Thirty Six

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Aishatu stirred in her sleep. She opened her eyes and set them on her husband staring at her. Why are you giving me that look? Aishatu asked with a raised brow.
You look beautiful while sleeping. AbdulHamid muttered.


How is Mama? Have you checked on her? Aren't you going to the hospital? Aishatu asks AbdulHamid.
Noor, three questions at a time. AbdulHamid muttered.
Okay, I haven't checked on her. I don't want to go to the hospital today. I want to stay with you to fulfill my promise. AbdulHamid muttered with a smile.



Qalb, you shouldn't skip your work. I want you to be punctual to work. Aishatu muttered.
I'm not on duty today. AbdulHamid muttered.
Qalb, are you lying to me? Aishatu ask him.
No, I'm not. AbdulHamid muttered.



Qalb, Aishatu opened her mouth to say something again but AbdulHamid shut her off with a kiss.
He hovered over her and caged her body.
He drew the duvet to cover them up.



Hajiya Halimah woke up. She sits up on her bed.
Hajiya Halimah closed her eyes as she felt a pang on her head. Her stomach growls.
Hajiya Halimah scrambled out of bed.
She loses her stamina and falls to the ground.



She stands up and weakly strides out of her bedroom hoping to see her breakfast in the dining or kitchen.
Hajiya Halimah walks downstairs.
She walks to the dining and nothing is on the table.
Hajiya Halimah walks to the kitchen and opens the pots but it's empty.



She takes one and opens the tap then pours a little water inside.
She walks to the gas cooker and keeps staring at it not knowing how to turn it on.
Hajiya Halimah couldn't on it and she made tea with cold water.



She walks to the fridge and opens it then takes out the bread.
She sits down in the kitchen and drinks the tea.
Hajiya Halimah finishes drinking tea.
She stands up and drops the cup.
She returns the rest of the bread to the fridge.



Hajiya Halimah, walk to the living room and lie down on the couch.








10:00 am



AbdulHamid falls to the bed panting.
Aishatu glance at AbdulHamid.
He smiled at her.
Thank you, Noor. AbdulHamid muttered with a smile.
Our living souls have finally become one. AbdulHamid muttered pecking Aishatu on her forehead.


Qalb, what is the time? Aishatu ask AbdulHamid.
He takes his phone and checks the time.
It's 10:00 am. AbdulHamid muttered.
What! Aishatu gasped and briskly scrambled out of bed.


Are you alright? AbdulHamid ask her.
No, I'm not. Mama might be hungry. I have never made breakfast late. Aishatu muttered and limped to the bathroom.
She enters the bathroom and set the bathtub.



Aishatu Yelp immediately she step in the hot water.
She holds back her tears as the steam of hot water hit her core.
She finish bathing and saunter out of the bathroom.
Aishatu dried her skin and walk to the closet.



AbdulHamid shake his head and scramble out of the bed. He walk to the bathroom to do his business.
Aishatu pick up a white shirt and peach Chinos. She put them on and tie the vintage scarf to her head.
Aishatu remember the pill Noorie gave her.
I need the pill now. My body aches. Aishatu muttered with a sigh.
She open the drawer and search for it.
Aishatu found it and take two.



She saunter out of the closet.
Aishatu pick the bottle of water and throw the pill into her mouth then gulp it down with water.
Aishatu saunter out of her bedroom and take a long stride to the living room.



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