HUSNA

Chapter 30

"You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated." -Maya Angelou

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MAGAMOUND ESTATE LAGOS..
Captain, you're blinded by love! You knew she'd react this way, so why worry? Give her space to breathe. Act like you've forgotten about her. The more you show concern, the more attitude she'll give you," Faisal scolded, pacing the room.

Captain lay on the bed, eyes closed, hands crossed behind his head. "Training is coming, and you're neglecting your job. You're playing with fire, Captain," Faisal continued, shaking his head.

"I don't care about the job! All that matters is Husna accepting me. I won't let her go," he snapped, his voice tense.

Faisal flopped onto the chair, rolling his eyes. "Fine, majnu, love-struck fool. Go back to her, and I'm sure she'll slap you silly. Maybe then you'll come to your senses."

"You don't understand. I truly love Husna with all my heart. Someone hurt her before, but that doesn't mean I'll hurt her too. I wish she'd give me a chance to show my love

Faisal pressed his lips together, listening to his  lament.

Husna said terrible things... I've never seen a girl give me such a headache. I promised myself I'd forget her, but I couldn't. There's this dull feeling in my gut, a hurt that won't fade..."

Faisal leaned back, sighing. "Captain, I advise you to return to your post before your absence is noticed. The commanding officer won't take it lightly. Give the girl some space; she needs time. You know how girls are, especially someone like her. She won't listen to you now."

He  opened his eyes and nodded slowly, glancing at his watch. "I'll return tomorrow. I have a flight to Abuja today."

Faisal stifled a chuckle. "Indeed, Captain, Allah has tested your patience. Your behavior around the girls who adore you is quite remarkable. The battle has turned upside down with you."

Hameed Smiled  wryly. "What's for dinner?"

Faisal shrugged. "I was thinking of ordering something. But first, can I see Husna's picture? You've never shown me what she looks like."

His  face lit up, and he handed Faisal his phone. "Here she is. Beautiful, isn't she?"

Faisal's eyes widened as he studied her picture. "No wonder she's driving you crazy! She's gorgeous!"

Hameed rolled his eyes. "Gorgeous? She's more than that. She's coffee...strong and addictive."

Faisal chuckled, shaking his head. "I see what you mean. What's the time now?"

Hameed glanced at his watch. "11 pm."

The next day, he boarded a flight to Abuja. Upon arrival, he went straight to his sister Ya Mimi.

"Ya Mimi, you won't understand what's happening to me. My life is upside down. Husna rejected me. She doesn't love me," he said, his shoulders slumping.

Ya Mimi's inquisitive gaze met Hameed's troubled expression. "What happened?" she asked.

He recounted everything, from confessing his love to her reaction, his voice heavy with frustration. "You know how she is fiercely independent and strong-willed. I've tried to reassure her that not all men are the same, but she refuses to listen."

Ya Mimi's expression softened. "Captain , you mustn't expect her to accept you immediately. She needs time and space to process her emotions. Be patient, Captain. Don't contact her for a while. Let her breathe. Give her the space she needs."

"But Ya Mimi," he groaned, "I love her so deeply. The thought of losing her is unbearable."

She placed a hand on his shoulder. "Captain, love has certainly gotten the better of you! I must meet this remarkable girl who's captured your heart. How's work?"

He  managed a weak smile. "It's going well, Alhamdulillah. I'm heading back today, insha Allah. If my commanding officer discovers my absence, I'll be in serious trouble."

Ya Mimi nodded. "You should get going.

Please give this to Superman when he returns from school," he  exclaim , handing him a small package.

***

As he emerged from the disciplinary hearing later, the weight of his actions settled upon him. The altercation with his training captain had been the final straw, culminating in his dismissal.

"He sacrificed everything for the sake of flying," he reflected bitterly. "That egotistical training captain disrupted his  life, feigning concern as he delivered the news of his  termination." A scornful smile spread across his face. "He's even delighted that he  will be reunited with my family daily."

A colleague approached, curiosity on his face. "What did he tell you now?"

Hameed's tone was clipped and angry. "He informed me that I'm sacked. He intends to contact my father so I can explain my 'problem' to him. He terminated my employment on the spot."

His colleague frowned. "But don't you think your actions were unjustified, Captain? You attempted to engage in a physical altercation with him. Remember, he's your training captain, entrusted with your guidance and development."

Hameed's anger flared again as he recounted the incident. "Can you believe he tried to slap me? I'd rather lose the job than tolerate such disrespect. Next time, I'll make sure he regrets underestimating me."

With a sense of liberation, he packed his belongings carelessly into his suitcase. "I tried to apologize initially, but he wasn't having it.

Too little, too late. He needs to be with his family, and he need to be done with this toxic job."

Zipping his suitcase, he slung his backpack over his shoulder and tucked his phone into his pocket.

Turning to his friend, he tossed him the keys. "Give these to Faisal when he returns. Until we meet again..." With that, he departed for Nigeria.

He settled into his new surroundings, he began to contemplate his future. Should he join the Nigerian airlines or lend a hand in his father's business? One thing was certain: he had no intention of returning to Cyprus again

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