QADR ✔️

47

Mr Aminu flicked his eyes open.
He glanced at the strange room and the three people he saw standing beside him with a wide smile.
Mr Aminu hoist his head.
Affan rush to him and help him up.
Mr Aminu rest his head on the headboard.

Abbah! Affan, Adnan and Afnan called.
Mr Aminu blink his eyes.
He chuckle.
Mrs Afnan, where I'm I? Mr Aminu turn to Afnan.
You are in the hospital.
Where is my Grandson? Mr Aminu asked.

Jawad is in Ya Affan's house.
Afnan, who is he?
Why did you take my Grandson to his house?
If anything happen to my Grandson I will not spare you. Mr Aminu spat.
Abbah, Affan hold him.
Mrs Afnan tell him to stop calling me Abbah.
I'm not his father. Mr Aminu muttered.

We are your children. Afnan and Adnan muttered.
Tears welled up in Affan's eyes.
Mr Aminu glanced at Affan and shook his head.
I am not married and I don't have children. Mr Aminu muttered.
How is Jawad your Grandson if you don't have a child? Adnan question.

Abbah you have four children.
Affan, Amaan, Adnan and Afnan. Adnan muttered.
Who is your mother? Mr Aminu asked.
Hafsah. Affan muttered.
Mr Aminu scoffed.
I don't know her. Mr Aminu snapped.
Ya Affan, I think Abbah can't remember anything. Afnan muttered.
Affan Humm.

Abbah, where have you been? Adnan asked.
Adnan, don't bombard him with questions now.
Let's let him be.
He is still recovering. Affan muttered.
Adnan nod his head.
Affan take out his phone from his pocket.
He Dial Khadija's number.
She didn't pick up.
Affan called again.
He disconnect the call and turn to Adnan.

Call your wife she should prepare food for Abbah. Affan muttered.
Can I see the Doctor? Mr Aminu asked.
Are you feeling pain anywhere? Affan asked.
I'm tired I want him to discharge me.
I need to take care of my Grandson.
Jawad would have missed school. Mr Aminu facepalm.
Abbah you are in Abuja not Kebbi. Afnan muttered.

Who took me here?
Where is my Grandson?
Abbah, please calm down. Affan muttered.
I am Jawad's father. Amaan eloped with my Son when he was a toddler.
I will not harm my Son. Affan muttered.
I'm hungry. Mr Aminu mumbled.
Abbah, my wife will bring food for you now. Adnan chirp in.
Affan facepalm frustratedly.

I will check other patients. Affan muttered and stormed out of the ward.

Asma arrived at the hospital.
She walk inside.
Asma marched towards the ward.
She twist the doorknob and walk in.
Good day Abbah, how are you feeling now?
I'm feeling much better. Mr Aminu replied.
His stomach started grumbling.
Asma take out the food flask from the bag.
She take the plate and spoon.
Adnan take them from her.
I will handle it.
Asma shook her head and step aside.

Adnan take the spoonful of basmati rice.
He started feeding Mr Aminu.
Mr Aminu choked on the food.
Adnan gave him water.
I'm full. Mr Aminu muttered.
Adnan shook his head.
Is she your wife and that's your baby?
Yes, Abbah.
She is Your granddaughter. Adnan muttered with a smile.

Mr Aminu Humm.

Jawad, why are you quiet?
Do you want something? Khadijah ask Jawad who has been nibbling his finger.
I miss school.
I miss Namir. Jawad pout.
You will start a new school here.
Who is Namir? Khadijah asked.
He is my friend.
Will you take me to Grandpa? I want to see him.
I miss him. Jawad pout.

I will take you to Grandpa. Take care of your brother I will get my hijab. Khadijah muttered with a smile.
She stand up and march towards her bedroom.
Khadijah return to the living room.
I will take Jalil. Jawad muttered with a smile.
Khadijah chuckle.
You can't handle him. Khadijah muttered.
Mummy, I'm a big boy and I'm strong.
Jalil won't fall from my hand. Jawad muttered.