It was raining heavily outside and they sat down on the sofa , after switching on the Heater to give the room some heat. “I notice you haven’t call me by name since we got married , it is twelve weeks today.” He said to him. “But I call you my love now.” She said blushing. “I can’t call Uncle abi... “ She said to him and he laughed. “Abi now, what wife would call her husband Uncle ... But how do you call me when you are talking about me?” He asked. “I will say My Husband.” She explained and he laughed the more. “Hmmm, so you can’t just call Adnan...and speak to me casually when are together.” He said and held her close to him. “It is not difficult now ...” He said to her. “The huge age difference...” She said to him. “People will say, she has not respect.” She said “For now there are no people here... and I am not comfortable with it.” He said in a persuasive manner. “Just try it ... I like to hear you call my name.” He said “A..Adnan.” She said to him and he smiled.“Ma S
And they heard Adnan drove in to the compound, he entered the building a few minutes later, Ashabi came to the living room to welcome him and then returned back to the kitchen, she returned with a bottled water and a cup , served him and was about to return back to the kitchen when Hikmah stopped her. “Ashabi oya come and pack these cups to the kitchen too.” She ordered and that shocked Adnan, Ashabi sighed and moved to the cups and jug , take them and went back to the kitchen. “Hikmah, what is the meaning of that nonsense you just did now?” He asked losing his temper and Fatimah gave her friend “I told you so look”.“I don’t take nonsense and you know me , don’t ever talk to my wife in that manner again... If you can’t control that, don’t ever come to my house again.” He said to her and she swallowed hard. She was not expecting him to react that way. “So why are you here? It is almost time for Maghreb.” He said to them. “Bro, are you sending us away?” Fatimah said to her brother.
She recall all the men praises and the tears came the more ... Ashabi... She heard her grandmother in law knocking at the door, she sighed deeply and turn up the tap to notify that she was in the rest room , she stayed in the bathroom and watched her the water wastes away while she continue crying. One hour later, she had a shower in the bathroom and returned to the room, her husband was in the room when she returned.“What have you been doing in the bathroom for that long?” He asked, looking at her. “I was having a stomach upset.” She said to him and he looked worried and sat done on the bed. “Did you have a shower?” He asked“Yes, I did.” She said to him and he sighed. “How are you now or should we go to the clinic?” He asked touching her shoulder and she shook her head.“I am much better now, since we are leaving tomorrow.” She said to him and he nodded. “Perhaps you should rest properly.” He advised. “I won’t allow anyone to see you again...” He suggested and she shook her
Heart racing She could not sleep, but keep staring at the ceiling all through the night, she could not concentrate on anything, she was glad he didn’t even bother to press her, they eat out before going home that night and she only pick on her food, he got her some drugs on their way home and even forced her to take them and she felt bad to see him worry so much about her. “Could it be something you ate?” He keep asking and she realised she just had to keep playing along, when they got home that night, she had a shower and fell on the bed , they observe their Salah on the way and thus, they got nothing to do but to sleep. He just let her sleep and it didn’t take him long to sleep as well. It was stressful driving. She keep sighing deeply and keep rolling from one side of the bed to the other, she was scared and confused and she felt like a bad person, a liar and very dirty, while she was in the shower, she keep trying to wash off the dirt in her and she cried so much as she recalle
The soft tap on her shoulder came as a surprise and she opened her eyes and saw him sitting up, that night she was glad she could sleep a bit but having being woken up, she doubt if she would be able to sleep anymore. “Are you awake?” He asked her and she nodded a yes. “Sit up and let us have a chat.” He said to her and she obeyed. “Did you know why I called you up at this time?” He asked and she shook her head. “It is about your recent mood.” He said to her and she sighed deeply. “What is happening to you... Where is that beautiful and cheerful girl I got married to few months earlier ... That girl that always welcome me with her beautiful and comforting smile each time I am home that I am always so eager to come home after work.. what is happening? Is it me? Did I say anything bad to you? Is it my temper again? What exactly is the problem? I am not comfortable with your attitude.” He said to her and she sighed. To tell him everything or not... If I tell him, he will be confu
