After her GST202 test, Kalthum dragged her tired self outside. Here she thought the test was going to be simple but it wasn't . Now she understood why most of her course mate usually insult their gst lecturer . GST has always been a course that is known to be simple but this lecturer of theirs makes it hard for them for no reason.
She sighted her best friend sitting on the bench under the tree from afar. She yelled her name even when she knew people were looking at her like she was crazy. She didn't care so she shrugged
" Zaynab!" she shouted again and her friend heard her so she stood up and walked fast to catch up with kalthum.
"hey! How was the test? " Zaynab asked as she got closer
" Meeeen,it was crazy. What about you, did you enjoyed it?
Zaynab snorts" Enjoy what! I didn't enjoy anything fa. I didn't finish it self"
" I thought I was the only one that find the test hard!"
" You're not. Even all the gurus of the class also find it hard too" Zainab said with a small laugh " you need to see how they kept scowling "
Kalthum laughed along
" Have your sister called you yet?" zaynab asked after she sobered up
" Why would she call me? " Kalthum was confused so she furrowed her brows.
Zaynab rolled her eyes " have you forgotten where you said she was going today? "
" oh. You mean the Dantata's mansion " she blew out a breath" I'll get to ask her when I go home "
" ok " zaynab said " Anyways, guess who's back! "
Kalthum looked at her skeptically " who? "
" My brother. He called some minutes ago informing me about his arrival. Can you believe it"
A blush crept up kalthum's face " oh"
Her mind went back to her first and last conversation with him before he traveled 'I fancy you' so he told her.
Zaynab's brother is also one of Kalthum's many crush. Kalthum has always known him to be a playboy and you can't even imagine her reaction when he said those words to her plain self. Not once have she ever pictured that a playboy like him would have a crush on her. Since then, Zainab wouldn't stop teasing her about it.
" oh?! Is that the only thing you can say? Just oh? "
" Why are you acting so dramatic about it? "
" why wouldn't I be dramatic. I just told you that my brother who is crushing on you is back and the only reply you could give me was oh! Just imagine !"
Kalthum groaned softly " can you please reduce your volume? People are watching "
" I don't care "
" DanAllah enough. Infact I need to be home soon "
" is this your way of telling me that you're going to ditch me? " Zaynab pouted " if it's because of the talk about my brother, I was only joking "
" No,its not about that. I have some laundry to do "
" oh ok" she felt bad
" Don't worry, we'll have all the time tomorrow to talk " Kalthum assured her
" sure? "
" Very sure "
" Good. Lets go so I can escort you to stop a tricycle "
" Aww thanks bestie "
***
The moment Kathum entered the house, she knew something was off and why is because of the shoes outside. It's her mother's shoes, the same one she wore to school today. Why is she back so early? she wondered.
She said a little prayer in her mind hoping that it isn't another bad news. She said her entry greeting .
" you're finally back" came her mom's reply. Definitely something was wrong.
" yes mom." her eyes then shifted to her sister's who was trying hard to avoid eye contact.
" Good. Come have a seat .There is something I need to tell you " her mother told her.
She didn't waste anytime, nor did she asked any questions. She did as she was told. This must be serious.
" well, I'm sure you must be surprised to see me home this early "
Kalthum nodded. Afraid that her mouth might say the wrong thing especially now that her heart was beating rapidly.
" Good. Today at school we had this important meeting and the outcome wasn't good at all. "
Kalthum was still quiet. She waited for her mom to continue
" Our salary has been reduced. I'll be receiving half of the amount I normally collect.
" what! " kaltum shouted. This caught her by surprise. It's too small
" Thank you, imagine my expression too" her mom Suwayba said.
"Now what? " Kalthum couldn't help but ask. Already she knew where this might leads to.
