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Hajia Maryam and her husband decided to visit to Lagos. They only met Ibro and Danlami at home. Dad went to visit mum in the hospital, It haven't been easy for everyone.
Ibrahim first heard the horn of their jeep. Thinking it was dad, he rushed to open the gate. It was more than welcoming to see the Akerele's in our compound. Like expecting rain in dry season and it actually rained.
"Finally, the Akerele's are here meaning they came with Aisha." He thought within himself as his eyes caught their red jeep. "Aisha is here meaning mum would regain consciousness. Alhamdulillah!"
Ibrahim called Danlami as they both rushed to welcome them. They bought lots of foodstuffs and cloths.
"Assalam Alai
***"It's so unbelievable. Did he tell his mother what happened? Why would he do this to me?..." I thought."Doctor Abdullah?""Yes, I'm his mother. He sent me your picture about a month ago so you see... I know you well... I mean, you would be surprised how much I know about you, darling." She swiped the screen of her phone and showed me the picture he sent. I looked so confused, letting in the wrong person."I suggested he propose to you but you rejected him. Why? Aren't you close enough to trust him yet? Why are you avoiding him, what about your treatments?""No, no... It's not like that ma... I mean..."She moved closer.
**In Lagos...One Morning, Mum and Dr. Lulu had a sincere hearty talk."Why do I have to be the only one feeling that I'm left behind, thrown away. I feel I'm thrown in a bust-bin like a dirt by the people I call my family. The family I built with my hands.""I'm sorry ma, I know it's not your fault.""Please, doctor. Do me this favour... Don't lie to comfort me. Help me find the truth and find my daughter. Even if my family lies, pretends and stabs me at the back, please tell me the truth, Okay?""Okay, ma." Dr. Lulu replied, not sure if she can meet her expectations. She gulped in her own saliva and nodded her head in ag
***In AbujaAt the doctor's house...After watching a Nollywood movie, I felt a lump in my throat as I was thirsty. I decided to check in kitchen, I think hajia Amina was busy with something in her room. Just then, my eyes caught the dirty plates lying in the sink. I decided do the dishes when Hajia Amina walked in."Our wife... What are you doing?"My whole body shivered as she said our wife. It's clear that she surely wants me for her son. Uhhh?..."I'm washing the plate-""No no no oo... Stop... s...top stoop! Ahhh!! How can you wash plates? Don't you know you're in the late stage of pregnancy. How many times did I tell you
***A while later, She left us both and asked Abdul to take me home. I felt goosebumps crawling on my skin as my heart started beating harder, but I tried as much as possible to control my breath."And please, be romantic, okay?" She added as he took me to his car.I waved her goodbye and we left their compound.We listened to Al-qunut till we entered Zainab's extra-large compound."Ummm... Aren't you leaving?""Can't I sleep over?""No you can't." I burst out laughing."We are going to live together when we get m
***In a while, Dr. Abdullah and. Mallam dogo, hajia Amina's personal driver entered. They rushed to me first, I and zainab of were lying powerless on the floor, unable to move. I was still breathing, Zainab wasn't."Help...zainab first." I mumbled.He held my arms and helped me up."I promised to take away your sorrows remember?"He took me into his car while his driver carried zainab. In no time, we reached the hospital and were both attended to right away. We were taken to different wards.I was given an injection to reduce the pain and help me relax.About
Dr. Abdullah in his mind, let out a whole series of sighs that sounded like complaints unspoken. He was worried and wondered why they came to his house early that morning. Was it because of what happened last night? Maybe or maybe not. All their faces were looking serious and unfriendly."Assalam 'Alaikum..." He greeted."Wa'alaikum Sallam." They answered as they all walked in."How can I help you officers, hope no problem?" His eyes searching their strong faces."We're looking for one Miss Aisha Akorede." One thick-voiced man answered.I walked into the living room as I heard my name."I'm Aisha Akorede, sir."
When the inspectors got to Zainab's house, they took pictures of the food and the broken glass cup of hollandia yogurt, still lying on the floor. They checked all the rooms for any other evidence and found the letter on the table in her room and also, took a picture of it.***Hours LaterIn the police station..."We carried out our investigation and discovered that you killed Zainab Akorede... Is that right?""What?! Who is Zainab Akorede?" He denied.The policeman laughed at him for a while and suddenly stared at his face like an angry lion. It looked as if Sahil had just stepped on his tail, with the look on his face.
***The Following Day9:45 a.m.Abdullah went to the hospital while his mum went to visit an old-friend. I was already prepared to go and pick Zainab from the hospital so, I walked outside. I decided to peep and take a view of outside when I saw two strange looking at my direction and walking towards the gate.One was holding a gun and the other, was with a sharp knife. I quickly rushed inside the house and locked the door. Later, there was a knock on the gate. Mallam dogo went to answer, looking at their suspicious faces."Where your madam?" One of them with a huge scar across his face asked"My madam don commot, She no dey."