EPILOGUE

It's two weeks now since alhaji ringim passed away. The death shocked alot of people. Some didn't even know that he was sick. It came as a total shock when it was announced on TV and radio. People are mourning for him. He was a good man indeed. Badiyya hasn't said anything since the day he died. She kept herself locked up in his room. Her daddy was gone. He is never going to come back. Her heart breaks miserably.

She hugged herself so tight wishing he was here hugging her " my daddy "

He was her hero. Her everything. Why does he have to leave too soon?. He promise that he wouldn't leave but he disappointed her. The door kept knocking but she wasn't answering.

" Badiyya?" rahama called from the other side of the door. " I know you're listening to me, please open up. Talk to us, sakeena and I are worried sick for you. Your brothers are also worried. Please badiyya always remember that we are now family and family sticks together. "

She still didn't say anything instead she sobbed quietly. She cried as if she has never cried before. It hurts alot. She never expected losing her father to be this hard on her. She miss him so  much.

" please badiyya "

***

One month later

Rahama ran down the stair with a piece of paper in her hand. She was running away from badiyya who wants to collect the paper.

" give it back rahama " badiyya growled.

" no I won't . I must read what is written here" she smirked and then open up the folded paper to read .

" Dear love, wow! Sagir is really something else" rahama hummed softly and continue reading

" I know we've been a little distan-

The paper go snatched out of her hands by badiyya.

" finally, I can now have my letter" badiyya glared at her and folded the paper.

" you're no fun" said rahama with a pout and then slumped down on the chair.

" it's not yours to read anyway "

" OK fine. But why have you been avoiding sagir? "

Badiyya heaved a small sigh " I really don't know "

With a brow raised " I don't understand? " rahama asked confused

" I don't know what exactly is wrong with me rahama. Ever since dad died, i just want to be alone. I don't want to be burdened with all this love of a thing. I want to be left alone. I know I've been too harsh on him but he needs to understand that I need time to get my acts together. "

" you know this isn't fair at all. That man needs an explanation. He has been worried sick for you. You will be surprised if I tell you how many time he calls me a day just to know how you're doing" rahama told her truthfully

" He called? " badiyya asked surprise

" yes he always calls. Please talk to him "

" I'll try"

" please you don't need to try just do it."

" OK fine I've heard you " badiyya rolled her eyes

" Good" rahama smiled

***

The day was moving smoothly for everyone. The news about alhaji ringim's death had long been forgotten. Badiyya is now her cherry self once again. Truth to her word, she patched thing up with sagir and both are already talking about setting up a date for their wedding. Everyone is so happy for them.

As for rahama, she is also living her dream as sadiq's wife and their love blossoms day by day that it amazes people. Alot of people envy them . She received a phone call from her dad this morning telling her that aunty yasira had finally put to bed. She gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. Upon receiving the good news, rahama didn't waste time, she drove down to her father's house to see her new baby brother.

" Maa shaa Allah, he looks so much like dad" she said while touching his soft cheeks.

Yasira chuckles " you don't know yet. Remember, he is still a baby and he might change resemblance gradually "

" Yeah you're right though "

Aunty Yasira studied her. She notice that rahama had increase a little weight, she is more lighter and beautiful.

" it seems  marriage life sooths you  "

" why do you say so? " rahama asked shyly

" I mean look a you" she pointed " look at how you're glowing. Sadiq is really doing a nice job"

" yes he is " she blushed

" so when are we expecting your baby? I'm sure the married is now consummated "

" innalillahi! You have no filter at all aunty yasira "

" What? We are adults here so why are you ashamed ?" she cock a brow " you're a woman now and sooner than you expect you'll be a mother. You'll be surprised that you're already pregnant as we speak "

" what! Me pregnant?!. I'm most definitely not. It's too soon"

" really? " yasira snickered " you'd be surprised my dear"

" Can we just end the conversation already ?"

" OK o, I've said my own " yasira said as she took her baby from rahama. It was time to breastfeed him.

