A/N:Ummy is her cousin, while Ummi is our Aysha. Note the difference.

Sitted on a metal bed, a typical tradition old woman bed, was Laila and Hajiya. It was a typical old woman room, in it was a metal bed at the left side, a walk-in closet, a fridge, and her mirror. There are alot of things under the bed, and alot of boxes at the right corner. A typical old woman room. Abba brought almost five mordern beds, but Hajiya said she wants her bridal bed, the one her parents bought for her, he had no choice than to let her.

Hajiya was probing Laila, she realized how Al-amin was always ignoring her, always don't talk to her. She was curious, and Laila told her he loved her too, but why the cold treatment?. She asked Laila for the umpteenth time, if there is any problem between them, but her answer was always 'nothing is wrong, he just needs some space.'

Hajiya's facial expression suddenly changed, she does'nt want to think about anything that will come between these two, she was happy because he's no more talking about that girl she so much despise. "Laila, tell me what's wrong please, I can talk to him myself,"Hajiya said lugubriously, she's getting worried.

Laila chuckled outwardly, she sees no reason for Hajiya to be worried about, even if she does'nt love Al-amin, that won't make any change, she must marry him. And same goes to him, he have no choice. "Hajiya, nothing is wrong, don't worry please, he still loves me," she sighed dramatically, rolling her round lulu eyes.

Hajiya heaved, she feel a little bit relieved, she knew Laila will not lie to her, but what kept gnawing at her was; did he really get over that so called girl he loved? "What about that girl? Are they not together now?" Hajiya asked curiously.

Laila let out a hearty laugh, this is what she had been waiting for. She promised herself that even if Al-amin won't marry her, she makes sure that girl won't have him too.

With a wicked smile on her lips, she sauntered to where her luggage was, opened the last zip, took out an envelope and walked to where Hajiya was sitted, looking at her confusingly.

She sat beside Hajiya, thrust her the envelope, patted her lap, "Hajiya, check this out, I'm sure even if there is problem, this will help us out," she said, the mischievious smirk not leaving her lips.

Hajiya kept looking at her stupefyingly, what is inside the envelope? Did she predict any problem sooner? And why will this envelope help them out?.

She shifted her gaze on her envelope, before she could utter a word, Laila was at the door, she turned "Hajiya this should be our little secret please, don't tell anyone about it, not even Yaya. It will be of great use to us," with that, she sauntered of the bedroom, dailing a number on her phone.

She entered Hajiya's parlour, which was completely different from the bedroom, so modernized and unique. It was a black and ash parlour, the sofa's were ash with stripes of black, the windows were covered with beautifull black curtains, her Television set and speakers were black, and an ash center rug was beautifully placed in the center of the circled sofas.

She flopped on the sofa backing the entrance door, one can see what she's doing if entered. Her grin grew wider when the face of the most lovable person to her appears on her phone's screen, "hey L, how're you doing?" She smiled, which he reciprocated with a blowed kiss.

She was so engrossed with her phone, when the door creaked ajar, she does'nt heard the footsteps of the person, nor did feel someone's intense gaze on her. "Bye L, I love you," she said, blowing him a kiss, which he practically catched, they both laughed affectionately and she hang up.

Shifting her gaze on the television, her gaze fall on a frustrated Al-amin, she was startled, when did he enter?, she wish he does'nt heard what she said to Laith. Ya Ilahi, he looks nothing but angry, broken, shattered, did he heard her last statement?

She suddenly suppressed her worried expression with a happy one, "Yaya, finally I can see you, I missed you Yaya," she said, smiling widely.

He glared at her, giving her the I'm not a fool look, he slowly trudged to Hajiya's room, the way Hajiya answered his greetings, how she talked to him, the pitiful and undescribable looks she had been sending his way, made something gnawed at him. But he does'nt probe to know about it, as he was not in his greatest mood.

He came out of Hajiya's room, upon seeing him; Laila quickly got up from her sitting position, she hoped Hajiya did'nt showed him that envelope, because she does'nt want him to know now. Not soon.

He glared at her again, and left her bamboozled. She wished she knew wether he heard it or he does'nt. But whatever it may be; Hajiya won't let him marry that so called girlfriend of his, he must marry her.

***

At the entrance door of their parlour, Ummi was standing, holding her brown hand bag, Mama by her right side, Sule at her left side, she smiled at both of them, then trudged out of the living room, Mama and Sule tailing behind.

She turned around, as if waiting for something, she hissed "Mama, where's is Ya Yusuf please?" She asked, looking worried.

"Right here, kid sis," he said, hugging her.

She turned around, hugged him back, smiling widely at him. She loves Ya Yusuf so much, he's her favourite sibling.

After so much I'll miss you's, call me as soon as you reach there, be careful please, always eat your food, limit you phone's usage, be a good girl, she finally bid them adieu. She entered the car, Baba Ummaru ignited the car, and they zoomed off, they were waving at each other, tears were already blocking her view. She wiped the tears, smiled at her braveness, it will be for good Insha Allah.