" I'm getting there already "
" OK "
" luckily when I got home your sister told me about this opportunity that atleast lightened my day a little bit. When she went to the Dantata's home, Umm kamal told her about this two vangant post in the house. They needed two cleaners "
" so? What does this has to do with us? "
" just listen" her mom said sternly. She hates It when she's being interrupted
" Since my salary can't pay yours and your sister's school fees,I was thinking that maybe after this semester, you two might need to defer your next two semesters so you can work in the Dantata's home as the cleaners they are looking for. By doing this you can earn money and I too can also look for a new job. It's only going to be for just one year"
One what?
" please mom I can't defer any semester. I can work and also go to school. I don't need to defer two semesters. Please mom"
" yes I also thought so but they demand that this cleaners must live in that house 24/7 . So now you see that you can't work and go to school at the same time "
" I can look for other jobs " Kalthum suggested
Her mom shot her a look " why are you always difficult? Your sister here have already agreed to it without complaining but your case is always different. "
My sister and I are two different people, kalthum wanted screaming back. Her sister have always dreamt of living in that mansion so this was her opportunity. Basma have never been serious with school anyways.
" Tell me where can you get a cleaning job that pays 50,000 naira per month? This is what they are willing to pay! why can't you just grab the opportunity. Imagine how much you'll receive for a whole year. This is an opportunity. Their isn't any harm in sacrificing a whole year to work. It's all for your own good "
This made sense somehow. But it's still hurting that her mate will leave her behind.
" just think about it sis. One year isn't that far. It'll come and pass like it never happened " Basma finally said something. She has been quiet all this time
" Don't mind her. She never sees the good side of things. " her mom said tersely and left the living room.
Suwayba's behavior towards her hurts alot, She wouldn't deny it.
" please sis"
Kalthum forced a smile. " I'll do it. after all is for everyone's good "
" yay! " Basma ran to hug her tightly " you'll never regret this"
" I hope so" she muttered quietly only to herself.
Dantata's houseA home filled with joy to some people while others classify it as a dungeon. The fact that their workers are paid so well isn't denied but these employees works almost twenty four hours a day without resting. They are also well fed too that's another advantage they have. Food wasn't a problem.One of the oldest worker in the house umm Abdulrasheed, she is almost a mother to the children because she does almost all what is required of a mother to her children since their real mother is always busy with work same with their father. But unfortunately, not all the children are grateful to her for that . Some of them still makes sure she knows her place in the house.Umm abdulrasheed climbed the staircase with a tray containing a plate of food and orange juice. She was heading to one of her favorites room, Faisal. He has been locked up in the gym room for almost five hours. She had to talk some sense into him for working himself up before he
"stop it Basma! "" why do you care? Just let me be Kalthum. "" please don't go to him. " Kalthum sobbed " don't do this to yourself please" she knelt down and held her sister's legs tightly" please, you're wasting my time with all this your crocodile tears. He is already waiting for me in the s!" Basma rolled her eyes and dragged her legs out of her sister's embrace" please yaya Basma. This isn't the right way. Have you forgotten that we now have a new job? We'll be working for the Dantatas. Have you forgotten what you told me yourself? You yourself said that this is an opportunity for us to earn money so why do you want to sell yourself out to a stranger. Or have this been going on for a while now? " Kalthum eyes were wide open anticipating what her sisters response would beBasma shrugged " please stop acting all innocent Kalthum. Do you want to tell me that you've never kissed anyone before?""Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajihun!" she
SourHer mouth tasted sour, her body also feels sour. Kalthum tried getting up but her body fails miserably. She feel so down that her temperature is also getting too high. Her sister who is in the next room doesn't know anything yet and she is very sure her mom will insult the life of her when she finds out about this.Kalthum tried getting up with all her strength which she successfully did. She sat on her bed while holding her head. The headache is as a result of the swell on her forehead. How will she get up to perform wudu? She hates missing any prayer . Even if she is terribly sick, Kalthum always makes sure to pray. Speaking with her lord is one of the beautiful thing she holds dearly.She recited a short prayer before standing up with force. She dragged herself to the bathroom to do what was required of her. She finally came out few minutes later.Kalthum lay the praying mat and faced the qibla to pray. She makes sure to put al
