When she remembers the look the guy gave her parents she cried more than before and clutch onto her chest more tightly
"Haba Tehzeeb. Why are you crying now. You slapped him which I think you feel better but here you are crying. Why?" Mallam Audu her father asked
"Am sorry Baba. I just" she hiccups "I just don't like it when someone look down or disrespect you. I can't do that to someone's else parent's but look at what happened. Someone like that guy who's nobody say what he feels like to say without any ounce of respect and that to you, just because you're poor" and she burst into tears again clenching her chest more tighter than before because she's hurting deep down her heart for what transpired between them with the guy
"Diyata. Why are you doing this to yourself?. Someone that know the worth and value of his parents would not do or say what that guy have done. You know our worth and value us that's why you stand up for us by slapping him even though you're not supposed to slap him. It's okay dear cry no more. Am proud of you and would forever be proud of you. Now wipe your tears" her Mother said smiling
"Am sorry Umma" she said and turn to her father "Am sorry Baba. I promise not to slap someone next time. I never had the intention to raise my hand on him but he was rude towards you and I can't take that, that's why I did that.i never mean to upset nor disappoint you because you raised and train me very well" she said still in tears
"It's okay my daughter. I know and am not disappointed in you nor will I be angry with you. Am always proud of you never think you will disappoint me my child" with that he hug both of them and they stay like that for a while before breaking the hug. Alhaji Audu returned back to his rufa where he sells tomatoes and other things to continue his business still the day was still young.
Tehzeeb arrange both her room and her parents own before she sweep the compound and pack out all there laundry to do.
"Don't tell me you're going to wash all those clothes" Umma asked her coming to where she was sitting
"They're not much. Don't worry I will soon be through with it" reply Tehzeeb
"No no, they're too much reduce it or rather return your father's own to the room when I have the strength I will wash it myself"
"No, Umma let me do it. Don't worry and just rest you need it"
"No I won't. Unless I will rainse it for you so that the work will be faster and easier. What do you think?" Umma asked
"Okay toh. If not you should just allow me to do it myself"
"It's okay dear. Let me assist. I'm tired of seating ideally without doing anything"
"Okay. If you rainse I will spared it so you won't get tired with walking up and down"
"Tehzeeb kenan. Have heard you" they both wash the clothes together which makes it more easier and faster because before they know it they have finished washing all the clothes
It's been a month now after the incident which Tehzeeb have been going to her lectures without any distraction because Umma have regain her strength but that those not stop Tehzeeb from working
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Ibrahim didn't go back to the office again he went back home in anger because of what transpires between him and Tehzeeb. He vow to look for her and she will pay the price for slapping him no one dare misbehave with him and go Scot free. So he made a promise which his going to fulfil no matter how long it will take him he will not rest until she pays.It's been a month now after the incident but Ibrahim was still adamant to revenge because he vow not to leave her alone but he have been occupied with the company's work so he drop aside about his revenge first and plans to do that immediately after he have less work at hand
Ibrahim was seating in his office when the director came into his office
"Welcome sir" Ibrahim quickly greeted"Forget about the formalities. Am here to inform you that you will be going for one year course" says the director
"Okay toh" he replied but these not what he wanted nor planned but he knows better not to interrupt nor say anything while his superior was talking
"You will be leaving tomorrow"said the director
"But" Ibrahim wanted to protest
"No but. Everything have been finalized and you leave tomorrow because your ticket have been book and your flight is seven o'clock am. Go home and prepare. Your dismissed for now" with that being said the director left Ibrahim office without further listening to him for any excuse
"Shit shit" Ibrahim shouted hitting the table and throwing things in the office anyhow. He immediately left the office before the director will come back and see him when he have been dismissed
He drove back home like a lunatic and went straight to his mummy's part
"Mummy" he whined like a child"What is it these time again?" Mummy asked
"Am traveling for one year course which I will be leaving first thing tomorrow morning as early as possible" he said scrunching his face together like someone that sees shit
"Then why the whining. You should be happy and start prepare for your trip"
"You're chasing me away mummy. Aren't you gonna miss me?" He asked pretending to be angry
"You know I will. But at the same time you have to prepare. I don't think you want to be late for your flight" his mummy said to him which he nodded and left to prepare for the trip.
