JAUDAH

CHAPTER 19

JAUDAH'S POV

Just as Zain promised, he credited 100,000 naira to my account instead of 80,000 naira and I'm greatful for that 'cause my account balance was low. I did my registration and will start attending classes by Monday. Zain also got a driver for me. Throughout the week, he's being nice and caring, I never knew he would change and become as caring as he is right now even though he doesn't talk much but I still appreciate the little attention I get from him. He didn't bring up the issue of my nightmare again and luckily, I didn't have another one so I didn't bother myself going to my doctor as Ya Faruq advised 'cause I thought it's no longer important.

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A DAY LATER

Today is Monday and I'm excited about going to my culinary school to the extent that I couldn't even hide my excitement. I woke up as early as 7am and prepare breakfast for both me and Zain, I made pancakes with maple syrup. I went back to my room and took a shower then got dressed in a blue jeans, white T-shirt and black kimono on top with a matching veil, even though I would love to put makeup on my face I won't 'cause Zain warned me not to put on too much makeup when going to school so I decided on a simple powder, massacre and lipgloss. I picked up my handbag and phone and went downstairs for breakfast, to my surprise Zain has already eaten his and is already out to work without even letting me know "how rude", I pout.

I sat down, ate my breakfast, took the plates to the kitchen and went out after locking the door behind me. Bala who will be my driver is already in the car waiting for me.

"Hajiya Ina kwana(good morning Hajiya)" he greeted ducking his head a little when he came out of the car as he saw me.

"Morning, and please I will prefer it if you call me by my name, Jaudah" I answered, smiling at him.

"Ok toh, if that's what you want" he said opening the back door of the car, I sat at the owners corner while he sat at the drivers seat and we drove out to my school. When we reached the school, I told him to go and come back at 4pm to pick me up.

For the next few hours I was busy with my cooking, noting every useful details our teacher said. I really enjoyed the class and I hope on learning more, by 4pm Bala came back and we went back home. I prepared dinner before taking a shower. When Zain came back, I was already fast asleep 'cause of how tired I was.

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ZAIN'S POV

This morning I thought of dropping her at her school but I decided against it so she won't get any crazy thoughts running up on her mind and because of that, I ate my breakfast and left before she's done dressing. I went to the office and settled down ready to work when Lara, my secretary came in holding a pile of files to be signed by me.

"Good morning sir" she greeted, respectively.

"Morning" I said, briefly.

"You are to sign this files Sir" she said. I pointed to the table and she dropped them before switching on her iPad to let me know of my schedule.

"You will be having a meeting in the next hour with Ikenna & Sons All-pro construction, by 2pm you have a lunch meeting with Mrs Williams and that will be all for today's meetings" she explained.

I nodded and said "make sure the conference room is ready before they get here and again, I want you to arrange a simple surprise birthday party for my wife which will take place in two weeks" she smiled at that and said

"Sure, how do you want it Sir?"

"Just simple, nothing extravagant, she's clocking 18, so I want something you know she will like for someone turning 18" I explained

"Ok sir, it will be done as you wish", she replied confidently.

"Good, you can go back to your desk" and with that, she left.

I smiled at the thought of how Jaudah will like her birthday surprise, I just can't get her out of my mind, she's always the one I think of and I must admit that I'm really falling for this girl.

I spent the rest of the day with meetings and paperworks. All my workers left around 4pm but I stayed to complete some work. I was designing a duplex when an idea pop up on my head, I smiled at the idea and high five my subconscious mind before I went on with my work. When I was done, it was already past 8, I went home and to my surprise Jaudah was already asleep. I guessed she's tired from her culinary school. She sure doesn't have to stress herself with such classes and just concentrate on her upcoming post utme since she's a great cook already.

I took a shower and got dressed in my pyjamas before picking up my phone and heading down to eat my dinner. She made semotiva with egusi soup, as much as I hate having heavy foods at night, I can't resist hers so I sat down and ate to my heart content praising her all the way.

When I was done, I went to my studio where I draw and paint whenever I'm at home. I gathered up all I will need for my drawing before I settled down and start what was on my mind. I spent a lot of time trying to make it perfect, I was sleepy and so I checked my watch to see that it's past 2am. I need to go to bed so I can wake up early tomorrow 'cause I have a meeting with Ikenna & Sons All-pro construction on what they've decided 'cause we couldn't come to a conclusion at the meeting earlier, since I have enough time for what I'm doing right now, I decided to leave it for another day. I went out of the studio locking it with a key to make sure nobody goes in there to see what I'm actually doing, I wouldn't want my surprise to be ruined, I went up to our room and my beautiful wife is still sleeping peacefully.

"Wait did you just say wife?", my subconscious mind asked. Well, I must say I can't deny it anymore, so yes, she's my wife who managed to make her way through my heart. I'm really falling for her, I don't think I can wait till she's 20 like I promised myself. I laid down next to her looking at her beautiful face thinking of so many things, I really need to know my wife, I need to know who I married before taking the next step.

At first I was angry at her 'cause of the way she manipulated our parents and managed to marry me without my consent  but the few months I spent with her changed the way I'm looking at her, she sure isn't the girl I thought I married and I would love to know who I married. I would love to know why she chose me, why she's so adamant on marrying me despite knowing fully well that I don't love her, I really want to know what she's up to. I sighed at my thoughts before kissing her on her forehead and closing my eyes drifting off to a peaceful slumber.

I know I've disappoint you guys, I made you a promise and failed countless times, I'm so sorry for that, please forgive me.

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