SHE LOOKS LIKE MY WIFE

CHAPTER 2

"Assalamu Alaikum Ammi. Good morning"

" Morning Habibti. How are you? I heard you guys are on strike"

"Yeah and it is an indefinite one"

"Subahanallah. Kai Nigeria. I'm with your dad now even."

"Abba naaaa. Good morning "

"Good morning. You forgot about me. You don't even call your Abba anymore"

"Abba I'm sorry. I was about to call you" I said apologetically and he smiled

"Okay then. I'm sending you your plane ticket now. You'll be coming back tomorrow " he said and I stated squealing

"Thank you so much Abba na. I love you so much "

"Love you too my princess " he said blowing me a kiss through the phone

"I'll be leaving for office now bye"

"Bye " Ammi and I say

"Ammi I can't wait to see you"

"I can't wait to see you too my darling. I have to go to the kitchen now and eat breakfast"

"Okay Ammi. Make delicious food for me"

"Don't worry your favorite is waiting for you"

"Yaaaayyyy. Ammi that's why i love you " I said kissing her through the phone .She smiled and kissed me back.

"Byee Princess" she said ending the video call.

I decided to call them to greet them and talk about the ASUU strike. it's not like I don't love Aunty Rashida's place. I do. but I really miss Ammi and Abba

I took my bath and went downstairs. Uncle was nowhere to be found. I guess he's not at home and neither is Khaltum so she must be sleeping

"Good morning Aunty Rashida"

"Morning princess How are you?"

"I'm fine. Aunty what are we making today"

"Banana bread with omelet and orange juice"

"sounds delicious "

We finished making breakfast and I went upstairs and called Khaltum. I came back down and saw Aunty Rashida already sitted

"Aunty. I spoke with Ammi and Abba earlier"

"oh how are they all?"

"They're all fine. Abba bought me a ticket to go back to Yola tomorrow"

"Awwwnnn. you want to leave us this soon my princess" she said pouting. I couldn't help but smile

"Nooo. aunty but I'll be back. I promise"

"Alright then. Do you want to go anywhere today. I have some few errands to send you"

"Alright sure Aunty. I want to go and greet Mahbubah and Mama"

"My regards to them please"

"Sure aunty. insha Allah"

After we finished having breakfast I went to Mahbubah's place. She escorted me to Aunty's errands.

We picked up Sumaiyya and had a girl's day out. We hugged and cried saying our goodbyes. As if we'll not meet again.

I went back home and started packing

"Assalamu Alaikum" I heard khaltum's voice

"Wa'alaikumus salam Khal baby"

"Don't Khal baby me. you're leaving me and you're happy ba?"

" Haba no. I'm not happy ooooo. promise. I didn't even know he'd buy the ticket talkless of it being tomorrow." she huffed, ignoring me

"I'll bring you back Fura da Nono"

she smiled

"Really?"

"So that got you smiling I see. yes really. I'd bring it to you I promise. Can you wait till after the strike or should I send it by road?"

"both. send it by road and after the strike bring it too"

"Done. Oh My God. I forgot to buy tularen wuta for Ammi"

"Don't worry Mama bought like 5 buckets of tularen wuta. different types."

"Awwnnnn Aunty Rashida is the best"

The day went by so fast and I heard my alarm ringing. I woke up and took my bath and got ready. the plane is by 10 A.M and the airport is really far. outside of Maiduguri even.

Aunty Rashida drove me to the airport after saying our goodbyes. she gave me 2 bagco bags. You know those large Ash ones that are very strong. those are the ones she brought. one full of food stuffs and the other full of tularen wuta. she even paid for the extra luggage. and gave me 20k to hold incase I get hungry. I was in shock. 20k incase I get hungry??? 5k is enough for me. Luckily the flight didn't delay. I bought pringles tho and date bars. my favorite.

I looked for people to hold my things for me. I paid them 2k each. I mean the least I could do is sadaka with the money I got.

Audu picked me up from the airport and we went straight home

"Ammi! Ammiii!!!" I started screaming after entering the house

"Ke kinci kaniyanki! Why are you shouting my name like that. so that everyone will know you're back right?"

she said and I laughed and hugged her

"I miss you so much" I said hugging her so tight

"I miss you so much more How was the trip" Ammi said not legging go

"It was fine. it wasn't exhausting at all"

We went inside the parlour where I found that Audu brought in my luggage already

We started opening up things that Aunty Rashida packed. She actually bought more than 5 buckets of tularen wuta, more than 10 even.

she bought flakes, kajiji, fat'ma, yasmina, halut, gabgab, sandal rose, cous-cous, dusky flakes, zesty flakes, sandy musk and some others that I don't even know their names. I'm sure she spent more than 300k for this tularen wuta alone not to talk of the humrah or should I say humrahsss she bought.

Before we even opened the next bagco. Ammi called aunty Rashida thanking her. She's still talking to her now. I decided to go up to my room to bathe and arrange my clothes in my wardrobe. I wore a floral gown and a black cap

After going back downstairs I saw Ammi with Fancy Tularen wuta containers.

