I returned from work earlier this evening. Ever since i started working again. I usually return home very early let's say before 7. It is still not easy for me leaving my kids for a long time. I enrolled them in a day care centre not too far from me. I also enrolled Sarah into a vocation training institution. I asked if she wanted to further her education like Balaraba did but she said she prefers learning hairdressing.i don't think that is a bad idea. Balaraba is still in school and she's going to graduate next year inshallah.
So what I do is, Sarah would head to the day care centre after work just to stay with the kids, i pick them up afterwards while we head home together. Sometimes Bala meets us also or return home straight.
People question why i have two maids when they really don't do much and i also enroll them in school. First of , i don't see Balaraba as my maid, to me she's my younger sister, she also helps with the twins, they love her so much. I need Sarah to help with little task at home , she's also a good girl. It's not easy for me taking care of this big house all by myself so i don't see anything wrong with it.
In no time,i started preparing dinner. Bala was with me in the kitchen while Sarah stayed with the kids in the living room playing
"So who's this cute boy you were telling me about the other day" I teased her. She gisted me about this boy that she recently met
"You don't want to tell me baa" she smiled shaking her head.
"His name is Zaiyan, i met him on my way back home few weeks ago. He offered me a ride of course I declined because i was in the street already. He tried having a conversation but i just walked away . I saw him another day. This time he pestered me and i finally broke my silence. We started talking and we got to know each other better"
"Awww.. you like him ?" She nodded nervously. I smiled. Balaraba is 22 and I'm happy she's starting to experience love.
"So are you guys officially dating "
"He keeps begging me but I'm scared. I'm afraid he'll hurt my felling. And he's way out of my league. He just graduated from Nile university. Aunty, Nile while me in this college of education. "
"Girl don't you ever look down on you again ok.. Take me and my husband as an example. Like who would have thought i would end up with Ahmad. I went to Lasu and him Harvard. Love is a beautiful thing and one can't help who he falls in love with. Just give him a try okay. See how it goes and take things slow. You hear "
She nods
"
" he even wants to see you ?"
"See me why ?"
"He wanted to take me out to dinner but i told him no that i have to inform you, so he want to formally seek permission from you " she blushed. I smiled.
" such a gentleman he is, look i have no problem and I'm sure my husband wouldn't mind. Go out and have fun enjoy your youth. Okay " she nods.
"Thank you ma"
"Youre welcome darling. Help me place the plates on the table while I dish this " she did as she was informed.
Khalifa returned just as I was placing the plates on the table. He went up to shower and change after greeting me and the kids. He returned a while later.
We sat down to eat. The twins were placed on their high chair while they ate from their plates. I served them a portion. Khalifa and i ate from the same plates.
After dinner, it wasn't easy trying to get the twins to sleep they wouldn't sleep . I played all types of trick for them to sleep but they stayed wide awake. Khalifa later came by and played a movie for them on his iPad. As if they were hypnotized. They ended up falling asleep.
"Thank you for helping with the twins " i said as I was performing my nightly routine.
He laughed briefly " it's nothing. How was your day by the way".
"Just the usual. You"
" i dropped by Mami's house. The date of the wedding has been set. On the 15th of April. " he informed.
"Really that's nice less than five months from now" he smiled.
"I wish I could just redo our wedding once again . I feel like getting married but of course with you " we started laughed together.
His phone starts to ring. He checked it, suddenly frown before cutting the call. The phone rang again and he did the same . I sighed, i know who that is already . The phone calls didnt stop ,he kept doing the same.
"Probably she has something to tell you "
"Babe you know how she is "
" just answer to see whats up " he sighed and finally picked the call
"What is it" he asked in a dry tone.he sat up in a panic mood.
"Calm down and explain your self. The baby is not due yet right "
"I'm on my way, just calm down " he got out of the bed. I stood up also.
"What's wrong "
"It's like she's in Labour she just called crying. I couldn't make out all she said . I need to go" he seeked permission with his eyes.
"Of course. Do you want me to come with you "
"No just stay here.. I'll keep you informed " he went into the closet to
Change clothes. He returned, kissed my forehead before leaving .
