Nashiru coughed and scanned the road corner, hoping to find some leftovers to ease his hunger. He peered into the trash cans of several houses he passed.
"Hey, you! Stop here!" shouted an elderly man dressed in a long jalabia and a turban. "I'm sorry, sir," Nashiru replied. "I've been hungry all day, and I have nowhere to stay."
The man scrutinized him and inquired in Hausa, "Baa Hausa?" (Do you speak Hausa?)
"Yes, I do," Nashiru responded.
Meanwhile, a plump woman approached them. "Alhaji, your phone is ringing," she said softly.
Alhaji took the phone and turned it off, remarking, "It's one of those beggars." He then turned his attention back to Nashiru. "Boy, take this card and see me by this time tomorrow."
Nashiru accepted the card gratefully and repeatedly expressed his appreciation. As Alhaji and the lady named Monica left, Nashiru couldn't help but notice Alhaji's interest in Monica's waist.
Nashiru's Thoughts (in broken English):
"Hmm, this man is something else! Surely, that girl must be his girlfriend. Money is indeed powerful. And this card must be his home address. Thank God for this opportunity!" Nashiru thought with joy as he sought an empty kiosk to spend the night.
In Susan's apartment, she prepared herself with lipstick, stunning high heels, and a handbag, ready to go out. Simone entered the room and asked if she could join, but Susan declined, citing Simone's condition.
Simone, left alone, tried to alleviate her pain by pressing on her stomach with her hands. The pain became unbearable, and she even contemplated using a nearby knife but ultimately decided against it, falling onto the bed in tears.
Suddenly, Simone heard a knock at the door. She wondered who it could be, thinking it couldn't be her aunt, Susan. She cautiously approached the door and greeted the visitor, who handed her a letter addressed to Simone Tajide. She collected the letter, and as she began reading it, her emotions took over.
Simone's Thoughts:
As she read the letter, tears welled up in her eyes. "It can't be," she murmured to herself, unable to contain her shock and sorrow. "Why me?" she screamed out, the pain and despair consuming her.
In another part of the city, Nashiru was involved in a theft attempt, trying to steal a woman's soup from an outlet in the Gariki market. After narrowly escaping capture, he mused about his close call. However, he was unaware that his life was about to take a significant turn.
Back to Susan's apartment, Nashiru had somehow ended up there. Simone and Susan were shocked by his presence. Alhaji, who had brought Nashiru, grew irritated with the scene and left abruptly. Simone decided to leave, unable to handle the situation.
Simone, Alone and Distraught:
Simone left the apartment in despair, her mind overwhelmed by the memories of the traumatic incident from a year ago when she got pregnant and subsequently had a miscarriage. Determination welled up within her as she vowed to make Nashiru pay for his part in the ordeal.
In the midst of these unfolding events, secrets and karma seemed to haunt the inhabitants of Tana village. Monkeli's letter revealed his guilt, and Hamza began searching for his son, leading to a new chapter in their lives.
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Woman Of Color ( on hold)
General FictionA story of falling and finding oneself. Women are put under pressure, dejection, and in an utmost act of servitude. Especially the Women of color, there are most of them that are have been made guilty just for being a woman, The trials, abuse, pain...
