Chapter 19

Deejah POV

I drove straight to the airport and park my car aside. I went out of the car roaming my eyes to see if I could see mum too since their were many passersby strolling up and down with their trolleybus.

I sighted mum after several eye movement from afar walking toward my side. I ran fast and threw my slend limbs on her. I never knew I will missed mum this much until now that I saw her I realized how I missed her.

Mum you look more beautiful, see even your face is glowing, what did grandma feed you with all this well?" I asked teasingly.

C'mon deejah enough of your compliment, yes your grandma really feed me with a lot of special meals. Now will you lead me the car and stop keeping me stranded on this April sun."mum said and pinch my cheeks.

I smile and collect her trolleybus then lead her to the car.

We both enter and I drove out of the airport.

So deejah how have you been and how is school as well? Mum asked.

I'm fine mum and school is also fine as well"I said and smile.

Alhamdulilah I wish you all the best, this your second semester right?

Yes mum it is, and by next year your daughter will be in her final year" so mum how was your flight and how is grandma and the rest of the family?"I asked not like I care about them though.

Their all doing fine and also send there regards to you and dad" mum said smiling"

Okay mum" she's happy because for the first time I asked about her family well being.

I drove into the mansion and found dad waiting impatiently for mum at the door.

I came out of the car, while dad open mum side door and pulled her into a hugged. I asked the maid to take mum trolleybus inside. While I trail behind them inside, living the "lovey dovey" couple at the main door.

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I sauntered out of the room to the sitting room, after maryam told me dad is calling me in downstairs.

Dad you're calling me"I said and sat beside him on the left side while mum was on the right hand side, eating her fried rice with chicken.

Yes dear, dinner is ready"dad said.

Oh I was just about to come down when you ask of me dad" I said grinning.

okay" dad nodded and took an empty plate to served for me while mum rolled her eyes.

Can't you serve your self even food again, till your dad do that for you"mum said infuriated.

She never ask me to serve her I just did it my self" dad said trying to defend me.

Wallahi Alhaji, you're spoiling this girl way too much fa, she's not getting any younger, remember she's 20 and will soon clock 21 if you don't know let me start reminding you, Khadijah will not stay in this house forever she will get marry one day"mum said with concern.

See were this woman is taking this too just because am serving her. By the way why won't I spoiled her? after all she's the the only one you're able to conceived and still want me to let her over work, when she's the only heiress to my company." Dad said furious too.

"This is getting out of hand and mum is already tearing up I can't bear it anymore, but what should I do when dad is only trying to defend me.oh god!"

Oh! Now I get your point and reason why you're spoiling her, but I won't say anything we shall see the end of it all. But let me warn you don't ever try to blame me when things turn upside down, because you're the same person that did not want me to train her has a mother" mum said in rage

I never stop you from training her, I just don't want my daughter to be stress simple."dad said sternly

Yes you stop me Alhaji, your daughter here doesn't know anything about kitchen, you always make her to think money is everything, after all you bought her an expensive car even at the age of 18, you better change your way of thinking Alhaji before it too late" mum said and storm out of the dinning room with tears.

Dad"I called

Deejah hurry up and go to your room" he said not allowing me complete my statement and left also.

I lost appetite too after seeing my parent in hitted argument because of me." I stood up too and went to my room.

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I wake up the next day feeling menstrual cramp, I groan in pain holding my stomach tightly. My monthly break is not always easy for me and I can't skip school today because of test that was schedule to behold today.

I stood up from bed holding my stomach tightly and saw blood stain on the bed sheet. I enter bathroom and shower.

Has I came out of the bathroom, I dress up quickly in a multi_color gown and wrap a purple veil then took my hand bag with my phone and emerge out of the room.

I enter dining room and sat down after greeting dad and mum. Only dad answer my greeting while mum did not even spare me a look.

I took a mug cup and prepare Lipton and was about to drink when dad asked.

Why taking Lipton for breakfast

When everything you need for breakfast it set here or can even be prepare by the maid now" dad said proudly

Dad I can't take anything than Lipton, now I have menstrual cramps"I said while trying to hold back the tears.