Lots of thoughts are running through my mind right now. I can't even think straight. She might be having her baby even though it's still early. Am I mentally ready for this. Can I still watch khalifa play daddy to another woman's child not just another woman, Doyin's child.
Doyin was the reason he left me. She took him away from me once , what if she takes him again. I might try to stay tough on the outside but I'm breaking inside. Khalifa and i talked about this, we sat and talked about all this but I'm still not rest assured. What if he has no other choice but to marry her. This time for real. What would i do. I know i shoudnt be thinking about all this now but i can't help it . I swear I can't. I can't cope in a polygamous home. I do not have that strength
I tried sleeping hoping, it would take my mind off everything that has happened but i can't help it. I got out of bed and headed to the kids room. I watched as they slept soundly.
Couldn't help but smile as I watched my children. They are the only real thing i have. They are my reason for living. They are my whole existence. I can't stand to imagine my life without them. They look so cute sleeping Iman was snoring slightly, his mouth partly opened. He looked just like Khalifa. It's incredible how two human can be alike in so many ways. The twins and Khalifs has so many traits in common. For instance , they both have this frown while sleeping just like their father does. They got some physical features from me also but not as much as they got from Khalifa. They are both light skinned just like me and their dad. They have this curly hair just like their dad and it goes on and on.
I checked the wall clock above their bed and the time is past 11 already. Ahmad is still not back . I said a silent prayer for him to be safe wherever he is . I closed the door to the twins room quietly not to wake them up. I still wasn't feeling sleepy. I headed downstairs. All the lights was turned off. I went into the kitchen and made myself some hot chocolate.
I sat and enjoyed the silence letting my thoughts prevail. I couldn't help but think about khalifa. Hopefully everything is fine. A while later, i noticed Khalifa drive in . I got up and left the kitchen to wait for him at the entrance.
The door opened and i saw Khalifa.
"You're up " he stated coming in . I closed the door behind him
"Was waiting for you to return. What happened to her " he turned to me and shook his head. He tried to talk but stop. He had a sad expression on.
"The baby died"
"Oh my .." I held my hand to my mouth. I was in shock. I never expected that
"What happened. She wasn't due right. "
"Complications. The foetus was already dead in her womb. She was operated on just to get the baby out or else it could harm her or possible kill her ... "
" she had a girl" he added quietly
"I'm so sorry babe.. come here" I pulled him into a hug. "Everything would be fine. She's in a better place now..." I ran my hands around his back trying to console him. Regardless of what has happened, that baby was still his daughter. He just lost a child.
"Is there something you need. Should I get you anything, water,tea" I offered
"Just hold me" I nodded
"Come on, let's go into the room so you can lie down, probably take a shower" I guided him into the room . I took of his clothes so he could take another shower. After taking a shower, he came out and laid on the bed. I held him throughout the night.
Two weeks later
Ever since Doyin lost the baby. Khalifa has been going to the hospital to check up on her. She still hasn't been discharged. She still has some complications like they said.
I'm on my way to see her presently with Khalifa. I haven't seen her yet but i reached out to her to share my condolences.
She begged to see me for a reason I dont know. The ride to the hospital was quiet. No word was said, not even the radio was on. We just had our hands entwined. In all honesty, I'm nervous. I don't know what to expect but I'll keep calm
We finally arrived the hospital. We got out of the car and went in. Khalifa led the way to her ward. Just as we were about to go in, i stopped. Lots of emotion were high. But i have to keep them in check. Khalifa turned and mouthed ' its okay. I nodded and followed him in.
My eyes landed on Doyin who laid on the bed . Her eyes were closed. Her drip was not just an ordinary but blood, i didn't know it was this serious . She looked so thin laying on the bed. Like she's actually slim but this is way too tiny. I myself can't explain how she looks
"Anu" she called quietly bringing me out of my thoughts.
"Hi, how are you feeling "
She gave a weak smile. "Can you please come closer, sit beside me" i glanced at Khalifa who gave me a slight nod.
I let go of Khalifa and took a seat beside her. She placed her hands on mine but i flinched . I'm not comfortable with her holding me.
