SHE LOOKS LIKE MY WIFE

CHAPTER 3

"Sorry Miss. But you cannot go in there" I heard a male voice in my sleep

"Anisa wake up. You should call Ammi, these guys are not letting us in" Nabila said. She's obviously annoyed by the sound of her voice

I removed the veil that was on my face and wiped my eyes.

Goodness Gracious this house is magnificent. Ammi didn't tell me that Aunty Sadiya is married into royalty.

I poked my head towards Nabila's window

"Sir. A woman came yesterday for the wedding. That is my mother. we need to get in" I said while the office was busy typing something on his phone

"Sir." I said again.

"Look Miss....." he said raising his head. immediately he locked eyes with me. He started shivering

"I'm sorry madam. I'm really sorry. please forgive me. I didn't know you were the one. OPEN THE GATE" He said quickly and rushed to open the gate himself.

I looked at Nabila confused

"So. I've been talking to these guys for almost 5 minutes while all they needed was your face?" She said driving in

"I don't think Ammi gave them my picture. she wouldn't even do that. I think I'm too beautiful "

"And I'm not" she replied c*****g an eyebrow and I laughed.

She parked and I got down waiting for her to come down then she ignited the car again.

"Won't you come in and greet Ammi? It's not very nice of you, you know"

"Apologise to Ammi for me please. Maami is waiting for me at home and I'm scared they'll arrest me for no reason."

"No. they won't do such a thing. After all you're with this fine babe"

I said laughing while she laughed too

"But seriously I have to go. I'm sorry. I'll come before you leave. Promise. " she said blowing me a kiss

I removed my luggage and all other belongings of mine from the car and she drove off

I looked at the house. It was gravelled and has 2 large water fountains at a distance. It has four pathways. It's just like a fairytale.

I sighed looking at the house. I immediately fell in love with the house

I saw a woman in a maid uniform coming from the third path.

"Excuse me. Can you please show me to the...." before I could finish the sentence she screamed and ran away. weird.

I walked towards the third path since that's where she came from

I saw another older woman walking towards me before I could say anything she also ran away. who knew old people could run that fast??? I laughed internally

I walked till I reached a door just then a girl just like my age came out.

"Hey. please don't run away. " I said quickly as I saw her eyes bulged out of her sockets.

"Please. everyone has been running away from me. I just need directions to the room of the guest that came yesterday. Mrs. Maimuna. Do you know her?" she nodded in fear

"Can you take me to her please?" She just dragged my luggage and started walking. shaking with fear. I didn't say a word. I feel like it might break her.

we reached a door and she quickly scurried off

"Assalamu Alaikum " I said entering. I immediately saw Ammi and rushed to hug her

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

"I miss you too. How was the flight?"

"It was good Ammi. Ever since I arrived people have been running away I don't know why." I said looking at Ammi. She looked at me up and down and said

" I told you not to wear that dress. I told you. Now see. everyone is running away because of how ugly it is" she said seriously and I laughed

"Ammi. the cloth you told me to wear, the zipped spoilt this morning that's why I couldn't wear it" I said smiling. she just shooked her head.

"Where is Aunty Sadiya?"

"She went to her room. she'll be back any second" My back was facing the door when I heard

"Assalamu Alaikum. "

"Wa'alaikumus salam. Sadiya ga Anisa naki ta iso fa ( your Anisa has arrived)" Ammi said smiling. I turned around to greet her but before I could say anything she started screaming 'Innalillahi wa Inna'illaihi raju'un '

Ammi and I just looked at her confused. then Ammi stood up to calm her down

"What happened Sadiya. Mene" (What is it?) Ammi asked

"Waye wancan?"(Who is this) Aunty Sadiya asked shaking in fear. Oh no not you too Aunty Sadiya. I thought she would be the cool one around here

"That's Anisa" Ammi replied. She seemed to relax a bit from that reply

"Which Anisa. The one I met when she was a little girl? That 9 year old girl?" Aunty Sadiya asked still looking at me with fear in her eyes

"Yes. That Anisa. My daughter "

"Inayini Aunty Sadiya."(Good afternoon Aunty Sadiya)

"How are you?"

"I'm fine."

"How was your flight?"

" it was good alhamdulillah " we greeted then she turned to Ammi

"Shine ta girma haka?" ( She's this grown up?)

"Yes." Ammi said.

"I'm so sorry I freaked out. She looked exactly like my daughter inlaw that passed away"

"May Allah have mercy upon us. May her soul rest in peace. Ameen" Ammi said

"Ameen" Both of us replied

that explains why everyone is running but seriously. how can I look like someone so much that it'll make others run away? weird.

"Okay. Anisa. Go and freshen up. I'll ask the maids to bring you food to the room." Aunty Sadiya said and I smiled

"Thank you so much Aunty Sadiya" I said and turned to Ammi

"Where is your room?" I asked her

" you should go straight and make a right. you'll see the room" I smiled and left the room

I walked straight and saw alot of rights. i made the first right. cuz it makes more sense for it being the first right. then I saw alot of doors. is this a hotel or a house?

I entered the first room and saw a pink room. such a fine room. there was an ipad on the bed and a laptop. wow. this is definitely not Ammi's room

I was about going out when I heard a door closed then someone hugged me

"Mummy I knew you'd come back. Whenever I asked Daddy where you are he'll say you are in the U.K and he won't allow me to go and see you. I Miss you so much" before I could reply the little girl asked

"Oh you came in and I wasn't here right. I went to the bathroom. come and seat mummy. you have had a long flight and you should rest. you can use my toilet and bath. and you don't have to leave. "

"But..." I started but she cuts me off

"No buts. Mummy. if you leave this room you'll go back to UK again and I'll miss you. please don't leave me" she said starting to cry. if there's one thing I hate is crying children. it makes my heart bleed. I can't do anything to help. but this I can.

I raised her head. she is the most beautiful and cutest girl I've ever seen with her hair packed in a Minnie mouse kinda way. with her pink sweatpants and shirt. I think this girl loves pink. I wiped away her tears and hugged her

"Shhhh. stop crying. I'll not leave you. don't worry"

"Promise?"

"Yes. Promise."

I don't know how to go back to my room now or do anything. This cute little girl has had me wrapped around her tiny lite finger in 5 seconds. I just kissed her forehead and we laid down and watched Encanto. Apparently that is her favourite show. and mine too. I've made a friend already. finally someone who hasn't ran away yet.