SHCMUCK ✅

Forty Seven

AbdulHamid~

The drive home was very quick.
I paid the cab man and sauntered out of the car.
I walk to the gate and knock.
The gateman opened the gate for me.
Welcome sir. The gateman muttered immediately as I walked in.

I began to walk inside.
I twist the doorknob and walk in.
The living room was quiet.
The sound of a spoon hitting the pot got my attention.
I whirl around and walk to the kitchen.

Abdul, welcome. Mama muttered.
Thank you, Mama why are you in the kitchen?
Where is Habiba and her partner? Why aren't they in the kitchen? I throw the questions at her in one breath.

Habiba is sick and Salma takes her to the hospital. Mama muttered.
What about my wife? I asked.
Abdul, Aisha need some rest. She just gave birth.
It will be bad of me to allow her to cook. Mama muttered.
I nod my head and glance at Aslam on Mama's back.

Baby, how are you? I muttered ruffling his curly hair.
I peck him on his hair.
Mama, I will check on Aisha. I muttered and Saunter out of the kitchen.

Without caring to knock. I barge inside the room.
Aisha got frightened. She briskly whirls around.
What is wrong with you? You didn't knock before entering my room.
Is this the habit you will inculcate in Aslam? Aisha muttered glaringly.

I miss my Noor. I muttered and engulfed her in a hug.
I buried my head in the crook of her neck.
Qalb, how was it? Aisha asked me.
Well,...
Aisha, Aslam is crying. Mama hollered.
She knocked and then walked in.

I walk to her and take Aslam.
I began to peck him on his face.
My magic works on him because he stops crying.
Lunch is ready. Mama muttered and Saunter out of the room.
Qalb, I wanted to assist Mama but she refused to let me help her.
Aisha muttered.

Aslam began to cry again.
Aisha take him from me.
She sits down and breastfeeds him.
Aisha finished breastfeeding baby Aslam.
She adjusts her shirt.
We Saunter out of the room and march downstairs.

Abdul, how did it go? Mama asks me.
We were able to save Azizah but couldn't save the child.
Jannah shot her. I muttered sadly.
That is cruel of her.
This case must be taken to court for justice. Aisha muttered.

Farhan got angry and shot Jannah too.
Aisha, Mallam Sabo was with her.
He didn't know she was his daughter.
He was shocked after I revealed the truth to him.
There is a lot I need to tell him.
I will look for him.
He and his wife should unite. I muttered.

Noor, we will go to our house today. I pivot my gaze to her.
Abdul, let her stay here for a while.
She needs proper care. Mama muttered.
Okay, Mama. I and Aisha muttered.
Silent ensue.
The only sound that is echoing in the dining room is the sound of cutlery hitting the plate.

Habiba and Salma walk in.
They walk to us.
Habiba, how are you feeling now? Mama asks her.
Mama is so nice to them.
What if she is pretending? I muttered inwardly.

Qalb, Habiba and Salma have been greeting you but you seem to be lost.
Aisha muttered.
If you are sick, then you should take a leave.
If your house is here, you should go home and treat yourself properly.
You can resume work when you are fully recovered.

Salma can take over your duty until you are back.
I muttered not sparing her a look.
My wife is enough for me to admire.
Sir, I can manage. Habiba muttered.
Mama, your maid is stubborn. I muttered.
Habiba, please take a leave. Mama muttered.
Okay, Hajiya. Habiba muttered.