"I'm sorry. How are you doing. And the twins, how are they" I just nodded.
"I asked to see you.. Thank you very much for coming " i glanced at Khalifa who was watching intently.
" i have offended you in the most unimaginable way a friend can hurt someone, i am so sorry, i need you to forgive me. Please. "
" i started way back when we were still in the university. I was the reason why your boyfriend back then Femi broke up with you. I was so jealous that you had the cutest guy on campus all to yourself. I told him lies about you , that was why he changed towards you "
I could remember that my then boyfriend started acting different towards me all of a sudden , he would treat me like i wasn't human, he would ignore me and even say hurtful words to me. Doyin was with me during this period. She even cried with me when we broke up, she knew about everything yet she was the one who broke us up.
I tried to speak but she stopped me " please let me finish "
"I acted as if nothing happened. I even slept with him after you guys broke up but he never loved me like he loved you. He hated you because of the lies i told you. I held that grudge against you for years. We continued being friends. Then you came with the news that you were getting married. I didn't see it as a big deal until your wedding when I met Khalifa, i saw how handsome he was and how wealthy he was. My hate towards you intensified. I hated that you had luck with the Cute guys yet you weren't up to my standards. I played along but i had my plans."
"Years into your marriage, i follow you on your social media and i saw all your posts. All the luxury and wealth you had. I saw how loved up you two were, so i made it a plan to have Khalifa because I wanted that life. A friend of mine introduced me to this priest who gave me a charm to use on him so i could get him "
Now I couldn't help the tears that were streaming down my eyes. Someone i called my friend betrayed me this much.
"It worked and i had Khalifa to myself. I thought I had everything you had, i was happy. But not for long, i noticed Khalifa changed towards me. I knew my charm was running out, i knew i was going to lose since you already had his children so i seduced him to bed against his will because I charmed him one more time. Everything that has happened is not his fault, he didn't know what he was doing, he couldnt help himself, It is all my fault, I'm sorry "
" i took you as a sister, i saw you as a friend. You... you did all of this, for what. I trusted you. You took my happiness away from me. You almost destroyed my home, why just because of jealousy. Out of millions of men out there, you chose my husband. You chose to destroy my family "
" please forgive me, i am paying already. I lost my daughter to this. Now I am suffering, i am in pain . I haven't stopped bleeding. I know i have offended you. I just need you to please forgive me. Please pray for me"
I felt Ahmed place his hands on my shoulders, my vision was starting to get blurry due to the amount of tears I shed. I placed my hand on his hands shaking my head. Doyin kept begging me to please pray for her, that it is what she needs the most.
"As hard as it may be, I have forgiven you. I have my husband back, I got my family back. All is forgiven, To you, you felt you ruined my relationship with Femi, who knows, if Temi hadn't dumped me then, I might not have know Khalifa not to talk of marrying him. In a way, you paved way for me to meet the love of my life. And for everything you did to my husband, I have forgiven you, I hope he has forgiven you also " I glanced at Khalifa and he nodded.
"Thank you, both of you thank you. But Any I have one more request. Please pray for me.. Please, this pain is unbearable "
I inhaled, I held her hands and start praying for her. I prayed that the Almighty forgive her all her sins, u prayed that may she find redemption, I prayed for her sound health, I prayed that she finally find peace and happiness.
After that Khalifa and i left the hospital.
"Are you okay " he asked when he noticed I didn't say anything throughout the drive.
"Yeah.. I kinda feel pity for her you know, after every thing she's done, I still do pity her. Karma bit her really hard. I pray she gets better though "
"I do too"
"Anu, you know i love you right " I tilted my head to the side, where is this coming from or where is this man heading to. I nod slightly. He placed his hands on mine
"I love you and I promise never to hurt you again. I promise you that I'll never allow anyone to separate us. It is the two of us for life even in Jannah insha Allah . I love and appreciate you every single day of my life. You, Imran and Iman mean everything to me and for you guys, I'll do anything to make you happy "
I became teary eyed.. "I love you and I would never stop loving you... Never "
"Baby please don't make me cry " He laughed. " i love you too Oko mi" I leaned over and planted a miss on his cheek.
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