Bonded (A Hausa Love Story)✔️

Chapter Two.

I wake up feeling so exhausted and dizzy.
I couldn't sit and work because even holding a pen was proving difficult so I had to visit the hospital and apparently it was just fatigue.

Admittedly, I haven't slept in three days and I usually just have breakfast and skip the rest of my meals, I really do need a wife.

The doctor suggested resting in bed for 2-3days and then I stay home for a few more days but before I could even make excuses he called my grandmother and that's why I hate family doctors.

I lie down on my bed going through some documents on my tablet since I can't work on the documents physically.

The door barges open "Wassup?"
Khalipha says walking in.

Khalid just came in and sat on my bedside table "You look like crap but you look better than you did 3days back" he says smiling.
And as you can guess Khalid is the likable one and his twin is the one who gets on everyone's nerves.

"Anyway we're tired of staying at Kaka's house, we can't play games, watch on our laptop or even have phone calls with our girls"

"Well you can be rest assured that you're not coming back here until Wednesday".

They both gasp "That's in 4days, 4days of torture" Khalipha cries out.
"Go play your games and watch while you're here because I don't want to see you again until Wednesday"

He stares at me like I'm crazy and then sprints out.
I turn to Khalid "Make sure he doesn't do anything stupid, keep him on track".

"I'll try"
He smiles and snatches my tablet.
"Kaka said I should keep you in check too"

He keeps it on my night stand "Rest" he walks out shutting the door behind him. And that's why he's older but don't underestimate him, he's trickier and more stubborn than Khalipha but he knows 'When' and 'What' to do unlike his twin.

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Khadijah's POV.

I keep her food on the side stool beside her.
"You still treat me like a guest" Humaira says with a smile.

Humaira and I have been friends for a long time, she's easy and interesting to talk to so she and I meet a lot to talk and let loose once in a while, I think I need it cause raising four children is no easy job.

She huffs "His grandmother just decided to show up so I had to leave. I wanted to spend a few days with him and take care of him but that woman is so infuriating"

"Well, you need to learn how to be patient with her, that's if you really want to marry him".
She groans "Anyway enough of my boring drama, how are you and Mujib? You haven't been talking about him for a while"

"We're okay actually"
She looks at me disbelievingly.
"I'm serious, we even spent hours talking yesterday".

"Sounds like fun so do you have any advice for me? I really love Yusuf and I know he loves me back but his grandmother doesn't and I know if she tells him not to marry me he'd eventually give in, he never says no to her".

"Just be patient. Don't rush and don't try to contact her or even show up in her house because she'll find it disrespectful".

She nods "Thanks babe, what would I do without you?"
"Nothing" I reply back smugly.

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I come out of the car looking at Mujib, he didn't tell me he was coming by so it's kinda surprising to see him just show up, he has never done it before.
He walks and leans on the car beside me.

"What a surprise" I say smiling widely.
"I know. Where did you go?"

"Oh, I dropped Humaira at her aunt's place".
"That's sweet"

I could see that there was something he wanted to say, it was written all over his face.
"So? Is something bothering you?"

"No but I do have news"
"What?"

"Well do you remember my friend who lives in Dubai? The one I told you about?"
I nod.

"Well he got me this interview with an airline and I want to make take this opportunity while I can".
I smile "Of course, that's great" I say excitedly "So when are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow"
I freeze "What? Already?"
"I know babe but there are other applicants and I don't want to lose an opportunity like this".
"I get it, for how long?"

"Just a month and that's it. I'll come back for us, for you". He says reassuringly.
"Why don't you come in and have dinner?"

"Anything to spend time with you".

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"He said he'd take them to school today" Ibrahim says when he notices how worried I was.

"Ya Salim decided to do it himself?"
"Yeah. I think he feels bad he leaves you with all the hassle since Maryam is practically useless"

"Speaking of Maryam, where is she?"
"I don't know".

"So it's just you and I?"
"Yeah so we can bond"

I laugh sarcastically "Bond? With who?"
"You and I"

I nod "So what should we do?"
He laughs like I just said the most stupid thing ever "Come on Dee! You can't have fun at home, let's go out".

"Fine but you're paying"
He smiles cockily "Luckily for you I just got my allowance".
"Okay I'll go change".

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"Marwan?"
He smiles at me.

Long story short, Marwan is my ex. We dated a while back and immediately after our breakup his dad forced him to marry his friend's daughter and I'm still thankful no one can do that to me now.

"Khadijah, it's great to see you"
"Same here. How is work and the wife?"

"All fine we thank God. You look tired, Maryam's still giving you a tough time?"
I huff "You know her"

"Is Salim home? I came to collect some documents from him".
I nod "he's in his room"

"Okay then, great seeing you"
"You too"
He walks away.

He is still as handsome as I recall, that I have to admit.

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