Kabir,s P.O.V
Morning came as it always does with the sun rising gently amidst the clouds. I always found it ridiculous to hold on to things in life , to crumble or to remain stagnant when Life is not going as planned. Just because you have put your life on halt it doesn't mean the world will stop moving. Every morning birds will sing,the sun will emerge,and the tree will sprout. And often times, it is the reason I am able to get up and go to work even when I don't want to. I hate the fact that people are out there achieving something, while I am here wallowing in self pity.
I got up , took my bath and just when I was about To go out , father called me. We had lost our uncle this morning . He had been sick for months. God have mercy on him !and Finally he had gone to see his creator. Uncle umar had never been married and left this world with no one to carry his name. He was always thoughtful and managed to win everyone's hearts with his kindness." Don't wait too long before you get married and have a family lest you become like me " he always said " what's wrong with being independent and free from responsibilities " I always asked " it is a lonely world kabir , a really lonely world" he always said. I would miss him and In sha Allah ,Jannah awaits him. He didn't live in Maiduguri. He stayed alone in Abuja with some of his brothers. I had to call work to tell them I was taking a leave for 3 days. I was granted permission and we booked our flight.
When we entered the house, darkness filled the home, the air was thick and the quietness of that house made me shiver . Everyone was lifeless and even though I had always been in the face of life and death it seemed different. I had never lost a family member ,someone so close to me ,someone that watched me grow up. I felt pain in my heart and as I watched dad crying I became weak . Dad was the strongest man I knew and to see him crumble like this shattered me. just like that the women started preparing food and kunu for those that came to offer their condolences. Such a fragile thing" life "I mean.. can be taken from you within seconds and it goes on without you still.
On our way back I decided it was time I really settled down and found myself a companion because I didn't want to leave this world without someone to pray for me. Without someone to carry my name.
HALIMA'S P.O.V
I came to the hospital and couldn't find doctor anywhere . I checked the cafeteria,parking lot and other wards.after minutes that felt like hours of endless searching I gave up . I decided to just go back to my department but a thought crossed my mind so I changed the course of my walk . I didn't really know anything about kabir so I decided to go on a little mission.I went to sit with nurse Abigail ,she was the main tattletale in that hospital. Any information about a patient or staff she knew.if you have watched clinic matters then you should know the nurse Abigail in that series and the one in our hospital are like twins. I asked her about doctor kabir and she told me that he is an indigene of maiduguri and his family are very rich. " Nice" I said as I smirked .. I was never meant to suffer. It seems like doctor kabir was my ticket to a luxury life. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't the materialistic type but securing my Future isn't bad is it? He seemed calm and I assume he would make a good husband after all, Borno men are known for treating their wives well. Look at me , getting ahead of myself again.
I got to know a little about him and how the other nurses had a thing for him. Lol they didn't stand a chance against me. I was younger ,prettier and funny .She even said that she thinks doctor kabir might be a player..ah we beautiful people are always in trouble. We can't be nice to people; they will just think we are players. The ups and downs of being pretty..
Three days passed and doctor was nowhere to be seen. I began to worry ,could something have happened to him. Going to the clinic was unbearable , the only thing that made it bearable was doctor. Three days felt like three weeks.
Dr finally came back!!My heart was broken due to his absence and I had to use chocolate and ice cream to glue them back. I immediately approached him and greeted him
" good morning Dr" I said
" morning , call me kabir" he responded.
"I haven't been seeing you around " I asked
"I had to deal with some personal issues "he said
" I hope everything is fine now" I added and he gave me a nod "
Don't worry my love, you'll learn to trust me soon. '' I said to myself.
"Have a nice day "I said and made my way to the department . "Wait " I heard doctors voice trail behind.
"Can you please help me with your friends number . Hayaat "I mean.
My nose was twitching , I was actually irritated and angry . Like if he didn't like me why has he been giving me signs. Or were they no signs actually? Is he truly a player? Hayaat was a lost cause he wouldn't even get her to say hi to him, so why chase the impossible. Million thoughts ran through my mind.
I was dumbfounded but it was kind of obvious, he asked for Haayat's name, . And that day at the cafeteria he wasn't looking at me but Haayat!. After recovering from my shock I told him I won't be able to give him Hayaat's number without her permission because that would really upset her. And believe me it is not a sight I wish to ever see again. I once made Hayaat angry it was long ago and I had forgotten what I did . I do know it's my fault and the rage in Hayaat's eye was something I had never seen before .
