Chapter 26

Aunty Hauwa still couldn't believe her eyes and quickly rush out of the ward to called doctor.

Doctor, doctor!" she called immediately she barges into the office.

What happened madam? and why are you so tense up?" Dr asked; worriedly.

She's awake! She lifted her hand and even blink severally" she spoke all at once vigorously.

What!" Doctors exclaimed and pace out of the office to the ward Nusaiba was admitted.

He met her and was stunned at how she was able to recover quickly within six months with lower chances. Alhamdullilah "That the power of Almighty!" Dr Mansur exclaimed!.

Dr Mansur fetch out his pen and asked" What is the colour of this cover?

Dark blue" she replies still roaming her eyes.

That good, And who is this person beside you" He pointed at aunty hauwa who was still in deep shock.

That aunty Hauwa" She replies.

I'm glad your memory is intact and was not affected. How are you feeling now? He asked; again

I'm feeling headache and my back is arching me," She complained.

Yes considering the month you spent laying it was expected. But I'm going to prescribe some drug for you to be taken and Insha Allah after two days you will be discharged" He said while a nurse kites down something on file.

What? "She shouted at the top of her voice" I can't believe this, how many months did I spend here aunty? She asked no one in particular but her aunt.

Aunty Hauwa felt really bad for her, she was even finding it so difficult to tell her exactly how many months she has spent on bed lifeless with only her breath. She wipes away the stubborn tears that threaten to roll over her cheeks. Because all this while she has been blaming herself for what happened to Nusaiba. Even after arresting Mubarak, she still blamed her self too.

Nusaiba I'm sorry but you were laying here for over 6month" She said and hugged her tightly before she even comprehends what her aunt said.

What??? Six months? She blinks her eyes furiously.

Yes my dear, Alhamdullilah for everything, your parent Are also on their way, they just heard about the good news, it has not been long Hajiya Asma'u left to return soon." She said and Nusaiba faint immediately

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She glanced at the balcony and smile. the sun was set. The beautiful deep Orange rays Seeped through the Clear sliding glass window. Ever since she was discharged from hospital, starring at the balcony and sunset has been her favourite. It gave her tranquillity and hope that better days are coming ahead.

For a minute, she remained Sprawled on Fatima bed. Thinking of how they will soon return to the life they've been for the past three years after getting to perceive luxurious life in just three days they've been in this mansion. They all treated them very well that they can't even return all they did to them than to always pray for them. She was still in deep thought when she felt a hand wrapped around her shoulder from behind. She clutches her hand on her Chest and quickly turn around and saw Fatima" You scared me Allah." she said still trying to catch her breath. Ever since the day Fatima came back from school and met them she started liking Reedah and even became close with her.

Ahhh you such a scary cat, have been calling you from downstairs but no response and when I came to call you by myself you were in deep thoughts that you did not even hear my knock, are you alright?" She asked making herself comfortable on the bed with her.

Yes, I'm fine Fatima you don't have to worry about me.

Are you sure?

Yes, am sure!" She said and smile at her to ease her worries.

And what about your health are you feeling any better? Is it healing?"She asked all in one breath.

Common you're a medical student why frighten?"She asked just to let her worries fade.

So you are too Reedah, a medical student like me, I'm not frightened but trying to be caring, but I can see that you're healing faster already and I'm happy. If you don't mind, can we go shopping? And please don't say no dad has already given us the money for our shopping. Now hurry up and dress up" She said and winked at her.

But it supposed to be a question of Yes or No ai," she said now standing up with her hand both resting on her waist.

Common just shuu and hurry up" She said and dragged her to the bathroom.

You're dead Fatima Hamza shettima"Reedah shouted from inside and the door was locked instantly even before she was able to complete her Statement.

She laughed, I'm so..try Faridah Sufyaan" she yelled back and And continue laughing.

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After an hour they were both ready to go out including Khalid and Yushraf. Everybody was at the parking space.

Khalid Handover one of the car keys to Yushraf and asked him to pick Fatima while he picks Faridah.

They all agree but Yushraf was hesitating at first because he only uses to be around his twin sister and always feel uncomfortable around other ladies.

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Toasting around her bed, she kept thinking of sheriff who refused to pick her call and hear her out, before reacting over nothing. "Can't he understand that I still have feelings for him, even if I can't comprehend what I feel anymore I know that I still love him?" Did she think to herself?

I need to seek Mina advice on this I can't decide on my own will just end up destroying everything. " she said and hugged her pillow tightly around her body.

Her maid was standing at the front of her door hesitating before knocking. She took a long breath and made a single knocked hoping she won't get mad at her.

Who is that and what did you want? She asked bluntly immediately she heard the knock.

Ma'am, I'm the one, she said and enter the room.

What happened? She asked not looking in her direction.

Hajiya wants to see you in the guest room now. " She said and left quietly.

After some minute she descends the stairs and heads to the guest room where are grandma and Aunty's stay.

