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2024-10-29 19:42:56ABUJA, NIGERIA.
A smile took over her face seeing her father in-law lounging inside the garden of the house with a newspaper and hot cup of green tea. He really should spend some times like this all alone with his peace, he should not wallow in self pity. Maybe they are both o
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ABUJA, NIGERIA.Down at the guest quarters of Masari's where Alhaji Aminu and Hajiya Saratu live, Mika'il's grandparents and their Gigi. There are a few guests that came from distant village to bathe in the riches after coming to help the family grieve for the lost of two people but they keep on prolonging their stay there for they cannot afford to go back to the village so soon and leave such luxurious lifestyle. If they go back home, they will continue eating one meal all the time and they won't even be full after they are done. And then a request came to them from above, that made their whole life better."Where is Badriyah?" Hajiya Saratu asked them when she walked into the room one blessed morning. She never
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Forty eight.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.The night before Fahad died..."Will you keep quite as though you've never seen anything in that car or are you going to rat us out?" Zara asked him from the video call she did with her mother's ex husband who is helping her do her dirty work.She had initially thought there were no loops in the plan she's made and her death will be in the past by now. But the man called her to tell her that he has been holding Fahad captive for the last four months but since he left the state to do some work, he totally forgot about him and as soon as he came back, he called her to tell her everything. During that well formulated accident where they killed two people without remorse, Fahad had seen the people in the car and was the only one who saw them clearly and was sure it wasn't Zara and Mika'il.He confessed it in the background that he saw the people inside but sinc
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Forty nine.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.Hanan walked sluggishly out of her room to go get something to eat and had she been the Hanan she was months ago, she would've demanded one of the maids to bring it for her but she's changed for the better. She don't care whether people think she is weak or not and besides, the sister who taunts her about being a cry baby is dead, she won't have to worry about any bully. Sometimes, she can't help but feel bad being happy her eldest sister is dead because she feels like she became a bad person because of her bully. And after her death, she met Murad who showed her new way of life, a new view, a happy bright side of it shining with colours.She feels bad wishing something as ill as this to someone who is dead but it's a feeling she can't shake off. Her sister has the largest share of becoming who she was more than the murder she has committed for self d
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Fifty.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."You called for me?" Bushra asked her parents as soon as she entered their room that blessed afternoon. She was hopelessly lying on the bed with no direction or future whatsoever when a call came through her intercom that her parents want to see her in their room so she hastily made her way there thinking it might be something urgent. Looking at their relaxed poses though, she is not so sure anymore, it's something else."Yes, your father and I want to talk to you about something really crucial." Her mother removed her medicated glasses and stare at her husband searchingly while Bushra on the other hand is trying her best not to reply sarcastically when she said 'talking about something' it's obvious they are going to tal
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Fifty one.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."Even if I tell you I want you for myself?" The question hang in the air rendering Kauthar speechless for a minute there. She didn't know whether her head is moving around or she was too tired after so many meetings in the office and started hearing things. Yes, that should definitely be the thing that is messing with her brain big time.Mujaheed on the other hand only stared at her, his face not displaying any emotion watching as she crease her brows and release them after thinking she's thought about the solution to all her problems. He almost laughed when she looked relieve as if what he said is only her imagination. He won't back out though, not when the words were already out of his lips and she has reacted to it too. This is his chance to ask for her hand in marriage and if she doesn't agree, he shall go to her father and ask for it."What did
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Fifty two.
ABUJA NIGERIA."Calm down and sit down." Bushra wanted to laugh at Kauthar's worked up state but she knew the woman will flung her to the wall if she dare do that. She's never seen her like that so it is very refreshing to feast on the always calm businesswoman all because of her brother."There is no calming down here honestly. Your brother will pay for ever crossing me like that. Doesn't he know who I am? The reputation of not taking nonsense like this?" She fumed after sitting down on the bed beside Bushra. Her eyes glazed at the door as if waiting for him to pop inside so she can devour him whole."I'm going to ask you some questions and you will answer them honestly, hmm?" She crossed her arms over her chest waiting for Kauthar's response and she gave her a nod after narrowing her eyes."Ask away and no stupid questions, I know you." She warn
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Fifty three.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."Are you sure, Amir? I don't know why I feel like you will be committing such grievous sin getting married to me. I mean, you should be doing what guys your age are doing right now than becoming a father at early stage and also a husband. At twenty one, you should focus on building your future. Have girlfriends like your friends are doing." Bushra is still afraid of what Amir had said so her heart isn't exactly settled with the decision.Don't get her wrong, she really likes Amir a lot and could tolerate him more than she does all her suitors but then again, he is also the youngest and still have a lot to experience. She is hundred percent sure he never planned on getting married anytime soon had it not being for her dead husband, his brother, he wouldn't have thought about marriage at such a young age. And one thing she knew about Amir
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Fifty four.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.Amir has been excited the whole day as he made his way to the dining room whistling so he can announce everything to them. He couldn't wait and if it was up to him, he'd get married to Bushra that same day and live happily ever after with his niece. His heart keep on fluttering like he is a damn teenager when he is not. The mere thought of her is enough to make him jump in glee and want to squeal like a girl seeing her celebrity crush for the first time. Her name, her face, her voice, those are enough to make him go crazy."Why are you acting like a monkey all of a sudden? You were clearly breathing fire earlier if I can remember clearly?" Kauthar raise a brow watching him enthusiastically draw out a chair for himself to sit. She was sitting the
