~ALHAMDULILLAH~

FATIMA'S POV

I was hand washing Anisah's and co's clothes while listening to Suratul Nisa one of my favorite Surahs through my airpods, I kept following each verse until I was done washing.
I hanged the clothes on the clothe dryer and went in to prepare lunch.

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I was done preparing rice and varieties of vegetables for lunch.
I went to the dining area and assembled the food warmers and plates on the dining table then went to inform everyone food was ready.

I informed everyone and went back to my room to get some rest, I wasn't hungry at all so I decided to take a nap.

I removed the Hijab I've been wearing and sauntered into the bathroom, I washed my face then came out.
I felt the air so much as I came out of the bathroom due to the sleeveless short lenghted gown I was wearing .
I was about to change into a comfortable dress when I realized my wardrobe was locked, I searched everywhere for the keys and I couldn't find it, I turned to carry my Hijab and I couldn't find it either, I was all confused. I know if Hajiya sees me like this I'm sunk! And neither of those two will borrow me their Hijab, but Ya Aisha will certainly do.
As I was about going out when Ya Khaleefa came in without notice.

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Fa...    Ya Khaleefa was about to call out when his eyes get stuck with her almost exposed body, it was literally the first time he was seeing her like that.

Uhmm I'm so sorry I didn't know you were changing, I just came to tell you we will be going out together , Ya Khaleefa said and was about to go when Fatima softly called him.

Ya Khaleefa, actually I was looking for my Hijab and I couldn't find it and also I don't know who locked my wardrobe, so if you can help me ask Ya Aisha to borrow me her hijab, please.

Fatima are you sure you checked well, Ya Khaleefa said to her his face down not trying to glance at her again.

Yeah, Fatima simply added.

Let me give it a try, Shall I? Ya Khaleefa asked.

Okay then.

Ya Khaleefa came in and thoroughly searched every crook and crannies of the room but unfortunately there's no sign of Hijab or Key.

Fatima I should just bring you a Hijab before we find yours, right?

Yeah, thank you.

Ya Khaleefa was about going out when the door shut closed.

He tried opening it but to no avail.
Fatima how do you open this door, ya khaleefa had to ask.

Uhmm just the normal way to open a door..? Fatima replied back more like a question.

Do you have anything sharp so that I can try and unlock it, Ya Khaleefa asked.

Uhh..   how about this showing him a long sharp nail.

Let me try, Ya Khaleefa tried but the object wasn't trying to cope with him.
So he decided to start yelling names and in no time someone approached to the door, Ya Khaleefa had to call out again when he had someone approaching to the door.
The door was opened by Hajiya who was already upset by what she was seeing.

Gwaggo! thanks for coming to our aid, Ya Khaleefa said and went for a hug but hajiya stopped him.

So Khaleefa you've reached to this point that you will lock yourselves in the room and do whatever you want right? Hajiya uttered.

No Gwaggo, I was here to help and then the door jammed nothing much.

Please Khaleefa don't lie to me, if that is it why is Fatima dressed like that and why is the bed all disorganized and you intentionally locked the door then you decided to put on an act so that no one will suspect you two of anything, right Khaleefa?

Hajiya, I swear nothing happened, Ya Khaleefa just came in by mistake he came to help me look for my lost key I swear Hajiya that is all that happened, Please don't blame Ya Khaleefa for this, Fatima confidently explained.

Okay then I heard, but I'm still not convinced, Hajiya said.

Gwaggo what do you want us to say for you to be convinced   we have said it all , Ya Khaleefa said.

You want me to be convinced, hmm?

"Yeah" Ya Khaleefa replied.

Hajiya approached to Fatima and before you know it a hot slap was given to Fatima on her right cheek, this really had convinced me and again you're fired Fatima.

Hajiya I don't understand, Fatima said in a shaky voice.

Oh do you need more explanation? Hajiya said.
She was about to give her a slap when Ya Khaleefa stopped her.

Gwaggo! Don't! Even! Think! Of! Doing! That! Again!, Ya Khaleefa spoke with anger now.

You have humiliated this girl enough know, what in tarnation did Fatima did to you, why can't you just give her a proper chance to explain, you are always waiting for her to make a mistake then that is it you start yelling or beating her, why Gwaggo.

Khaleefa you have no right to interrogate me this way, remember you're my son not my husband and not my father, so know how to speak to me.

Gwaggo it hasn't reached to that extent, whenever I talk about why you hate Fatima you always try to change the topic I don't know why , Khaleefa said and left the room.

And you fool better get packing and leave my house or else I will myself drag you out of here, Hajiya said and left.

Fatima was now on her knees crying uncontrollably, when Ya Aisha came in.

Fatima! Khaleefa told me to bring this Hijab for you, please put it on Ya Aisha politely spoke.

Fatima took the hijab and wore it, she thanked Ya Aisha and stood up from where she was. She took a small box and was about to leave the room when Ya Aisha stopped her.

Fatima where are you going?

I'm leaving.

Leaving? I don't get it, explain to me.

I have to leave, bye for good Ya Aisha I leave you in peace.

Fatima please stop where are you going, Khaleefa! Please come and stop Fatima she's leaving.

Ya Khaleefa quickly came when he heard Fatima was leaving.

Fatima please stop, don't go. I even found your Hijab and Keys, Ya Khaleefa said in a convincing way.

Thank you, you can keep them in the room I don't need them now it doesn't belong to me anymore.

Fatima please don't say that, Anisah was the culprit she silently came into your room and took them, I just found out and I already dealt with her. So please come back I'll explain to Gwaggo.

Hmm.. Thanks Ya Khaleefa but that isn't necessary now I think I should leave, if I do all your lives will be better. Ya Khaleefa you've done a lot for me I can't even thank you enough, but now I'm asking you to favor me and let me go.

Hajiya was standing at the end of the sitting room, with a smirk on her face enjoying every single drama that was happening in the sitting room.

Okay, If that's the case then I will have to come with you too , Ya Khaleefa said with seriousness reading all over his face.

What!? Almost everyone in the sitting room said.

Yes, you heard me all right. But I have one condition, if you want me to stay Fatima will also stay too, Ya Khaleefa said averting his gaze to Hajiya.

Mama, you heard him right? You know this boy is stubborn so please say something, Ya Aisha indicated.

Uhmm, you, can uhmm, you can all stay! Hajiya said almost not fluent and left to her room.

Yay! Fatima I'm glad you're staying ,I know you won't leave because you'll be here for the rest of your life, Ya Aisha happily said and left the two.

Khaleefa was also about to leave when Fatima approached to him.

Ya Khaleefa, thank you so much, I really don't know what to say, I...

Sshh, don't say those words to me, what are blood for, I'm glad you aren't leaving, I just can't watch you leave that way, I just can't, Fatima!

Ya Khaleefa, I really appreciate you around me, I promise you that I won't leave you in a haste ever again .

I pray so, go and get ready we're going to the mall then meet me outside , Ya Khaleefa added.

"Okay",I will be there, Fatima spoke and left.

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HAJIYA'S POV

I almost got rid of that girl but the tables turned down on me,  eventually I'm going to come up with something and this time I'm very sure no one can stop her from leaving for real.

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