Mrs Mahmud, Mrs Mas'ood

13

August, 2021

Amal: Final reports. Let's go!

Jane Uzor: Everything's in order. All outfits have been received and as far as I know, 90% of the women travelling tomorrow have their things packed and ready. Hauwa and I are currently meeting up with Mas'ood and Aleem at the airport to confirm all flight details one last time.

Aleem Dantata: My wife is coming. She looks so lovely, guys.

Zayd: Aleem, please it's okay.

Jafar Dantata: I give up on him.

Efua James: I and Ashanti are already in Benin and I have to say that we're as comfortable as ever.

Catherine Adeshina: We're adding the finishing touches to Hanan and Zayd's house. The lovebirds are upstairs, cross checking everything. I think we're ready to go.

Nabeel Dangote: Souvenirs have been locked in the storage room. All vendors are giving positive feedback. The men have started arriving and accommodation has been sorted out. We'll confirm flight details tomorrow evening In Shaa Allah once you women land.

Amal: Perfect. Great work, guys. I love you all.

Jonathan Uzor: We love you too. Here's a kiss for you.

Zayd: Jonathan, I swear to God -

Amal: Relax, Sa'ed.

Hauwa smiled at the last two messages before she put her phone to sleep. She tucked it safely in the pocket of her dark blue jeans as she and Jane got to where Mas'ood stood with Aleem. The latter shot her hearts with his eyes. "Hi sweetheart."

Hauwa sighed. They had been through it so many times. "You really want me to beat you, Aleem."

"As long as you'll end up marrying me after, I don't mind."

Jane snorted and Mas'ood rolled his eyes, completely fed up with his cousin's behaviour. Hauwa did not give Aleem a reply and focused on Mas'ood instead. "How far?"

He handed her the envelope he held. "All the necessary flight documents are there. There's nothing out of the ordinary so you all are good to go. The chartered plane leaves by 9 while the private planes leave by 10." He frowned. "Why are you leaving before everyone else though?"

She shrugged lightly. "I miss my parents and I want to settle in before everyone arrives. It's going to be chaotic and I want to be a bit clear headed before that happens."

Aleem leaned on Mas'ood. "Do you want me to come and drive you to the airport tomorrow morning, Hauwa?"

Jane folded her arms. "Guy, I wish I was as consistent as you are. I would have been married by now."

Mas'ood tried not to laugh. "Tell me about it."

Hauwa replied Aleem then. "No, Aleem, I don't want you to come and drive me to the airport. My cousin is already doing so."

His face fell. "So, you don't want me to –"

Mas'ood pushed him away. "Dan Allah ya isa mana. She said no."

Hauwa chuckled. "There's no need to get aggressive. He's just joking."

Aleem put a hand on his chest, his expression was pained. "Wallahi you are hurting my heart, Hauwa."

Hauwa's smirk was lethal. "I think Maijidda Saleh is the one doing that."

Aleem paled and it was so obvious he panicked. His hand fell back to his side. "W-who told you that, Hauwa?"