Afiya

Part 12 : XOXO...

        

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I woke up the next day with a dampened mood and took my sweet time in the shower, thinking about my life, analyzing things and came up with the final decision to change the course of things. Im taking charge i blurted out as i stared at my reflection in the mirror.

With a new vigour i got dressed and decided to wear an Atamfa that was beautifully sowed into a gown with a cape, got carried away with makeup and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.Everything looked perfect,i smilled at my reflection as i secured my headtie.I let out a huge sigh as i finished packing my essentials slugushisly as my besty has sent off with the excuse of me not spending enough time at the palace.

I walked down the stairs into the living room and met my grandparents having breakfast after saying the salam and greating them while they teased me on how exquisite I looked and my besty wished i dressed up more like the princess that I am. I caught a whiff of his perfume combination and i quickly let the thought slide as i sunuggled into my besty while placing an emegency bulk order food essentials i knew Umar will have cravings for once he left the country as she complained about my temperature which was a bit high according to her.

Assalam Alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa barakatuh he said as he stepped into the living room wearing an intricately embroderied cream kaftan with a matching zanna bukar. I couldn't help but stare at him, MashaAllah he looked perfect. He spared a glance my way as he kneeled and exchanged pleasantries with the grandparents.

After making himself comfortable,Barka da safiya i greeted him barka ka de gimbiya hope you slept well he replied and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. He made a plate and ate as the grandparents were giving him parting advice.
I ate quietly as they continued after i was done I went upstairs to give mama and umma a call.

After i was done I cane downstairs and i met besty alone on the phone,i took my drugs while she concluded and i asked her where umar and baba where which she replied that they where in the study. Guessing it was a serious conversation i made myself comfortable on her laps and forced her to take selfies. As they walked out I heard baba saying inshaAllah as soon as you come back the wedding will take place and Umar had a huge smile on his face as he thanked him prufeously.

Gwaggo instructed umar to take me to the waziri residence first before he taking me back to the palace.After loads of duas they bade him farewell and sent us on our way not before filling up the car boot with kilishi and Dambu so that he can travel with it.

I made myself comfortable in the car as he was gave the workers gifts and bade them bye.He got in looked at me and said mashaAllah you look so beautiful you don't look so bad yourself was my reply which made him laugh. We discussed his travel plans and there were some things i pointed out that he forgot so we went shopping.After that i gave him directions to the place i was going to pick up my order of his favourite chin chin which made him so glad that he twirled me around.

As We arrived at the Waziri residence and they were happy to see us, his grandmother Hajiya welcomed us with snacks and after greetings, we chatted a bit and then he bade her bye after she finished praying for him, safe travels and success. We left on the promise I'll be back on Friday to see Waziri as he wasn't in town and in return, she will prepare her delish Alala for me.

The ride to the palace was one of our most cherished moments together. Umar held my hand while navigating the car slowly like a snail, occasionally looking at me as I stared at him nonstop.No words said, it was like our hearts were having a conversation. He made himself comfortable as we pulled up at the palace saying we don't have to go in now,but you might miss your flight back to Abuja i replied. I'm using the jet he replied with a grin which left me shell shocked because Umar was never the one to use the private jet unless it was an emergency he claimed it was an unnecessary comfort and was too extravagant. Wow atleast you made the right call was my reply

He kissed my knuckles which took me unawares and before I could say anything Umar said you're it for me, no one else can ever come close. I'm terrified of leaving you. Don't be I said, mustering up a smile i'll always be here for you remember i'm your G which cracked him up. He pulled me into a long hug and after i broke it up i held his gaze saying, the thought of you not being here makes me sad. Who will tolerate all this sass and attitude i asked? We burst out laughing and the next thing he said was I love you Baby.......
After the initial shock, I stepped out the car and with a grin replied I know.. Call me before take-off and drive safe then turned and made my way into the palace through the endless walkways.

I hope everyone is safe and sound during this pandemic.May Allah keep everyone safe and May he bring and end to this Ameen.

I am so sorry it took this long to get updated, writer's block is real😅

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Yours with love and everything spice
Amila💫