She knocked on the door severally, but got no answer, she was trying to return to her room when aunty balkisu open the door and asked her to come in. She nodded and follow her in.

Were you not ever thought about how to make salam as a Muslim woman before entering inside any room rather than to be knocking? Hajiya her grandma asked while biting her apple.

Deejah was just mute, and couldn't say anything because she knew the consequences of talking back to her grandmother. That why she don't like been in there mixed, anything she does must be condemned.

Now get out of my sight and go join sumayya inside the kitchen. How could they be cooking food for you every day? I'm sure even Sumayya that just came here four days ago knows are way around the kitchen more than you, have never seen you inside kitchen before."Hajiya complain and descend her to the kitchen.

Deejah stood up and head to the kitchen, fuming in rage.

Rukkayya what are you really teaching this daughter of yours? Have never seen her doing any thing before except pressing her phone and going about. Can she even cooked? Hajiya asked now facing her mum.

Hajiya have try my best, have done everything possible a mother could do to her child. But all fail, her dad is pampering her a lot and anytime I try to to complain he blame me for not giving birth again. He always supports her in everything she want to do. Could you believe Khadijah once arrest a guy just because he revenge the slap of his sister and also made the sister a maid in this same house the last I visited Egypt. I'm just so tired of that girl. " she said stopping her tears from falling.

Innalilahi! Aunty Amina exclaimed.

And you still kept it to yourself without telling us any of this Rukkayya?"Hajiya asked in bewildered.

Hajiya has a mother I don't have anything to do rather than to be patient and always pray for them, for they are going astray.

She got her daughter point "No matter what and how terrible a child is she's still your child, and has a mother you just have to endure it and always pray for them" let keep praying for her, but don't always overlook everything she does.

She lean onto the wall starring at Summayawho was busy cooking together with the maid. They don't just expect me to start cooking together with the house maid that so disrespectful. After all is not like I can even boiled water" she murmured to herself and hissed loudly making everyone to turn around including sumayya.

Oops! Khadijah you scared me, what are doing here" sumayah asked immediately she turn and saw deejah leaning onto the wall.

Oh I never mean to scared you, anyway Hajiya asked me to join you in kitchen and it seem like you're enjoying there present around you while I can't cope with maid besides me even a minute they disgust me. So I will just get back to my room" She said walking out of the kitchen and then turn back again __ please in case they found out I'm not here just tell them I went to the restroom she said and left.

Immediately she was out of there sight the maid started murmuring while Sumayya was still glue to her position astound with Khadijah outburst.

She throw herself on bed exasperated, everything around her in the house just seem to annoyed her. She stood up and pick her phone that was laying on the nightstand. Only for her to discover five missed calls from Mina. She quickly dial her number and she pick almost immediately at first rang.

Where the hell were you to missed five missed call of my huh? Mina asked.

Babe sorry about that, you know Hajiya and Aunty's came and they have been making my stay in my own father house miserable for me."She complain bitterly.

Oh so sorry about it deejah, they won't stay long so try and endure a little okay." She sympathy with her friend and also advise her.

I hope so Mina, so what up? Why all this call at once like and emergency call? Did you know how freak I was when I saw all this missed call, like something terrible happened." She said.

While I just call to asked if you will be free let go on shopping my closet has dry, and I'm superb bored at home. So what did you think about it will you? She asked but internally hopping she said yes.

Of course, yes I'm also bored and can't even wait, are you ready let me come and pick you up? Because right now I'm tight and looking for a way to skip that cooking. I can't deal with that old woman trouble when she found out I'm inside the room.

Okay will be ready before you get here, my regard to Hajiya" She said teasing

Mina don't let me strangle you."She yell and ended the call.

She stood up and quickly shower. Came out and swiftly go through her closet searching for what to wear. After several contemplating while checking her closet she took a faded jeans and red top and a black veil, and quickly dress up.

She sat down facing the mirror and took her time doing her make_up. Immediately she finished she took her black clutch and went to her shoe rack and pick one of her black Stiletto heel, with her car key on the right hand and then descent the stairs.

She enter her car and drove out of the house without even telling anyone at home where she's heading to.

She arrive at the front gate and the gate man quickly open the door for her while she drove into the parking space and dash out of the car to Mina room and saw only the house gate who greeted her on her way to Mina's room.

She knock and open the door. Ain't you ready?" She asked immediately she sighted her on bed going through her phone.

Just going through my phone before you arrive now let go before it get late." She said putting on her shoes.

They where on there way when Mina excuse her self and asked deejah to keep going to the car she forgot to wore her wristwatch.

Okay! Just hurry up please."She said and walk toward her car while Mina return back to her room.

She dial a number and he pick immediately at first rang" You already out?" He asked Instantly after he pick the call.

Yeah we just about to, will text you the address when we are there. And please make sure you do the job perfectly. You know what I mean by that I don't want to be suspected.

Trust me Amina I won't betray you, and the job will be perfect without any suspicion.

Okay," She said and ended the call.