" I've been meaning to ask you something "

" what's that? " asked rahama

" Have you guys been hearing anything from mansir? "

"  Yes, he calls from time to time same with his wife kamila. They are living happily Alhamdulillh "

" That's good and what about jafar? It seems marriage had made you people distance from me. I haven't been hearing alot from Jafar ever since he relocated to kano"

" Don't mind him. They are also fine as well. Infact sakeena is now seven months gone ."

" Wow! Look a how time flies so fast. She will soon be a mother "

Rahama smiled " I miss her so much wallahi. "

" Eyya, I'm sure she misses you too"

***

Rahama felt a lump in her throat. She quickly got down from bed and ran to the restroom to empty all that is in her stomach. She has been having this feverish feeling for two days now. She wonders what might be disturbing her. She splashed some water on her face and dried it with a towel.

Rahama finally walked out of the restroom to join sadiq in bed. Sadiq who was already awake by the sound of his wife vomit.

" love ,are you sure you're okay? I think it's time you see a doctor" he told her as he wrapped his arm around her

" yes, I've thought about it too. I'll make sure to go see the doctor when the day break"

"  Good. Atleast I'll feel much better if I know what this sickness is all about "

***

" Congratulations ma'am. You're four weeks pregnant " the doctor told her the good news

" I'm pregnant?! "

" yes you are. Here is the result of the test "

Truth to his word, she was actually pregnant. This feels surreal to her. She is going to be a mother! and sadiq is going to be a father!. She put her hand on her flat stomach "  I'm pregnant " she told herself.

***

Sadiq came home as early as he can. He kept thinking about rahama at the office, he couldn't concentrate. He was disturbed about his wife's sickness and felt bad for leaving her alone which was why he finished as early as he could.

" you're back? " rahama said as her husband entered the house " why so early today ?

" I couldn't stop thinking about you. So what  did the doctor say ?" he asked as he drew her close to him. He pecked her on the lips.

" Guess "

He raised a brow " why do I need to guess? "

She blew out a breath " fine. Take this " she hand over the envelope to him"

He looked sceptically before taking the envelope from her. He brought out the folded paper from. the envelope and read it.

His eyes glitters with tear " We're expecting? "

She nodded repeatedly " yes we are "

" I'm going to be a father! " he hugged her so tight " thank you so much for this gift. I love you so much "

" I love you too" he captured her lips for a kiss.

They got interrupted by the ringing of sadiq's phone.

He groan annoyingly. Rahama chuckles and allows him to pick the call.

" hello "

" sir, the investors you've been waiting for are here "

" Tell them I can't make it today. "

" sir, have you forgotten how important this project is for you and the company?"

" look here Sameer, are you the boss or am I the boss "

" you're the boss sir, sorry sir "

" so I thought. Look here, tell them that I won't be able to make it coz my wife needs me. If they can leave it till tomorrow then good for them "

" OK sir"

Sadiq ended the call

" you're too harsh. He was only doing what is best for the company " rahama scolded

" my wife is more important right now " he smirked and then held her close.

She giggles softly " you are something else "

" I know right " he wiggled his brows " you still haven't told me about this Sameer guy. Atleast let me have a clue about who I employed "

" Hm, let's just say Sameer is a past that I don't want to ever remember. Let's leave it as that. Don't even think about sacking him, he is a changed person now. "

He groaned " this isn't fear "

" life is about being unfair "

" Atleast tell me something. Even if you don't want to tell me the story, you have to answer these questions which I'm about to ask. "

She rolled her eyes " OKay, shoot "

"Was he your boyfriend? "

" nope he wasn't "

" Good. Did he by any chance molested you"

" Well I wouldn't call what he did molestation . Let's just say he did all that he did to me under the influence of drugs. "

" OK fine" he said " so back to our babies"

"babies ?"

" yes, I want twins "

" why twins? "

" I don't know " he shrugged " I just love them. It will be fun having them as the first children "

" well then, I pray we are having twins " she smile happily a him

" I love you my spoilt brat "

" and I love you more, Mr mechanic"

They live happily ever after. To their surprise, they actually welcomed two bouncing babies. A boy and a girl which they named Mubarak and Layla respectively

The End

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