Chapter Ten

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Safaa's POV...

The nerve of Yaya Ahmad to think I will listen to him when he scolded me for what his sister started.He has ascertained all my fears that he will let his family treat me the way they wish to,like something worthless.

"Safaa why are you crying?" My Mama asked me immediately I entered the room.

"Nothing" I sniffed.

"Don't tell me it's nothing,what happened?" She asked again taking my hands in hers.

"Maa,you know am only staying here because of Mommy right? This house is so unbearable"

"Mommy and Ahmad ba" She corrected raising a brow.

"Maa seriously I'm afraid our relationship with Yaa Ahmad will end because of Kawu and his wife"

"Don't say that" She said.

"But she doesn't like me,both of them don't like me"

"You love Ahmad don't you?" She asked and I just cried leaning on her shoulder.

I cried because I really love him and the possibility of us ending together is so meagre.

"I do Maa" I whispered after my sobs subsided.

"Now don't be a pessimist,wipe away your tears and get some sleep,you have to be there for Abidah tomorrow,the cheerful you though" Maa smiled.

"Okay,I need to have a warm bath,I'm sleeping here with you,we have a lot to talk about" I squeaked.

"Alright I'll be right here waiting"

I went inside the bathroom with lots of thoughts going through my mind.The incident that occured minutes ago made me completely hopeless.

You know when you're having a bath with a very hot water and the mirror in the bathroom becomes steamy you can't even see your face? That's how I see my future with Yaya Ahmad,it's not so bright and I cried to my heart's or should I say eyes' content before taking my bath.

"I thought you're never coming out,your phone has been ringing" Maa complained and my phone began ringing again.

I saw the caller and rejected the call before dressing up in my polka dotted nightie.I rejected the call for more than ten times and I felt like smashing the phone to the wall but he still didn't stop calling.

"Why do you keep rejecting? Who is it?"

"It's Yaa Ahmad" I mumbled.

"Then why won't you pick the call?" She asked and I told her what transpired between me and Fadwa earlier.

"He has no fault Safaa,try to understand him,He stopped you from arguing with her because He doesn't want the fight to continue"

"But Maa,why didn't he stop her first?"

"You said he tried stopping her"

"But...."

"No buts,pick his call and it's an order" Maa said with a poker face.

"Okay" I said answering the call.

"Hello,Now? Fine"

"What kind of phone call is that?" Maa chuckled.

"He said he's in the living room and he wants to see me" I explained to her while wearing my Hijab.

"So all the big time was for nothing kenan,You're now rushing to meet him"

"Maaaa" I whined.

"I didn't say anything" She laughed and I sauntered to the living room.

I didn't even feel remorseful for ignoring his calls,he deserves it but seeing his worried/angry face I internally cringed in fear.

"Why did you keep rejecting my calls?" He asked ever so calmly.

"I..uhmm..." I began but my mouths got caught up in my throat.

"Why do you become speechless when he's acting like a boss" My subconscious scolded me.

"Why?" He asked again.

"Just like that" I answered looking at anywhere but his face.

"You scared me? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine" I grumbled.

"Goodnight then" He said and left.

Why do I feel bad all of a sudden? I wasn't so mean was I?

That night I slept after tossing and turning like a four year old on the bed.When we woke up for Fajr,Maa complained that am not sleeping like a lady.She told me a gentle lady shouldn't be going from one side of the bed to another.I thought the complaints will stop but Maa didn't stop.

It went on and on till I decided to take my bath and go to Abidah.

I met Aisha and some of Abidah's friend already having their breakfast.I was suprised to see Shatou because she didn't tell me she was staying over for the night yesterday.

"Shatou when did you arrive,don't tell me you spent the night here"

"I did" She said taking a mouthful of her masa.

"Safara'uu gooz monin" Abidah greeted me coming out of her closet all dolled up.

"Morning best friend snatcher"

"Hey don't call me that" She said pinching my cheeks.

"Ouchh that hurts and aren't you a snatcher?"

"Nahh she's not,you abandoned both of us because Maa is around" Aisha chided.

"I didn't,I'm always with you but I've been away from her for months" I tried defending myself.

"Yeah okay Mama's girl" They said in unison.

"Yeah whatever" I rolled my eyes at them.

"Safaa tell me what happened yesterday at night? Yaya Ahmad called saying I should tell you to pick his calls" Abidah inquired.

"It's a long story"

"And my wedding event will start by 8 pm today,so we have a lottt of time" Abidah said making sure to stress the lot.

"Okay I was walking him to his car...." and I told them everything.

"Safaa are you nuts? Why did you do that to him,poor Ya Ahmad,you need a slap" Abidah said spanking my arms in the process.

"You didn't just do that" I shouted and she smirked indicating I should catch her if I can and we began racing around the room.

