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Chapter 17

THIRD PERSON POV

Mubarak rub his eyes tiredly as he continue to stare at his laptop trying his best to concentrate on his work, but he find himself thinking about what transpired between him and his wife instead. He needed to respond to bunch of emails as well as the works he neglected all through his wedding, unable to do any of that he sighed and slammed the laptop shut.
F**k "he cursed quietly to himself. He needed to resume work today not because he wanted to but he thought coming to the office would keep his mind occupied because he was slowly loosing his mind back at home. He brought his fingers up to his temples and rubbed them. He wish he could talk to his mom about this, there is something about sharing his problems with hajiya, She always has a solution or come up with something that helps, but how is he suppose to tell hajiya that his bride of barely one week is already seeking for divorce that too her favorite daughter in-law, No he can't, he has to grow some balls this time and find his way out of this one.

Seriously Mubarak"groaned Usman as he hastily pull the chair out sliding on it directly across from Mubarak.

When did you come in here " Mubarak asked curiously

Why are you here ? Usman also asked ignoring his question

What do you mean, why am i here ? You've probably forgotten this is my office and i work here" he answered sarcastically trying to hide his emotions, but his voice just doesn't agree with him and Usman quickly catches that, he have known him since childhood, he could tell this man sitting before him is totally different from the groom that got married just a week ago. What could have caused this change within this short period "he wondered

You know that's not what i meant "he protested

Okay " he said with a shrug

Okay ? Just okay ? Usman asked again, seriously man what is that you are not telling me ? How is your wife and why do you look so down in the mouth ? Mubarak kept mute, he couldn't get a coherent sentence to come out of his mouth, albeit he knows he can't hide this from Usman, after all he is not just his uncle he is also his best friend, someone he can confide in. Mubarak took a deep breathe and open his mouth to say something but was interrupted by yet another sentence from usman and he knows he will be damned if he doesn't tell this man everything.

One thing is for sure Mubarak, there is something bothering you, so for god's sake say something mubarak" Usman pleaded once again

Where do i even start from man"he sighed. Usman didn't miss the sudden facial expression on his best friend's face. She doesn't want this marriage nor me, or anything that tie us together" Mubarak says

So that explains why you didn't call us for the walima" Usman cut in

Walima ? Really man ?Kasan Allah ni nama manta da wani Walima " he said with a faint smile

Is it that bad ? he asked, looking at Mubarak with an apologetic face .

You have no idea. She asked for a divorce " he said sedately, breaking the silence.

what ?? Usman exclaimed, why man ? He asked in total disbelief

Mubarak could sense how worried Usman was for him and the whole situation after telling him everything. Times like this remind him how lucky he is to have usman as his best friend. He has and will always be there for him, that, he is sure of.

So what was your answer? I mean what did you say to her after that ? Usman asked

I didn't know what to say. I couldn't find my voice at that moment, it was gone just like my ability to think properly right now. He said clearly frustrated