Piece Of Our Hearts

Maryam & Jalal7)

Maryam's POV...

We are out on this so-called date. He brought me to one of the famous restaurants in Lekki.

I have been to many places around lagos with MD.

We have different variety of food on the table. I don't know where to dig in or where to start.

"Doll, you are so pretty", he said.

"Thank you Jalal", I blushed.

"Been wanting to ask you. Do you have any work in mind or any business you want to begin?" he asked.

I busted into laughter. Work, business.

"Why are you laughing?" he asked.

"Work, in this Lagos. Ahhh.... I have plenty of businesses in mind but my sister isn't capable of giving me capital". I explained.

"So what if I open a business for you?", he asked.

This looks more like a joke to me. How can he?

"You are joking"

"I'm damn serious, anything to make you happy ",

"OMG, you are the best", I hugged him.

You can take a person out of the village but you can't take a village out of a person.

"Go home and discuss with your siblings about this. If they agree, I sign a check".

"Awwwnn... You are such a nice guy", I held his hand.

I can't wait to start this business. I can't wait to be sponsoring MD and Rose. Those foolish people think they have money. They will be bragging on top of their kuli kuli business.

Later.....

I came home and met Afreen massaging Safreena's feet.

"Can I ?" I asked Afreen

She stood up and I bent. I started massaging the feet of this young, fresh girl.

"Hope you ain't asking me for money? Cause shingbai I no get", safreena said.

"C'mon Safreena. When last did I ask for money? Do not worry".

"So?"

"Jalal wants to open a business for me". I shouted.

Safreena looked at Afreen and Afreen did the same.

"Maryam", Safreena called.

"Naam", I answered.

"What else do you want in life? Huh? You just got a guy not long and he started sending you gifts and now he wants to open a business. Are you normal? This one that high rate of Yahoo dey Lagos. You go dey trust man. Better be careful", she warned.

"No sis, Jalal is a decent guy. He is a businessman. Sister once I open a business we will leave this house and poverty ", I explained.

"Maryam. Why are you so greedy? What you are implying is that Safreena isn't doing enough for us. Just by meeting a rich guy, you forget your morals and you forget God. Do you even love this guy? Kiji tsoron Allah fah(Fear God fah)", Afreena said.

Who is talking to this one?

"Abeg, Abeg Afreena. I wasn't talking to you"

"Will you keep quiet?" Safreena raises on her feet. "Shey you have found a rich guy move to his house and continue staying with him. What is this nonsense? Cause I gave you freedom you feel you can use it anyhow? You want to open a business at 21. You go dey trust man. I pity you",

"I can see how jealous you and Afreen are that I found a rich guy before you people. But it's fine since I promised Mum not to disrespect you Safreena". I stood up and left for the room.

This is pure jealousy.

Jalal's POV.....

I and Salman sat in the living room in my house as he told me about the drama that happened the other day in his house. Fatimah is so funny.

"Hope you and Maryam are getting along?"Salman asked.

I adjusted my sitting position.

"I don't know Salman", I answered.

"Why?"

"Maryam is beautiful, she has the stature that I want but she shows her greediness. It is so obvious. She doesn't stop me from buying things for her and she excessive joy whenever I get her things. I'm confused". I scratched my head.

"You shouldn't judge her by that. You know she didn't grow in riches. It's normal for her to be happy" Salman said.

"I don't want a greedy person. She doesn't even want me to meet her sister. I don't think I love Maryam, I'm just pushing"

"Let's not conclude anything. Wait and see" he advised.

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Maryam's Pov.....

I sat alone outside cause I couldn't stand the sight of those two sisters of mine.

"Hi", Safreena placed her hand on my shoulder.

I know her touch even in my dream.

"What?", I frowned.

She sat beside me.

"I just want the best for you. I'm your sister after all. What can I do? I have to support your happiness",

"Does that mean you have accepted our relationship?", I asked.

"Yeah", she smiled.

"Thank you so much", I hugged her.

Cheers to my new business. I can't wait to leave Surulere and move to another house in Lekki where the big girls reside.

My dream is to live a luxurious life.

Afreen's POV

"My dream is for Safreena to be happy since she deserves it". I said to the Almighty as I prayed.

Safreena's POV

"My dream is to get a better job so I can cater to all my sister's needs. For Afreen to be happy Maryam should live the luxurious life that she wants. Lord, give me the strength to carry their burden", I prayed.

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