The shadows behind his smile

Walida is a bright twelve-year-old girl who lives peacefully with her parents, siblings, and relatives.
When her mother travels away for work, two women are left to care for the family, the kind-hearted Aunty Halima and the cunning Aunty Nana. Life appears calm until a charming young medical student, Mustapha, enters their lives.

What begins as a romantic relationship between Mustapha and Aunty Nana soon reveals a darker reality. Behind his polite smile and gentle words lies a man driven by selfish desires. As secrets grow, trust begins to crumble, hearts are broken, and a young girl's innocence is forever changed.

Years later, the truth that everyone tried to ignore rises to the surface, forcing each person to face the consequences of their choices. In a story filled with love, and painful lessons, walida learns that not every smiling face carries a good heart.