Tawheeda Incidental Wealth

CHAPTER6

Tee’s graduation day was filled with so much pride and excitement. After four years of hard work and dedication, she had finally bagged her degree in nursing. Her aunt, a well-connected woman in the city of Nairobi, had wasted no time helping Tee get a job at The Nairobi West Hospital, one of the most esteemed hospitals in the city.

Meanwhile, Ashura, still in school studying, had another year to go. His pharmacy program stretched for five years, and though they were temporarily out of sync, the bond between them remained unbreakable. They had learned to cherish each moment they spent together, knowing that life after school would soon reunite them fully together.

Tee’s first weeks at the hospital were exciting at the same time challenging. The fast pace of the emergency room, the long shifts, and the sole responsibility of caring for patients pushed her beyond her comfort zone. But Tee was determined to excel, and she did manage her duties schedule well.

At the hospital, Tee made new friends—doctors, fellow nurses, and interns from different tertiary institutions. Some evenings after work, they would grab coffee or hang out at restaurants close to the hospital. Tee cherished these new relationships, grateful for the support system she was building, but Ashura was still at the center of her heart.

She and Ashura kept their relationship strong, despite her demanding duties schedule. They went on dates whenever they could—sometimes to quiet parks, other times to lounges, where they would fantasize about the future. They talked ceaselessly about what life would look like after Ashura’s graduation.

"I’ll have one year of study left, then I’ll be fully licensed," Ashura would say with boldness in his voice. "Once I’m done, I can find a job, and we’ll start building our future together."

Tee would smile, her heart full. “I can’t really wait. It won’t be long now."

They had also begun planning earnestly for the future—talks about where the area they would live, the kind of house they wanted, and their shared goal of traveling on a vacation together someday. Tee’s steady inflow gave her a sense of security, and she often reassured Ashura that they were in this together, no matter what obstacles lay ahead.

One evening, as they walked hand in hand through a quiet park, Ashura paused. “You know, Tee, I’ve been thinking… What if we get engaged after my graduation? We’ve been through so much already, and I can’t imagine life without you by my side.”

Tee’s heart skipped, not with surprise but with joy. "I thought you’d never ask," she teased, tapping him lightly.

They both laughed, knowing that while life hadn’t always been easy, they had built something unique and precious—a love that endured time, distance, and the roadblock to adulthood.

As they looked up at the city skyline, the future felt brighter than ever. For Tee and Ashura, it wasn’t just about making it through school or securing a white-collar job—it was about building a life together, one step at a time.

And with each passing day, that dream felt more within reach.