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Everything worked out fine when Safaa introduced me to her Maa,because her mother is the most easy going person I have ever met.After chit chatting with them for a while I bade them Goodnight because I had to meet Ma'aruf.

Safaa walked me out and we met my sisters on our way.Fadwa and Safaa began fighting as usual and when our Mama joined I know I cannot do anything to stop her so I dragged Safaa from the place.

I don't know when my mother will learn to respect people.She's the kind of person that believes that she can step on you when you're a nobody.

Life shouldn't be this way and I always try to correct her,my Rabb knows I do.

I took Safaa back to the guest quarters and after she banged the door on my face I strode to my mother's side to meet Fadwa and luckily I found her sitting with Shukrah and some cousins laughing heartily to something on Tv.

"Fadwa" I called her name trying my best to restrain all my anger.Β 

"Yes Bro,You need something?"

"Come with me" I ordered and she did as I said.

When we reached Mama's other living room I let my anger pour out freely.

"Fadwa I love Safaa as much as I love you as my baby sister or even more,so this will be the last time you misbehave,respect her just like you respect me or else..."

"Or elsed what? I didn't lie,she's filthy and dirty.Can't you see she's no match for you" She cut me off.

"Shut up! No no one has the right to call her that,No one" I roared giving her a slap,I was literally shaking because of anger.

"You slapped me?" She wailed.

"You did what?" Mama who always find a way to appear when something is happening asked.

"You slapped my baby because of that girl?" Mama asked again furiously.

"Mama she deserves it" I said brieflyΒ  closing my eyes to control my anger.

"And you deserve this" Mama exclaimed slapping my face too.

"Mamaaa" Fadwa gasped.

"And let me tell you something,you will never marry this girl as long as I am alive" Mama said sounding so sure.

I left without saying a word to her or Fadwa.I was hell shocked because nobody could've ever thought Mama can even lay in finger on me but she did today just because I was trying to stand up for something I love.A mother supports her child whenever he makes a decision,As long as it's a right one doesn't she?.

What pains me more is that she has no reason to hate Safaa.Yes Safaa is from a lower class but that's not enough reason for my Mama to detest her as such.

I called Safaa after I became stable but she kept rejecting my calls.I couldn't take her silence anymore because I need to know how she is,so I made up my mind to go and check up on her.

She shouldn't let my mother and sister's words affect her or our relationship.Nothing they'd say will make me change my mind about her.She is the one I love and nobody can change that.

I called her more than twenty times but she refused to pick up the calls and I became really mad.I tried one last time while sitting inside the living room and she picked it up.I told her to meet me at the living room and after some minutes she came out,her face and eyes all red from crying.

Knowing she's okay and she will probably wake up without the thoughts of my mother's hurtful words the next day,I said Goodnight to her and left.

I couldn't sleep as I'm heartbroken.My Mama is adamant about not letting me have a happy life and the one whom my happiness lies with is misunderstanding me completely.

I am sure there's a great battle ahead but as long as Safaa will always be with me,that battle will be worth fighting for.

The next morning I had my bath early and drove to the airport to bring my father back home.He has not been in the country for weeks and he only came back because of Abidah's wedding.He can't afford to miss it,she's his princess.

"How was your trip Baba?" I asked starting the car after he hopped in.

"Alhamdulillah" He answered.

"Ma shaa Allah"

"Ahmadu is something bothering you?" He asked.

"Nothing is bothering me Baba,can I ask you a question and can you make a promise?"

"Yes go ahead"

"Baba you will let me do something as long as it will make me happy won't you? And promise me you will say Yes to it"

"In shaa Allah I will,what do you want to do?"

I have to be straightforward,there's no point hiding it,so I told him.

"I want to marry Safaa"

"Which Safaa?" He asked suddenly becoming uninterested.

"Kawu Abubakar's daughter" I said.

"This isn't something we should talk about while you're driving"

"Baba you promise you will say Yes to it"

"I didn't say No Ahmadu,but are you sure about your decision?"

"I'm so sure Baba"

"Then you have my blessings"

I almost bumped into a street light when he said that.I never thought convincing Baba will be this easy but let's hope Mama won't try changing his mind.

"Watch where you're going" He said with a chuckle.

"Thank you so much Baba,Thank you"

"Anything for your happiness son,Salman told me about the girl he wants to marry too,so we'll have two weddings at the same day then,what do you think?" He asked with a proud smile.

"It will be fun and historical"

"Yes very historical,two sons of mine getting married on the same day,Allah ya nuna mana"

"Ameen ya rabbi" I said parking the car.

Baba who is the obstacle number one has no objections and my next move is to convince Hajiya Turai,my mother and making her accept Safaa can never be easy,but I know she can't alter what's already destined to be.Safaa and I are meant to be In shaa Allah..

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