" can someone explain to me what exactly is going on here" fahad asked as we both frezeed
" I was going to strangle her " khalifa said making the whole situation alter
" oh Lord no you wouldn't do that"
" why"
" she broke my friends heart" khalifa added
" for real. Sana is it true" he inquired with much curiosity. I adjusted my dress and beging to catch my breath.
" sana?" He called out again
" it's okay, every thing is under control. atleast you came in just in time to save her" khalifa added
" wait. Fahad you know sana. How?"
" yes. that's my fiancee." He said khalifa's eyes opened wide.
" Sana please tell me who is this guy khalifa is talking about "
" maybe you should ask him coz I have no idea what ever he is talking about." I said acting dumb knowing fully well he was trying to cover up.
" well i feel relive since there is no blood on the floor."
" thanks to you who just walked in"
" so how did you two know each other" I asked facing fahad. Coz this is new. Fahad knowing khalifa
" oh. we are gonna be in-laws real soon. He's marrying my sister in a week plus. you and I have a wedding in 6 days sharp." He said smiling as he pats khalifa's shoulder Like a brotherly thing.
" you are Dr fati's brother?" I asked as shocks and surprises seems to be dishing me lately. Khalifa look terrible in return. for me I am trying to sulk, however, on his own side, He looks disastrously affected . He can't believe it. I know he has million questions to ask. I am sad that he is Dr fati's brother but believe me the look on khalifa's face is priceless. He looked at me one more time for answers and i sent him a deadly glare.
" fahad I am sorry I didn't tell you there was once a Mohammed in my life and believe me, he is history now. long gone and forgotten
He is now my untold story. He never existed"
" you should have said something earlier"
" I am sorry. Trust me. I am"
" it's fine. I just hope who ever he is won't resurface after we've found love."
" he can never unless he has no fear of GOD."I said looking straight into khalifa's eyes
" I do hope so" he said
" and for the records, khalifa that your friend, I swear on my life he is a mistake. He was entirely a mistake and a horrible experience to me. Now more than ever, I despise him and will erase every stupid moment spent with him. You need to tell him and emphasise that he really was a mistake and indeed a horrible one at that. However I did read between the lines." I said as I picked up my hand bag. I walked to the door and halted
" babe sai munyi waya koh" I said to fahad
" okay.."
" one more thing. I need you to tell him that I am way ahead of him with 3 steps. He should catch me if he can."
" lie I believe he is still 5 steps ahead of you coz you are just wishing"
" I dare him to catch me if he can" I left and slammed the door. I rushed out and called rayha
" ke ana duniya anan"
" don't talk to me "
" ah ah why na"
" we are still fighting"
" what did i do again"
" you are about to jeopardise your happiness for a selfish reason"
" sorry I won't do that again"
" meaning you are calling off the wedding ?"
" no .....i .... i..... mean this whole situation won't repeat it self next time again."
" sana how is it going to repeat when you are married?"
" rahya please naaaa forgive naaa"
" hit me up"
" kinsan my fiance is khalifa's fiancee's brother."
" mallama am confused. I don't understand"
" fahad is Dr fati's brother"
" INNALILLAHI it's a lieeeee"
" WA'INA'ILLAIHI RAJ'IUN"
"meaning you are marrying into Dr fati's family"
'" exactly my point"
" wahala"
" wear red cover shoes"
" but how did you get that info ?"
" I went to khalifa's, office and we had a heated argument, one thing lead to the other then ...... He he ....ummmm"
" I know when you start to stammer. Out with it you devil. "
" then......then "
" then WHAT. You kissed him?"
" hell no"
" then what"
" he pinned me to the wall and was blustering rubbish then fahad walked just in time"
" YA ALLAH!!!!!" Wait what took you there in the first place and behind my back"
" okay.... you know what bye" I cut the call knowing fully well that's trouble coming up. I dropped my phone on seeing Ahmad
" sana " he called out.
" I didn't do anything" I said in my defence
" ofcourse you didn't. Air Commodore asked me to drop you home. I hear you are getting married next week "
" that's not a conversation for you and i"
" congratulations is all I can say. Atleast you took a bold step and I hope you are matured to face this thing you have called upon your self. "
" meaning "
" you and Dr fati becoming sister in-laws and knowing fully well you were her nightmare"
" stop talking in parables"
" the day she saw that hoodie she bought khalifa on you, she cried hell and despised you immediately, but she had to act up coz of khalifa. now you are getting married to here brother. I will love this
drama. What a triangle. epic drama if I must say."
" you trying to say she will bully me"
" no"
" Ahmad make your point already"
" be cautious, somethings are not seen before it stings"
" thanks for making matters worse"
" it's only an insight and highlights"
" now i will settle with the fact that you are mean and harsh and whatever."
" I am just telling you what you must have refused to tell your own self. If at all you are about to jeopardiz your happines for some filth revenge, You will end up knocking your self down. Khalifa is a guy and you are a lady"
" have you watched the blacklist?
" yes"
" you behave like dembe"
" sana"
" shshhshshh don't call my name, just drive and take me home quietly as you were told to do." I said. We drove quietly until i got home. I thanked him for the ride and I proceeded In. The compound was full with cars what's happening? i asked the gate man and he looked dumb founded, so i made my way in.
