Ever wondered how a sixteen year old gets married off and has to face the trials that comes with it?.
Read the book to find out how kanuri heartthrob faces the challenge that is life.
#c_elijah 2017
#29 in general fiction on 29/9/2017.
The woman standing in front of me, was non other than aunt Maryam. The woman whom was so kind to me. Aunt Maryam * I greeted her. She was quite as surprise as I was to see her. It's really a small world * she murmured. Come in , she ushered me. After noticing she was all dressed up, I felt guilty for interrupted her. Sorry, did I come at a bad time * I said and she muttered a warm No. Just as I entered in i saw farouq and I was shocked. Oh Allah. Falmata , he said. You know her ?. Maah ngo fero doi nyiro gullikin ndi (Mum, she's the girl I was telling you about). What no farouq winkie, Shima feroo ndoi nyiro gul ngina maara lan ruuku naa di (She's the girl I told you I met on my flight to Europe ). I stood there confuse, so aunt Maryam, is farouqs mother. But they don't even look alike. This means, farouqs parent , under went a nasty divorced and he said nothing. The maid brought me coffee and some cookies as I stood there lost.
FAROUQ'S P.O.V; Mum, please that lady I told you about in school. The lady you want to stay back here in Nigeria for, the lady why you refused to go study in UAE?. Yes, her * I said What about her* ummu asked. Mother, I need you to go talk to her parents about us. I want to be engaged to her before we leave for collage, you know if I don't talk to her now, she will never know how I feel. And I want to do it the right way* I said. Son, so soon You are just a eighteen and rather have your life ahead of you * said ummu. Mum, don't you get it, she's my life * I said. Ok, I will talk to her parents, Probably get you two engage in one condition* said ummu. That's my mom, always have some thing to bargain with. I will take anything, as far as we will end up together * I said. That , you will leave for UAE* said ummu. Then she has to go with me , I thought. But I wasn't in the right term, to make demands . For now I will just agree then later on, draw my own terms . I can't believe I might be married at 19. Hey, why are you already grinning?, You haven't answered me anyways * said ummu. Yes, I agree* I said . Mum, called the bulama's house hold . After hanging up, she told me to get ready that we will be going to see them after picking up my uncle. It hurts me that mum and Dad aren't in speaking terms. Even though I get to chose where to leave, it breaks my heart to see them apart. I missed them back when they where all lovey-dovey. I miss the love bird they were. I coursed the day Anty zeemus snatched my Dad away from my mum. I wished after I marry falmata, we will live happily ever after without anyone coming in between. Ummu and I were all dressed up and ready to leave when the door bell ranged. I wondered who's here by this time. Ummu told me she got the door so I was waiting anxiously in the living room. I hope it isn't my dad , who's here to pick me up and spoil my plans after already denying my siblings to come with, this morning when ummu had texted him to pick us all after school. Yes we leave apart. When , falmata worked in behind ummu I was shocked to see her. I couldn't believe my eyes but sadly she looked terrible. Her eyes were swollen, probably from crying and she looked pale. It hurt me to see her that way.
Mum, she's the girl I was telling you about* I said What no farouq winkie, She's the girl I would you I met on my flight to Europe * said ummu . And my heart broke a thousand pieces. I swear to Allah even if you put on a microscope, you couldn't pick up the broken pieces. I can't believe I was in love with a married woman. And both falmata and fanna said nothing to me. That explains, why she's new in that house or why mustapha is acting over protective towards her. I couldn't see her hurt, Seeing her this way breaks my heart, I am going to kill mustapha * I swore under my breath. I went outside and ummu followed me. Where she called the bulama's and cancelled our visit. She told me to accept qadr, and calm down. Later I followed her.
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Falmata prayed and later joined us at the living room. As she Began to narrating what happened I felt, sorry for her. I had my fist clenched ready to punch that douchebag. Only if I had what he has. He obviously don't know your worth nor deserve you *I said Mum, handed her a tissue roll and ask her not to cry. After mum left . Both i and falmata continued talking of course after I consoled her and she stopped crying. So, I guess siddiqa is your cousin * asked falmata. Yes, she is * I answered. I don't understand why she's beefing me. First I thought is because she likes you * said falmata. No, I chuckled. She doesn't like me, she likes mustapha and that's why she dislikes you because she always see you with him * I said. How could I be stupid after seeing them a couple of times together and seeing how obedient she is to him. So you are married * I asked. Of course i was, don't you know she said. I could feel the irony in what she said. She still sounded hurt. Ok, go to sleep now, tomorrow in sha Allah , I will take you to the airport * said ummu. When falmata stood up to follow ummu, she held her hands .
Falmata's p.o.v;
Remember, what I told you the first time we met?* asked ummu (what farouq calls his mother). Yes, * I said. Ok, always fight for your love. Look for the slightest chance you get to prove yourself , Wait are you pregnant * she whispered . No, am not,how could I * I said as a tear escaped my eyes. Don't cry, be strong and fight for your honor and man *she said .
The next day, my passport and everything was dealt with, By afternoon I as taken to the airport. I couldn't thank this family ever enough. I hugged , and waved farouq. Don't forget to get back before waec, and text me as soon as your plane takes off * said farouq. Ok. Ok , I will try to be back before then * I assured him . I watched till their car was out of sight before i entered in. Maiduguri , here we come * I Soliloquized.
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