Chapter 1 Heart Breaking News
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*Kano, Nigerian*
"I thought this issue has already been solved Abu Yusuf,why are you bringing it up again?" Hajiya Sa'adatu said in a confused state pacing up and down her room.
Alhaji Muhammad sigh putting his cap down on the bed
'i also thought it has been resolved, because the last time I discussed the issue with Hajiya everything was fine from her side"He sigh again and continue.
"But she called me earlier today requesting to see me immediately, and when i went there I met her with baba Alhaji, Baba Isa and Baba Nafiu. they told me that the wedding has been cancelled, i tried explaining things to them but it was baseless"He took a deep breath.
"So am afraid there is nothing i can do about it, besides Hajiya is already involved"He wiped his face with his palm and shook his head.
"she even promised to disown me if she hears anything about it again".He said painfully.
"Innalillahi wa Inna lillahi rajiun" Hajiya Sa'adat uttered her hand clutch to her chest "Yau na shiga uku,Alhaji what am I going to do now,what on earth will I say to Basmah and my own side of the family?!"She half yelled with tears, threatening to escape from her eyes.
"Abu Yusuf it's just three weeks away to the wedding fah,Hasbunallahu wa niimal walkil"She unknowingly loosed her balance and fell on d bed.
"Alhaji please do something you know Basmah is an 'Amana' to me to us in general, please do something I can even go by myself and beg Hajiya may be she might reason with me"She silently said.
"No Ummu Yusuf you will do no such thing,Hajiya has already concluded and it's final"Abu Yusuf said in a very stern voice making her to look up abruptly, looking at him straight in the eye. something she rarely do.
"No Alhaji I must do something infact we must do something" she said pointing to the both of them,her voice loud and tears gushing out of her eyes.
"Please Alhaji we can't do this to our kids, both Basmah and Yusuf are ours, please do something, let's not break their hearts, because am very sure this devastating news will not only break them but also torn their heart into pieces,please Alhaji please!",she pleaded this time in a broken voice leaning on to him crying harder this time.
Alhaji Muhammad was short of words he knows his wife, her niece and their beloved son have been wronged, and what pained him most is the fact that there is nothing he can do about it,absolutely nothing, because his Mum Hajiya Jamila is involve and he can't go against her wish, the only thing he can do now is to console his wife and kids.
He knows someone is behind this conspiracy but he can't say exactly who the person is, but whoever is behind this will not go Scot free.(he promise).
Taking her off his chest Alhaji Muhammad looked sadly into his wife's swollen-red-eye he said "I wish I can take your pain away, I know you have been wronged and am sorry for that, I'm terribly sorry,but you know there is nothing I can do about it,that's why am begging you to please accept it as part of our Qard,if its going to happen no one can stop it from happening and if it doesn't work then Allah has other plans"He assured
"better plans". He added softly pecking her lips.
"please habibty I want you to support me in obeying my Mum like you always do and everything is going to be alright"He rubbed his palm on her cold hands And added "InshaAllah" in a whisper.
"What of the kids Alhaji, how are we going to break the news to them,the wedding is in three weeks time ho-w-w-w a-m I going to break such dreadful news to t-h-e-m?"she stammered pointing towards the door.
"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't worry in Sha Allah everything is going to be alright okay?"He gave her an assuring nod to which she slightly gave a nod.
"now let's go in there and wash your face, I will give Yusuf a call to come back home,then you and Basmah should meet me up in my parlor because the earlier the better"she nodded,gave a small smile before they both stood up.
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Sitting in the confined of his office sorting out some files,Yusuf has been very busy lately with a lot of work in the office and his wedding around the corner,he has so much to do,so much to sort out in Span of two weeks only, because he won't be available again until after his wedding.
"My wedding"a broad smile appeared on his face as he whisper.
Just thinking about it makes him happy,
"My basma" Thinking about her makes him happier.
A knock on the door brought him out of his day dreaming. He knows it could only be his secretary so he asked him to come in.
"Uhm uhm, it's a call from Alhaji Sir"
"Ohhh come in Mr Chris,I forgot to switch on my phone after the meeting" he said collecting the phone from Mr Chris signalling for him to leave.
"Assalamualaikum Daddy"
"Amin wa alaikumus Salam Son, Are you free in the office?" Alhaji Yusuf asked
"Yes Daddy I was just rounding up before your call came through"
"okay can you come back home now I want to talk to you about something very important"
"Okay,okay I will be on my way now in Sha Allah"he said gathering the files in front of him.
