Morning came so fast; Habibah thought. She then remembered she couldn't sleep well, she only fell asleep around 5am since she wasn't a deep sleeper she woke up exactly 7 in the morning and Dauda hasn't still returned. She was getting dressed for whatever was going to happen.
She remembered that Aisha had called her the previous day when she was at her parent's place and she couldn't pick up the call because of the way things were that day. She picked up her phone and gave Aisha a call. Aisha on the other hand has been so worried about the well being of her friend.
Habibah hope all is well; Aisha said immediately she picked up the phone.
Habibah gave her a brief explanation of everything that happened at her parents place and the reaction of her husband on hearing the news and his next action.
Aisha felt so sad for her friend and could not possibly imagine what she was passing through.
Which hospital do you think he might be taking you; she said
There are only two hospitals in this community Aisha; Habibah said
So any of the two I guess but I don't know what to do; she continued.
Aisha reassured her that she was going to do something to help before they both hung up the phone.
It was 10 already and he(Dauda) hasn't arrived she was about to take a nap when the living room door opened.
Madam get dressed we are going to the hospital, Dauda said.
Habibah tried to respond lovingly at least if that would change his mind or buy herself some time.
My love, you haven't even entered the house at least freshen up, let me get you something to eat; she said
Who has time for that? Get ready jare; an angry Dauda replies.
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On getting to the hospital, Dauda took her straight to the doctor who was going to perform the abortion. Dr Ibrahim, this is Habibah the woman I told you about. Did she hear correctly he had removed the status of her being his wife, he just addressed her as a woman. Yh she was a woman but not any random woman, she was his wife.
Habibah was so ashamed of herself,she could not fight for what she loves. This is it,
Habibah thought.
You can come with me, this way to the theatre Dr Ibrahim says.
After all the checkup and scan was done, Dr Ibrahim told her he was done and she could leave already.
When they got to the reception, Dr Ibrahim announces to the couple that he was unable to carry out the abortion because she was way into the pregnancy already and if he had to go ahead with it she would lose the baby, her womb or even her life.
Dauda was confused, they had discussed this earlier. Dauda's cousin had introduced him to Dr Ibrahim assuring him, he was the best in this aspect and initially the man had already agreed to help with this and also told him he has handled cases worst than a 12 weeks old pregnancy, so now what?
Dr Ibrahim on the other hand, created a file for Habibah in the hospital and also told her she would be needing proper care and medication, so she needed to come for ante natal 2 weeks from now, he said handing over to her, her hospital card.
Habibah was short of words, she couldn't believe her ears. Her child's life was safe, joy filled her heart. Just looking at the hospital card gave her the hope that all was well. She was so happy that she left Dauda at the hospital ,who was still confused about the whole situation. But what she still doesn't understand was how she now had a card in the hospital, at least she thought some registration has to be done first and definitely Dauda didn't get her registered just for the abortion.
So much joy filled her heart that she couldn't wait to tell Aisha the good news. She decided to give her a call at the bus stop before taking a keke back home. Aisha you won't believe it, the doctor said he couldn't go through with the abortion, she said with so much joy in her heart. Aisha was so happy that her plan worked, she told Habibah to wait for her that she was coming to pick her so they could celebrate their victory at least for now.
A quick one though, hope you enjoy😊
How do you feel now that the abortion proved abortive😉, what do you guys think about Dauda's reaction. Do you think the baby should have been aborted if you support Dauda say nay but seriously if you were in Dauda's shoe what would you have done.
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Tales Of Halimah
AdventureA story of a girl whose mother was raped to be brought to earth, suffered a lot during childhood; was given up for child marriage, abused by her husband. Life became meaningless to dear Halimah until she met her saviour and things turn around for go...
