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Kaduna Zaria

Abdul who is this girl you have been talking to on the phone since you came back from Abuja? Hajiya Halimah ask AbdulHamid.
Mama, I told you earlier. Aisha is my friend. We are just friends but she is nice to be with. AbdulHamid muttered with a smile.

Okay Son. Hajiya Halimah said to him.
Mama, I'm hungry. AbdulHamid muttered rubbing his tummy.
Abdul" Food will be ready now. Hajiya Halimah muttered.
Mama if I become rich I will not be allowing you to be cooking. I will hire a maid for you. AbdulHamid muttered.

He entered the kitchen and collect the mortar and pestle from Hajiya Halimah.
Mama let me help you grind the pepper. AbdulHamid muttered and he started grinding the pepper.
His phone started ringing. He glanced at it and it was a video call from Aishatu. He forgets to off his data.

AbdulHamid hesitantly picks it up and Aishatu's face pops on the screen.
Hi Abdul! Aishatu muttered with a smile.
Hi Aeesh. AbdulHamid said pounding the pepper.
Abdul, what are you doing? Aishatu ask AbdulHamid.

I'm grinding pepper. I'm helping Mama in the kitchen. AbdulHamid muttered with a smile.
Aww, you are such a lovely Son. Can I see Mama let me greet her. Aishatu ask AbdulHamid.
Yes sure. AbdulHamid muttered and turned his phone to his mom.

Mama Aisha wants to greet you. AbdulHamid said and Hajiya Halimah covered the pot with the cover.
Aishatu and Hajiya Halimah have little conversation and she returns the phone to AbdulHamid.

Aeesh how is your Mom and Alhaji? How is he feeling now? AbdulHamid ask.
Mama is fine and Alhaji too.
Abdul" Alhaji have started talking though not fluently. he always ask of you. Aishatu muttered.
Okay my regards to him. AbdulHamid muttered.

Abdul guess what? Aishatu said beaming.
Aeesh you know I'm not good at guessing. AbdulHamid said looking at Aisha on the phone.
Okay, I will tell you.
Abdul, I have been offered Admission into ABU Zaria to study law. I will come to Zaria tomorrow for my screening. Aishatu muttered.

Wow, Congratulations dear. I'm so happy for you.
Can't wait to see you tomorrow. AbdulHamid muttered.
Thank you. I can't wait to see you too.
Abdul, I promise to visit you after I'm done with the screening. Aishatu muttered.

Abdul let me have the mortar. Hajiya Halimah said and he took the mortar in front of AbdulHamid.
Aeesh let's talk later. Let me help Mama finish up the food.
Take care of yourself and Mama. AbdulHamid muttered with a smile.
I will and you too. Aishatu muttered and she hung up.

Abdul this girl seems to be nice. Hajiya Halimah said turning the food with a turning stick.
Yes Mama she is. AbdulHamid muttered with a smile.
They continue talking about some stuff until Hajiya Halimah finishes cooking.

She takes a plate and puts the food on it.
She gives it to AbdulHamid then she serves herself and they stride out of the kitchen.
AbdulHamid and Hajiya Halimah started munching on their meal.

Mama, I will go to the laundry shop after I finish eating. AbdulHamid muttered licking his hand after each bit of the swallow.

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Asiya who is the person you always talk to on the phone at night? Hajiya Asabe ask Asiya.
Hajiya it's a friend. Asiya muttered.
Mama, she is lying. Asiya is talking to a guy.
I think she is talking to the Doctor who treats her. Salma muttered.

Mama, she is also hanging out with him. he often buy her gift but she used to hide it in her bag. Salma muttered.
Asiya, is it true that you have been seeing that Doctor? Hajiya Asabe ask Asiya.
Yes Hajiya. he is my boyfriend. Asiya muttered.