My World

chapter seventeen

I woke up the next morning with a very good news,sufyan had finally regained conciousness.his sister called to inform me of the great news.After saying my morning prayer,i headed straight to the bathroom to bath,then i made offals(kayan ciki) pepper soup to take there,cause i didn't want to go empty handed.i dressed up and rushed there,the road was a bit busy due to a fight between a taxi rider and another man we spent close to an hour on the road,till when a policeman interffered and then cars started moving freely.i got to the hospital a bit late,a lot of people had come already family and friends i started having second thoughts on whether i should go in or not,i order to avoid any awkward moment.i closed my eyes,took in a deep breath and held the hand of my basket and walked towards them.the sound of my sandals could be heard as i walked and i started regretting why i wore them cause all eyes were already on me as i came.some gave me weird looks others forced a smile on their faces.i did the usual " ina wuni,sanun ku da zama" greeting
I went inside the room and a few people were there i also greeted them and handed the basket to asiya.his mother had signaled them to leave the room leaving me and sufyan alone.i went over to his bed and stood by the side staring blankly at the window.

"Maybe i should just leave you and the window alone"he tried to make himself more comfortable as he talked.

"hey hey let me help you with that"i rushed over to help him with the pillows.

"how was your convocation"he said

"i'm so sorry for what happened,i should'nt have asked you to come,now look at what has happened"i said ignoring the question he asked me

"listen whatever is bound to happen will happen no matter what so stop pinning this on your self"

"i was just so scared that i'd loose you and i'll never see you again"i cried

"subhanallah faiza,just be happy and pray that am fine and Nothing serious"

*i nodded*

"now wipe your tears and stop crying"

"okay,do you want to eat i brought pepper soup"

"I haven't had anything since but since you cooked it i'll eat"

I dished the food out and handed it over to him,he ate to his fill and he really enjoyed it.we had a little chat and i left cause i didn't want to stress him with all my noise.I drove back home peacefully knowing that sufyan was okay.
I visited him time to time at the hospital to check on him until he was discharged.he had to use a walking stick for the meantime due to the fracture on his leg.I stopped going since he was at home and I called time to time.I was too busy preparing for my service.

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The year passed by really fast,we were already going to serve.I got posted to kebbi state,salma got posted to sokoto.she was really angry when she learnt where she'd be serving,she complained about how hot,and dry the state is.for me I was a bit happy because I've always wanted to go to kebbi for a long time,But to serve is something I never dreamt of doing,I really hate it the only thing I fancy about it is the uniform you'll be given to wear and that look people give you when you pass by while you're wearing it.I boarded a bus to kebbi,I went with my older cousin ya mukhtar who is working there cause he knows the NYSC camp.we got there in the evening and he took me straight to my camp.on getting there I called home to inform them I had reached and as usual I received so many bountiful prayers from them.The NYSC camp was really nice but I just couldn't wait to get it over with,I met new friends,haters and guys who wouldn't stop constantly hitting on you. We first had the 3 weeks orientation course,the fun part was usually the training on man o war activities, which will lead to competions like tug of war,you would see those that are professionals in it and the loosers like me that hates training and the shakara slay queens that don't want to do anything with their slim fitted khakis that looks like it's almost going to rip. Also the allowance each copper was given was also nice no matter how small we still had  some money in our account.With time passing by we finished our service we started on November 21 last year and ended November 21 this year.The parade was done,it was a very beautiful ceremony and that was it I finished my service all I had left was to apply law school and get married.

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salma's wedding was coming up.the shopping,the preperation all was just really exhausting and time consuming.i laid back on my bed to get a little sleep before I pray or make lunch.I started dozing off when suddenly I felt someone shaking me to wake up I opened my eyes slowly only to see salma's face close to mine I pushed her over and got up properly.she came over to discuss about her bridal shower things needed,like her dress,theme,snacks,drinks,location and most importantly a planner.we both started surfing instagram to find a good planner together with a caterer to discuss.I found a good caterer online,while salma found a planner.I copied the woman's number and contacted her we discussed detaily over the phone and it was checked she's the one we're using.salma rushed out to meet with her planner.I checked my phone and a text entered it was from salma

"Hey sorry I can't come back to the house my aunty is waiting for me at home it's like she brought the anko"I remembered she said something about her aunty bringing anko from cotonou for her to choose.

The next morning I went to salma's house to see the anko and know about the preparation.I got there and the house was packed with people.I said my salam as I entered and headed straight for her room.I met her with some of her cousins and friends.I found a spot on the floor and sat down resting my back on the wall.

"Ina wunin ku"i greeted the ladies as i sat on the floor

"Ina wuni sanu dai"a lady in a pink gown replied who i could recognize as salma's  cousin.I searched for salma but i couldn't find her,until she finally came in with two food coolers in her hand filled with masa and miyan taushe.i instantly felt hungry as she dropped the cooler,within five minutes the whole thing was gone all the ladies there rushed.we all ate and made noise,whilst some used their phones as they ate.

"so hw fa with the bridal shower"i asked salma as i sucked on a bone from the soup

"Sorry i forgot to call you,i discussed with the lady and i told her theme i wanted"she replied

"so which did you choose"

"arabian theme"she smiled saying that

"wow!

"What,it doesn't make sense?

"no it does o wallahi"I told her forgetting that there were other ladies in the room.she showed us the anko,one for daurin aure  and the other for reception,I took three for me halima and my mother. We all got tired and some people went home others laid there and slept,like me.I woke after a few hours not realizing the world I was in,I rubbed my eyes and stood up and the house was practically empty I grabbed my bag,bid salma goodbye and left.

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