INAYA.

Chapter 10

Third POV;
Hajiya Zainab was getting desperate. It's been four days since Muhsin traveled, they were almost back and she still hasn't found a wife for him. Her initial plan was to get a wife for him before he gets back and get them married 2weeks after his return but the odds were against her, every single one of the girls she contacted were not willing to comply to her rules. She had high expectations for her friend Maryam's daughter but it turns out she was already engaged. She has been desperately searching for a girl for almost a month without any success.
"I know it's that witch's fault. She has bewitched me too, no one is willing to comply with my rules" she thought.
Her rules were simple enough she thought.
1. Must be from a reputable family and be educated.
2. Must have a stable job so she doesn't depend fully on her son.
Even Inayah had a business and was educated so she can't compromise.
3. Must not carry any disease or bad habits that can be transferred to her grandchildren
4. Must have a child within a year of marriage
5. Must be willing to live close to her so she can keep an eye on her
6. Must adhere to every single need and requirements of hers
7. Must be willing to live according to the way Hajiya zainab wants. No unnecessary outings, unnecessary friends and family
8 must dedicate all their time and attention to taking care of her son, grandchildren and her
No one was willing to give in to these rules and it was driving her crazy.
"These girls don't know what is good for them" she whispered.
"Hajiya kenan me kuma ake tunani?" She heard a someone ask behind her. She turned to see her Husband, Alhaji mustapha. A rich business tycoon with a kind heart he treated everyone equally. He was nothing like his wife.
{What are you thinking of again Hajiya }
"Sannu da zuwa Alhaji" she stood up and collected his bag passing it to the maid to keep aside. {welcome Alhaji}
" yau wa sannu, ya gida"
"Alhamdulillah ya aiki. Bari a kawo maka abinci ko"
{Alhamdulillah how was work. Let me ask someone to get food for your}
She called the maid "Ke Safarau kawo ma Alhaji abincin shi" {Safarau bring Alhaji's food }
"Yauwa" he said taking off his cap "yesterday you said you wanted to talk to me"
"Daman Maganan Muhsin ne" she began but Safarau who walked in with the food dropped the glass cup on the floor while keeping it on the table in front of Alhaji and it shattered to pieces. Hajiya Zainab instantly rose and slapped her "Baki da hankali ne, ko ba kya gani ne" {are you crazy or can't you see}
"Hajiya kiyi hakuri wallahi wallahi ban San zai fadi ba" Safarau said crying
{Hajiya I am really sorry I swear I didn't know it was going to fall}
"Wuce mun daga nan kije ki dauko Abu ki kwashe glass dinnan. Kuma ki shiya tafiya gidan ubanki" Hajiya zainab shouted angrily
{get out of here, get something to sweep this glass and get ready to go back to your father's house}
"Haba zainabu, you are just being harsh, it was just a mistake. And you get away from here call someone else to clean this place" he said sternly.
"Alhaji you are always lenient with your employees. You need to stop they have to know their place"
"Zainabu kenan. What were you saying before" he said not bothering to say anything regarding her last statement. He knew his wife and she wasn't the best to people who weren't up to her level.
"Yes. I am getting Muhsin married again. He needs a second wife" she stated
He stopped eating and looked at her "Did he tell you he wanted a second wife?" He asked calmly
"His opinion is not needed. I am getting him married wether he likes it or not"

"Zainabu You will do no such thing, you cannot force Muhsin to get married. There will be no wedding whatsoever and i don't want to hear anything about this again. You can't force him to do something he clearly doesn't want I am not even sure he knows anything about this. Muhsin is happy with his wife she is well mannered, hardworking young woman who wants the best for your son unlike you. If you know what is good for you, i don't want to hear anything about this again" He was fuming and had lost his appetite. He stood up abruptly and headed upstairs leaving her in shock. Alhaji hardly ever raises his voice at her. She stared at him until he disappeared upstairs.
She hissed "Kai dai ka sani. Ni kam sai na Samar ma yaro na mata. Sabo da bazan Bari aci gaba da juya shi ba kaman kan Keke" she thought
{that's your problem. As for me have to find a wife for my son because I won't stay back and watch him being controlled like a puppet}
She quickly picked he phone and called the only friend she could rely on at the moment.

Hajiya Salamatu had been waiting for Hajiya Zainab's call for a while because she was very confident she would come running to her. She had already started loosing hope because it was taking too long. When she saw her call she smiled wickedly and picked up the call. "Finally this woman has wasted enough of my time" she whispered before picking the call.
"Hajiya Zainabu da kanta. Ina wuni. Ta samu kenan" Hajiya Salamatu said the moment she picked the call.
{the Hajiya Zainabu herself. Good evening.}
"Salamatu kenan. Haryanzu fa ba labari. I haven't been able to find any one suitable"
{Hajiya Salamatu. Nothing yet}
"Toh fa!" She exclaimed smiling "Baza ayi haka ba. Kinyi magana da Maryama" she asked.
{Oh no! This can't be. Have you talked to Maryama}
"Her daughter is already engaged" Hajiya zainab answered.

"I didn't think it was going to be this hard" she added.
"Me too. So what do you suggest I do"
"Toh Hajiya na rasa me zan ce ba. I don't know any girl that would match up to your standards and you know you deserve the best of the best. Someone that will respect you, love your son and also know her place"
{ohh! Hajiya i don't know what to say}
"Salamatu you know me so well, if only I could get someone like you"
"Hajiya zainab kenan. I would suggest my daughter Safeerah but I know she is below your standards" she suggested smirking.
"Salamatu that is a wonderful idea. Your daughter is the just right and i Know I can trust you completely"
"Haba! Hajiya Zainabu kar muyi haka. Gara mu duba muga in akwai Wadda tafi dacewa"
{Hajiya zainabu we won't do that. It's better we find someone more suitable}
"Ah'Ah Salamatu Safeeran ma ta dace"
{No. Safeerah is also suitable}
"Toh Hajiya ba matsala zan yi wa ita safeeran magana inji and get back to you"
{No problem Hajiya I will talk to Safeerah and get back to you}
"Ba matsala Salamatu sai na jiki"
Hajiya Salamatu smiled widely. Her plan was finally in motion Hajiya Zainabu has no idea what is about to hit her she thought grinning.
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