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ABUJA, NIGERIA."How's the weather today?" Jiddah Buhari Yakasai questioned her maid, packing her hair in a ponytail while tightening the belt around her robe."The weather is chilly but not enough to make someone catch cold. We've set the mattress there and the food is about to go down." The maid said proudly as if what she is said is enough to get her more bonus this month or a medal."Okay, good work. We have only two hours left, hurry up." And Jiddah went back to work, arranging this and decorating that at the backyard while checking the pot to see what needs to be removed and whatnot. Everything needs to be perfect, that is what she keeps chiding to herself."You need to wake up now, Mika'il. Both you and your daughter are
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Seventy two.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.Mika'il hurried to the hospital following the ambulance in tow because he reached the accident late, he was asked to follow and not enter inside where they are trying to save both the baby and mother. He anxiously step on the pedal forgetting that his stepmother is inside the car with him which is weird. He's never being himself around the woman, he didn't know how to react to his father married to another woman and his mother being absent in the house. It feels different and not good kind of.When the woman heard the news, she called him out and request to be with him in this tough situation, he agreed to that and allowed her inside his car. His heart is thudding in an unexplainable way, hurting his chest in process of it. His ears hurt, as if he cannot hear anything but his heartbeat beating in the fastest rate. He is scared shitless!H
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Seventy one.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.Discreetly and inconspicuously, the woman in black coat walked around the airport with her small luggage in search of a cab in the busy streets of Abuja. Her hand is closing her stomach while the other held onto the luggage that seems to hold her life. She hailed more than three cabs already but none were willing to stop because of God knows what, she didn't give up. They didn't stop because they do not know who she is, she will give them that excuse. Her father rules the country, but she is treated like a dirt underneath their feet? Joke's on them then!When one finally stopped, she told him to drive straight to Asokoro even without the knowledge of why she wants to be there. She won't go to her father's villa for by now, he's already known what she's done and won't forgive her for steal
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Seventy.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."I really want her with Amir. Do you notice just how happy she is now after what has happened? I have no doubt she won't go back to Mika'il." Fayha shook her head, sitting comfortably on Kauthar's bed along with Mujaheed, Mujaddad, Murad, Hanan and Kauthar herself in the Masari mansion."That's not debatable. I still want to beat him to pulp though, I'll have to." Murad cracked his fists picturing Mika'il's fresh face getting hit by him. The guy is just what he is! It doesn't mean he likes him now after finding out Zara, whom they thought is also six feet underground did it. It doesn't matter, he was the one who hurt his sister."I can't believe Ya Zara did all that and she is alive. That means she will trace Mika'il and come straight here, heavily pregnant or not." Hanan chirped, wringing
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Sixty nine.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."Why did Dad suddenly call out for emergency meeting so early in the morning? I mean, isn't his new wife taking care of him well?" Amir yawned, closing his eyes with his bulky arms to stop the sun rays from hitting his sleepy eyes. His wife just had to slide down from his body to wake up like every other day though she normally stops to do what she needs to but today, he is unattended to because 'Dad wants to see us urgently, wake up' what the heck?!"I don't know and stop talking about his wife like that, she's your stepmother. I'm going to go take a shower, bring our outfit out, please?" She made a puppy dog eyes before they moved to her daughter who stirred but didn't wake up. The lady wouldn't sleep alone that night, Bushra was really uncomfortable when she wanted her husband. S
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Sixty eight.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.The father and son talked for a very long time and before they knew it, the sky is dark an ominous emitting it's rage as if knowing what is about to happen will not only shake few people but a whole lot will have to be revealed. So many underground secrets are going to be reaped no matter how much they all would want it to be a nightmare. Not everyone knows about the many secrets about to be reaped, just one person and maybe another who is now dead. The real battle of a family is about to be issued sooner rather than later."I should get your blood tested first before we proceed with telling everyone that you are alive and kicking." Alhaji Malik stood up from his chair and rounded the table to his son, still in trance as if waiting for his one week old bride to wake him
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Sixty seven.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."Bro, I think I'll leave now already." Fayha breathed, sitting down comfortably on the swiveling chair in front of him inside his office. The man's attention is entirely focused on what he is doing in his laptop, it doesn't annoy her anymore as she is used to it."You always want to leave home after your marriage, Fay." His words made her blush but she won't give up. She is not just going home that day because she wants to see her husband but because she is not feeling okay at all.Her stepbrother, Hammad Bamalli is the definition of hardest nut to crack. She always wonder how his wife manage to break all those shells and got married to him. He hardly talks and when he does, it's either business or something serious is about to happen. Though whe
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Sixty six.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."Why did you have to go see him without me?" Amir kvetch, his hands gliding up and down her knee to her toes as she complained about the dull ache."I had to see him before he leaves. This is a one time opportunity for him and I'm never going back to New Zealand so, I did have go." She shrugged with a cheeky smile which he could only shake his head at trying to hide his jealousy."Well, continue praising him in my presence. I also get jealous, you know." He lowered his eyes down to her feet so she won't see the possessiveness that blared in his eyes. Seriously, he's been trying to suppress his feelings since she told him about going to meet her so called foreigner. It doesn't matter whether they share the same religion or not, he does not like her with other men, periodt."Wait, raise up your head. C'mon, Amirr." She drawled, tak
IN TWENTY ONE DAYS Sixty five.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."And you think I got married to you because I love you? Jokes on you, princess, you were naïve enough to fall into my trap. I married you to ruin your life!" Murad spit out those venomous words to Hanan who suddenly left the bed and stood in front of him. Her eyes are wide filled with concern, worry, disbelieve and a tinge bit of betrayal."Say what?" Her question is a bit shaky, wanting to wake up from this nightmare."You heard that alright, sweetheart. That is something you should've known from the beginning but sadly, you still fell right where I want you to." He nonchalantly meandered to the vanity table to remove his Baguette diamond pentagon cufflinks."You are joking with yourself, Murad. I've always been honest with you and th
