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...
She opened the door wider to allow her in, after which the two friends stared at each other for a while, before Dhikrah took her seat and eave a sigh. “You aren’t picking your calls.” Sadiqah challenged her friend. “All, I can say is that I am sorry, I have so many issues lately, I just could not come see you... And I am sorry I was not even there all through your divorce.” Dhikrah explained and her friend sighed. “I am highly disappointed in you... “ Sadiqah said with regrets. “You know about this more than anyone and you could not even be there for me...” She explained to her friend. “I said I am sorry, sincerely , I am , so what is the next step” Dhikrah asked her friend and she sighed“For now, I don’t know, do you think I didn’t do well.” She asked her friend who was silent for a while before she slowly nodded. “Kind of, at least you should have been less strict... You didnt even attended the aqeeqah, that was not too good.” Dhikrah explained to her friend. “But the last t
“Do I have to try all these on, this night?” She asked as her eyes looked through the dresses her husband got for her during their shopping earlier that day. “Come on Adunni, it is barely nine thirty.” He said to her “I know Hibah would wake up you need to breast feed her… but I just wish to see how these outfits look on you.” He said to her and she smiled at him. “At least a reward for getting you these things.” He said to her.“But you said, you do not need a reward.” She challenged him and he grinned like a naughty boy.“That is not too much to ask now.” He said to her. “Okay ooo….” She said and started looking at the dress one after the other and slowly her husband watched her as she put them on one after the other. “Oh, this is too short.” She said pulling down the short dress he brought for her and he laughed. “You can wear this for me in this house now… it is not bad.” He said to her.“Are these what you love… me to wear?” She asked him.“I wish so… they are better than t
The bang on the door woke her up and she felt as if the door would be collapse if it was not opened that minutes, she stood up from the bed and rushed to the door, as soon as she opened the door, she was pushed in and two women entered the room starring hard at her. She frowned at the sight of them and wondered why the door was opened for them in the first place, of course, she was not expecting them, they have never come to what house before and she felt so uncomfortable seeing them. “What are you looking for in my house?” She asked looking at from one woman to the other.“Do you even know us?” She was asked by one of the women. “I don’t care? Or do I look like I care?” She asked with sarcasm.“Dhikrah... and you wish to have a child too... How can you be so wicked...if we have done just like your are presently doing? Do you think you would have been married? You were married upon us and you just hijacked the man away from us ... He cannot even have the thinking of his own... “ Th
DHIKRAH…She felt his hand on her shoulder as she turned away from him, she didn’t believe what he had just said and wondered if he was the one that was talking to him.“Babe…” He said and touched her softly. “I am sorry now.” He said again.“A whole twenty million… and you just say sorry.” She said to him and he swallowed hard. “You have more than that in your account now.” He said. “We cannot arrest them, they are family.” He said to him. “To you, not to me? Do you see my face?” She asked pointing to her face that part of it were swollen.“I can’t even go out … I can’t see guests… and now because they are your wives, we can’t arrest them. What if I have done that before you return?” She asked him. “Let’s say Alihamdulilah that you didn’t do that…” He said to her.“Okay, I will give you the money… but right now, I can only afford half of the money, I will give you the remaining money in three months ins sha Allah.” He said to her and she shook her head. “Dhikrah, remember I gav
THE RESITHer heart was beating faster even though she didn’t show it, it been six months since she left his house and nine months since he pronounced the divorce and five months since the family had interfere and there seem not to be an headway at all. He didn’t show up, he didn’t pick his call (she had called him twice) even though it was a very tough decision for him but he guessed that he just have to do it if she want peace of mind. For a lot of days now, she is been finding it difficult to sleep. Perhaps she over exaggerated it, Perhaps she should not have done it that much, Perhaps all what she believed was wrong, Perhaps he didn’t marry her because something was wrong with his family, Perhaps she just need to calm down,Perhaps she should have at least pay Aziza a visit and congratulate her of her new born. She closed her eyes in deep thought… She wondered what her sister would do or say if they know exactly what happened and what warranted the divorce.Did his parents
The secretary forced out a smile at them again as her eyes locked with Sadiqah’s sister’s. They have been sitting at the reception room for over one hour…“He has some visitors.” The secretary explained and they both know they had to wait and they did wait and it is been over an hour that they have been waiting. “Just be patient.” Her sister had told her. Some few minutes later, the door opened and they heard some laughter and the guests came out; it was Aziza, Musadiq with Hibah in his hands. “The couple exchanged glances for a while then Musadiq sighed as he forced out a smile and then said his teslim, after which he faced Sadiqah’s sister then introduced his wife who was smiling all through even though he could sense her discomfort and then introduced his daughter who smiling cheerfully in his hands. “Ma sha Allah… it is nice to meet you Umm Hibahtullah, I am sorry I didn’t heard about your delivery, I should have come say Teslim to you and you pretty Hibah, and how is my littl
“But you should have called me... You black listed my calls, and I could not reach you, that was so Insensitive of you. What if something worst than that happened to you?” He asked sounding worried. “Would you have care?” She asked looking at him. “Of course, see Sadiqah, I care so much about you .. even though you don’t see it ... But I do.. and I hope we have a great married life together... We haven’t even celebrated a year anniversary... Yet we have too much problem.” He explained. “But you were not like you were before I married you, you suddenly changed towards me, I suddenly become the bad wife. You keep getting angry for no reason.” She said to him and he sighed, perhaps it is time they have that sincere discussion with her. “Ajoke mi... We have made so many mistakes during courtship and see what that has cost us... I was trying my best to rectify ... More like damage control but it was as if you didnt even acknowledge the mistakes, and was the problem, if one does not agr
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