"Ammi. you have alot already in the show glass why are you filling these up?" I asked her sitting down

"Good that you're here. and it's not for me it's for my friend and her daughter who is getting married. it'll be my small gift for them" when Ammi says small gift. she's definitely going to give money after buying and giving alot of things.

"oh. then when is the wedding? Do I know her?"

"She's my childhood friend but the last time you met her was when you were in primary 4. Do you remember Aunty Sadiya?"

"Yes she was that really nice woman that took me outing when she came. I haven't seen her in a while indeed. Why doesn't she come anymore?"

"She doesn't have time anymore to visit ever since her Father inlaw passed away. you know her husband is the first born of..." then Ammi' s phone started ringing

"Excuse me. Assalamu Alaikum " Ammi said answering her phone.

I took two containers and fill them with the tularen wuta. I finished filling 30 containers of tularen wuta and another 30 of humrah.

I left the parlour where Ammi is still on a call. I went to the kitchen and fetched food, ouuu Dan Wake. my favorite and no one can make delicious Dan wake like Ammi. I think that's why Abba loves her.

Mr. Abdulmalik Usman and Mrs. Maimuna are the cutest couples I know. Even Zendaya and Tom Holland or Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are no match when it comes to these two. I love them so much

Abba loves Danwake as much as I do. I think it's hereditary.

I ate my Danwake and drank Virgin Mojito. I felt as if I'm the happiest person on earth. I think Ammi restocked these. Because she doesn't drink Virgin mojito but I see she bought them just for me. I love this woman.

I was sitting in the parlour trying to burn the manufactured coal when I heard Abba's voice by the door.

"Abba!!!" I ran and hugged him tight

"My princess How are you?"

"I'm fine Abba. how was work?"

"Alhamdulillah. Where is my Habibti" and I blushed

"Gosh Abba. Muna Nigeria fah" (We're in Nigeria)

"Oh really? I thought we were in Saudi Arabia" he said rolling his eyes.

just then Ammi entered the parlour and hugged Abba. I tried to act busy by rearranging the already kept bottles.

"Have you packed for tomorrow?"

"Yes. Anisa. you should pack too. pack for 2 weeks or so."

"Pack? For what Ammi? Where are you going? I want to stay here with Abba or are you going too Abba?" I asked turning to look at him and he shook his head

"I am going to Aunty Sadiya's wedding. I told you. And your dad has a business meeting in Dubai. we can't leave you all alone in this house." Ammi said in all seriousness

"I thought Aunty Sadiya stays here???" I asked

"No. she's in Kano now. And we must go together "

"Can't I follow Abba instead. I've always wanted to go to Dubai" I whined. Ammi hissed and left

"My princess. I promise you, I'll bring anything you want from Dubai. Don't worry"

"Okay Abba bring Abayas and bags for me to sell here. So that I won't stay idle during this strike period when I'm back."

"alright my darling. I will do that" He said kissing my forehead and left. I went upstairs and started reshuffling some clothes that I came back with. Ammi entered the room a few moments later

"Are you done with the packing"

"No. Ammi, I need your help " I whined

"You don't have to cry for me " she chuckled

"Ammi if not I came back early is that how you'll leave me all alone?" I asked pouting

"Ofcourse yes." she said and I laughed

"Now leave this and book a flight for tomorrow. Max air "

I went online "Ammi the flight is full I have to buy the one for next tomorrow "

"Sure book that one. when you arrive just call me. someone will come and pick you up "

"Alright Ammi"

Next day Ammi left in the morning and Abba left in the evening.

I decided to go to my best friend Maryam's place. We had fun and i stayed there till after Maghrib before going back home. I ate food Ammi left me in the fridge and kept the rest for breakfast. u prayed Isha and did some fun t****k videos to save to my drafts before sleeping.

I woke up the next day really early I didn't go back to sleep after Fajr.

I ate food and gave the rest to Audu and Dan Malam. I locked the house and came out with the key to the least important car and gave it to Audu. they know better than to play around with the car.

He drove me to the airport and I called Nabila. A friend of mine in Kano

"Assalamu Alaikum Anisa. I've missed you. how are you?"

"Alhamdulillah I'm fantastic. how are you?"

"I'm fine. when will you ever come to Kano. I need to see you "

"You know how to drive right?"

"Yes I do. why did you ask?"

"Get ready to come pick me up at the airport in 2 hours."

I think my ears busted when she screamed. that girl is loud.

After we finished gisting I called Ammi and told her not to bother Aunty Sadiya. that Fauziya will take me there. she should just give me the address.

After 3 hours. cuz the flight was delayed for an hour I finally reached Kano.

immediately I went outside the building. there she was. Nabila. my other best friend. I have alot of best friend. everyone I vibe with is my best friend

We finished our reunion of screaming shouting then we finally settled in the car

"We're going to Emir Palace Road "

"What!!!! that's the Palace itself. omg it's a really big place

"seriously. i thought it was just a road or something" i replied not caring

"noooo."

"Alright then lets go and find my Ammi in a palace" I said smiling. Deeply i felt there was something wrong but i just don't know what.