They arrived at Kano after Zuhr prayer, Baba Ummaru prayed and ate food before he headed back to Kaduna, she was so happy, she called Mama and Ya Yusuf.

Her worries were off for a while, she laughed wholeheartedly for the first time after months, she smiled genuinely, she played friskly, she realized coming to Kano was the best for her.

They were sitted on Ummy's bed, Ummy's was chatting on her phone, blushing. "Look how you're blushing, fool, they'll just beguile you and leave," Ummi said lugubriously, she just feel the urge to open up, she've held it for a while, and holding it only worsen her situation.

"Hey, what are you talking about? And why looking so sad," Ummy; the chubby black beautiful girl, with full boobs and hips, her cousins always pranked at her, calling her the black full option. She asked, dropping her phone on the bedside drawer.

The tears Ummi had been holding for weeks started cascading, she didn't try to stop them, as they help her ease her pains, she believed crying is a blessing, they make you feel a bit relieved. "It's Al-amin, he broke me, he betrayed me Ummy," she burst into tears, hugging Ummy tightly, as if her life depend on her.

Ummy was bamboozled, she does'nt understand what she is talking about, like__which Al-amin? Her friend crush? The one they started dating during Ya Husna's wedding? But it's too soon for him to break her heart. This is so heartless.

"Ummi, just tell me what's going on, I really don't understand this, like__Al-amin, that Al-amin? Your Al-amin, he broke you? But how?" Ummy asked confusingly, she really needs an explanation.

Ummi languorously break their hug, she wiped away her tears and told Ummy everything that happened. From the same school thing, the ignoring, the weeks seclution, the four months heart break, the sleepless nights, the break up, the as you wish, how they met at school. Before she finished, she was crying hysterically, her body was shaking, her lips were tremulously shaking, she looked completely shattered.

Ummy used her thumb and wiped her tears. She hugged Ummi so tight, wiping her tears, before breaking their hug. She clears her throat, looking at her shattered best cousin, "Ummi, I literally feel your pain, I know how you feel, the pain of being broken by the person you least expect, he broke your heart, but that does'nt make any difference.

You're still the beautiful young lady he once admire, the beautiful young lady he once yearned her attention, the beautiful young lady he was once head over heals for. And after him breaking your heart, does that changed you from beautiful to ugly? No.

You're still the moderate in height lady, a slim chocolate skinned lady, the oval shaped and sexy eyed lady, the long chiselled nosed lady, a small pink luscious lips lady, the long black full fulani haired lady. You're still the pulchritudinous young lady.

Then why worry? You'll find someone who's way much more better than him, he's not worth you, Ummi. You'll find someone that'll care about you, love you to the moon and back, be head over heals for you. He'll give you the love, affection, care, you've always yearned for, he'll give you all these things without bothering yourself, because you're worth more than this.

So__don't ever worry about him, he's at lost. What is coming is better than what has gone. Allah has a better plan for you, he knew why you're all going through this heartbreaks. Believe in Allah, better days are coming Insha Allah," Ummy finished her long speech, smiling ruefully at her cousin, which is now smiling, all the tears have gone. She's satisfied with her statement.

***

It's already two weeks now, Ummi's life has completely changed, she's back into her normal jovial self, with the help of Ummy. She now no more worry herself about Al-amin, she believed he's at lost, and he'll surely realize what he lose.

Meeno's sister gave birth to a baby girl, tomorrow is the naming ceremony, they're all packing the little things they'll need. Mama asked Uncle Bashir to let them attend the naming ceremony, because she can't make it there.

They quickly packed their clothes, as Anty Luba was yelling at them, because Uncle hired Kwankwasiyya, and the driver was waiting since.

They took their bathe, dressed in an A-shaped ankara gown, which Ummy made for them. They bid Anty Luba, Uncle Bashir and Ummy's siblings adieu, before they zoomed off. Ummi called Meeno and told her they're on their way.

They arrived at Katsina after Asr prayer, they were shagged and knackered. The hot air from Kano to Katsina gave them the punishments of their lives, as the driver did'nt on the air conditioner. They were naturally conditioned.

Ummi was ecstactically happy when she saw Meeno, it had been months since she last saw her. Meeno; the chubby dark chocolate skinned beautiful lady, another full option lady, with her big round eyes and small cute lips, her hair was the buzaye's hair. She's a no nonsense girl, very sturdy and punctilitious.

"Meeno you've lost some weight, is it the school things? And your face is darker than your body," Ummi asked, practically checking her out.

They were sitted in Meeno's bedroom, a two bed's room adjacent to each other, television was placed in the center, a mirror at the door side, and a walk in closet. Meeno and Ummi were sitted on the right side bed, while Ummy was sitted on the left side's bed.

Meeno smacked her shoulder "Fool, you think Al-Qalam is easy? This darkening thing you see on my face is because of the hijab wearing and the hot sun of Katsina," Meeno grimaced, typing on her phone.

They nattered away for an hour, before they finally called it a day. Ummi kept teasing Meeno about how they squatted on Meeno's bed when they were at secondary school.