She ran with all her might scared shitless. The night was Already dark and quiet with no sign of a soul outside. She turned left and right for help but no one was outside to save her from the dog chasing her. Her legs was becoming weak with each step she took.The dog was a few inch close to her when a car came speeding towards her direction with the tyres screeching . The car finally came to a halt and the man driving the car quickly came out of in worried for the terrified girl. That was when he saw the giant dog just a few inch away from her with his tongue out ready to have a bite of her flesh.She ran to hold his hand tightly " please save me " she was terrified.The man only nodded then took the stick not far from where he was standing. He went forward to drive the hungry dog away." he is finally gone, now you've got nothing to be scared of " he smiled charmly at her.She raised her eyes to meet his but
She ran with all her might scared shitless. The night was Already dark and quiet with no sign of a soul outside. She turned left and right for help but no one was outside to save her from the dog chasing her. Her legs was becoming weak with each step she took.The dog was a few inch close to her when a car came speeding towards her direction with the tyres screeching . The car finally came to a halt and the man driving the car quickly came out of in worried for the terrified girl. That was when he saw the giant dog just a few inch away from her with his tongue out ready to have a bite of her flesh.She ran to hold his hand tightly " please save me " she was terrified.The man only nodded then took the stick not far from where he was standing. He went forward to drive the hungry dog away." he is finally gone, now you've got nothing to be scared of " he smiled charmly at her.She raised her eyes to meet his but
The first thing that came to her mind when she entered was 'the incident at the hotel'.Kalthum quite knew or already knew that this is what this meeting was all about. It was bound to be raised and she prays it won't cost her her job." You asked for me sir? " she said.He raised his head up to meet her eyes.Kalthum couldn't look at his direction. Like before,her head was down. She was ashamed to. She knew she shouldn't be ashamed because she didn't do anything bad but he doesn't know that. Sir Faisal thoughts of her is different.The bashing she received from halima even made it more believing." yes I did. Come have a sit " he gestured" ok" she moved forward to sit on the chair. " I'm sorry sir for fainting earlier on "" let's cut the chase short young lady. I'm sure you know why I reacted the way I did before you fainted? "She shifted on her seat " ye-s yes sir. " The next thing she did surprised him . Kalthum knelt do
The first thing that came to her mind when she entered was 'the incident at the hotel'.Kalthum quite knew or already knew that this is what this meeting was all about. It was bound to be raised and she prays it won't cost her her job." You asked for me sir? " she said.He raised his head up to meet her eyes.Kalthum couldn't look at his direction. Like before,her head was down. She was ashamed to. She knew she shouldn't be ashamed because she didn't do anything bad but he doesn't know that. Sir Faisal thoughts of her is different.The bashing she received from halima even made it more believing." yes I did. Come have a sit " he gestured" ok" she moved forward to sit on the chair. " I'm sorry sir for fainting earlier on "" let's cut the chase short young lady. I'm sure you know why I reacted the way I did before you fainted? "She shifted on her seat " ye-s yes sir. " The next thing she did surprised him . Kalthum knelt do
Finally Kalthum's two days of freedom was now over. Which means she is finally starting her duty today after the two days breaks she had just to be strong from her sickness. She had waited for this day because boredom was killing her alone in her room.She dressed into her maid uniform which was given to her by Umm rasheed the senior maid. Already, Basma has long gone to her work post which is the parents side of the mansion. Yes, Basma was placed among other maids to work in the big boss 's side of the mansion. The big Dantata himself. But if she gets lucky she can be changed to Habeeb's room. It's so sad to say that the parents prefer to have their own section separated from the children's own. What a parent they are. They only meet whenever they are about to have breakfast, lunch or dinner.As for Kalthum she is in charge of Faisal's room. Surprising right?. Faisal prefers it like that so he can keep an eye on her. The whole set up of a thing actuall