Bonded: A Hausa Love Story.

Chapter 14.

3 weeks later.

"I'm not going anywhere tomorrow I think I'm just going to stay and rest at home". I say smiling at Yusuf.
"Okay I'll stay with you to make sure you get the proper rest you deserve" he says and winks at me.

"Yusuf I'm pregnant not sick. Okay?"
"I know but you can't be doing the same things you used to. Alright?" He says with a straight face.
"But I'm only 4 weeks pregnant".

"I'm calling Zarah to come and help you out and that is final" he says with finality.
"Well there is no need Maryam is going to stay with me by the way Zarah and I aren't really...you know, close" I say twirling with the ropes on my sweat pants.
"Yeah. I completely forgot about that. You two fought over me".

"No we didn't".

"Yes you did".

"Nope".

"You know you did".

"Nah".

"Yeah".

"I don't remember you having a huge ego" I say tilting my head smiling at him.
"I don't but when you two had the fight she was staying with me so I knew about it". He says leaning back on the chair.

"Well you were misinformed you know that girl is an incredible lair".
"Really?" He smirks.

"So whatever happened between you two at least you know at the end of the day you won, right?" He turns back to the TV with a smile still plastered on his face.

Sometimes I think maybe this is all a dream. When I was forced to marry Yusuf I felt like dying. I literally hated him. He doesn't have one thing I liked. Mujib and I always had a problem with our ex's. Whenever Mujib and I had an argument he brings his ex saying she never treated him that way or telling me how they met and started dating. I basically knew all Mujib's girlfriends and their stories.

If I'm right girls hate that, If we are together now why do I need to know the girls you dated. When Yusuf and I decided to give this relationship a try I didn't expect it to be this great even if it it's not like we have a choice but thankfully it's going great. And having a baby is just the beginning.

"What's with you?" I turn to see Yusuf giving me a questioning look.
"I'm just so excited" I smile back.

"So am I. We have to break this news to everyone soon. Mukhtar and his wife are coming tomorrow".
"Asmau is coming?"

"Yeah her"

"She has a name"

"I know but I don't know her name"

"AASSSMAAAAU" I say dragging out her name.

"Nooootttt interested"
We both turn back to watch.

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"OMG!!" Asmau shouts.
"Seriously?" She asks.
"Yup" I smile at her.

"This is exciting. Oh maybe the child will have your big eyes and small lips. Yusuf's pointy nose and cheek bones. Which one do you want boy or girl?" She gulps down her glass of water.

"Right now that doesn't matter all that matters is the fact that I'm becoming a mother soon".
"So how was Yusuf's expression when he found out?"

"Priceless. At first it was shock then extreme joy".

"I'm so happy for you two."
"Thanks".

We get up and head to the living room were Yusuf and Mukhtar were seating.

"Khadijah, Yusuf told me the news congratulations" Mukhtar says.
"Thank you" we all say in collision.

"So you guys are done packing?" I ask as I ignore the looks Yusuf was giving me.
"Yes we have".

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Yusuf's POV.

"Yeah it's amazing" Khalid says when he walks inside the house and Laila follows behind him.
"I thought you two went strolling?" I ask.
"Yeah we did and we're back" Khalid sits.
"Yeah" Laila says with a blank expression.

"Great" I smile and she surprisingly smiles back and leaves.

She and Khalid are different but in a good way, they'll stabilize each other.

"If not for the smile on your face I would think you are angry" I say to Khalid.
"Look at this picture we took" he says getting up to show me the picture.
"I'm going to post it. Doesn't she look cute? Gosh that smile".

They took the picture outside the gate they put on dog filter.
"You two look good" I answer back.

He just nods.

"We have to prepare for the mosque, Maghreb is not going to wait for us". I stand and head upstairs.

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We all sit in the living room, watching.
Khadija is sitting beside me while Laila is sitting beside khalid, he is showing her something on his phone. Khalipha was seated across looking at them.

"So Khalipha how did it go with Bello?" Khadija asks to get his mind off his brother and laila.
"It went well" he says with a frown on his face.
Khadija pulls her legs up on the chair to sit comfortably but if it's her she is definitely going to sleep.

"Yeah I saw your pics on snap chat. Wish I came with you but it was also fun here. I think I'm staying home tomorrow too" I notice laila blush.

"Well it's your choice".

"Yeah I guess".

"Do what you want"

"Let me wake Ya Khadija. She doesn't look comfortable". Laila says.

I turn to see Khadija she was already asleep she must be tired at least Laila is helping her out before school starts.
"Let me" I say getting up and slowly lifting Khadija.
We start walking up the stairs, Laila follows behind us.

I enter my room with Khadija while she heads to Khadija's room.
We decided she should stay in Khadija's room instead of downstairs with her room being a few feet from the boys.

I walk downstairs to the living room to hear the boys arguing again.

"Khalipha, what do you want?"

"Just break up with her. Easy".

"Wow! You are seriously unbelievable. Screw you. You can go to hell for all I care".

"I liked her first"

"So?"

"Just do it".

"Why are you making this thing a big deal? Making it seem like brain surgery. She denied you, accept it and move on".

"Yeah yeah" he says sarcastically and leaves.

After I hear the door I close I Walk inside the living room.
"Before I didn't see it. When khalid got something and you didn't, You would destroy it and call it a mistake but it's clear. Khalipha you have to adjust yourself" I pick up my phone and head upstairs.

I stop midway "I think it's better you sleep in the other guest room" I walk back up.

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