TALES OF THE HEART (EDITING)

chapter 16

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It has been two weeks since Maryam's wedding, and only two weeks remain until Aicha's celebration. Everyone has returned to their regular routines as the preparations for Aicha's wedding continue. I plan to leave for Florida a week after Aicha's wedding, insha'Allah, to attend my graduation and to shop for my wedding. I also informed Ammi of my desire to participate in selecting items for my future home, and she graciously agreed.

Sayyid's family visited last week for the official 'Tambaya and sa rana' ceremony. They have set the date for June next year, insha'Allah, coinciding with Yassine's wedding.

Today, we are attending a polo tournament. Ya Hammad, Samad, and Sayyid's team will be competing, so we are all going to support them

I dressed in a navy blue button-up shirt paired with white mom jeans and Dior sneakers. I styled a blue and white Hermès scarf into a chic turban after quickly brushing my hair into a low bun. Grabbing my navy blue Lady Dior bag and phone, I left my room and headed to the living room, where Mahmoud, Sultana, and Yassine were waiting for me. Sultana, our cousin and my paternal aunt's daughter, arrived yesterday from Kaduna and will be staying with us until Aicha's wedding, insha'Allah.

As I entered the living room, I was greeted by three annoyed faces staring back at me. I flashed them a cheeky smile. "I'm sorry, let's go." We stepped outside to the parking lot, climbed into Mahmoud's car, and zoomed out of the compound into the bustling streets of Abuja.

We soon arrived at the venue, the Guards Polo Club, which was bustling with people. As we entered, we ran into Ruqaiya and Sauda. We decided to go in together and found our seats.

The game had already begun by the time we arrived, with Sayyid's team in the lead. It was a six-chukker match, and they were currently in the second chukker.

I settled comfortably between Ruqaiya and Yassine, while Sultana and Sauda took their seats in front of us. To my surprise, Mahmoud vanished as soon as we entered the venue, leaving us to wonder where he had gone.

"Seriously, this game is so confusing," Ruqaiya complained.

"Yeah, I feel the same way. One minute I understand what's happening, and the next, I don't," I agreed.

We sat in silence for a moment until Yassine broke the quiet. "Aidah, what number is Sayyid?"

"I have no idea," I replied, applying some lip gloss. "Ruqaiya, what number is your brother?" I asked her.

"I think he's number four... yes, four," Ruqaiya said, and I nodded in agreement. We continued to watch the game, with the Timber Wolves in the lead, as expected. Yassine excused herself to join her fiancé, leaving Ruqaiya and me together. Sauda and Sultana went off to grab something to drink.

"It's like I know you from somewhere else, Aidah," Ruqaiya said, drawing my attention.

"Really? Where?" I asked with a chuckle.

"I don't know... Which secondary school did you attend?" she asked, her curiosity evident.

''El-Amin Minna" I replied.

"That's it! I went to that school too!" Ruqaiya exclaimed.

With that, we dove into a conversation about secondary school. Ruqaiya reminded me that I was in the same class as her brother, Najib. "Oh yes, I remember him! We were so close back then; we were like best friends," I said, laughing lightly.