Thorns and Roses

12

She was able to finish up her psychology assignment. Surprised as to how energetic she felt after coming back in, long forgetting the chaos back in Yola.

She played the song '22 by Taylor swift' twisting and dancing to the tunes of it.

Later on, her friend Khadija from Nigeria, also a law student in her university decided to visit. Together they made zobo and lasagna.

Khadija also carries the same personality so they relate a lot. They both watched Amaran, an Indian movie which led both of them to unstoppable tears.

After more than an hour of consoling each other, they decided to watch the Harry Potter series over again.

"After reading the books, I realized the movies will never quench my thirst again." Sameera blurted. Looking at Nearly headless Nick made her remember his birthday scene from the book and also the part where he was petrified.

"Sameeeeeee!" Khadija agreed taking a sip of the zobo drink.

A beep came from Sameera's phone. A huge smile form on her face. It was Nurrain.

You have the most beautiful eyes Nora.

"And what's making you blush this hard?" Khadija poked her nose in Sameera's phone just in time as Sameera turned off her phone.

"None of your business." She smiled and ran into the room. She typed a quick "thank you" and walked back to the sitting room.

"Sooo...."

"Stop being nosy!" Sameera said staring at Khadijah who is now seated, eyes popes out and ears ready to listen.

"Seriously..! You are not being nice yunno."

"I never said I was."

With that their conversation continued, moving from relationship discussion, Sameera mistakenly spilling a bit of the information she was hiding, to them talking about coffee.

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Maleeka sat at the edge of her bed, holding on to a piece of paper. She's been doing that for as long as she could remember. Her mouth never closing from the smile, it has already became a part of her outfit, wearing it like a personality.

She gently placed her right hand on her stomach, gently rubbing it. An answered prayer, a dream come true and at this point, she feels it's the key to her eternal happiness.

She stared at the paper again, her eyes landing on pregnancy-positive. She picked up the pregnancy test sticks she used, all three reading positive. You know happiness is just an understatement. She feels on top of the world.

It's been an hour since she came back home from the hospital. Funny how she didn't call her husband just yet. Her brain blank as to how she wants to break the news to him.

Her phone rang, it was Hindu. She picked almost immediately the call came through.

Her ears were met with a loud screech.

"OPEN THE DAMN DOORRR MALEEEKA!"

Unable to hide her excitement, Maleeka jumped off the bed and ran to downstairs.

She opened the door and Hindu placed her phone on her nose.

"Maleeka if this is a joke, I am going to rip your heart out mercilessly like Klaus Mikealson." Hindu said her screen still containing the text message Maleeka sent earlier.