Oh sorry dear!" He exclaimed

Let go to the hospital I can't stand the pain you're feeling right now" dad said getting up.

Because of menstrual pain you're taking her to the hospital, is it today she started having the cramp or is her own worst than some ladies own, that you're so concern like this, I wonder how you will act when she become pregnant and in labour."mum said irritatedly.

Mum you are hurting me with your word everyday when will you even stand for me as your daughter" I asked because the pain is getting too much.

I will stand for you the day you become mature enough, a lady, a woman and then a mother and most importantly the day you step your leg in kitchen and cook for your self" mum was divulging what she want

Is not by force to learn that cooking" dad said and I also nod my head in agreement with him.

Is not by forced to learn cooking then who did you think will do that for her husband when she get married?"mum ask while rolling her eyes

Well my daughter is not getting married to be anyone slave, the husband can look for maid for him self" dad said defending me.

Mum won't you just let me be with all this marriage stuff not like am getting married anytime soon"I said with annoyance

Exactly enjoy your life first before thinking of that"dad said too.

Dad don't worry about me I will be fine I have test today" I said and storm out of the dinning room.

Maryam Maryam...." I called on my personal maid.

Yes ma'am"Maryam answer.

Go and arrange my room now, make sure you change that bed sheet also"I said and drove down to school.

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Today lecture was very hectic and the menstrual cramp wasn't helping at all rather just worsting it and making it unbearable to hold on to. I was holding my stomach tightly when Mr Ayo announced his test has been cancel, till tomorrow by 6am" students started murmuring to each other that is too early, while I was just happy at least it not today but tomorrow because am not ready for it.

Finally today lecture is over.

Deejah what wrong with you? You have been holding your stomach, and was not concentrating on today's lecture"Halima one of her colleagues asked concern

Halima you should know now, ladies monthly salary"Hafsat said which make me glare at her.

So sorry about it, I hope you get better soon"she said and left.

Oh! Sorry dear but you know that just the fact tell me is it not your period"Hafsat said rolling her eyes

Please don't mind her joor"Fatima said immediately she saw my condition because she's not in our department, she's a medical student who just came to check on us perhaps she's free lectures now.

Sorry deejah let me help you to your car, are you sure you can drive your self home or I should ask my driver to drive you home with your car? I can drive my self you know" Fatima said with concern evident about my health.

Ahhh! Fatima I never knew you to be so caring, is it really painful that she can't even drive her self again" hafsat said sarcastically.

How will you know when you're dem lucky among the once that don't feel any pain"Fatima retort back.

Fatima don't worry I can manage and drive my self home thank you"I said

This friends of my can be very funny wallahi, always acting like "Tom and Jerry" Fatima hands shettima is always the quiet one among us and the talkative one is Hafsat Idris, she's always jovial and funny to every one, but Mina ahhh we are both stubborn and don't like mingling with low class.

Hey what going on here did I miss anything" Mina asked grinning through the window.

See who want to here the amebo through the window, did you want us to start telling you deejah is having..." I couldn't let her finish, so I stood up and shut her up with my palm not minding the pain anymore, I can't bear the embarrassment in the mixed of of the guys inside the lecture hall.

Wow this is brave"Hafsat said while laughing.

Mina already come inside so we all took our bag and took our leave.

On getting to the parking space Hafsat started complaining of craving for popcorn since she perceive the scent, while Mina miss foodie wasn't left out as they both beg us to follow them to the cafeteria. That was how they drag us to the cafeteria with out any excuse.

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Sitting in cafeteria waiting for them to finish since I wasn't having any appetite. I stare through the window because we were close to one, I sighted sheriff from afar about to enter his car with his friends, ihsan and Abdulkadir.

The message of yesterday flashback into my memory,"I was hesitating whether to go and apologies or just let it slide but the feelings I has for him will not let my ego choose the better for me" I stood up and told the girls I will be back.

I ran out of the cafeteria and unfortunately he has already drove out of my sight" tears of deepest emotions stream down my cheeks.