He want out ....As soon as this word came out clearly from his heart, he knows exactly what he wanted ... He wanted out ... It has always been his desire to have a peaceful life... He recall how his father has brought them up with love despite the fact that there was no money... He was the only one who was a bit apart from his siblings and that was because he left home and till that moment he regret cutting ties with them when he was growing ... And even after more than ten years of his reuniting with them, he still feel a bit far away from them ... He didn’t want that to happen... He remember how his father had taken in his late brother children naturally without being forced or ask to... It was only naturally he takes them in as his own children because he is their uncle ... And even though he didn’t have money, he trained them just like his children and everyone was treated equally to the best of their ability . And even their mother has no choice but had to assume she had
It was not something she expected, she had just come home to pick some more clothings when she heard a knock at the door and without waiting for a reply, she know who it was… MusadiqAnd she guessed right, she swallowed hard and waited to face him, perhaps it is best they do that. He entered the house and stepped into the living room to come face to face with her. They both stood there staring at each other for a while…“Where were you for the past five days?” He asked after a while still standing. “Do you care to know?” She asked him. “I am asking you a question and you don’t reply me with a question.” He said sternly and she swallowed hard.She need no one to tell her that he had changed“You don’t have to know.” She said bluntly and turned to leave for the bedroom. “Don’t you dare walk out on me when I am talking to you.” He said and she stopped then faced him. “What else do you want to say?” She asked. “You have already choose your favorite.” She added and he swallowed hard
Why get a woman that could not give you this?Of course, she know Sadiqah was a supper outspoken, I won’t take nonsense kind of woman the very first day he saw her at the store…She remember how shaken Musadiq was when she insist she wanted a divorce and all his actions made her have a rethink about antheir relationship, perhaps it was not as worse as she thought and even she hadn’t accept him totally, she know their relationship was becoming much better already and she know they will be better. What does she have that I don’t?”Out spoken. He enjoy her company… yes, he do always laugh when he talks to her on phone… Could she be loving and caring than I am? Yes, I know I am boring… Ukti tell me this all the time… yes, she dress better than I am… most times she is always on short dresses when she was here… Subuana llah! How will I start wearing such!Abi I should try it? Ukti wear that too now and I see how her husband bought them for her all the time… hmmm, should I … what if he thi
“See you tomorrow.” He said and went to his car… and drove out of her compound and a few minutes later, she heard him drove out of the compound . Now something is happening … Is it that bad? He didn’t even want to go sleep in her apartment..What is happening? Several questions keep coming to her mind and she wished to get answers … part of her want to find out what was happening and the other part want to look away. Yes, she should just look away… She sat down and sighed, Perhaps it is time she work on the relationship with her husband… She has shut him out for long and he keep coming back , he never missed her night since he got married to Sadiqah , even when she would not see him, he still keep coming, she remember how she would not want him to touch her but he was still calm and patient with her , and sometimes he would just cuddle her to sleep anytime she allow her .I know it is the pregnancy hormones, he will say to her and take all she threw at him calmly and the thoug
Waiting for him seem to be so long and she just need to do something to take her mind away before her husband’s return, she took the baby carried placed her daughter in it and left the apartment.She know she should not have done it, thus she locked the gate and walked slowly to Sadiqah’s apartment.She made an attempt to open it but it was locked and she was about turning back Perhaps, the gate man mistaken! She would have left the keys, Or... Let me leave .. I can’t face her rage... What will I say I am doing here. It was a Wednesday and the compound is usually quiet during the day, thus she was glad the one who would know she was there was the gateman. Most days of the week, she is usually the only one at home with the gateman and she loved the quiet environment.Most times, some women will talk down on women who are stay at home moms to her face about how they have to depend on their husband for everything!“i can’t imagine myself not doing anything!” Some would tell her and
“You know things like these makes couple bonds stronger... What is it to be shy about...” He said to her and she smiled as she enjoyed his cosy feel. “I can’t believe we are still having this talk after six years of being together... In a few months now, it would be seven ...” He said to her. “What are those things you love us doing?” She asked him softly... “Hummm, would you do them if I listed them?” He asked looking at her.“I will try my best...ins sha Allah.” She said in a very thin and he could not help laughing.“Should we just assume we just got married then?” He asked her and she smiled with a nod and she extended her hand to him for an handshake ... But he pulled her closer and gave her a kiss. “This is better.” He said to her and she smiled broadly.“Now, can we talk now?” She asked him, it was a day after Sadiqah left the house, it was raining heavily outside, Hibah was sleeping in her baby rocker a beside the sofa where they sat covered with Duvet while Habeebullah w
