Abuja.

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He watched as she slowly sat on the bed after little effort, finally resting her head on the headboard, she closed her eyes before breathing in and out slowly.

Moving away from her view, he walked to the bathroom and arranged a bath for her before bringing out her lilac silk night dress, a black cap and some fresh under wares. He placed everything on the bed before moving to where she was laying down.

"Anee come, the bath is ready" he tenderly whispered taking her hand in his and she groaned turning away from him.

"I'm tired" she mumbled

"I know baby but you need to shower"

"No I don't"

He sighed, "You've been in the hospital for a week, you need to shower and remove the hospital germs"

"No" she mumbled leaving him with no choice but to carry her in his arms. She gasped, "Haba Ahmaad!!"

"Trust me, you will thank me later"

"No I won't" she rolled her eyes sleepily before allowing him to help her take her bath. He tied her loose, wet hair in a bun before handing her a dark red towel to wrap around her body.

"I am not rubbing any lotion, please baby I don't have that energy" she pouted when he held her strawberry body shop lotion in his hand, he sighed.

"That's why I'm here Anee" he gently picked her hand in his before rubbing her body carefully and affectionately. He proceeded to help her with some deodorant but she glared at him so he stepped back and watch her angrily finish her business.

"Now.. You can sleep" he smiled wearing the cap for her.

"My hair will smell, it's wet"

"I'll wash it for you tomorrow InshaAllah. Now lay down and wait for me, I'll be right back" he instruct walking to the kitchen where he grabbed a cup of warm water, he walked back to the room only to find her dozing off. She will kill him if he wakes her up again but he has to, she needs to take her drugs.

"Anee.." He called sitting beside her as he fetched the drugs in his hand. "Please sit up and take your drugs and after that I promise I won't disturb you."

"Haba Ahmaad!! Leave me alone!!"

"Your drugs.."

"I'll take them when I wake up."

"Okay fine, but just know if you don't take your drugs you won't get well soon and if you don't feel much more better the twins will stay with Adda Hayrah for a long time.. And-"

"No! I'm up. Hand me the drugs" she cut him off sitting quickly making him to smirk.

"Good girl" he kissed her cheek dropping the cup on the bedside table. He dressed for the night before switching off the lights and laying beside her. Wrapping his arms around her waist, she snuggled closer into his body as if somehow their bodies will mould together and turn into one soul. He tenderly rubbed his hand on her back sighing contentedly.

Just thinking about the fact that he almost lost her makes his heart fall in the pit of his stomach.

"Ahmaad." She called and he hmm-ed. "when are the twins coming home? Please bring back my babies, I miss them"

"Soon InshaAllah, I miss them too but you heard what the doctor said right? You need all the rest you can get and I promise you the kids are alright, Adda Hayrah is with them."

"I know but I swear I feel better.."

He sighed "Haneesa" he called sternly, she shifted uncomfortably on the bed. She can't even remember the last time he called her by her name.

"You have high blood pressure baby, you need to rest. Please. Do you know how hard it was for me to see you unconscious?"

"I'm sorry it's just.."

"I love you and I only want the best for you, trust me it breaks my heart to be away from the kids for this long"

"I love you too" she mumbled closing her eyes. He placed a kiss on her head before closing his eyes also.

"Stop thinking and sleep" he whispered into the dark.

"I'm sleeping"

"No your not, now sleep" He smiled.

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"It's final! Your going to work today whether you like it or not. I have decided!" She said a matter of fact bringing out a dark charcoal buttoned up shirt for him while searching for a marching tie.

"Habibty no. I need to stay home with you my love" he replied lazily snuggling into the soft duvet.

She turned around and glared at him, "I am perfectly good now Alhamdulilah. Stop using my health as an excuse not to go to work.."

"But.. I, Anee, i mean.."

"My babies are coming home today InshaAllah so please go I have to prepare" she teased and he gasped.

"Prepare what? You mean to say you love our kids more than me!?"

"Duh" she rolled her eyes laughing at his expression.

