HUSNA

Chapter38

"Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." — David Ogden Stiers

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HOTEL  ADLON KEMPINSKI GERMANY..
Mommy, please talk to Dad about it," he  pleaded, wincing in pain as he hold his throbbing head. "She told me that her father is also going to meet up with his family there."

"Abdulhameed, what's the rush about? You're just being impatient. Your dad has traveled; how do you expect him to go there? Besides, where have you ever seen a marriage take place like this without any inquiry? At least, we need to know her family background before jumping into any conclusion."

He  took a deep breath, trying to alleviate his frustration. "Yes, Mom, I thought about that too, but please, do tell Dad about it."

His mother's tone was matter-of-fact. "Why don't you call and tell him yourself? He'll understand you more."

"Dad... wallah, I'm shy of him. I just can't. Ya Allah, Mom."

"I'll talk to him today, and also, don't call me again, disturbing me. I might change my mind."

You also know that's impossible. I'll burst your phone today until I hear feedback."

"Have you gone to the hospital? Your voice isn't coming out well."

"Mom, no hospital, please. But I will take the herbal tea as you stated. Just that my head is hurting badly, and I think I need some rest."

Herbal tea since when?" his mom yelled. He knew this reaction was coming.

He lay back on the bed, softening his voice to calm his mom down. "Mom, calm down. I said I ate, and then I'll take the herbal tea."

"Maidani aboki yar wasanka! You haven't eaten anything since morning, and you expect to just get well? Go to the hospital and call me when you reached.

He  quickly agreed, "Okay, Mom, I got to go right now." He hang  up the call immediately.

He  let out a sigh, rubbing his temples. Faisal walked into the room, holding a balm. "Captain, you need to see a doctor.Faisal handed the balm to him, who smiled weakly.

Stand up, dude. You ain't no hero that you'll act strong.

He let out a soft chuckle. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Definitely. Let's go do something. I'm bored. But I'm not going to the hospital."

"But very soon, your wife will make you go to the hospital, right?" They both laughed as they walked towards the living room, where they spent the afternoon playing video games and reliving their childhood memories.

"Childhood was the best," Captain said wistfully.

Faisal nudged him. "Indeed, it was the best."

His phone rang loudly. He tossed the controller onto the couch and quickly reached for his phone, thinking it might be his mom. But it's his sister.

"He stepped out onto the balcony and sat facing the water. "Ya Mimi..." he said softly.

"How's your health? I hope you went to the hospital," she asked.

He exhaled. "No. Mom hasn't called yet. She said she'll talk to Dad first."

"Where is that sound from?"

He chuckled. "The waves. Calm down, I'm not jumping."

She laughed lightly. "Better not."

"I'll only jump if Husna refuses to marry me," he said, half-joking, half-broken. "I don't think I'd survive it. I can't imagine life without her. And now Mom is even asking about her family background."

"Love is turning a person into somebody else, Captain," she teased.

He smiled to himself, watching the water swallow the shore again and again.

He leaned back in the chair, letting the salt-scented breeze brush his face. "Ya Mimi... you know, sometimes I wonder how I even got this lucky. Husna... she's incredible."

She laughed softly on the other end. "Lucky? Captain, she's got you wrapped around her little finger. Don't tell me you're the one in control here."

"Control? Haha, no chance," he admitted, shaking his head. "She's... she's everything. My heart races even when she just texts me. I can't... I just can't imagine life without her."you won't understand."how's my Superman doing? And how are the twins? They called me, bleating about their convocation. I have to take at least a week's leave to attend. If not, these kids will definitely burn me alive."

His sister let out a laughter. "They ain't serious! They both left for school, and they were even telling Daddy to gift them a car. Daddy yace basu da hankali!I've talked to Mom, Captain. What we discussed with her is very important. You know that marriage can't take place like that without inquiry . We need to know more about Husna's family background and..

"Yes, I also thought about that," but Faiza knows all about her."

His sister chuckled. "I'm kidding, she just called Dad, and he's even happy about that. But he was complaining, asking why you wouldn't call and inform him yourself."

"What did he say?"

"He said he's coming down to Nigeria today, and he'll be in Kaduna to meet Baba Yusuf. They'll discuss the details, and then he'll send Baba Yusuf and his two friends to Maiduguri."

"Ya Mimi, please don't play this prank on me. You always do that. I'm not joking."

"Wait a minute, Dad is calling. Let me answer his call."

"Okay, don't forget to go to the hospital, Captain."

"Insha Allah." He hang up the call and immediately dialed his dad's number.

"Assalamu alaikum, good evening, Daddy," he exclaim , answering his dad's call.

"Evening how's your work and your health?"

"I'm feeling much better, Alhamdulillah."

"Hope you went to the hospital?"

Yes."he lied, knowing his parents would worry excessively. "

"Masha Allah, don't play with your medicines," his dad reminded him.

Insha Allah, Daddy."

"What did you ask your mother to tell you that you couldn't call and tell me yourself?"

"Daddy, I was trying to reach you, but I heard you were out of the country, so I thought it was better to pass the message through Mom."

"So, finally, you decided to settle down and stop mingling around the city."

He smiled, scratching the back of his head.

Called and informed her that we're coming on Sunday, around 2 to 3 pm."

"Insha Allah, I will, Daddy. Allah yakara girma, thank you."

He hang up the call, a wide smile spreading across his face. "It's happening," he whispered to himself, staring down at his feet. "Alhamdulillah, Alhamdulillah," he murmured under his breath...

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