Imperfect Belle

Chapter 5

Above is how I envision maman Zara/Lami.....in my mind 😁

After the wedding
Gambo's residence
12 mid night
Maman Zara's pov

"Ya Illahi, not again Alhaji, not again" I said gently banging on my chest to  relieve the pressure that had built up there.
 
   " I am sorry Lami, there was nothing I could do, I tried to persuade him the best I could, but he instead on calling off the wedding"
 
   "my dear child, why must she go through this, what could she have done to deserve this" I weeped

       " Maimuna is a strong girl Lami, she will be just fine" Alhaji said rubbing at my back in an attempt to console me.
  
   "but Alhaji will who take care of her after we are gone" I said looking up at him in despair
 
   He chuckled " that is nothing to worry about my dear, we have a very large and caring family and I am sure her siblings wouldn't abandon her"

   "Alhaji you are taking this lightly, our daughter should not be destined to live the rest of her life as a sinister" I sighed
 
   " Hajiya Lami, we cannot beat up ourselves over spilled milk, we just have to hope and pray for the best, I am very sure there is a man out dear for our dear Maimuma so  don't worry so much " he said getting up and walking toward the bed.

  "now let me get some sleep"  he continued lying down and pulling the blanket over himself
     "Alhaji... "
    "Hajiya..."
   "Alhaji..!"
   "Hajiya!"
"this is not funny!" I yelled

  "will you stop shouting, you will wake the entire household"  he scolded

  "how can you sleep under these sort of circumstances" I asked bewildered

  "because I trust in Allah, He has never failed me before and he wouldn't start now" he answered smiling up at me

    "now come to bed" he said pulling me down and hugging me tightly

  "In sha Allah" I whispered, silently offering a Dua on behalf of my daughter.

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Poor Maimuna😣
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