He walked back to his part and start packing the necessary things he will need over there.
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Tehzeeb has been busy with her studies because they were already in test week. Which most of the lecturers will not announced the day they will write, they will just come to the class and asked them to tear a sheet of paper for test. She don't want to be left behind nor come to class unprepared so she's seriously reading her books even when she's at home."Umma" she called her mother"Na'am Tehzeeb" her mother answer"Let me get going. I don't want to be late and there's sun""Okay toh. All the best dear""Thank you""Wait" her Umma called out to her before she left "your father said I should give you transport fare. Here take it and quickly leave before you get late""Umma keep it. I still have some change in my hand" she said returning the money to her Umma"Take the money and leave or you tell me the reason you don't like collecting mon
She did as she was told before going out to join her parents to eat"My daughter. How was the lecturers" asked Baba Mallam Audu"It was fine. Alhamdulillah" replied Tehzeeb"That's good. May the Lord see you through""Ameen Baba" with that they ate there food in silence. Tehzeeb pack the dishes to the kitchen before she performs wudu and enters her room.She was not in the mood to go out to gist with her parents today, because if she does then they will know that something was bothering her which she don't want them to know."Tehzeeb dear. Aren't you coming out?" Umma asked from outside her room"No Umma. I want to go through my books first""Oh dear. You need to rest. It's not been long you came back from school and you want to read again. Let's your brain rest for a while""Hummm" she sighed before she replies "Okay Umma
Tehzeeb woke up with headache because she couldn't sleep throughout the night. After praying she didn't have the strength to check on her parents so she lay down to rest for a while maybe the headache might reduceUmma finish her morning azkar and she have not seen Tehzeeb so she got worried and decided to check on her daughter because it's unlike her. She walked to Tehzeeb room and saw her laying down"Inallilahi Tehzeeb. What happened to you? Why are you like this?" Umma asked her in one breathe"Umma don't stress yourself so much. It's just a magrin that's all" She said to her mother in a low voice"Don't say that. Look at the way you're laying down and you're telling me it's just magrin. Wait. What did you do through out last night?" Umma question"Nothing Umma""Nop, you can't tell me nothing. Don't tell me you were worried about what transpired between your fat
In life no matter what you do people will suspect or point finger at you. So it's better to stay in a clear cost. We own our life not others_______________________________The tension in the room was too much and becoming unbearable for Tehzeeb but she dare not walk out on her parents since she was not brought up like that. She hang her head low expecting the inevitable because she knows her father will give her his piece of mind. There silence was disturbing her but she couldn't talk since she have spill the beans. She was about to say something when she heard her father cleared his throat. Which she sighed in relief because that alone lessened the tension in the room"Tehzeeb" Mallam Audu called her name. She shivered with the way he called her name. The tune in which he used to call her name was rarely used by him unless it's something
The best relationship is that which is built on trust, understanding and respect. If a relationship lack this, then there will be alot of circumstances which the two will face and that will give room to there foes to intervene in there life's. Build relationship on trust, understanding and respect. Not on material things---------------------------------------------Tehzeeb woke up today happily and energetic. She just don't know why she feels happy and at ease after her discussion with her parents and the out come of it. She's super happy and can't wait to see Khady to tell her about the good news, but there's no lecture today so she decided that she will visit Khady since it's been long she visited her and atleast she will get to know about the work maybe there's a vacancy for her to fit in.She
Ibrahim was seating comfortably on his chair with phone on his hand which his using to receive call because the phone was on speaker "Mummy you don't missed me at all" Ibrahim complained from the other side of the phone "Of course I missed you. And moreover if I don't miss you who will" mummy said "Hummm that's what you will say" "No that's how it is" "Okay. How are you doing over there mummy?" He asked in a serious tone "Am fine son. How are you doing over there. I hope you do eat and pray on time?" Mummy asked Ibrahim with concern lace on her voice "Don't worry mummy am fine Alhamdulillah" "Good to hear that. Ibrahim" she called him and keep quiet before she continues" I know you're a good and religious son, but please don't allow bad friends to influence you which will lead you astray. Always have the fear of Allah wherever you are. Remember I might not
