My Sister My Enemy

Twenty Five

It was Saturday evening and Hajiya Zeenatu was conversing with her sister Hajiya Zakiyya a short while after their discussion with Abdulrahman in their living room. He has already went out immediately after their conversation and now she is in her bedroom talking on the phone with her sister, briefing her about what happened earlier on.

"What...? You mean he said he doesn't like Firdaus? What does she lacks? And who is this girl he is so into??" Hajiya Zakiyya all said at once and her sister could trace anger from her voice and questions.

"Look Zakiyya, I don't really have answers to your questions. I barely know the girl he likes but he said her name is Maryam. And it's not like he doesn't like Firdaus but he has already given his word to the girl and her family. I tried making him to at least give it a thought but his father was supporting his decision and they are already talking about kai gaisuwa and all."

Hajiya Zakiyya was evidently hurt that her daughter was rejected by her nephew but that is not even the issue here. She was the one that sold the idea of joining Firdaus and Abdulrahman together in marriage because she was eying the huge amount of wealth her sister's family is enjoying. Her ultimate mission was to get Firdaus married to Abdulrahman so that she would be her access to their wealth or use her daughter to get whatever she wants from her in law but this stupid lover boy is tempering with her plans and if she doesn't do anything fast then she will loose control of her own game and that she is not ready to risk.

"Zakiyya? Are you still there??" Hajiya Zeenatu called out to her because she was so lost in her thoughts.

"Oh yes I am still here.  Toh yanzu Hajiya shikenan ba abunda zamuyi? We will just let him have his way?? Nawa for this generation ooo, back then we don't have a say in our marriage, it was our parents that choose for us our life partners and we have no choice than to oblige but now it's totally different."

"Well... we can't blame the children because it's the way of the world now. Things have changed now, in fact they are still changing. We can't force our children into marriage now or else the consequences will be dear. You know I really wanted this to work out just like how you wanted it to but at this point there is nothing we can do but pray, Allah ya zaba mana abunda yake alkhairi."

"Ameen, you are right gaskiya. May Allah choose what is best and khair for all of them. I will let Firdaus and her father know about the current situation. I will hang up now, we will talk later inshaa Allah."

"Ameen ya Allah, it's okay. My regards to the family, thank you."

"Alright Hajiya, bye."

They hung up the call and Hajiya Zeenatu was very sure that her sister was hurt but there is nothing she can do about it because Abdulrahman is already in love with Maryam and he is so committed to her. And just like her husband said she can't forsake her son's happiness for anything in this world, so if it's Maryam he wants, then so be it. She laid down on her bed to take a short nap.

*****
"What is wrong with you? You have been getting ready for the past how many minutes and the last I checked you were going to a football match where you will sweat your ass off so why all this perfume, watch and what not??" Abdulrahman asked his best friend Ahmad in an irritated way while Ahmad laughed.

"Relax man, why are you getting worked up? The last time I checked I will be the one to sweat my ass off so it's non of your business. Besides you want me to go out smelling ne? You know I can't do without all these things you are complaining about. Anyways I am done, let's go." Abdulrahman glared at him.

"I thought you said what's my business so go find another ride because you are not getting this one." With that he stood up and starts making his way out of the room while Ahmad followed him smiling.