When I told the girls about the news
Each of them took it differently, Stephanie was happy, Rabi'ah was shocked, and well...I don't even know Rumaisa's reaction
But it definitely wasn't happy
Today was the next morning
And the house was so busy, Umar's family were coming over
News has actually spread in my family that I'm no longer marrying sanusi
Which I know will be a huge confusion to everyone
This entire situation is confusing
And the bigger news that spread in Abuja was that Umar Kashim was getting married
I didn't even want to know how it started
Rabi'ah was literally here immediately after the sun came up
Yesterday she was too shocked to celebrate, but it was as if she came with full energy this morning
I finally met with Ya Abdul this morning and he enveloped me into a big hug
"I'm sorry I wasn't here when you needed me the most" he said
"Don't you ever try that ever again"
He shook his head "I was just in shock that he was going to marry you off to an old man you don't want to marry, just like that"
I pursed my lips
"I'm glad you chose Umar yourself, do you like him?" He asked
"Well, I prefer him a billion times more than sanusi, is that good enough?" I asked with a Cheeky smile
"Definitely" he said with a laugh and he hugged me again
We were now in my room with Rabi'ah, it was about 2 pm and Umar's family were coming by three
She was helping me get ready but I honestly didn't understand why
Firstly, no females were coming over, they were all men
Secondly, they weren't coming to see me
So like, what the hell?
She finally managed to convince me to change into a blue and silver lace
"I told salma to come over" she told me
"Oh my God, she's going to kill me, I've forgotten about her these past weeks Wallahi" i said
Rabi'ah shrugged "kun fi kusa"
I was putting on my accessories when Salma came in
She engulfed me in a hug "I quickly ran here when I found out my best friend is marrying Umar Kashim" she said as she hugged me
"Oh wait, the best friend that forgot about me" she said as she released me
"Haba manaaa" I said as I hugged her again
She continued her squealing with Rabi'ah while I rolled my eyes
"How did this happen?!, Gist me!" she exclaimed
I made quick eye contact with Rabi'ah and she started to tell her a fabricated story of how I and Umar left right on spot
Well not completely fabricated since she started with saying we met at Halima's party
I was laying on my bed using my phone when the noises began to to get louder
I knew my uncles have arrived but it seemed like more people arrived
Rabi'ah looked out the window with salma and they all let out out a gasp
I walked up to them to see what they were looking at
Oh wow
Black cars were just parked everywhere around our compound, some were even outside
All these people managed to come and they didn't even know about it until like 24 hours ago
His Family sure has an obsession with black cars
It took about 20 minutes hit every one to settle down
Rabi'ah and Salma had to go out of the room to help with taking the food to the parlor
And then there was me...
All alone
My phone rang to see a message from Umar
'Come outside'
How does he expect me to come outside without getting seen
I sighed and I went out of the room
I was hearing voices all around the house
Immediately I went out the front door I saw Umar with his arms wrapped around a little girl that looks around 9 years old wearing a red atampa skirt and blouse, with her braids running down her shoulder
I didn't know what amazed me more, how much she looked like Umar and how beautiful she was or how Umar was wearing a kaftan
"Hameeda, this is my sister, Aliya" he said
He has a sister???
"Ya Umar, she's sooo pretty!" She said style
Aww!
Compliments from children have to be the best thing ever
I gaped at her "look who's talking, YOU are so pretty"
She untangled her self from Umar and she ran to hug me
I hugged her back
"Ya kike?" I asked her
"Lafiya, you??"
"I'm good!"
She turned to Umar "can I stay with her pleaseeeee"
He narrowed his eyes at her before he turned to me and he raised an eyebrow
I nodded, I was bored anyways, she'll be a good company
"Ok then, I'll pick you up later" he said and he turned to leave
"Aren't you staying?" I asked him
"No" he replied and he turned to leave
I held Aliya's hand and we went into the house
I brought her into my room
I excused myself and I sneaked into the kitchen and I brought her a chilled Capri-sun I found in the fridge
And some chin chin Zulaiha finished frying some minutes ago
She smiled when I gave it to her, she immediately dug into the chin chin
I laughed at her
"How old are you?" I asked her
"I'm eight " she said with a grin
I smiled when I noticed her missing tooth
"Inyeeeh, Ashe kin dawo big girl" I said (Wow, so you're a big girl now)
She nodded
"Wani class kikeh?" I asked her (what class are you in)
"Grade 2" she said
"which school?" I asked
Her face turned sad "I'm home schooled"
I know it wasn't safe for Umar Kashim's sister to be in a public place because of his fame...but still
I wrapped my hand her shoulder "cm'on cheer up, it's very nice to be home schooled, you learn more and you become very very intelligent"
Her eyes lit up "really?"
I nodded "really"
"Just like Ya Umar?" She asked
"Just like Ya Umar"
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Aliya is so cute 🤧🤧
I hope you enjoyed this chapter
Sorry for the late update 😬😬
I was really busy today
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