"Allah yadawo dakai lafiya"
"Amin"
he answered before taking the phone down,he packed some important documents, switch on his phone and then went out of the office passing Mr Chris his phone,giving him some instructions before he went out of the building into his car and just as he was settling in, Acall came from his phone. checking the caller ID,it reads *QUEEN* calling he quickly connected it to mouth piece and started the car.
"Babyn Yusuf" he said beaming with so much excitement.
"Hey dear,where are you?"
"Surprise!!! am heading back home now"
"so soon,why?"
"Dad called asking to meet him at home"
"But it just 1:15pm"she said checking the time.
"Yes! Don't you want to see ur hubby-to be,don't u miss me" He said and heard her laugh from the other side,Which caused him to widely smile enjoying d sound of her laughter.
"I miss u more than u could ever imagine"They both laughed.
"Lucky US the CEO request for my presence"
"yeah,lucky us"She nodded as if he was seeing her.
"Alright babes,We'll in a bit,No we'll see each other in a bit"They both laughed
"Okay see you soon"she uttered silently
"Wait! don't hang up, why did you call?"He asked wondering
"Why? Can't I call you again,What do u mean,I don't......."
"Hey there tigeress"He chuckled
"Leave me alone"She angrily said.
"I love u"He said d words that always give her goosebumps
"I love u too,ba yanda zanyi"She whispered making him burst into fits of laughter.
'Uhmmmm I was just wondering,did you talk to Dad about Hajiya kaka,did she finally agreed,you see am so worried its just 3weeks to the wedding and nothing has been said about the issue,have she given her consent yet?"she blabbered".
"Hey easy! calm down princess don't worry,why are you always worrying yourself Mana,what did I tell u about being optimistic in life uhm"
"Okay (she whispered silently not knowing what to say)"
"So don't worry everything Will be okay in Sha Allah.kinji?"
"Tohm see you soon, bye hun"
" bye love you"
"love you too!!!" she ended d call
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"You see Yusuf and Basmah, I believe you know the 5 pillars of Islam,I don't need to mention them but there is one among them that I want to talk about here today which is 'Destiny'(either good or bad).it is part of the pillars and it's something that strengthen our Iman and brings us more closer to Allah swt.
I know I don't have enough words to say or describe to you how heart broken and sad I am, that am the one breaking this news to you but by Allah there is nothing I can do about it"He took a deep breath
Hajiya Sa'adatu's face was down as she was trying to wipe away the stubborn tears running down her face while Yusuf and Basmah's face were expressionless because they still don't understand where he is heading to.
he cleared his throat before he finally continued
"Earlier today Hajiya called requesting to see me,on reaching there she informed me that the wedding will not be taking place"He released d breath he didn't know he was holding as he looked at his precious kids faces,Yusuf's face gradually changed from soft to hard while Basma's face was still expressionless.
"it has been called off"He added silently
"Whattttttttttttt!"Yusuf exclaimed loudly
"I-i-i-i-i-i don't understand any of this" He added stammering.
"I'm sorry"Was all Alhaji Muhammad could calmly utter
Basmah was just sitting there numb,not knowing what to say or do,her mouthsuddenly dried, too heavy to say a word.
"I won't" Yusuf whispered."I cant,its impossible!"he said louder
"This has been my dream for 4 good years,our dreams and nobody will stop it from happening."he said through gritted teeth.
"I have always respected and followed all your rules and decisions Dad,you Know it,but if I have offended you in anyway I sincerely apologise Dad"he said going down on his knees" But please don't punish me in this way, please Dad!"
A loud wail from Mum made them to turn around and on the tiled cold floor was Basmah laying lifelessly.
*Kaduna, Nigeria.*
"Umma please hear me out, I only love Doctor Naim and nobody else please"Fatima pleaded crying.
"you must be sick on the head then,Arziki na kiranki kina guduwa!"Umma yelled pushing her slightly.
"Umm.....
"Which useless Dr Naim? that hungry looking Man that is looking for a way to feed himself"She hissed
"You want to go to him and ruin your life koh"She hissed again
'Inaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,sammm!"
"I and your Father have already decided you are marrying Alhaji Hamza and that's final"
"No Umma please don't do this to me,
please I beg of you"
"wannan kuma ke kikasani,keh ya shafa.Aure kuma ba fashi"She said banging the door so hard, walking away.
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