"Momma said you should change and get ready, the groom's family are almost here. And Dad wants to see you in his room." Said Ya Zee.

My goodness what's the rush for? I thought they are coming by 4pm and it is just 2pm now. I said inwardly.
"Alright, I will."

I got changed into White lace and golden sequence laffaya. I went to Dad's room and I was lucky he was alone. Immediately I entered his room and my eyes met his, I burst into tears. He motioned me to come closer.
I sat next to him and rest my head on his shoulder.
"Stop crying Mamana. I don't like it whenever I see tears in your face."
He wiped away my tears and sermoned me on the new journey I was about to start.
He called Momma on phone and she came in minutes later. As she entered, I rushed and gave her a tight hug crying.

"Momma I don't want to leeeaave,
Please..."
She sat me down and consoled me.

"Alhaji,the groom's family are here already. They are in the guest parlour."
My heart beat skipped. In the guest parlour? Ya Rabb save meeee...

Later on,some of my aunties and uncles came in and gave theirs. But I honestly didn't understand a word.
Dad told me I was going to be conveyed now and another series of tears started falling. I hugged Momma tightly crying my eyes out.
"Momma please I don't want to leave youuuu..."

"Sorry my baby, I will come tomorrow." She wiped away my tears.

"Serious? Are telling the truth?"I said with my shaky voice.

"Of course! I'm going to stay with you in your house. I'm taking the room next to yours.
So you're not leaving me, okay?"
I nodded. I really thought she was serious.

Some minutes later, I was taken out as almost everyone was outside. Some already entered car.
I was taken in a convoy with siren blown.
I was deep in thought when I heard Teemah saying,
"The house is on the other lane."
Other lane? Are we in Kano already? I thought we just left Katsina some minutes ago?
I asked myself many questions. I checked my phone and it was 6:35pm.
What??? How does the time flies like this?

"...no, let's enter the house. The rest of the people can park outside." Said Aunty Umma,my mother's younger sister.
She drew closer to me and said in a low voice,
"Say some du'as before and when we enter, okay?" I nodded.

I was taken to Mama's side. We were warmly welcomed by her and the family.
Prayers and praises were said and I was showered with tons of gifts.

We were later taken to guest apartment and varieties of food and drinks followed on.

I was forced to eat grilled chicken breast and a chilled bottle of fura.
I later took a shower and said my prayers. My friends and I were given a room and the rest of my family took the other room and parlour for the night.

My friends were chatting and laughing about a story given by Maimoon while i was resting on Teemah's lap listening to them. My head was aching me but it subsided after taking shower and panadol.
I heard my phone vibrating and I checked to see it was Jaan. I looked at the time and it was 11:49pm.
Why is he calling me? What does he want?
Oops... he's now my husband, right?
I picked up before it ended.

"Hello. Good evening."

"Fine my lovely bride. How's the journey? I hope you are not tired?"

"Hmmm, I'm so exhausted. And I'm having a headache."

"Headache? Have you taken medicine? Or should we go to the hospital now?"

Hospital? Because of a mere headache?
"No need,I have taken a shower and panadol. I'm a bit relieved."

"Are you sure? Let me come and see you now,you will be fine after seeing me."

See who?
"No please. What about my family and yours?"

"And so? What's there? You're my wife and I'm your husband. So..."

"All is there mister."

"Okay,you come out."

What? Why does he want to see me at this time?
"But you know I can't come outside.
I will be fine by morning. In fact I'm fine."

"Hmmm.
You have been denying me of seeing you since last week. Let's see if you can do that too tomorrow when everyone leaves and it will be only you and I alone."

Butterflies.
"Is not like that Jaan.
We will meet tomorrow at the crossing of the sword."

"Alright good night."

"Are you angry?"

"No,not at all. Take care of yourself for me, okay? I love you." He released the call before I replied him.

Hmmm... He's angry.

*. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. *. *.

"Hurry up and come out, Fandy,the make-up artist is here." Said Ya Mimie.

I came out and got dressed in atamfa. And we began immediately. We finished after like an hour and half. I got changed into a peach gown and she tied my turban elegantly. I wore fashioned golden earrings,a matching Hermes wristwatch, clutch and a Valentino heel shoes. I looked gorgeous.

"Wow!! I'm sure your groom will drool when he sees you. You look flawless!" Said Aisha.

I smiled.
"Thank you."

"He's outside waiting for you.
Almost everyone is gone." Teemah chipped in.

"Waiting for me? Who?"

"Who else? Your groom."

His call came in.
Goodness!

"Hello."

"Hi, I'm in the parlour with photographer."

"Which parlour?"

"Come out and see."
I met him sitting on the sofa pressing his phone.
I made salaam and he turned to me smiling.
He froze for some seconds after seeing me.

"Mashaa Allah! You look so breathtaking.
You took my breath away." He whispered.

"Thank you." I murmured shyly.
The photographer and my friends excused us.

He hugged me so tight and I froze.
He sniffed me and released a breath.

"Finally!"

After some seconds I was able to uttered
"What?"

"Yes, finally I see you. Finally you are mine, lawfully."

"Hmmm."
I hid my face shyly.

He gave me a peck and whispered,
"Should we go to our house and forget the sword crossing?"

I quickly looked at him my eyes opened widely.
"W-what? Why?" I stammered.

He laughed.
"I'm teasing you. But why do you look frightened? I don't bite,you know." He winked at me.

"Hmmm.
We are wasting time. Let's go please."

"They must wait for us. They can't start without us."
He drew me close to him and began to caress my body.

"C-call the photographer please so that we can have the photoshoots and go." I managed to say with a dried throat.

"Hmmm, I will catch you later."
He called the photographer and we snapped pictures and a few with my friends.

We arrived at the place around 3:21pm.
It was elegantly decorated.
We crossed the swords,cut the cake,danced, snapped pictures and well entertained by entertainers.
The event was grand and blissful.
We came back around 7pm, exhausted.

My family wanted to leave immediately after the event but they were pleaded to leave in the morning.
I was so happy they were going to stay.

I took my phone to call Momma to asked her why she didn't show up when Jaan's call came in.
What's with this guy? It's barely two hours that we are apart,what does he want?

I picked up the call.
"Jaan."

"Babes, what is this I'm hearing?"

"What?"

"That I'm not taking you to our house tonight until tomorrow."

"Oh,yes. My family are still around. They will be leaving in the morning and I think I'm following them."

"Follow...? In your dreams right?
You are mine now."

"Huh!"

"Yes.
I want to see you now then,please."

"Why?"

"I want to be with you,talk with you,laugh with you,look at you,it makes me happy."

"Mmmm... tomorrow then."

"Pleeaase babes..."

"Ni ina jin kunya.
I can't see you now."

"Hmmm.
I can't wait for tomorrow to come, I will see what excuse you will give again."

"Haha... good night."

"No. I'm going to call you later.
Take care hun. I love you."

"Alright. I love you back." I released the call.
Anxious groom...

How have you been? I hope y'all are in a good state. I missed you all❤️❤️❤️ and i missed the two lovebirds as well.
😂😂Mr & Mrs Abubakar Faruk😍🤩
The groom is so anxious to have an alone time with his bride😅 while the bride has been trying to avoid him😂
Okay oo 😷

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