" oh gatanan ai" aunty laila said dragging me by arm
" aunty laila what's happening "
" fahad's family are here. Sun kawo kayan lefe. I must confess they out did themselves"
" oh" I said quite surprised as fahad didn't mention anything to me.
" come say hi to them, they are dying to see you. your soon to be sister in-laws too are around. Inshort one of them is also getting married in the next 12 days.
" aunty that's the wife khalifa is marrying faah." I whispered in her ears and she looked shocked as well
" fadi gaskiya dai"
" true fa"
" six days interval from yours"
" exactly"
"come and get acquainted already"
" no no no please aunty wait. Let me shower, I don't look presentable at all"
" you are ......"
" aunty please. Let me shower, it's really been a long day for me" I said as I removed my arms from her grip and ran to my room. Just as I entered I saw hasina and abeedat in the room. so I quickly told abeedat to help me sort out what I should wear, which she did with immediate effect.
" as you wish aunty amarya " she said as i rushed into the bathroom. As soon as I turn on the shower, everything I ever worried about came to my head at once. My mother's demise only made me sober. So I am finally getting married, even though, it looked like forever to come but it finally did. Letting the love of my life go, is one thing, getting into my ex's wife's family is another thing. What type of commotion is this. Are these people even going to like me?. Is fahad ever going to fall in love with me?. Am i ready to be an adult,? Be a wife?, be a mother in the near future? Am I even doing the right thing at all.?
So all this while Dr fati was only nice to me cos khalifa asked her to. Is she even aware we were a thing? if she does, then that's my end . I washed my self thoroughly and dismissed the thought of cancelling my wedding. I performed my ablution and stepped out into the room.
" ha 'an haryanzu baki fito ba" mama said entering the room.
" hurry mana our visitors are waiting. " aunty basma added as she entered
" you all should help her now" everyone started helping me in a way they can. Rayha entered and helped me with my rings"
" why am I wearing 4 gold rings"
" because you don't want to look like a pauper in the eyes of dignitaries like that" they used my veil to Cover me properly. aunty Leila held my hands as mama's eyes started foaming with tears.
" hajia asmau tunyanzu?. This is just the beginning, you have many of them to give out. besides the wedding hasn't started yet" and the tears I have been holding poured out. I engulfed mama in a hug and cried so much.
" it's okay now our visitors are waiting"
" muje. " and we moved, my sisters tagged along
" asalamuaykum. we bring you sana to see and be sure this is what you ordered for"
" MASHA'ALLAH" a woman from their side said.
" for sana I think I can vow for her. She is quite a good girl gaskiya, I am found of her" her Excellency mentioned.
" what's most important is that beauty is not everything. The character you carry along with you defines who you really are. We give Thanks to ALLAH as you two found each other and have it in mind to be one." aunty asabe added. as I hear most people referring to her
" mudai we can only hope your son will treat her in a tender manner. "
" arike ta da amana kwarai" continuously nonstop the elder women warned and gave advices. I knelt until my knee cap iches. My siblings sat quietly and watched. Sincerely speakiing, I can't really say much about this family but one thing for sure, they are rich. Ofcourse her Excellency is fahad' s aunty, same as Dr fati and Aisha. He told me he has three siblings and he is the only son. my face was down all this while, so I took a proper look at Dr fati. When my eyes reached her face, she gave me a nonchalant look. I would say glare but that's intense. My face was covered, she couldn't make my face but I saw every agitation on her face.
" here is your sister inlaw. The two of you should get acquainted, as she is soon going to be marrying the air Commodore "
" MASHA'ALLAH. that's very good" aunty laila quickly said. i Looked at her face and all I could see was pretence. Because I have told her the whole story.
" he must have found love in you pretty Dr." Aunty laila added and that was unessessary. Can someone hold my aunty before she lost it
" I thought him how to love" Dr fati said giving a fake smile
" most times the people we thought how to love end up loving another. But I admire your own case. It's spectacular" aunty laila added being stubborn. I only whispered to her that Dr fati is khalifa's wife to be and that's all. But my auntyyyyy wants to end my marriage. She's handing me over for slaughter.
" lol. Our children these days".
" we should be going kar muyi dare "
" your Excellency ma, it is indeed an honour to have you"
" sana is my girl"
" my abba said everything should be calculated and sent to him. the amount of money you'd be needing" Dr fati said
" oh no that's so kind of you all, but the father ofcourse has an entire fortune to spend. As we are marrying away three daughters " aunty laila countered, we all looked at aunty laila like what did she just say
" very well then thank you for the hospitality, we should really be going now"
" ofcourse and safest journey back"
" mungode sosai" we accompanied them to the car and they left. Every one turned towards aunty laila
" hajia miss capable aunty Leila, please explain to us the meaning of ***her father has a fortune to spend***" we said as we stared at her
" wait. People, I did what I did for sana's pride"
" no, you lied "
" to protect sana"
" you know what? aunty, I am giving you away to the kidnappers" ya Abu said faking a call
" aunty won't bring money like that ooh "
" kidnappers zasu ce ta tsofa" hafsat said and we all busted out with laughter
" and another thing you said three daughters and a wedding. Please I only know of sana and abeedat ofcourse, so who is the third? Hasina asked and hafsat looked at hasina
" hasina ofcourse ziyaad wai a hada"
" hehehe Wahala no dey finish"
" and when did that one happened"
" am i even in the right house"
" I see alot of things happening out of my knowledge. Am i still a member in this family"
" you guys should come let's plan a wedding "
" aunty laila you must provide that fortune you were talking about ooh cos you won't kill my father, he is all we got" we all walked back inside. Aunty laila followed us to our room.