The enemy wouldn't be attacking you if something isn't inside of you. Thieves don't break into an empty house._______________________________________Tehzeeb and Khady arrived shortly at Mrs Kaltumi's shop and saw the security man at the door step"Assalamualaikum. Good morning sir" they both greated"Walaikum Salam. Good morning my daughter's. How can I be of help to you both" the aged security man said"We're here to see Hajiya""Oh you're welcome. You can go inside please" the man said to them and open the door for them"Thank you" they both ambled inside the shop and walk straight to the receptionist place. The young lady at the desk was busy reading novel on her title "Zaheera" a novel written by Zainab Abdulkadir. She was so engrossed in the novel that she didn't see them
You may fool the world temporarily. However, lies cannot defeat the truth She arrived shortly at there Khady's house and bid mama farewell before she left, Khady following her behind."So how was your first day at work" Khady question" Hummmm Well, fine I guess" Tehzeeb reply nonchalantly"Why guessing? You're to tell me how it was not guess""Well it's was fine actually. Apart from the advice given to me by some of my colleagues" Tehzeeb reply with a shrug"Which advice. Well don't tell me I know you very well, you won't listen to there trash because I know that's the only things they will say""Why did you know me so much?""Well, Sparks of being friends from toddler""You're not serious. Start going back since have gotten a ride""Goodnight. Please don't stress y
Happy Birthday Baby SummaThis Chap is for U*****************Mrs Habiba was always monitoring her husband health but after some days and she sees some changes that his recovering she went back to her normal self. While Mallam Audu on the other hand was busy going to the hospital without any of the family members knowing. Gogo Ramatu will be leaving for Hajiya Kaltumi's house today so she's busy arranging her clothes with the help of Tehzeeb"Mama when will you come back?" Tehzeeb asked"Soon dear. I will spend some weeks with her and come back"Gogo Ramatu said with smile on her face"Am going to miss you" Tehzeeb voiced out sadly"Am going to miss you to my daughter. But we can always talk on phone or perhaps you will visit me"Gogo Ramatu reply trying to lighten the mood"That's true.
As early as possible Mrs Habiba (Umma) bathed and dress up before she wakes Mallam Audu up "Mallam stand up and bath your water is already in the toilet" Mrs Habiba said adjusting her hijab"Habiba"Mallam Audu called but got no answer from his wife and sighed " why are you stressing yourself out?. It's just an ordinary cold. You know how I cough alot when am exposed to a little bit of cold, so please let forget about going to the hospital""No, and I mean it. You thought I was asleep when you were coughing all through out the night. Let me tell you something you don't know, I was not asleep my two eyes was open. Now go and bath and let start going or I tell your daughter" Mrs Habiba threatened because she knows that will be the last thing her husband will agreed to"No need of telling her let me quickly go and bath, so we can leave" Mallam Audu stood up and want out to bath which Mrs Hab
The day Tehzeeb had been anticipating is here. She's going to start her IT today which is Monday. She's fully dressed, but checking her self out for the last time before she walks out of the room. Tehzeeb walk out and saw both Mama and Umma sitting down "mama how did I look?" She turned asking Gogo Ramatu to check her dressing out"Beautiful like an angel" comes Gogo Ramatu's reply"Awwn that's my Mama"Tehzeeb said hugging her "Umma what do you think?" Tehzeeb asked her mother"I don't think my opinion is needed, since your mama have already answered your question". Replies Mrs Habiba"Okay. Where is Baba?" Tehzeeb asked turning around to see maybe she will see her father in sight but she didn't."Check inside the room. I think his still inside" comes Umma's reply"Okay" with that she ambled to her parents room to check on her father. She said Salam
The driver hand is shaking due to the tension in the car. He is afraid to make a mistake and get an ear full from Ibrahim. "Can't you even drive properly? Are you that dumb?" Came Ibrahim's voice from the owner's corner which made the driver more timid because he knows who he is dealing with. With continuous rant from Ibrahim they arrived safely at home which the driver quickly went to open the car door for Ibrahim. Immediately he came out he started shouting"You better pack your things and leave before I come out to meet you again" comes Ibrahim's voice in high pitched not knowing that his mother was outside waiting for him to come back so she could welcome him"Well-done land lord"Hajiya Kande said coming closer to where Ibrahim and the driver were standing "I said well-done land lord our oga. Since you're the one that employed him, that's why you asked him to leave ko"Ibrahim's mother asked him "see you Oga that have the right to fire hi
