chapter seven
by @rularnt
Welcome to Gobir Villa
Rayuwar Abuja
Ranar komawa Abuja ta zo, cike da hargitsi mai tsari. Motoci sun cika da kaya, jakunkuna, da kwali. Ma’aikata suna zagaye da kaya, ana ɗebo su, ana shimfiɗa su. Furniture aka gyara, bedroom aka shirya, har gidan ya fara ɗaukar kyan gida na gaske—ba kawai katanga da fale-fale ba.
Safeenah ta tsaya a ƙofar shiga, ta lumshe idonta na ɗan lokaci. Lokacin da ta buɗe su, zuciyarta ta cika da mamaki da godiya.
Hameed kuwa, kamar yadda aka saba, bai iya boye farin cikinsa ba. Ya riƙa ruga daga ɗaki zuwa ɗaki, yana shewa da dariya.
“Mum! Dad! This house is waaaay bigger and finer than our Kano house!”
Yana ƙoƙarin buɗe kowanne window, yana duba wardrobe, yana buɗe cupboards kamar yana wasa da duniya.
Safeenah da Abdullah suka kalli juna suka murmusa. Ƙauna da godiya sun cika musu zuciya.
“It is, isn't it, sweetheart?” Safeenah ta ce da taushi, tana kallon dansu.
“Kuma duka domin mu ne. Kai da mu duka.”
Abdullah ya durƙusa, ya rungume Hameed da ƙarfi.
“Eh ɗana,” ya ce cikin murya mai cike da ƙauna, “Wannan shi ne sabon gidan iyalinka. Gida mai cike da ƙauna, farin ciki, da albarka.”
Dariyarsu ta gauraya da dariyar Hameed, suna cika ɗakunan da sabuwar jin daɗi. Abin da aka ɗauka da farko a matsayin wahala ta zama bikin sabon fara rayuwa—a new chapter of love, growth, and unity.
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Sabon Yanayi
Bayan kwana da kwanaki, rayuwa ta daidaita. Zaman Abuja ya fara zama al’ada. Hameed ya saba da sabon school dinsa, yana dawowa gida da sabbin labarai kullum. Safeenah kuwa ta fara shigewa cikin sabuwar rawar da take takawa a CBN. Ta samu girma cikin sauri, tana matuƙar ƙwazo. Abdullah kuwa? Business dinsa yana tafiya daidai, kuma yana samun karin nasara kullum.
Yet, amidst this idyllic setting, a quiet reflection began to take root in Safeenah’s heart. As she navigated the demands of her high-powered career and the joys of family life, a new desire began to surface – a longing to expand their family. Nine years had passed since her marriage to Abdullah, a significant span of time during which they had chosen to prioritize their careers. While their decision had been mutual and deeply considered, a subtle shift in perspective had occurred.
The thought of welcoming a new life into their home, of experiencing the unique joys and challenges of parenthood again, filled her with a sense of profound fulfillment. She realized that the best way to express her gratitude and love for Abdullah, to solidify their bond further, was to share in the experience of raising a child together. The absence of their own biological child hadn’t been a source of sadness or regret; Hameed had filled their lives with immeasurable joy. But now, she felt a deep yearning to experience the miracle of creation, to nurture a child from infancy, to share the unique bond between parent and child. This wasn't merely a desire for a child; it was a profound expression of love for her husband and a testament to the strength and depth of their relationship. The decision was made – it was time to welcome a new life into their family.
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