie.

"I've been very busy for a while now and there's no time to call home. Besides you guys wouldn't be happy if I called home so I decided not to call." Aish said not to cover up her heart's prejudices.

They were so happy when they sent him here, Aish knew that his departure was the peace they all wanted. And Aish also knows that they don't like to be bothered by her. So because of that, he decided not to contact them. After all, he was also not short of money here because he had two very large savings accounts.

Aish saw it. The savings book that Mama left him with was very much, Aish could use it to buy a house and open a simple business, that was quite enough. And the other bankbook, Aish, knows that it was Dad's gift and he didn't turn it down either. This is money, even though money can't make him happy but everyone can't deny that without money, we can't do anything.

Although Dad's money isn't as much as Mama's, it's more than enough for Aish to spend or buy a car. She also worked as a model for a teen magazine. Although the salary is not large, but after years of collection the amount is enough to be spent by Aish. Ah, there is also money from the grandmother of his mother's family. Grandma and grandfather would send money occasionally to him. Each send, the amount is enough for Aish to use for one month which is very convenient. And this was the number of times they sent, but the money was still unused in his savings book. Aish wanted to use this money to buy a house when he was in college. But unexpectedly his plan had to be abandoned because he had a very comfortable life in the boarding house.

So, with so much money Aish is not at all afraid of not having anything to do with Dad's family. And Aish is also not afraid if he is left outside because he can support himself with all the money in his hands.

Aish didn't lack any money at all while here.

"What empty talk are you talking about? Grandpa missed you so much these few days and made us all awkward at home." Aunt's complaining.

Grandpa and Grandma's relationship is even more awkward. Since the incident Aish went to the cottage, grandfather rarely talked to grandma.

"Grandfather..." Aish lowered her head sadly.

Grandpa was a very extraordinary man. Since childhood he lacked the affection of a father and it was grandfather who stepped up to take over the position of Father in his heart.

Grandpa always treated him well at home, much better than Aira.

Honestly, Aish misses grandpa a lot. He was sad every time he parted with Grandpa. Especially when thinking about how disappointed grandfather's expression was when he saw him being dragged out of the house. Aish had always wanted to contact grandfather but she was afraid that grandfather hated her for harming Aira.

"It was your fault and grandmother's, it was your duty to comfort her." Said Aish sarcasm, maintaining his indifferent voice.

"Aish, don't overdo it! We are your family. Our goal is to send you to the cottage also for your own good. If you don't go to the cottage, you'll keep getting lost!" Aunty is quite upset by Aish's way of talking but she tries to control her emotions.

It's so weird, Aish thought. Aunty is always flippant when talking to her. Aunty likes to give very cruel advice with rather harsh words, as if Aish is a filthy creature that must be cleaned immediately.

But this time his tone was very controlled. Is this just Aish's feeling?

"Yes, thank you for sending me here. I'm so happy to live here." Aish said generously.

Staying here gave him the chance to meet with habib Khalid and even more talk after moving here. Aish was very sincere when she said thank you earlier.

"Then..." Aunty's voice is lower.

"How are you doing there?"

Aish's eyebrows shot up next door, "Much better. I'm happy here." Aish replied more suspiciously.

"It's good if you're comfortable here." Said aunty rather scornfully from across there.

Though aunt has tried to control the tone of her voice, but a pity Aish already knows auntie well. He heard it but ignored it.

"Look at Aish,"

Here it is, finally here!

Aish knew that her aunt would want something from her. Otherwise, then why would the person who disliked him the most be the first to take the initiative to contact him.

"Your uncle and I are running a business in the capital. Our business will be opened later this year when sufficient capital is available. But it seems like our plan is a bit difficult to run because we are short on capital. Well, then auntie remembers you had your mama's savings. We thought we were still immature and couldn't use it so why not just lend us the money just yet. Later after you grow up, aunt will return your money and even aunt will add interest when you take it later. How's it?"