Aisha's Challenges

Hajia Zainab's surgery was successful and she was recovering smoothly. Imam saw the need to inform the elders and other members of his mosque about Aisha's pregnancy. Therefore, he called a meeting. All the members and executives of the mosque were gathered. After a short prayer, Imam Hussain started. "Assalam 'Alaikum to you all. First, I must say Jazzakallahu khayr (May God reward you abundantly) to everyone for responding to this call. It has been a very critical time for me. As you all know, my dear wife just had a major surgery due to the gunshot by the armed robbers. Insha Allah (by God's grace), she is getting better. Thanks to you all for your love and support, prayers, visitation and care. You have been such a wonderful family and I'm so proud to have you all... Attakbir!" "Allahu Akbar!" They chorused. "Alhamdulillah!!"

Minutes Later... Standing by the side of the road, still puzzled about everything. A keke napep (tricycle) stopped in front of me as Adunni came out. "OMG Aisha!" Dunni threw a hug on me. "It's been a while. Are you traveling?" "No, I'm not oo. You didn't even visit me in the hospital. Its not fair.. I actually waited for you "Really? Pardon me my friend. My mum sent to Agege to stay with her sister that just gave birth to a set of twins. Well, I spent only five days there and I wanted to visit you but... " "Hmmm, Dun-ni.... As in?" I joked as we laughed away. "I heard about th

Months Later... Hajia and I walked into the city's general hospital. We entered one doctor's office and as it is, Hajia Maryam regularly visits the general hospital. "Assalam 'Alaikum." Hajia greeted as she knocked the door. "Amin Alaikum Sallam. Please, Come in"A deep muscular voice replied from inside. "You're welcome ma" He kindly greeted  "Please, take a seat."I and hajia sat in from of him. "Pleased to have you around ma, what shall I offer you?" He said, adjusting his glasses. He asked staring at me. I looked away, feeling shy and strangely awkward. "No...Not

Just then, Imam Hussain walked in. Ibrahim rushed to him as he didn't want to spill the bean with his own mouth either. The expression on his sweaty face was like 'It was all dad's fault.' "Honey. Òkòò mi,Òlòwò òrì mi! È káábò..." She threw her hands around him and held him tightly. Ibrahim ran back, watching them both as if he wasn't. "Where's Aisha? It's been 3 weeks since I got dischaged and I've not set my eyes on her? Neither have I heard from her as well. What's going on? Please, talk to me." Imam Hussain looked dumpfounded as he was totally speechless. "Errrr..... Aisha is fine." He started thinking of words to calm her down. He didn't want to lie or cause any m

*** A week Later, My Waec result was out and It was a distinctionful, excellent result that deserves waiting for. I mean, I scored seven A1's and two B2's out of the nine subjects I registered for.  The jamb result was equally awesome! It came out with 330. Well, mum... I mean Hajia Maryam is working an admission for me into the university of Abuja and ABU, Zaria. I just can't wait to become a gynecologist. Yaay!!... *** One Bright Morning... After offering our usual Subhi prayer, the Akerele's called me behind. Mum started... "Aisha, my dear. It's six months already, how