From The Eyes Of A Spinster - Episode 13

 

Waking early, Sakinah gazed up at the swag of canopy over her head and dreaded the day. She have a long day ahead of her with two tests and a very throbbing headache and also a journey to bichi to attend Aysha's wedding (She's their maternal cousin). Gray light pressed through the many-paned windows, and she realized that Amirah must have already drawn the drapes, which meant she will be returning any moment from now to help her arrange her suitcase. That realization galvanized her into action, and she flung herself from the bed towards the bathroom.

She had a quick shower and after stepping out from the bathroom, she meet Amirah arranging her suitcase.

"Good morning kis kis . How was your night?" Amirah greeted.

"Morning Aunty Amy. Alhamdulillah, no please... I hate that gown. Have it burnt or please give it out to someone I can't see" Sakinah said quickly eyeing the red boubou gown in Amirah's hand. It was the same gown she was wearing three days back when Habeeb tried to molest her again.

"But why? If my thoughts are right, then I could clearly remember your love for this very gown" Amirah tried to argue.

"Get rid of it Amirah!" Sakinah snapped angrily.

"Oh sure" Amirah replied quickly as she took the gown and left the room.

Sakinah heaved a sigh before approaching her closet. Today is sure gonna be a very very tiring day!

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"Awwwnnn

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. You're so sweet Hamza. Thank you" Nafisah said through the phone, her eyes closed as her fingers massages her thighs.

"It's okay, darling. You won't mind if I ask you a question right?" The guy said through the phone, hoping that Nafisah will give in to his demand.

"Sure. Anything for you Dear" Nafisah answered still massaging her thigh.

"Are those things big?" He asked slowly, as if he was afraid she'll snap at him and end the call. "Don't get angry babe. As your future husband, I need to know this please" He added in his deep voice.

Nafisah was silent for a while. Trying to grasp his words. Did he just say future husband? Does that mean he's willing to marry her? Damn it! She can even show him if he's willing to marry her.

"Arrrmmm" she started but kept quiet.

"Uhmm... go on bae. I don't care if they are big or small. I just want to know because am eager to start arranging your lefe (gifts taken to the bride from the groom). Take a deep breath and just tell me there size darling" He replied soothingly.

"They are big" came her slow reply.

"Good! Meaning our baby won't go hungry right? I'm elated" 

Nafisah chuckled and giggled happily. This is a dream come true. She just meet the guy when she visited Dawoud. Even thou she is still in love with Dawoud, but she won't waste this opportunity and wait till he falls for her.

"I've been praying silently for those things to be big, and now I'm very glad they are" 

Whoa! Is this man for real? As if he knows her thought. 

Hamza kept on saying... "I am a MAN, A MAN Nafisah... I ought to know things about the lady I like right? Things like this. Don't worry, it won't hurt. I just want to know... but if you don't feel like telling me, then I won't rush you okay?"

"Naf naf... are you ready?" Safinah called out as she approached her sister's room.

"Coming sis" she replied back before talking back into the phone. "I need to go dear. Thank you for your time and thanks for calling"

"The pleasure is mine darling. And I'm really glad those things are big. Take Care...".

Chineke!! Allah hummah ajirni fii guys like this. Aunty, if a guy ask you stupid questions like this, know that he's into your body and not the real you. Kuku block him, add his number to blacklist and PRAY!. ALLAH YA QARA KAREMU.

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"Here" Iklimah said putting down a bowl of fura and nono in front of the triplets. Safinah screwed up her face in a disgusting manner and looked away.

"I don't think I can drink this" she said looking at Iklimah with disgust, "The bowl looks so dirty and you sting" she added.

Iklimah was hurt beyond words but didn't bother to reply. This isn't the first time Safinah, her maternal cousin, addressed her in such a way. She has already gotten used to it.

"It wasn't for you in the first place miss. So if you'll please excuse me I have other important guests to attend to" She then turned and looked at Sakinah and Nafisah..."Do drink, I just made it sisters".

Sakinah flashed her a smile and squeezed her hands in hers. "Sure sis. Thank you".

Iklimah nodded her head and returned the smile before turning on her heals.

"What the hell was that Safinah!" Nafisah snapped at her angrily.

"What do you mean, miss?" Safinah replied glaring at Nafisah.

"How can you talk to her like that? For goodness sake she's our cousin, and you're in no way better than her!" Sakinah said angrily.

"Of course I'm better than her in every aspect. Damn! I hate coming to this village and mingling with these illiterates who always stings!".

The two sisters were speechless. Safinah needs prayers.... Lots and lots of prayers! What kind of a woman is she? How can you hate your own relations because they are poor? Is she even sane?

"Allahu yahdeeki Safinah. Drop this stupid mentality of yours, Safinah. How sure are you we will always be rich forever? Or if you're going to marry that rich guy you've always dreamt of? What if he becomes poor the night you guys got married? will you pack your things and leave just because he turned out to be poor? Safinah this Dunya is scary oo...This Dunya is really really scary, so be very careful!" Sakinah reprimanded her.

Safinah scoffed, stood up and wipe off the dust from her ankara, shaking off her butts in an annoying manner at her sisters... She walked off!.

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The playground (Dandali) was full with ladies and gentlemen from different angle. The triplets were not left behind and they dressed in the same way the village people dressed. Today, they are performing the wasan gada show, and tomorrow the knot will be tied.

The ladies formed a line in the big circle waiting for the drummers to start beating the drums so that they can dance to their fill.

Sakinah refused to join. She stood among the crowd, hands akimbo and laughing at her sisters who were so eager to start dancing.

As soon as the drummers hit it! The girls started dancing singing a song...

Tatiyon tatiyon tatiyon,
Tayo!
Yaro kama tsamiya kayi lilo,
Tayo!
Inka kama zabara ta tsinke,
Tayo!
Allah tsinema saurayin kusa da gida,
Tayo!

Sakinah was laughing and at thesame time clapping her hands happily. She loved the song but can't sing it. She heard some movement behind her, and when she turned to look at the person behind her... Her heart almost missed a beat. What the hell is he doing here?

Jiya yazo, shekaranjiya yazo,
Tayo!
Ba kyautar daro ba bata dari ba,
Tayo!
Sai shegen ido uwa bulala,
Tayo!

"Whoa, who do we have here? Isn't this Sakinah Bello Gada?" Mansur asked teasingly

Sakinah didn't look back at him.

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. She focused her gaze on what she was looking at even thou she don't understand a single thing the very moment he came beside her.

murguda murguda murguda,
Tayo!
Shagide shagide shagide
Tayo!
Gantsare gantsare gantsare
Tayo!

Sakinah laughed so hard at her sisters with the way they were trying to dance and blend with the song. Forgetting totally about Mansur standing beside her, Sakinah put an arm on her shoulder and the other hand on her waist in an attempt to also dance the way they do.

She stopped midway when she heard a roaring laughter beside her.

"You look extremely beautiful when you smile Amica mea. Smile more often please. And uhhgg... nice dancing steps you've got. I think I'll come over to learn some of them. And by the way... You look stunning dressed that way, Miss Sakinah. Have a blessed night and do dream about me please. Don't worry, I won't disappoint you" He winked at her... gave out his heart melting smile and walked off.