" PATIENCE" - "SABR"

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FATIMA'S POV

I woke up today feeling restless, I was having a bad headache I couldn't even sleep well last night. And now I have to get to work, though Hajiya has traveled to Kaduna for some business issues, but I still have to work no matter what.

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I was making toasted bread with green tea for breakfast when I felt a sharp pain in my head. I screamed so loud and before I knew it, it was all black.........

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Fatima! Ya Khaleefa called out as he saw her trying to battle with her sight.

Uhm, wh-, what happened? Fatima asked all confused.

You fainted, Khaleefa replied shortly.

How? Fatima asked trying to sit back, but Khaleefa stopped her.

Lie back please, the doctor said you fainted due to too much stress, so he said you should have plenty of rest and less work, Khaleefa replied.

But Ya Khaleefa you know I can't stop working, if I don't do it then who will?

Anisah and Khadijah, he replied.

A'a, they ca-, he halted her before she could complete her sentence.

Fatima! They will be the ones to continue with the work until when you've regain your strength and until then you have to rest and don't think to much, okay? Khaleefa explained.

Thank you so much, Ya Khaleefa, Fatima thanked. But do you think they will approve, I don't want to cause chaos between you and your siblings.

Fatima!, don't you worry it's a must for them to do it plus I will talk to gwaggo when she's back about hiring more maids, you can't keep doing all the chores if not something more than what happened today will obviously occur.

"Okay", Fatima simply added.

Now go to sleep, I will go and check Anisah and Khadijah in their room, Khaleefa said.

Hmm, Fatima nodded her head as in "okay".

Khaleefa stood from where he had been sitting and approached to Fatima, he bowed his head to her face and was about to kiss her forehead, when Fatima interrupted.

Uhm, Ya Khaleefa what are you doing?

Uh, I -, well, I just remembered whenever I'm sick Gwaggo used to kiss me on my forehead which she believes will lure me to sleep, and I do that to my sisters too when they fell sick. So I thought that, uhm I'm so sorry I totally forgot, please forgive me.

Ya Khaleefa, it's alright I understand, Fatima gently replied.

Okay then, bye.

Bye.

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FATIMA'S POV

How I wish I can repay Ya Khaleefa with all the goodness he has done for me, He's just the brother I never had and my only family.
He sat with me until I was awake just to make sure I was okay, he cared about me just like how a brother would do to his sister, he really is my only hope in this world without him I really don't think I will be alive I will have been long dead, I'm just so grateful to Allah that Ya Khaleefa is brought into my life and I pray we both live longer to witness each other's happiness.

KHALEEFA'S POV

If only Gwaggo will just keep the hatred she has for Fatima and just accept her as her daughter too I will be more than glad. But I know it's my most impossible dream.
After Ya Aisha, Fatima is the second nicest and kindest soul I've ever met, I respect her so much, how I wish everybody does too but I don't think so.
And I don't know why I always feel restless when I'm with her, or maybe it's because she's also like a sister to me, whatever. I shrugged out of my thought.

NEXT DAY

Hajiya will be coming back today, so I think I should arrange her room myself, Fatima said to herself.
And the most surprising thing is that Khadijah and Anisah did the household chores without even complaining, how surprising Fatima said quite surprised.

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At around 4:00pm Hajiya arrived home along with Ya Aisha and Adam from Kaduna, Ya Aisha lives in Kaduna with her husband - Ahmad Ibrahim, and their two years old son - "Adam".

They uttered a salaam before entering into the house. As they set foot into the sitting room Khadijah and Anisah welcomed both of them with a bone crushing hug they literally acted like they haven't set eyes with each other for like years. They were interrupted by Fatima who came to welcome them.

Sannu da zuwa Hajiya, Fatima greeted bowing to her as a sign of respect.

Yauwwa, Hajiya replied back nonchalantly.

Fatima! Ya Aisha called out from behind.

Ya Aisha!, Is that you? Fatima yelled back, she didn't hesitate to run and give her a bone crushing hug.
I missed you so much and you too Adam you're all grown up, yes you are!

* Hajiya clears throat *

I think you should be taking our luggages in, instead of all what you are doing now, Hajiya instructed Fatima.

Haba Mama, what is the big deal here, I mean we haven't met for a long time and now she's here welc-, Ya Aisha was interrupted by Hajiya.

It's enough, if she won't do it then I will do it myself, Hajiya said and was about to get hold of her luggage when Fatima stopped her.

A'a Hajiya I will do it, please forgive me, Fatima said with pleading hands. She took Hajiya's luggage only because Ya Aisha won't let her take hers, then everyone went to their respective rooms.

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Fatima and Ya Aisha prepared dinner together, they prepared Pounded yam with Egusi soup served with chilled water. They took the warmers of food to the dining table and served everyone, Ya Aisha served herself and settled on her chair, while Fatima left the dining area.

Fa-, Ya Aisha tried to call out when Hajiya stopped her.

Don't! ruin! my! dinner! , Hajiya said with rage all written on her face.

"Okay" Aisha added.

Everyone ate their dinner quietly and before you know it the dining room was all empty, Ya Aisha washed all the used dishes and took Fatima's food to her room then bid her goodnight.

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Ya Khaleefa, Mama is calling you, Anisah speak and left shortly.

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Salamualaikum, Khaleefa uttered as he sauntered inside Hajiya's room.

Hajiya, Anisah and Khadijah were all standing like something had happened, Khaleefa had to ask what was wrong and his reply from Hajiya was a sound slap on his cheek.

This is what anyone who tries to turn my kids into a slave even for a second gets and even more.
Yanzu Khaleefa because you're so heartless, you decided to turn your own sisters into a maid and treat that wretched girl into a princess, what you did was right, ko?

Gwaggo you got me all wrong, Fatima fainted and the doctor said she fainted due to too much stress, so he said she should have plenty of rest that's the reason I said that they should do the household chores until she's better. And also I want to tell you that we need more maids Fatima can't continue doing all the household chores, Khaleefa explained.

Hmm... that girl has really charmed you, do you know who you are talking to Khaleefa, it's your mother, Gwaggo ce.

Gwaggo I know, I'm just making a point, I see no reason why you're all upset and for you two you'll see, Khaleefa said with rage on his face and left.

FATIMA'S POV

I was going to wash my plate when I heard indistinct conversation coming from Hajiya's room, I quickly went up and eaves dropped (haha), I could hardly hear but I still forced my ears to hear some.

As I heard footstep approaching, I quickly ran to my room before anyone sees me.

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*Phone rings*

Fatima? Khaleefa said perplexed.

He answered the call with a salaam.

Fatima answered back and started.

Ya Khaleefa, I overheard your conversation with Hajiya I -, he paused her before she could end her statement.

Please Fatima, you don't have to say anything, I will do what's right and that is it, and don't blame yourself for what had happened it wasn't your fault at all, Okay?

Okay then, goodnight Ya Khaleefa.

Goodnight, I hope i'ven't upset you.

No, why?

Uhm.. Nothing.

"okay", goodnight.

Goodnight.

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Hey guys, welcome back! it's another update of ASID.

NOTE : Ya Aisha's husband - "Ahmad Ibrahim" is named on behalf of my deceased brother, so if you come across his name on any chapter of this story you should please include him in your du'a, thank you.

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