Her heart was beating faster as soon as he drove into the compound, she hesitated on what to do or where to run to but she was still contemplating when he entered the apartment ... “Dhikrah,... “ he called and sank on the sofa while she rushed out of the bedroom with a fake smile on her face. “Hmm, my husband ...” She said to him as she stopped a few meters from him.. “I ... Was not expecting you early ...” She said to him and he gave a wicked smile and she sighed. “I miss you ...” He said and beckoned on her to move closer and she hesitated and then he stood up and dragged her closer to him. “I miss you ...I really do...” He said smiling and hugged her tightly as she try to breathe. These days, she seem so suffocated of his boring presence in the house... If only there is something she could do to avoid it... She would... Most times he is always home with her... She would not even be able to breathe... She wanted it before but now it seems so choking, He would not let
And he enters smiling at her ...“Ukti... I will call you later ... Abu ...” She said. “What is with Abu... Abu... All the time... “ Her sister challenged her and that was when she quickly disconnected the call and look at her husband as he took his seat beside her. They exchanged Teslim and she stood up to get him a cup of water. “Were you talking to your sister?” He asked her as she handed over a cup of cold water for him . “I was on phone with Ukti... Umm Salmah...” She said. “Are the children sleeping already?” He asked and she nodded , then pointed at the time, it was half past nine. “Oh. The traffic was so hectic in town today... “ He said to her and she nodded.“Let me have dinner please.” He said to her and she nodded. They moved to the dinning table and sat down at their food, she watched him as he consumed the food as fast as he could and she understood that he must be very hungry. He had gone to his father’s house and she guessed that it might be because if Sadiqah...
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
“How can he battered your face this way, I can’t believe Abu Habeebullah would stoop so low... But ... Though I am not supporting this. .. but what did you do, since he hadn’t done this before , something might have trigger it ... Because hmmm, Sadiqah, I know you.” Her sister said to her and Sadiqah sighed. “Are you supporting what he did?” Sadiqah asked her sister and she swallowed hard. “Why does everyone see me as a problem maker?” She asked “What exactly happened to have warrant this? Perhaps that would help.” Her sister asked her.“Musadiq is cheating on me ...” She announced and her sister opened her eyes wider wondering if she heard her right.“Cheating on you?” She asked to be sure. “Cheating on us...” She said correcting herself. “You mean he want to get married to wife number 3?” Her sister asked her and she shrugged.“See, if he is going to get married again, at least he would do it right... But he didn’t want to ... he is always on his phone twenty four seven , he co
She sighed at this thought as the anger in her escalated and she find her way to the living room, where he was sitting staring at his phone as if his life depend on it ... She walked to him and snatched his phone from him and smashed it on the ground and that came to him as a surprise , he stared at his phone in pieces on the floor and then looked at his wife sharply, he stood up and gave her a slap. “What is wrong with you? Are you crazy, how dare you smashed my phone on the floor? You damaged my phone ... “ Musadiq said on top of his voice. .“You slapped me Musadiq!” She exclaimed in tears. “You slapped my face...” She asked again. “Yes, I did, and I don’t regret it ... You are nothing but a tout and I am going to make sure you fixed that phone.” He said to her and turned to leave the living room. “I am going to fix it back abi... Let me show you how...” She said to him and picked his phone remains and threw them at him, he turned and charged at her in a rage and for the first
“Do you think I am joking?” Sadiqah asked discouraged as she watched Aziza laughed all her heart out and then she stopped. “I am so sorry, it is funny you are here to talk to me about this... It is not like we are friends you know.” Aziza said to her and watched Sadiqah scratched her head.“But at least we are married to the same man ... “ Sadiqah said. “And this is a joint problem for us.” She added and Aziza nodded. “So, what do you suggest we do?” Sadiqah asked. “Do you think we should both confront him?” She asked further. “Not now, let us be calm for a while and think of the next thing to do, we can’t say they are committing zina when we haven’t caught them in the act and you know your husband, he does not get angry on things that one would think will anger him, his temper is unpredictable. So for now, let us assume that we don’t know anything.” Aziza advised and Sadiqah sighed.“How can you stay calm when your husband is cheating ....do you read the erotic messages she sent