The journey to her sister started, and she was trying not to show how pensive she was that moment , she saw how happy he was that morning and she does not want to ruin the day for him.“At least you would not be lonely at home, since you will be with your sister, I will come pick you up after Asr, then we can go home together ins sha Allah.” He said to her. “Will you see your Uncle today?” She asked him and he shook his head. “No, I won’t , i have so much to do today, I will see him before he go back anyways.” He said to her. “And it is like your SSCE results will be out next week ...” He said to her and she nodded. “Hmm.” She said and her heart missed a beat, she has so many things to worry about and surprisingly, her result is not one of them.“Don’t be scared Olori... I have faith in you, whatever your result is , there is a gift on the way for you.” He said to her and she nodded slowly and gave him a smile. “Have I ever told you that you have a beautiful smile?” He asked and
“So start talking and don’t give me lies this time around. .. I know you are keeping things away from me...I initially thought I was over reacting but right now I know I am not, if you can’t start from the beginning ,start from where you went to from your sister’s place.” He said to her. And she sighed , Don’t lie... Tell him everything ... “I ... went (look away) to see your Uncle.” She said to him , she could not stare at him in the face, there were tears in her eyes which she was trying so hard from it not to fall. “My Uncle?” He asked her. “Yes, Adigun... I am the girl he come to meet here in Ibadan.” She said to him, she felt so weak as soon as she said it and gently lowered herself on the bed a bit far away form him and she heard him suddenly laughed. “Is this a joke?” He asked her..“No...” “I don’t understand what you are talking about ... Have you been sleeping with my Uncle ...?” He asked her “Yes, when I was in the village.” She said to him and he sighed. “How man
She watched him as he tied the lace of his shoes and she need no one to tell her that his temper is already at the highest level. “Let us keep this between us.” He had told her the night before and she know she could not call any one to come talk to him. Even though they both pretended to be the asleep the night before, no one sleeps , and they know best not to ask each other about their night. “I am off. Take good care of yourself.” He said to him and hugged her lightly before he left the house, she was still on the same spot when she heard him drove out of the compound and she sighed.He didn’t even take his lunch, she packed for him, Just his mobile phones and car keys .. Not even his brief case.One thing is clear, he is not going to work. Ya Allah protect him ... Calm him down...I don’t want him to get into any trouble with his family because of me. In the car, several thoughts were running through his mind, he want to behave as if all is fine but he just could not. The
“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
She came out of the bathroom and met him at the entrance ... “I was about to come check on what you were doing inside... “ He said half teasing and she sighed. He looked a bit calm these days and she was thinking of the best time to have a discussion with him. Perhaps, I should let him know myself ... And damn the consequences ... Abi...before that stupid girl strike ... Ajoke, what is it again?” He asked looking at her and pulled her closer. And suddenly, there was a knock at the door, the couple exchanged glances. “Are you expecting someone?” He asked her and she shook her head ... Could it be the Dhikrah threat? The thought almost give her a heart attack... “Let me go and check...” She said to him ...“With your bath robe? Let me go and check ...” He said to her and walked out of the bedroom while she uses a Khimar immediately and ran out of the bedroom to see who it was.It was Habeebullah by the door ...“She is lying down?” She heard her husband asked and she moved c
Four months later, She walked slowly into her apartment and cleaned off the tears forming from her eyes as she went to lay on the bed ... Tired!!Wasted!!!She hated herself and wished she had not made the mistake of being in that problem in the first place ... Even though she wish she had someone to call but she was scared she might have to explain everything from the beginning , Bit she didn’t want to let anyone know about it... Dhikrah number was not reachable ...And then she recall they had some disagreement some months back and they had not communicate since then, She is the only one that can understand this from the beginning ...But I can’t even let her know it all... Perhaps this is what I have to face for all what I do . How do I tell my family about all of this? How do I even start? I left the house because I could not live with my step mother ... I left because I felt it would be good for every one, And then I fell further into something that should not have ha
MIXED FEELINGSShe signed deeper again and he glanced up from what he was doing and looked at her , she sighed again . “What is the problem this time?” He asked her and she sighed again and was about walking out of the room. “I am talking to you ...” He said to her. “Never mind...” She said to him. “If you know you don’t want me to share it with you , why do you keep doing what you were doing? Don’t you think that was distracting?” He asked her and she sighed again. “And she did it again.” She heard him said. “Don’t disturb me if you don’t want me to share.. I have some things to attend to.” He said to her and watched her leave the room while he returned to the papers he was looking through.In the living room, she sat down on the sofa and she eave a sigh. It is not obvious, He does not really care about me anymoreIt was not like before ... He didn’t care about me at all If he is, at least he would even show he cares about me ... Cou