HIGHNESSES

CHAPTER 6

After an hour of meeting with the palace court which was filled with congratulatory remarks, briefings on public matters and issues accruing from the kingdom, he tirelessly proceed to his brand new limited Benz new model with his dogarai (traditional guards) and escort hot on his heels.

"Give me the car keys please" he demanded stretching his hand towards the driver who quickly gave him the key.

" my king, you aren't possibly driving yourself ,are you? Its too risky, you just got..."

"Never mind, Allah is our protector, nothing will happen in sha Allah. Just let the operation room open the gate,the rest of you may go now" he dismissed them all and started the car.

They all stood surprised while the driver quickly went to deliver the message to the gate keeper.

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She gently ascend the stairs and headed to the general kitchen, all the maids and cooks are engulfed in their day to day activities, everywhere looks clean and tidy just the way she likes it.

"Assalamu Alaikum Everyone, good morning!" She greeted,

"Wa alaikumussalam,Good morning your grace,

Good morning mamma,"

Good morning princess," greeted back the maids and cooks.

She gave them a smile and nodded.

She proceed to the storage room to get some irish potatoes, no one neared her for they know her order.

"Don't Disturb My Cooking!"

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He gently approached the gate observing the new changes around. He must've spent a lot of time abroad. So many things have really changed,he thought.

Two of the gatemen came closer eyeing the car suspiciously, he unwind the glass revealing his smiling face , " who are you?" Asked the first gateman, he smiled again and simply answered " my name is Julaybeeb Ja'afar, am here to see..."

" Gyara Kintsi! Ranka shi Dade.. Tuba nake! Please proceed to the gate ,I will have it opened "The gateman said recognising the one he is talking to ,he quickly ran off to open the gate with the other gateman following him closely.

He watched them amused.

By the time he stepped out of the car, the news of his arrival has reached every soul in the house. All the workers present ran to greet him,

Sarkin gida came out running to meet his majesty who addressed him cheerfully " Sarkin gida kwana dayawa,how have you been?"

Alhamdulillah we are fine and healthy your majesty,welcome to our humble home,please this way,let me take you to the sitting room"

Very well lead the way sarkin gida, I hope baba sarkin fawa is inside?

Yes he is your majesty. He will soon join you as words has reached him of your arrival.

They entered with salams and was greeted back immediately by Sarkin Fawa who just entered the room.

Our king, your majesty! what a surprise welcome to our home ,ban taba tsammanin zaka fito yanzu ba kuma ba dogarai your grace?(I never thought you would come out this soon and without guards,your grace), I was thinking of coming to you today.

KJ.J ( King Julaybeeb Jaafar) smiled trying to bow to greet him,but was quickly stopped by sarkin fawa "no no my son ,you are a king now don't bow for us, please have a sit.

He laughed and sat on the nearest chair, good morning Abbati, I hope am not intruding..

Habah habah why, you are always welcome this is your home too. Sarkin gida please call jaafar,yanada babban bako(he has a special visitor).
I will do just that Abbati, sarkin gida quickly left to call Jaafar.