Hajiya Kaltumi could not drive by herself so it was her driver that drives them to Tehzeeb's house since that's where Aisha's corpse was taken too.Upon there arrival Gogo Ramatu started crying again more than the previous one she was crying in the hospital, because Mallam Audu asked her to come her bath her daughter for the last time(Indeed death is inevitable and there's nothing in this world. Islamically there are three types of bath in this world. Firstly, the bath taken when you were born. Secondly, the bath taken when you're getting married and thirdly the bath taken when you're dead. And all these bath is not taken by our own hands, rather taken by others for us. May Allah forgive us all)Gogo Ramatu could not control her tears so Mrs Habiba and Hajiya Kaltumi walk close to her with tears in there eyes "you have to take heart and bath her. I know it's not easy but this will be her final bath i
Immediately the man left all of them kept quiet for a while before Mallam Audu speaks up " Habiba am sorry about what my brother said. I know you're hurt by his words but please do take heart, don't take his words to your heart, I know by now your used to it"Mallam Audu speaks before he turned towards his daughter "Tehzeeb don't take what your Uncle said to heart and focus on your studies. None of them can force you to get married when am still alive and breathing, In Sha Allah I will stand by you and protect you. I don't know how long I have in this world, all I can give you is the best education that even when am not alive you can take care of yourself and your mother""Haba Baba, Audu" both Umma and Tehzeeb said at the same time "baba your not supposed to be saying this, I know every living soul shall taste death, but please Baba stop saying all theses, don't allow what Kawu said to disturb you. In as much as your breathing I know you will prote
They entered the doctor office all at once waiting for the doctor explanations. The doctor cleared his voice first "am sorry I did not have enough seat for you all but you can manage the ones I have here" he said gesturing to the chairs for them to seat which Gogo Ramatu Baba and Hajiya Kaltumi sat down "My name is Doctor Bashir and am the doctor in charge of Aisha. Well as you all know she have been raped brutally, which I don't think it's a one man job. According to what I see I think she was gang raped or let me rephrase she was raped by two or more people" Dr Bashir said which made them all gasped in shock because all there thought it's just one man's hand work"Due to the forced penetration used on her, it's makes it difficult for us to do the stitches, which we had to stitch her five times before we could stop the bleeding and close her virginal. As we all know, Rape is a traumatic experience that impact the victim in a physical, psychological,
They walk out of the hospital all together and they were about to enter the car when Hajiya Kaltumi speaks up " which area are you going?" She asked no one in particular since she knows they're all going to the same place"Bosso" Tehzeeb answered which Hajiya Kaltumi turn and face Mallam Audu and Habiba before she speaks up"Why not we should go to my place, since it's closer?" Hajiya Kaltumi asked Mallam Audu"It's okay Hajiya, just drop us at the junction we will get a ride that will take us home" Mallam Audu said not liking the idea to sleep in Hajiya Kaltumi's house"Haba Mallam, let not start like these please. My place is closer, it's just here in London street area 3""We don't want to be a burden to you that's why""You have already said it all when we were in the hospital not long ago. We don't know tomorrow, so please let's just go to
Tehzeeb and the woman where sitting patiently waiting for the doctors to come out from the theater room when she heard her name being called. She looked to see who was calling her name by this time, to her ultmost surprised it's was her Madam " Good evening ma""Evening Tehzeeb"Mrs Kaltumi said waiting for Tehzeeb to say another thing, which Tehzeeb was speechless because she didn't know what to say or asked, so Hajiya Kaltumi speaks up " Tehzeeb" she called her name, which in return Tehzeeb raised her eyes to meet her gaze. Hajiya Kaltumi walk close to her and took Tehzeeb's hand into her own before she speaks "I followed you here, but couldn't locate you on time. But firstly I want you to call your parents which I know you have not done that. Call them immediately because I know they will be sick and worried about you now" immediately Hajiya Kaltumi said that Tehzeeb eyes become moist because she knows wherever her parents her now they will be sick and w