Novels by elsewhere_seven

Two weeks later. She watched him pick at his food slowly and she sighed, even though it is been two weeks that they have reconciled, he is still moody, she had to let him be for those times but she could not take anymore. As soon as the kids left for their room to sleep, she went to the bedroom to where he was sitting on the bed and pressing his phone , she watched him left the phone on the bed and went into the bathroom to have his bath, as soon as she saw that, she walked to where her bathrobe was hung , changed into it and walked into bathroom to join him. In the bathroom, he was standing under the shower enjoying as the water splashes on his skin, it was an hectic day for him that day at work , and all he wanted was to have a sleep. She smiled at herself and slipped out of her bathrobe , cover her hair with a shower cap and walked to him, then wrap her hands around his waist, he was taken aback, she hugged him tightly and rested her head on his back and let the water splashes

He saw her old car drove in to the workshop and he sighed, of course he was counting the days... they both had just a few days left. And he watched from the window blinds as the car parked and she got down from the car and then the passenger seat opened as well, and she saw her too. Sadiqah? Aziza and Sadiqah? How come? Am I dreaming? Oh, this is the surprising... I never thought I would see this day!!! How come??? But still, I don’t want to see them here, He smiled and picked the phone lying on his desk and dialed his secretary’s number. “Tell my wives that I am busy.” He said over the phone and disconnect the called the call. He sighed deeply and sat down on the chair. Yes this has been on for a while, I should end it now ... They have been punished for a enough... Only few days left? Now we need to set some rules and create a lot of boundaries . I am tired of this too much disrespect Of course they are remorseful now... And I hope Sadiqah is , I

“I can’t believe the Iddah brought us back to our senses.” Aziza said smiling amidst tears forming in her eyes. “You want to cry?” Sadiqah asked “Oh... See how bad your face looks. You have cried so much, this is the first time I am seeing this part of you.” Aziza teased her. “Hmmm, do you know me that much?” Sadiqah asked and Aziza smiled. “Just go clean your face first, it is almost time for Zuhr.” Aziza said. “Can I do that here? Perform Salah?” Sadiqah asked. “Sure, I have been the only one in here. He took the kids away.” Aziza said. “You miss them?” Sadiqah asked and Aziza sighs. “I saw them last week.” Aziza said. “How are they?” She asked “Alihamdulilah, they don’t even know I am not there ... “ Aziza said. “They must be the enjoying their grandparents company... Musadiq is wicked ...” Sadiqah said and Aziza sighs. They observe zuhr and Aziza offer her some snacks and some home made juice. “Do you have some money?” Sadiqah asked Aziza. “Money?” Aziza a

Fiftieth Day, The knock came again and heart missed a beat, she cleaned off the tears in her eyes and rushed to the door. He is back !!! She hardly had any visitors. She opened the door and came face to face with her. “What are you looking for here?” Aziza asked looking and sounding disappointed. “ As salamualaykum waramotullah.” She greeted and extended an handshake, Aziza sighed, reply the teslim but didn’t take the handshake. “What are you looking for here?” She asked again but in a stern voice this time. “I am sorry... Can I come in?” Sadiqah said calmly. “I am here for peace...” She added and raised her hands. For a while, Aziza stood fixed by the door looking at her from head to toe, she then let out a sigh, made way for her and let her in to her apartment. The two women sat down quietly for a while, looking at each other. “I am in Iddah?” Sadiqah announced. “Same here... Why are you here?” Aziza asked her. “I am sorry.” Sadiqah said even the tone showed i

Seventh day, “Your husband is not picking my calls... I have been calling him for days now, only for his number not to be reachable yesterday ... So I guess I must have been blocked ... Do you see what disrespect you made me pass through, Daud tried calling him too, he didn’t pick up, so I think we need to come over , once Daud and I get our emergency leave approved at work, we will take the children to their grand parents and travel down to Abuja. Abi, what nonsense is this for Allah sake... If I can’t handle this, perhaps I have to let Alhaji and Alhaja know about this ... “ She said to her sister and Aziza nodded and then the phone got disconnected . Tenth Day; He parked his car in the compound and got down from the car, locked his car with the car automatic key and walked into the house ...“I was about coming to see you at your work place since you decided not to honour my call on time.” Sadiqah’s father said to him as soon as he entered the older man library. They exchanged t

Twenty four hours later; Pacing round the living room, her heart was beating fast than it has ever beat before , she was sweating profusely , not knowing what to do.Subuanallah! What came over me? Ehn... Emi Adunni... Fighting in public? Haaaa.... !!! Talaq ke? Haaaa! What will I tell my family ? But I cannot keep quiet , she is always taking me for a fool all the time ? Afi igba ti omo yii ko ba mi (This lady has finally landed me into trouble ) Ehn, so I have just started my iddah? I haven’t seen my kids? He will not pick my calls? His parents will not do so too? Haaaa..... How will I get out of the house now? At least he should let me see my kids .... Several thoughts seem to be going through her mind as she just let the sweats flow from her forehead. ............She was breathing heavily as she walked all through the room, thinking of what has happened over the day...Was I wrong? Abi, she started it!!? She took a fool of me ...I can’t just keep quiet... Ha

