03| The Al-Mustapha Shuwas
Allah's messenger PBUH said:" if Allah wants to do good to somebody,He afflicts him with trials!
[Sahih al-Bukhari 5645]
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Zahra's pov
As i made my present known to aunty and dad, I went and seat close to him keeping my head over his shoulder.
"Dad what's the surprise"i asked, because he mentioned about it earlier
"Curious are we,princess" he joked
"Yes dad, now show me the surprise na daddy, the suspense is eating me up" I whine trying to pull him along with me.
"When will you grow up for God's sake" says my mom annoyingly
You see, I told you, maybe aunty wasn't really my mother
"Hajiya, please leave this girl breathe in her father's house" dad said getting up, adding "oya let's go and see your surprise"
He pulls me up, side hugging me
As we went to the compound, he hands me a key saying "here we go princess, here is your surprise".
OMA!! I can't believe what I am seeing my dad bought me a f*****g car
I just crashed onto him giving him a bone crushing hug, I never know that i have been shouting and jumping until my mom, Ya Abdul and Aareef came asking
"Zahra when will you grow up and start behaving like a matured lady huh" I have to tell you who says this
Where as Aareef and Ya Abdul hugged and congratulate me.
"I can't believe my munchkin now have her own car, I am no longer a driver" Ya Abdul joked patting my hair laughing
"OMA!! We are launching this car later ahswear" says Aareef
"You and who" I asked Aareef giving him a side eye "Surrendered, I take back my words" he replied raising his hands up in surrender to which I ignored him
I hugged our dad once again chanting "thank you,thank you dad,i love you,you are the best"
"Congratulations baby girl, I am happy for you,May almighty Allah remove all evil eyes on you,and no reckless driving ohk" now, that's my mom
"Zaru" I hated this nickname, but what will I say, it is hajiya aunty that gave me
"Yes aunty"
"Didn't you said you are hanging out with your friends by 11am"
I even forgot that i have to go out by 11
"OMA!! Mom thank you,i love,i know by now the girls are preparing how to strangle me to death" i panicked because I know how crazy they are
"Oh habibtie, don't panick ohk, it's just 10:30am by now, go and change" she Said.
I turn and look at ya Abdul with a pleading eyes, he knew what that look meant, he signaled at my car with his eyes and i pout.
"Habibtie won't you go and change"asked mom
I rushed to the house, as soon as i entered my room, I started striping my clothes.
I changed into a blue abaya a black turban with a black veil a matching stiletto and a side bag, I picked up my phone, took my car key and descend down the stairs.
"Aunty, dad I am leaving" i announced
"Munchkin when you are coming back come along with burger, and ice cream" ya Abdul said
"Zaru,chocolates" whine Aareef
"Aareef, kaga wannan flower vase din koh, I will make sure it lands swiftly over that coconut head of yours, call that name again" I threaten
"I am sorry, please the chocolate, even if it is just one"
"I don't have money, make una transfer the funds ASAP, you have my account details right" I joked
"Zahra say astagfirullah, if not there will be a fire outbreak at the bank you open account in" my family members and bad mouth
"Astagfirullah ya Abdul, what kind prayer be that, as you all wish"
"Aunty na tafi, bye dad" I wave
"A dawo lafiya"
"Don't drive recklessly, ohk"
"Don't forget the chocolate" Aareef shouted, which earned him a smack from Ya Abdul
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Ahmad's pov
I am currently adjusting my links as i have a flight to catch in the next 30-40mins.
I sprayed my perfume adjust my Zanna Bukar cap on my head, as i was wearing a black kaftan and a black half cover shoe
I adjusted my Rolex watch then headed downstairs
As i descend the stairs i was met with the love of my life aka my mom
I said my tasleem to make my present known to my mother
"Ohh Ahmad i can see you are all set to go"she said
"Yop ammie, I am all set for Maid"
"Ok, Allah hafiz habibi,safe trip"
"I am almost late ammie, where is fareeda" i asked about my sister, our last born
"She went to Siyama's house in the morning" she replied
"Ohk, my regards to her when she returns, bye"
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Hey,my name is Ahmad Al-mustapha Shuwa, known as Ahmad/ A. Shuwa
My mom is Kanuri from Maiduguri where as my dad is pure Shuwa from Njamena
We were currently living in Maitama Abuja Nigeria
My father is a well known business tycoon where as our mother is a full house wife. Having five children
I have four Siblings, aunty Siyama being the eldest among us she is 30yrs of age. She is a business woman as she sells all kinds of females and males attires be it abayas, jallabiyas and perfumes.
She is married with her beloved husband Sharif and have 2 adorable angels Nu'aim(Ahmad)her father in-law's namesake and Nu'aima(Hauwa) bearing our mother's name
Followed by me, then our third born Aisha she is 23yrs of age, the moody, a graduate from the department of accounting, currently working at First Bank
Then the fourth, Kabeer(Kb) he is 20yrs studying electrical engineering in his third year at Nile University
And then the baby of the house Fareeda, our lastborn
She is 18yrs of age,she will be writing her WAEC this year
Our father is a very strict man but he do love us alot
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I am at the airport now we just landed a minute ago this 1½ hour flight is a torture to me
I am waiting for my cousin Ashraf to come and pick me, he is taking forever to come
After like 2minute i spotted him coming and smiling like a lopsided idiot, he is my age mate and is married with a daughter Nasrin
"If not the greatest bachelor in the whole universe" he tease me
"I am fine, alhamdulillah" I said sarcastically.
"Still with your sarcasm,i wonder the kind of woman you will end up marrying" he said and add "when are you getting married dude"
"When are you dying? Look man I am tired and i wanted to go see my granny, so shall we"
"So, because I am looking out for you, kana kira min mutuwa, well not your fault Ok"
"Haa, na question I ask"
"Let's go granny's pet"
"My baby" I called getting her out of her father's embrace
3hours later
I am currently seating with my grandmother in her parlour catching up, Nasrin curl up on my lap she is 2yrs old
"Uncle ice cleam"she said with her baby voice
"Ok uncle's daughter wanna have some ice cream"i asked
"Yesh"she squeal jumping up and down
"Oya let's go" I reply getting up
"Iyayenta sun koya mata, kai ma zaka cigaba" I ignored her remark
"Granny we are going to kayat" I said
"Did you know your way"she asked
"Of course grandma, it's my parents town after all, we are going"
"Ok, drive safely,no rough driving, this is not Abuja"
"Ok" I said
"Allah Hafiz"
"Bye habibtie, Allah hafiz" she said rubbing both our head
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Finally met Ahmad (sigh)