***

The yodeling sounds and Allah ya yara's wake Ummi up, she wondered why they were yodeling, as it's a naming ceremony not wedding. She shrugged it off, took her bath, and met Meeno and Ummy at the backyard, having their breakfast.

After so much conplains about not waking her up, she joined them, they finished their breakfast, just enjoying the cool afternoon breeze when Mummy called Meeno, "Gurls__Mummy send us to Dadin Kowa, we should leave now," Meeno said, standing up.

They all stood up, went to the room, took their veils and headed to the parking lot, we're they met Isiya; their househelp.

"Where's Malam Audu?" Meeno asked Isiya, worriedly looking at her wristwatch, because Mummy said she wants the things by 1pm, and it was already 12:30pm.

Before Isiya could answer, Malam Audu came, and they zoomed off. Ummi enjoyed the short ride, she loves exploring new things, and the city of Katsina is a sight to behold.

They were done with their shopping, when they were out; Ummi noticed a car that just parked, it seems she knew the car and it's owner.

He came out of the car, with two kids friskly jumping beside him, he used his hands to cover his face from the blazing hot sun, he shifted his gaze, and his eyes fall on her's.

Must he be anywhere she is? She came here to be free from his thoughts, and she was doing ok, but why would'nt he let her move on? Why is he always hindering her process of moving on?

The sound of Ummi's hiss made Meeno looked at the direction she was looking before she looked away, her face suddenly lit up, it was Al-amin, but why did Ummi hissed? Did he did something wrong again? If that's the case then; she's at fault, she's using school as an excuse and not checking up on her bestfriend.

Al-amin walked to where Meeno was standing, Ummi by her side; typing furiously on her phone. It seems she pretend not to notice his existence, but god knows she does'nt have the idea of what she's typing on her phone.

"Hi Miiino, how're you?" He asked, as they ( their male mates) can't pronounce Meeno's name correctly.

Meeno grimaced before she replied "Hi Al-amin, how have you been, heard you went to school right? How's everything," she smiled at him.

After the pleasantries, he motioned to her; that he wants to talk to her, when they moved forward a little, he told her he've wronged Ummi, she should help him, he wants to apologize.

"I think you should let her cool down Al-amin, may be tomorrow, they'll leave tomorrow after Zuhr, you can come in the morning may be," she said, glancing at Ummi.

He palmed his face, looking worried "I'll leave today, I came with Hajiya, she attended a wedding at Bugaje, these kids are my relative."

Meeno pitied him, his lamentation is palpable, she left him there and walked to where Ummi was; waiting for Ummy, who went to buy gasassar masara. After so much arguing and beseechings, she finally agreed she'll listen to him, only for Meeno's sake. Meeno smiled at him then sauntered to the other side of the road, where Ummy was standing, waiting for her masara.

He trudged to where she was, "Aysha, I'm seriously sorry," he uttered, hanging his head low, scratching his head.

She looked up, glare at him then looked away.

He kept talking but she didn't respond, he suddenly feel angry "Look Aysha__I said I'm sorry, I just want your forgiveness," he said, trying to calm himself down.

She abruptly shifted her gaze on him, so he even have the guts to be angry? "Well__ what's your name again? Ohhh... yeah Al-amin. Let me tell you one thing, when you were ignoring me, did you think of asking just my forgiveness? No.

Where was my forgiveness when I was having sleepless nights?, where was it when I was crying myself to sleep?, did you for once think of how I was feeling? No.

I woke up everyday expecting a call from you, but never got one. I woke up everyday expecting a text from you, but never got one. I taught myself how to live without you, how to love someone else, but all in vain. The only thing I acheived was; my wounds got healed with time. What do you want now, after saying as I wish?  Well my wish is__I will not forgive you, get your filthy face out of my sight!" She spat out, trying so hard to control the tears that where trying to cascade.

There was a hushed silence, before he spoke "Aysha, I know I've wronged you, I know I didn't hold onto my promise. But please__do find a place in your heart and forgive me, I'm really sorry."

"To hell with you promise! I don't care, that's left to you. You can't hinder my process of moving on, you've done that many times, but not now. Not again.

Don't show your face to me again, don't. I was betrothed, I've got a man worth loving, worth trusting, worth dying for Go.and.live.your.life.as.you.wish!"she said through gritted teeth. It suddenly hits her that; who's the man she was talking about? Ohhh... Baba has talked to her about a man he gave her hands out in marriage to.

Before he could utter a word, Meeno amd Ummy were back, they entered the car and zoomed off, leaving him frenzed in his spot. Is she really getting married? Ya Allah! What has he done?

Don't expect an update anytime from now, I might not update till next year, because i'm hooked so much with works.

Who's curious with that envelope?

Guess what's inside the envelope.

So Al-amin really is jealous of Laith, ohhh that was since sef.

I'm eager to know who he'll marry, this marriage thing is really intriguing.

I love Ummy's speech, who else?

Katsina❤.

Someone don give us mamaki fa, why the outburst? Did Ummi overreact?

Who's this person that Baba gave her hands out in marriage to? Guess.

He's jejely asking for her forgiveness ko? Ta birgeni ai.

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