“Break what engagement?” His father asked with surprise “ Are you mad or something? This boy is definitely crazy, don’t you think? How dare you talk back at me?” His father asked Further. “All these were done without my consent , is this not suppose to be my wedding? And I said I am not interested.” He said to his father.“You are crazy? Such audacity? Do you even know what you are talking about?” His mother asked him. “I told you I have someone I am currently dating, we have been together for many years, we love each other, how am I suppose to break up with her just like that?” He asked half pleading . “Was that not why I helped you with it? At least she must have read the newspapers by now.” His mother said.“Mum, that is unfair, I am not going to get married to this girl...I am not.” He said to his parents.“Where do this girl lives? I think I need to pay her a visit.” His mother said to him and he swallowed hard. One thing he is sure of is that exposing Sadiqah identity is li

So Far, So goodAziza gave her a nod as soon as the call got connected. “As salamualykum waramotullah ... Ma’am.” She greeted. “Wa alaykum salam wa rahmatullah wabarakatuh... Who is this ooo?” The voice asked from the other end and she swallowed hard. That was exactly the same question she was asked when she called her just a week ago and the week before and the week before that. “This is Sadiqah ma’am, how are you doing today ma’am?” Sadiqah asked her and exchanged glance with Aziza who was watching and also listening. “Alihamdulilah, who do you want to speak with?” The woman asked again. “I ... I...” Sadiqah said. “Are you sure this is not a strange number?” She asked and Aziza collected the phone from her hand, “As salamualykum wa rahmatullah wabarakatuh Ummu...” Aziza started and the woman instantly recognized Aziza’s voice. “Wa alaykum salam waramotullah wabarakatuh Ummu Habeebullah, is that you?” The woman asked from the other end. “Na’am, how are you and family ma’am

Ma’am, your phone is ringing?” She heard her sale assistant voice called out, she nodded at the girl and collected the phone from her.“Please attend to her need.” Sadiqah instructed her and moved away from the customer, so as to receive her call. “Hello…” The voice said from the other end and her heart missed a beat, she looked behind her as she moved to the far end of the store.“Hello… I know you can hear me.” The voice said to her.“What is it? What is it this time?” Sadiqah asked her.“How are you doing?” Dhikrah asked.“I know you wish I don’t call you…” Dhikrah asked further. “What … why are you calling me?” Sadiqah asked further.“I asked how you are… but you didn’t answer me.” Dhikrah asked calmly.“Don’t you missed your dear friend?” She asked further.“I am going to end this call now… stop calling me.” Sadiqah said and switched off the call, she was breathing heavily and look around to find a place to seat. Hmmm, what is it this time? Why is she calling me again?Haha, w

THE TWIST(The past )She sighed as she dressed up to go to her store that morning. He was still lying on the bed, he had return to bed immediately he return from the Masjid. “Are you not going to work?” She asked him. “I am not on duty.” He said and rolled to the other side of the bed. “Ehn, stand up and start going to your house.” She said to him and he sighed and sat up looking at her. “This is my house.” He said to her. “As if he pay the house rent.” She said to him and he smiled. He is happy she is in good mood. “You always rejected it every year remember.” He said “You are just so proud.” He said to her and she sighed. “Hummm, how best can I tell you that I am not after your money.” She said to him. “Oh, we can see that, Prof daughter.” He teased her and she smiled. “Dhikrah was here yesterday?” He said. “Is that a question for me to reply to? You saw her don’t you? And she was the reason you are here in this house.” She said to him. “If she was not here, I won’t hav

From where they were, they watched some ladies , five in total alighted from the two cars and walked into the stall. “That is Firdaus.” Dhikrah whispered as the ladies walked into the store, a lady was in front while the other four followed her closely. Sadiqah watched her moved towards her, she should be almost the same age as she is, dark in complexion as against the chocolate complexion that she is. She has bit flesh than she is and not as tall as she( Sadiqah) is and then sighed. She is not Luqman spec at all... I am more good-looking than she is...For a minute, the two of them stared at each other for a while, Dhikrah was sitting while Sadiqah was on her feet, not scared at any of them.“Who are you?” Sadiqah finally asked. “Oh, wow, so she can talk.” Firdaus said to her friends. “You mean you don’t know who she is ?” One of the ladies asked and Dhikrah stood up and whispered to her again. “Firdaus.” She said and Sadiqah frowned. “What Firdaus?” She asked..“Who are you?

She opened her eyes and saw him dozing beside her and she sighed. If only he is still the same man I fell in love with … He didn't care anymore … He is just enduring … Is this how we are going to continue like this… Hmmm, and I don’t even have a child If I have one, perhaps it would have been better …I would have had something to hold on to … But I don’t even have any …I have none … And I might never have … Or should I consider IVF .. Ehn… abi, what was the reason for not wanting it before? Will he agree now … He suggested it before? It is surely going to cost us a lot of money. .. She sighed deeply and swallowed hard the tears forming in her eyes.She had been on admission for two weeks and would be discharged soon according to the doctor. .. He had had been there all through and she know he had a lot of nights to repay Aziza and the thought of that caused a lot unease for her … But she know it is inevitable. If only I had a child too. Oh, ya Allah, forgive me all