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Affan pray silently. Ya Allah our children have started crawling and my wife is still in coma.
I miss you, Haven. Jalil and Jalila need you.
Khadijah moved her hand.
Affan noticed that. He abruptly stand up from the chair.
Affan watch skeptically as Khadijah move her hand again.


Khadijah slightly open her eyes.
She closed them and opened them weakly.
Haven, Affan called with a smile.
He ran out of the ICU and returned with the Doctor.
Hubby, Khadijah call weakly.
Tears welled up in her eyes.
My kids. Khadijah cried.




The Doctor ask Khadijah few questions.
Can you remember how many children you gave birth to?
Yes, three. Khadijah muttered.
The Doctor glanced at Affan and shook his head.
Congratulations, your wife doesn't lose her memory after a long period of coma.
She needs enough rest, less stress.
The Doctor inject khadijah and prescribe medicine for her.
She will start taking medicine. The Doctor announced.



He walk out of the ICU.
Khadijah was transferred to the ward.
Hubby, where are my children?
Where is Jawad?
Affan puff a sigh.
Our children are fine they are with...
Hubby, are they with your mother? Why did you take them there?
Affan facepalm.
They are with your stepmom.
Khadijah nod her head.



Hubby, you've changed.
Hubby you don't take care of yourself.
Do you eat properly?
Hubby. Khadijah check Affan out.
Your hair needs to be trimmed and your nails.
Affan engulf her in a hug.
I miss you so much.
I was worried when you were lying down on the sickbed lifeless.



I couldn't focus on work all I think about is you.
I'm sorry, I am the reason you are in this condition.
Hubby, I miss you too.
I'm tired of lying down. Please let's go home.
I want to see my children.
Haven, you can't go home now.
Khadijah Humm.
Hubby what did you name our children?



Jalil and Jalila. Affan muttered with a sigh.
Khadijah arc a confused brow at him.
What about the third baby? Hubby I give birth to triplets. Khadijah muttered.
Affan Humm.
Hubby, what happened to my baby?
Haven, can't you remember your last event before you slipped into a coma?
No. What is wrong with my baby?
Haven, let's not talk about that now until you are fully recovered.




Hubby, what is wrong with him?
His name is Jabalah. Affan muttered with a sigh.
I want to see them.
Ya Rabb! Affan facepalm.
You will see them soon. Affan whisper in her ear.














Kebbi state




Afnan take her bag and phone.
She walk towards the exit and walk out of the bedroom.
Afnan take a long stride to the living room.
My One, I'm ready.
Khalil glanced at her.
He scan her outfit.
Your first day as a teacher.
Your outfit is okay. Khalil mumble.
Thank you. Afnan muttered.
Khalil rose to his feet and followed Afnan out.



They march to the parking lot and enter the car.
The gateman open the gate for him and he zoom out of the house.
Khalil reach the school.
He drove inside.
Afnan, I want you to come back early.
If I caught you with any male teacher I will make your life hell. Khalil warned.
Afnan shook her head and walked out of the car.



She take a long stride to the principal's office.
Afnan was taken to the classroom she will handle.
She exit the classroom and walk to her office.









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Jawad dance excitedly.
Grandpa, let's go I will be late. Jawad hollered stamping his feet on the floor.
Mr Aminu arrange Jawad's food and water in the lunch bag.
He take Jawad's backpack and put notebook and pencils inside.
He put some chocolate inside.
Jawad, there's chocolate inside your bag you should take it and share it with your friends.
Don't be stingy. Mr Aminu muttered.
Jawad squeal.
Thank you, Grandpa.



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