Tears Of Summayah - Episode 20

 

A few weeks after the marriage, Hajia Fatima paid Sumayyah a visit in her matrimonial home. Mother and daughter hugged each other tightly, as they hadn’t seen each other since the wedding ceremony.

“I have missed you so much my daughter” Hajia Fatima said with tears in her eyes.

“I’ve missed you too”

Sumayyah ushered her mum into the living room and offered her a seat. “Where is your husband?”

“He went out a while ago but will soon be back”

“OK” Hajia Fatima handed Sumayyah the bag she was carrying . “Here, I bought these for you.”

“Thank you, ma.” Sumayyah collected the bag and put it in the kitchen, as it contained foodstuffs.
“I hope you are coping with him?” Hajia Fatima asked when Sumayyah returned to the living room.

“Yes ma” Sumayyah replied shyly.
“Has anything happened between you two?”

Sumayyah was confused. “I don’t understand what you mean mum”

“I mean what married people do- has it happened yet?”
“Married people do so many things, mum.”
Hajia Fatima gave up when she saw that Sumayyah did not catch her meaning. She changed the subject

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. “I hope you are feeling okay?”

“Yes ma. I am going to school tomorrow for my exams. In fact I was studying in my room before you came in.”

“Your room?” Her mother asked surprised.  You mean you both sleep in separate rooms?”

“Yes, mother”

“What! Why?”

“You know I am shy, so I am uncomfortable sleeping in the same room as he.”
“You shouldn't be. You know you are married now. I would advise you not to let his mum find out about this.”

“Okay, I understand. I will work towards it.”
“So, starting tonight, you must sleep in the same room.”

“Okay mum.”

“Good. You know how handsome and responsible Jamiu is, so treat him well. There are girls out there who want a responsible man such as he. Obey him and you will not regret it”

“I promise not to disappoint you in any way, after all I am your daughter.”

“That's my daughter” They hugged each other.

“How is everyone back home?” Sumayyah asked.

“Everyone is fine. In fact, I paid your grandma a visit last week and she asked after you... She wanted to know if you haven’t forgotten her native language. I told her to come stay with us, and she will see for herself, but you know how she can be, she doesn't want to leave the village.” Hajia Fatima giggled.

Sumayyah laughed as well. “You can’t blame her all her memories are there.”

“That is true, but she needs someone to take care of her especially now.” Hajia Fatima rose to leave. “I must leave now.”

Sumayyah hugged her mother tight and saw her off to the gate. “I will miss you mum”

“I will miss you too. Go back now because you did not tell Jamiu you are going anywhere. Remember it is the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad(S.A.W) that a wife must not leave the house without her husband’s consent.”

“Alright mum. I am going to miss you so much.” She hugged her mum once again.

“I will come and visit you very soon.” Her mum promised before she left.

Sumayyah shut the gate and went straight to her room to prepare for school the next day.)

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As-salamu alaykum” jamiu greeted when he returned home. Sumayyah came into the living room when she heard her husband’s voice.

“Waalaykumsalam warahmatullahi. Welcome”

“Thank you. How was your day?”.

“Fine. My mum just left few minutes ago.”

“Really? I would have loved to meet her” Jamiu said, disappointed.

“Yes. She couldn't wait because she has other places she wanted to visit.”

“No problem then.” Jamiu said and sat on one of the sofas in the living room. Sumayyah joined him.
“Hmm, Jamiu?”

“Yes.”

“I am going to school tomorrow.”

“You can go since you have to sit for your promotional exams. I think we have talked about that before.”

“I know. It’s just that I am really scared. What If they start spreading rumours like the last time.?”

Jamiu could tell that she was distressed so he tried to reassure her “Sumayyah, just remove the 'What if' and be positive. You don't have to worry about anyone. Let them say whatever they want.”

“Thank you so much. I feel better already”

“I have not done anything special, so why the thanks?”
“My husband giving me a lot of encouragement is special to me, and I must show my gratitude.”

“I don't even know what to say.”

“Don’t say anything. Let me get your food.” She stood up to go to the kitchen.

“I am sure you must be tired. I will do that myself.”
“I have not done anything all day. Let me do this at least”.

“You prepared the meal, right?”
“Yes.”

“Then you have done something.”
Jamiu went to the kitchen to dish his meal, which he shared with Sumayyah, after much persuasion. After the meal they turned in for the night, so Sumayyah could be well rested for school the next day.
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Sumayyah awoke early the next day, did her chores and prepared for school. She woke Jamiu when she was ready to leave.
“I am ready for school.”

Jamiu yawned and stretched in bed. “So soon?”

“Yes.” Sumayyah’s voice trembled a little and Jamiu noticed.

“Sumayyah are you still scared.?” He asked

“No, I am not.”

“Then why are your hands and voice shaking?”

“I am just anxious.”

“Hmm, you are still thinking about what people will say. I will accompany you to school then.” Jamiu rose from the bed to start preparing, but Sumayyah stopped him.

“There is no need for that.”

“Alright. Just promise me that you won’t stress yourself out.”
“I won’t.”
“Good. The driver is waiting for you outside.”

“Thank you so much. Tell him not to come in the afternoon as I will be coming home with Az.”

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Sumayyah got to school and she couldn't wait to see Azeezah. She ran into the school compound and luckily, she saw her heading for the hall.

“Azeezah!” She called out.

“Sumayyah!” Both girls embraced each other. “How is everything?”

“Fine.”

“How is he? Hope you are taking care of him and not giving him any hard time?”

“He is fine, and I am trying not to stress him out.”

“So how was your honeymoon?”

“It was awesome.

“Did you do what I told you to do?”

“What is that?

“Ohh no Sumayyah, don't tell me you forgot.”

“Tell me now.”

“So, you mean you did not remember to use the perfume I asked you to use.?”

“You aren't serious. I didn’t use any perfumeo”

“So you didn't do it, tell me what happened on your honeymoon then.”

“What did you expect us to do?”

“You are so naïve. I mean what couples do okay?”
“What do they do. “

“Just forget it.”

“Tell me now, please.”
Azeezah changed the subiect. “So tell me how your honeymoon went.”
“I will tell you everything in class” Sumayyah replied

“Okay.”

When they got to class, Sumayyah told Azeezah everything. Azeezah was surprised to find out that they have not been intimate, so she decided not to say anything about it. Instead she encouraged her friend not to mind the gossips in the school. The teacher for the first period entered the class and they had to end their discussion. After the revision for the exam, they heard the Adhan which meant it was closing time. They chatted more before departing to their various houses.