" hasina excuse me I need to talk to sana and rayha"
" aunty, your partiality in the open. Aunty remember I am the one who is soon going to be your daughter inlaw fa"
" abeg comot" and she slammed the door behind her
" oya come come the both of you. You know that fortune I was talking about?"
" yes... that baba had already given you my mother's jewellries?
" we are definitely not selling it. "
" how much do you have already the both of you" I looked at rayha
" aunty, the fortune where is it coming from" I said ignoring her previous question
" from khalifa" she said and we both shouted
" WHAT!!!!!!!"
" Yes. See basma and i have already ordered for almost everything while the two of you were absent minded. Everything is in order har kayan da ke da hasina zaku saka. all they need now is alert. Or do you think is easy to plan a wedding within a week." I was shocked. Little did my aunty know that I have already manipulated him and siphoned money from him."
" aunty how much do you want"
" 10 m" is this woman for real
" aunty"
" walahi if you don't collect money from khalifa before you get married ya cuce ki. Besides you are getting married. there is nothing he can do. was he not aware of the dangers involved before he involved."
" aunty is it even necessary ?"
" my dear, yes it's best the family you are moving into know that you are not coming from hunger "
" but obviously we are not coming from hunger"
" see, hunger get levels. It's best you go Porsche than for them assuming you liked their son for money"
" aunty but that's not true"
" exactly my point. But then words don't work. Seeing is believing Sana. You can already see that Dr fati sending glares and flares at you. Besides Ziyaad doesn't have that kind of money. You and your sister are all you got. please give her a treat on her wedding not considering her irresponsibility and senselessness. " I looked at my aunty and already understood the message. I took my phone and typed **let's meet ** with an address. Within seconds his reply came in just in time and my heart melted.
** sure** he sent
" I messaged him and he has agreed to meet"
" good. Very good. " and she left. I fell on the bed as my eyes poured out tears.
" I know weddings can be overwhelming" rayha said. I sat upright
" what did I ever do that made me worthless and khalifa didn't find fit in me" I asked rayha. She wanted to ignore me but she just couldnt
" i hate to admit this but I know khalifa is also as hurt as you are right now. I think he really likes you and that is why we are stealing the moment"
" butttt"
" no buts because you are a Muslim so you know HAKA ALLAH YA SO and that' it. Go meet him, collect the money and dump ever knowing him so as to concentrate in the new life coming"
" I can't act like he never existed"
" oh yes you will because that's the life you chose. You forget him by getting married"
" do you ever think I will forget him"
" you will learn to be married and fulfil your duties to ALLAH. Forgetting him depends on how you concentrate on your marriage. Don't forget your spa session starts tomorrow" she said as she made her way out. I lie quietly and waited for tomorrow to meet with him.
The next morning I found my self really going out of my way dressing. what's the point sana. Why care to dress too much? Your wedding has started already. It's too late. it's too late for this. He chose that and you chose this. It's a decision you both made crystal clear. I cleaned the lip stick, in return, I put on some lip gloss.
" hey " I said as I approached
" wslm" he replied and I rolled my eyes
" okay. fine salam"
"" are you sure you are gonna get married this Friday?"
" do you plan to raid my wedding"
" you keep wanting to see me all the time"
" I hate you"
" you wish you did" he said as he ran his hands through his hair. I couldn't help but think this guy is gone from me.
" fahad" he said as he avert his gaze
" my husband to be you mean "
" huh. Since when ......... ?"
" none of your business"
" why are you doing this to your self. You don't love him"
" okay. since you've decided we have that conversation, then fine. I didn't fall for you at once okay.... sure it will take a gradual process for me to love him too. I called you because I need more money "
" i know you are trying so hard to irritate me and provoke me but I want you to know, loving you was the best experience I ever had. I will keep giving you money untill you no longer want it coz material thing is the last thing that would dilute how I feel about u. " he said and I stutter. I stared at him and I could only see tears form in his eyes. This is the first time I am seeing him like this and it's nothing I ever prayed to see. I felt a lump in my throat as my whole body weakens. I told my self how much i do not want to break in his presence but he is breaking and I can see it.
" I don't know how well you are doing but I will lie to my self if I ever said I am well. I break everyday. I am human and also bound to make mistakes too. My heart is very heavy I can't even tell how I feel. Not even a description of the tiniest thing I feel" he poured out his mind. a beep on my phone and I checked, he sent me 10 m
" MAY ALMIGHTY BLESS UR HOME" he said as he walked away with my soul. I broke down immediately.