Amina woke up with a stomach ache, it was her time of the month. She couldn't help but she check her phone to confirm it again. It turned out to be what she has feared. She didn't come with any tampons with her to Abuja and she isn't in Maiduguri that she will just go and ask Kaka for it or go buy it herself. She is in her uncle's house and she is sure he won't appreciate her going out the way she likes.

Halima!

Yes, Halima will definitely help her out. She is the only she can ask for help, the rest are all useless in this situation, she can't tell them.

She won't be able to do it.

Amina get off her bed quickly and without even thinking twice she entered Halima's room, she met her on her bed typing something away on her phone. Halima abruptly looked up to see who was the one who barged into her room without whacking on the door.

Well, who else if not Amina.

Amina smiled nervously fidgeting with her fingers, she tends to do that whenever she is nervous. "Morning."She beamed, and Halima rolled her eyes keeping her phone down.

"Now what?"Halima asked, with a sly smile.

Amina mentally shook her head, why did she eve come here; she thought biting her lower lip.

"I uh...need pad.."

Halima cut in, "I don't have it, okay. Now get out of my room."She didn't care if she sounded rude or not, she is just saying the truth, she doesn't have it.

Amina opened her mouth to talk but they closed on their own, what would she say to her ? Nothing. She left quietly to her room.

"Ya Allah isn't this enough reason for me to hate Abuja, I just want to go back home, I'll call up Kaka later I can't handle all this anymore."

Amina fell flat on her bed, it didn't take long for her phone to start ringing, it was her best friend Humaira, she had thought it was Kaka but she will make sure she phone her and complain about everything to her, she will add her own too.

"Yo Yo Yo!!!"Humaira yelled into the phone, and Amina faked a smile. Humaira won't be able to see the smile but it'll help her feel less worried about how messed up her life is.

"Guess what?"

"You know I'm not good at guessing, and I'm also not in the mood, so just say it."Amina rubbed her forehead lightly.

"Then this is not the good time, let's cheer you up first."Humaira stated, and Amina rolled her eyes.

She is really tired, and in dire need of sleep, she don't need anyone to cheer her up as long as they can't wash away her sorrows for her, it's useless.

"You know what Humaira, I'll call you back."Amina hanged up before waiting for her reply. A message came in quickly.

Hey, sorry just wanted to tell you I'm in Abuja at my Aunt's house, see you soon!

Amina managed to smile before keeping her phone away, she really can't wait to meet Humaira, finally someone to rant out her worries to. She dragged her fluffy pillow and laid her head on it, hoping that she will be able to sleep despite the pain she is feeling.

Kaka's homemade remedy is the best for cramps. If only she was in Maiduguri then everything would've been alright, and not like this.

A soft knock came on the door, Amina groaned and yelled out to whoever was knocking on her door. "Go away!"

But whoever it is doesn't seem to understand the language she used. Amina unwilling get off her bed and dragged herself to the door to check who is disturbing her peace of mind.

Yeah, right.

She opened the door only to see Hisham standing right in front her. She squeezed her eyes to make sure if she isn't daydreaming or something.

"Here."Hisham handed over a white leather to her. She gave him a quizzical look before collecting it, she won't even dare say no to him because of how angry he looks, and also scary.

"Next time, open the door immediately."Hisham scolded before dashingly going away. Amina couldn't help but mimic exactly what he said, even though she is in pain.

So Ya Hisham got me a gift ?

Weird; she thought laying on her bed and opening up the leather. When her eyes came in contact with what's inside, her jaw dropped and she felt so embarrassed.

"How did he even...?"Amina started and slap her forehead. "Oh my Allah, how would I face him again?"Amina sighed for the umpteenth time chewing on her already chewed fingernails. Nevertheless, she picked up the tampon and entered the bathroom with it.

•

Hisham walked graciously to his car and entered. He need to meet his father and talk to him about his so called arranged marriage with Amina, which won't work out for the both of them. He happened to overhead her conversation with Halima this morning, he did it because that was the right thing to do and nothing else.

So, she shouldn't think otherwise. As it'll only hurt her in the end.

Due to all this, he didn't even get time to talk to Mufida properly, he wanted to call her and ask her why she hasn't been going to work and so much more, he needs answers soon before everything gets out of hand, and also out of his control.

He pulled up his car in front of his father's company and got down. He strolled towards the entrance and the securities greeted him, he gave a brief nod before entering the elevator, clicked on the last floor where his father's cabin is located and the door automatically closed.

"Morning, Baba."Hisham greeted sitting down on the chair in front of Alhaji Ahmad's desk.

"Hisham you're here."Alhaji Ahmad said, surprised.

"Yes Baba, I wanted to talk you before you leave for Singapore today."Alhaji Ahmad nodded and kept the file he was going through aside, giving Hisham his full attention.

"Do you need anything?"Hisham shook his head.

"No, I mean yes."Hisham shut his eyes tightly and sighed to calm himself down. "I've never ask you anything before, but today Baba I want a favor from you."

Alhaji Ahmad smiled. "What is it you want?"

"You should please find a way to stop this wedding, don't be involved in ruining two lives here. We clearly don't love each other, please Baba don't force me."Hisham requested his voice very low.

"That's not possible Hisham. It was her father's last wish and it's my duty to fulfill it, he liked you since the first day he carried you in his arms, and his words were ' if his wife give birth to a baby girl then you two will be married' and I'll do just that. I'll leave for Singapore later, and immediately I return back next month, you two will be engaged."

"But..."

"Spend some quality time together with Meema and you'll like her, she is a very nice girl, you'll be happy with her."Alhaji Ahmad paused to look at Hisham. "You should go now."

Hisham nodded fleetingly, before making his way out.

His father isn't ready to back out, what will he do now ?

Assalamu Alaikum guys !!!!

How have you been ?

What do you think we should do to Halima, she is treating Meema badly 🥲

But sha I know what to do to her, if you've anymore ideas you're free to add 😂

So Humaira is coming to Abuja, hmmm what do you think will happen ?

I'm thinking of something hooge 😂😂 but we'll see sha.

And Hisham isn't he just too cute ☺️ 😂

We need ship name for Haidar and Mufida, Mufida and Hisham, Hisham and Amina and the last couple 😂😂😂 that's for me to know and for you to find out !!!

Biko please comment down below what your thoughts on this book are, I really want to know.

Also drop a vote ! Byeee!!!

Ria ❤️