UNTAMED

CHAPTER FOUR

Today is Monday and it's the day before the fashion show and the launching of our new collection, it's going to be a long day, Zarah thought to herself while entering her office. She just dropped Ammar in school and rushed to the office because she have an appointment with a bride and she have many things on her to do list today. Aisha came into the office smiling at her friend.

Good morning Zarah, Aisha said.

Morning Aisha how was your night, Zarah asked.

It was great just like yours with ammi getting on my neck, telling me to get a husband, Aisha said frustrated.

You know Ammi have a point right, you're old enough to get married, Zarah said laughing.

Oh  yeah look who's talking, the married Zarah, Aisha said sarcastically.

I'm even planning of visiting Ammi today I missed her, Zarah said.

And she was asking about her daughter yesterday, she said she wants to see her grandchild, Aisha said.

Ammar too was pressuring me to take him to Ammi's house, Zarah said thinking about the one woman who took her into her house when she has no one, the one woman who loves her more than her own mother, she's the only woman that did not judge her and took her in freely. She remembered how Aisha's family  took her in and made her feel like she's one of them.

Flashback
Zarah was crying bitterly holding unto her baby and packing her clothes into a box, she finished packing and she closed her box and zip it. She hold the box and started walking downstairs with every step she makes she became more broken, she reaches the exit of the house and then turn and look at the place she only knows as home, she look at the people who once claim they love her turning their back towards her. She turns around and exited the house not knowing where to go , she continue walking around the estate not knowing where to go, before she even figure out where to go to, rain started falling, zarah was helpless she hugged her baby preventing the rain from touching him, she carried her phone and dailed her best friend number.

When Aisha picked up the call, she heard her best friend sobbing.

Zarah what happened, a concerned aisha asked.

They send me out, Aisha they send their daughter out of the house just like that, Zarah said crying.

Zarah calm down where are you , Aisha asked.

I don't know, Zarah said.

Find a shade and stay where you are zarah am coming to get you, Aisha said.

Aisha used the tracker to locate zarah, then she went to pick zarah up. Aisha spotted her friend under the heavy rain hugging her child not caring about the rain falling on her, Aisha ran out of the car towards her friend. She hugged her and walked her towards her car, then she went back and carried zarah's box. Aisha parked her car at the parking lot of their house.

Aisha's mother was waiting for them at the entrance of the house, she collected the baby and hugged zarah telling her that every thing will be okay, they took zarah in and treated her like their own. They were her only family, Aisha's father also treated her like his daughter, they took care of her and her baby making sure that they lack nothing . With Aisha's mother being a doctor she took very good care of the baby, Aisha is their only child they love what she loves.

End of Flashback

In the evening around 6pm,Zarah parked her car at the front of Ammi's house, she opened the door for Ammar and hold his hand as they went towards the entrance of the house. Zarah press the door bell and waited for the door to be open. Aisha open the door and they hug each other.

Look who's her, someone finally remembered me, Ammi said walking down the stairs.

Who am I to forget my Ammi, Zarah said walking towards ammi and hugging her.

I miss you ammi, zarah said still hugging her.

Miss you too zarah, ammi said breaking the hug.

And where is my grandson, Ammi said pretending to not notice Ammar.

Ammi am right here, Ammar said walking towards her.

See how you've grown, Ammi said carrying Ammar.

Ammi stop carrying this big boy, he's too heavy, Zarah said.

It's me that carry him not you so stop complaining, Ammi said walking away with Ammar.

Today we're not going to hear a single word in this house since Ammi's husband is around, Aisha said laughing.

Zarah and Aisha went towards their room, because they know that today ammi wouldn't even look at them and they also have to plan how they want tomorrow to be, Zarah plan to sleep over at Ammi's house, so she came with every thing she needed.

Around 10pm in the night they were all sitted in Ammi's parlour, Ammar was sleeping in Ammi's room. Ammi came in and sat next to them.

You girls are not serious, when are you getting married, Ammi said in a serious tune.

They knew that this was to come , because every time they're alone with ammi, she must talk about marriage. They all kept quite listening to ammi complaining about them not having a boyfriend talkless of getting married.

Ammi we are sorry, Zarah said.

Don't tell me you're sorry, just tell me that you're going to give any suitor that comes your way chance, Ammi said.

Insha Allah Ammi, zarah said.

And you Aisha, I don't even know what to do with you right now, maybe I should just go to the mosque and find any man I see for you, Ammi said to Aisha.

Ammi I'm not that cheap, Aisha said frowning her face.

Ammi it hasn't reached to that point yet, insha Allah she will get married soon, Zarah said laughing.

Not only she, include yourself too, Ammi said leaving the sitting room.

It's morning and they were all ready for the big day, Ammi took the day off just to support her daughter's . They dropped Ammar at school and they went straight to their office. They entered the building and went towards the show room to see how much progress they have done, Aisha inspected each dresses making sure that the collection is well organised and complete while zarah was dealing with the models they hire . Zarah and Aisha were the head models, they make sure that everything was organised.

It was time for the show and all their guests have arrived.

Well well well, who's having a fashion show without inviting me, Amina said.

Oh I didn't know that you were interested in us, Zarah said looking at Amina.

I heard that you've got to make Amna Abubakar Musawa wedding dresses, good luck let's see how it ends, Amina said smirking.

We'll see, Aisha said.

Suit yourself and enjoy the show, Zarah said walking Amina towards the showroom.

Oh wow an uninvited guest, Aisha said.

I wonder who told Amina Nazifi bukar that we're unveiling a new collection today, Zarah said.

Ofcourse the internet, Aisha said rolling her eyes.

Tell Aminu to keep an eye on her, she can't be trusted, Zarah said to Aisha.

Zarah spotted Ammi coming in with Ammar, she went towards her and welcome her then she lead her to the VIP section in the show room. The show went on very smoothly and the guests enjoyed it, Zarah makes the opening remarks, then the show begins with the models displaying the new collection, Zarah and Aisha displayed the limited edition dresses and then Ammi gave the closing remarks and the show ended.

They were congratulated by many people and they spotted Amina burning with jealousy, Aisha laughed and when amina noticed that they were looking at her , she left without saying a word.

Congratulations my daughter's, I'm very proud of you , Ammi said hugging them.

Thank you Ammi, they said together.