Trapped In a Jungle - Episode 3

 

HUSNAH

I swallowed so hard, i treid crying, tried shouting but to no avail. I looked from one corner to another of my room. I then realized, i was trapped in a jungle.

The words keep going through my head, i just find it hard to believe. I am getting married in two months now, getting married to my worst nightmare.

I felt the othe side of my bed go down, i knew that someone just sat there but i couldn't bring myself to see who it was.

My head is still buried in my hands, and tears kept gushing uncontrollably. Yaa Allah! He's gonna be the end of me.

"Adda husnah" . Amal called slowly, her thumb clearing away my tears. Her hands felt so warm; i don't know if seeing her breaks my heart the more, but i broke into more and more tears.

"Addah husnah, this isn't the end of everything. We just need to pray, Allah is in control of everything. Trust in Him".

I couldn't say a word, my heart aches so very much that i feel it'll burst any moment from now.

Amal rested my head on her shoulders, soothing my back. That very moment, i knew i was blessed with the best sister ever.

We stayed for almost thirty minutes in that position. And i felt my heart at peace a little.

Aunty ladi's voice kept trailing my head, as i remembered every single word she said the very moment i and Amal set our foot into the living room when we came back from aunty hajjo's.

"In two weeks time, you'll be a bride husnah" she said happily.

I was confused at first, i even thought she was only joking but then she blinked me back to reality as she goes on.

"They brought ten cartoons of nagani ina so (gifts taken to the bride's house as a sign that the boy is interested)

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. The lefe (Cloths brought to the bride from her husband) will be brought a week to the wedding".

I almost loosed my balance. Aunty ladi can't be serious.

"I thought its just an engagement?" I asked, my voice inaudible.

"well, we thought it'll be better to finalize everything once and for all" Aunty ladi answered.

My eyes were watery

My heart beating fast

My balance loosed as i fell to the ground.

I don't know how, but i felt tears running down my cheeks!

He's gonna be the end of me.

"I don't love him, wallahi bana sonshi" i shouted, shaking my head furiously. As if shaking it will stop the wedding.

"Husnah" Mom called softly. And i felt her warm arms wrapped around me....."Shhhhh, everything will be alright".

I blinked back to reality, that was three days ago event. I felt my tummy rumbling. Yeah! Why not? I haven't eaten a solid food for the past three days, just black coffee. Yea, i know. I look like a ghost.

"Adda husnah, snap out of this and be yourself again please, for mom. You know how worried she is right?". Amal said again.

"Sure lil sis, thank you for everything. You the very best, i love you, infinity times ten".

"I love you more Adda"

I had a warm bath, allowing the hot water penetrate my soul, massaging my aching bones. O yaa Allah! I feel alive again.

I tied my fluffy white towel and tiptoed into my closet. What am i even gonna put on? Dunno, i just hate the idea of putting heavy cloths on just now.

My eyes rested on a red and black polka dots gown. Yea, i think I'll settle on this. I put a little kohl in my eyes to hide how terrible i look, worst still as i look into the square sized mirror in front of me.

What have you done to yourself husnah? I wondered.

I came back into the bedroom and found it clean and tidy, with a very nice and flowery scent. Awww! Amal is the best sister so far.

I went downstairs, a lot in my mind, am trying so hard to look real, to be myself. At least, for mom.

Yea

Guess she knew i was coming downstairs, her eyes were focused at my direction and i could trace the lines of worried on her face.

"A wali jam (good morning)" i greated

"Jam koo dume" mom answered, looking at me with those eyes of hers. Well i think my mom has the biggest eyes in the whole universe. Uhhh! Don't mind my exaggeration.

"Husnah, what are you doing to yourself?"

I tried answering, but the words wouldn't come out. I was left with only a sigh.

"Don't you believe in QADR?" She asked further "Kefa mace ce, you're my favorite among all your siblings husnah. Do you think I'll give my blessings to something i didn't pray over? Where is that sweet and amazing little angel i gave birth to?" She asked, tears swelling up her eyes.

"Am sorry mom, am so sorry" i said in tears, as we both wrapped our hands around each other.

"Don't disappoint me please. Be that bright and cheerful girl you once were, please".

"I promise mom. I promise. Do forgive my stupidity

I felt mom's warmness deep inside, as i buried my head in her chest. A mom is the best creation on earth!.

My tummy rumbled for the hundredth time since this morning. Mom broke the hug, giving me a funny look. Yea i know what that look means.

"okay, fine mom. Mi yiddi nyamugo (i want to eat" i said, a smile on my face.

"You silly girl" mom said, pinching me so hard on my cheeks "I'll make sure you eat two whole plates!".

"No mom, siddi please (a little please).

Have you ever feel the happiness of being feed by your mom? Well, that's the best feeling ever.

The day ended in a blur.

I was super excited about tomorrow.

Read " Embedded Roses " by the same author ( Murjanatu Alkali )

. Dammit! My best bro is coming back. I've missed his naggings and blabbering so far.

Yaa Naseer.

NABEEL

I turned restlessly to the other side of my bed. Its morning already, i can't get the idea why am still in bed. 

Well....why else? The idea of getting married to husnah of course.

Its been three days since dad broke the bad news, i just couldn't bring myself to tell Fareedah what happened. How will she take it? Yaa Allah!.

I stood up lazily and walked to the bathroom, took a quick shower and dressed quickly before stepping out of the room.

I knew fareedah will be in the kitchen preparing breakfast, so i walked straight to the kitchen.

She was standing by the sink, busy washing plates and pans. 

I hugged her from behind, giving her a very warm kiss on her earlobe.

She shrieked, feeling it.

"Good morning" i said slowly, as my arms kept going up and down on her abdomen.

"Morning. Zaka fara koh? Can't you see am busy?" She said 

"You left me on bed all alone, i missed your warmness".

"Awwwww! You silly boy" she said, turning her face towards me. Before i could comprehend what was happening, i felt her lips on mine.

They were warm, so sweet. I nibbled her lower lips passionately and she moaned.

"I love you baby" she whispered between breath

"I love you more reedah" i answered.

I was about grabbing her lips again for another passionate kiss when my phone rang.

Anger!

That's what i felt.

I sighed deeply.

Someone just ruined my precious moment.

I looked at the phone to see who was calling.

What the fuck!

This can't be!

Husnah calling? 

Impossible.

I looked at reedah and saw her eyes on me. She smiled and said

"Come on! Pick it up"

I nodded and swallowed so hard before turning to leave the kitchen as she went back to washing her plates.

"What's it?" I asked through the phone angrily.

"I want to see you. Am kinda missing you" she said sweetly.

I removed the phone from my ears and rechecked the caller.

Husnah!

"What do you mean?" i asked

"I want to see my future husband. I'm missing him". She said again

Is this for real?

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