MARIAM THE GOOD GIRL.

EPIDODE 14

It was Jesca—close friend of sister Asma. Roman said: “You woman—shut that mouth before I stand here—close it with heavy fist I’ll hit that mouth. First—this is Neema—not Maimuna—then who are you to insult my wife? Where do you get authority to raise that mouth—insult my woman—you? Et—broke marriage? Which marriage? You talking about that prostitute who thought she trapped me—kids bastards? You—not her friend—I thought you’d even feel shame to talk about marriage—don’t you know your friend’s devilry?” Jesca said: “Shem—even if this one was a worker girl—taken from village with love by Asma—why do this to her? And this girl Asma said is witch—see—she bewitched Shem—you—you’re for walking with village girl—and you come with her—even to important expensive places like these—truly? You’re bewitched, Shem—not for nothing.” Roman said: “Listen—you—listen carefully. Asma herself told me—bring me a wife—so I thank her for that—and also for her witchcraft—because I’m fit—wear clothes—go to work—and I love one woman—who is this Neema—and I enjoy her love—child—sweet—virgin—more than me—and soon I’ll go close marriage with her—short—no one tells me—listen tongues—I’ve been trapped perfectly. Now—instead of insulting this my wife—what do you say—ask her to give you medicine too—so you hold that your school kids man every day—you cry Jesca—don’t you see I’m calm? Jesca—like hit by heavy thing on head—she left quietly. Me I laughed—because I never knew Roman can roast someone like that. I laughed so much—felt happy—because I was defended. Baby said: “This prostitute wants to get used to me—you think I’m her man—and she knew I’m calm—no talk—no shouting—her friend told me I’m coward? I said: “You finished her, baby.” We talked there a lot—reminding things of sister Asma—we laughing so much—while drinking. Late night—we returned home—sleep. Life started like that—between me and Roman—I cared for him so much—fed him what he wants—on time—washed for him—house always clean—we go out often—while me looking beautiful so much—because shopping and salon no problem—baby said he wants me beautiful so much—because Asma is following us a lot—she wants to see how beautiful I am. Because of baby’s work busyness—one month passed—we didn’t register marriage—while me big friend of Mary the salon now—because I saw she knows many people—and has big good ideas—so I invited her even home—she knew Roman—and he took me to hers—though she not married—her boyfriend only—who lives with her—she lives with her child and worker girl only. One day baby asked us go out—grill goat outside. We went as usual—truly grilled goat—ate—while talking lots of jokes. Baby said: “You know, my wife—I saw today we go out—talk about marriage issue.” I said okay, my husband. He said: “I want us to register marriage—but before—I want to go to your home—show myself—and give dowry, baby—you know it’s the custom? Now I remember you told me you have no relatives, baby—so no even distant relative, baby—at least I see one?” I said: “Baby—I have only my young sister—and I don’t know where she is—if alive or dead—in village I’m orphan, baby—there’s only grandmother’s home. If there’s my dowry, baby—please open business for me.” He said: “Okay, my wife—I’ll do that. And have you thought what business you want to do?” I said: “Still—but I’ll think, baby.” He said: “Okay—and where do you want to do business?” I said: “Kariakoo, baby.” He said: “Okay completely, my wife—you thought well.”

So think also—start looking for premises—then tell me—next week we go register marriage—okay. I said okay, baby. We enjoyed—returned home. The next day as usual—after my work—I went to driving school first—because baby started me driving school—learn to drive car too—so it’s easy to get driving license—so I had studied—know driving—but some things like reversing still confused me—so when I left school—I went to Mary now. Found her with many clients—because Mary had four workers she taught—now working for her—and all busy with clients as usual—I saw to start business topic—I asked—what good business with profit. Many said clothing business—others beauty—and others said cosmetics—but they gave me loss of every business—cosmetics expire—or someone skin doesn’t like—destroys—comes blaming—act that can lose clients. So I saw better clothing business only. I told Mary I want premises in Kariakoo. Mary said: “It’s very hard to get business room there—but let’s have patience.” I said okay. I talked with Mary—evening—returned home—now prepare food for baby. Told baby I want to sell girls’ and children’s clothes. He said okay—good—what capital do you think you can start with? Hmm—I didn’t think that—said: “Wait—I’ll ask experts.” He said: “Okay, baby—and I talked with one guy—he’ll help find room.” I said: “Thanks, baby.” Life continued—week passed—we went to register marriage now. We decided government marriage. Told to wait 21 days—marriage announced—so if any objection we know—and also get time to prepare ourselves. We agreed—while me fearing objection—now Asma decides. Roman removed my worry completely—everything will go well. We returned home—me so happy—finally going to be wife of a man who cares so much. Told my friend Mary—she told me she’ll take me to famous designer—get my wedding gown—I said okay. Few days passed—I started feeling fever—vomiting—no appetite for food—baby took me to hospital—tested—told I’m pregnant. I couldn’t believe—hmm—I was so happy—getting a child. Since I have no relatives—I believed child is everything to me. Roman was so happy—said: “Baby—this is big gift—you gave me, my wife—please say anything—I’ll give you, my wife.” I said: “Even you gave me big gift—you gave me blood relative, Roman—thanks so much, baby.” We kissed in front of doctor—then doctor said: “Congratulations so much.” Told us about starting clinic—baby said: “Today—we start.” So we were directed—went to see nurses—tested—advised how to carry pregnancy—we returned home—full of joy that day—baby said: “Don’t do anything—he’ll do everything himself—also he’ll find house helper—he wants me to stay—raise his pregnancy in complete peace—because this is his first child.” So me—head now—I was happy and proud. Roman told me there’s work he’s finishing—after four days—he’ll take me to his home—now introduce me officially there—he’ll talk with his sister—mother’s firstborn—find house girl—so when we return—we return with her. I said okay. I was so happy. From that day—Roman did all inside work—while me just sitting—proud—eating and drinking. Day to go to in-laws arrived—journey to Moshi started. We traveled well—reached Moshi safely—to Roman’s people. Welcomed very well by in-laws—we found they prepared grilled goat and local food. I was so happy—felt like a person too. Roman’s relatives showed me so much love. We stayed a week—returned home—with the house girl—who is distant relative of Roman. Wedding day approached—me already sewn gown—Roman’s suit ready—his relatives said they’ll come—while me invited my friends—now Mary the salon. Three days before wedding—night—while sleeping—Roman’s phone rang. He took it—looked—said: “Baby—this is my big boss—I don’t know what he wants?”

“You remember, baby—that one I told you in Germany—company owner?” I remembered—because Roman is that company’s boss in Tanzania. I said: “Pick, baby—see what he wants.” Roman said okay—picked—told to go to Germany quickly—make plan—next day find plane—go—there’s very important matter he must attend and do there. Roman told him about wanting to close marriage—but boss insisted—said: “Roman—marriage can wait—but these can’t wait—I need you here quickly as possible. Travel money deposited in your account. Tell your woman to forgive—this is important for company benefit—and if she wants to continue living in comfort and joy—then marriage postponed...”