EXTRA MILE FOR LOVE

20: Back home

Kabir arrived at Cross river later in the afternoon in a private jet together with some of Nabil's aides and doctor because Nabil told him about Najma's injury. He made some few more phone calls and the Governor of Cross river sent some police escorts to pick up Kabir from the airport to where Najma and Nabil were. They didn't have a hard time in locating them. As promised, Nabil made Kabir transferred a sum of 50 million naira to the man that helped them out.

"Sir you don't need to pay me. I would have helped anyone in your situation." The man happily declared. "We'd have paid the kidnappers a much bigger amount if we were still there. So this is no big deal" Nabil declared. The man kept showering his prayers on them and wished them everlasting peace in their married life. He assumed they were a couple. Which made Nabil's mood instantly changed.

"Nabil you didn't mention you were also hurt." Kabir was worried seeing Nabil's swollen arm, trying to help him get in the car. "It's not that serious, worry about her instead." Nabil pointed to a half conscious Najma.

"What's wrong Najma?" Kabir asked , It was unlike Najma to remain mute. She attempted to stand up but ended up collapsing. "Quickly get some water" Nabil yelled at the security as he came to Najma's rescue . "Nabil be careful, you can't carry her with this swollen arm of yours. I came with some medical personnels , The ambulance is right ahead of us." Kabir announced.

"I want us to get out of here. We can be treated in Kano or while we're in the plane they can start attending to us" Nabil was really in pain. All these while he has been trying to act strong because of Najma. He had to fulfill his promise of taking her back to Kano safe and sound. Even though she got hurt, but at least she's safe now.

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Kano.
9:45pm.

"They're going to catch us again, Run!......" Najma yelled, after regaining conciseness. "Calm down Baby , You're safe now" Basma declared softly with tears in her eyes . "Bas.....Basma na" Najma slurred with tears in her eyes. They hugged each other crying. Najma finally felt relived, The tears she's been holding..........

"Didn't you miss your mummy one bit?" Mummy broke their hug as she hugged Najma tight. "Mummy! " Najma broke into more tears seeing Daddy and other few family members. That was when she realized how much she have missed them and how everyone has been sick worried about her . Especially Basma and Mummy who had swollen eyes.

"Najma tell me, Did they do anything do you ? Are you fine? You didn't eat , did you?" Mummy kept asking Najma as she examined how Najma has become thinner, Already Najma is naturally thin but now it has worsened.

"Hajiya now it's not the time for questions. We should allow her to rest . The doctors said when she has regain consciousness they will run some few more tests on her" Daddy declared.

"I want to go home please." Najma whined. "No Baby you can't. You're still unwell." Mummy tried consoling Najma. Basma told them to all go home , She would sleepover with Najma and call them incase they might need anything.

"Basma how is he? Is he fine?" Najma asked as she groaned in pain adjusting her sitting posture. Basma put a pillow behind her so she could rest her back against the bed. "Who are you talking about?" Basma knew very well who she was talking about, but she wanted to tease Najma. "You know who I'm talking about. Mr. Personality disorder." Najma chuckled softly.

"When you guys arrived Kano and you were unconscious. Kabir called us to tell us that they were going to bring you guys to this hospital....." Najma cut Basma off "So you mean he's inside this hospital?" Najma's eyes glittered with excitement.

"Do you want to hear the whole gist from me ? Or you prefer to go and meet him so that he'd tell you himself ?" Basma raised both eyebrows. "I'm sorry. My lips are sealed." Najma placed her index finger on her lips.