"Fine. Then I'm going to work" He said throwing the duvet from his body before stomping inside the bathroom. She laughed. Ahmaad is such a kid.

Laying his clothes on the bed, she folded the duvet and changed the sheets before making a quick breakfast for him. Nabiila has gone to aunty Husnah's house for some days and she missed her company dearly.

"Why do you like going against my orders?" She heard his deep voice behind her making her to smile subconsciously.

"What did I do now?" She asked innocently turning around to face him.

"I thought I made it very clear that I don't want to see you in the kitchen?" He raised his perfectly arched eyebrows making her to swoon over his handsomeness. She wrapped her hands around his neck and gently placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Have I ever told you how I much I love you?" She patted her eyebrows innocently

"Yes. Every day. Now answer me.."

"It's my duty to cook for you"

"And I am responsible for your health." He rolled his eyes. "I hired a nanny to help you with the kids and a part time cook" his breath fanned her face.

She looked at him with a shocked expression, 3, 2, 1..

She was already screaming and jumping around.

"Ya Allah!! Best news ever!!! Are you for real habieeby?"

He laughed. "Someone will think your tired of your kids or me" he helped himself the plate of boiled potatoes and egg sauce with two sausage.

"Don't get me wrong. It's just so stressful and tiring taking care of two babies, alone. And not mention taking care of you.." He glared at her. "I love you so much. Thank you. Allah ya saka" he kissed him before sitting on the chair beside him.

"Your welcome my love, Ameen."

He finished eating before standing up and grabbing his suit in his hand, "Toh na tafi. (I am gone)"

"Allah ya bada sa'a" she walked him to the door but he startled her by pinning her to the door while he hovered over her.

"No goodbye kiss? I'll miss you fah" he pouted biting her ear lope teasingly.

"Ahmaaduuu"

"Kiss me"

She locked their lips together before pushing him away from her. "Drive safely"
And with that she locked the door with a wide smiled on her face.

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"Hello Adda where are you?" She phone her sister a little bit after Dhur prayers.

"Oh Haneesa don't eat me please. I am coming! I stopped by to buy something"

She pouted even though she can't see her. "But Adda I miss my babies"

"We are coming please.." she ended the call leaving a very eager Haneesa by the other end.

She decided to clear up Ahmaad's clothes that were ready for laundry just to beat time. Sorting out the clothes and checking the pockets for any money, important paper or receipts because she knows how careless Ahmaad can be, she felt something in the pocket of his sweat pants. 

Wondering what it was, she dipped her hand in the pocket only to bring out a small white nylon with whitish powder inside. She gasped! Is her husband into drugs!?

Her heart was beating very fast, she could feel the tight lump in her throat but nevertheless she opened it and sniffed.

It smelled.. Like nothing.

She just couldn't wrap the scent around her head so she tied it and hid it under her clothes. She will ask him about it and he most definitely, without no choice, answer her question.

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"Surprise!!!" They all yelled when she opened the door. Amtullah was holding a big box, Maami was holding Aslam, Adda was holding Aslaha and behind them two young ladies are standing holding an enormous food warmer each.

"Ya Ilahi" she gasped shocked, collecting Aslaha as she hugged her tight to her chest while showering her with kisses.

"Don't eat her up please" Amtullah joked as they all entered inside the house.

"Aslam my baby" she held both babies in her hands while showering them with huge, wet, kisses.

"It's okay please" Maami said and Haneesa laughed strapping them to her hips.

"It's been one week and a half, I missed them so much"

"I've got to say Aslaha is such a case.." Adda Hayrah said instructing the two ladies to drop the warmer in the kitchen.

"I know wallahi. Thank you" she beamed handing Aslam to Amtullah.

"Don't mention"

"How are you feeling babes?" Amtullah asked as they all sat on the couch.

"Alhamdulilah better mai ciki (pregnant woman)" she teased

"Okay baby love look," Adda said pointing at the two girls, "this is Zuwaira, her job is to cook and take care of the kitchen and then this is Raliya, she will be helping you with the twins and basically cleaning the house"

"Inna wuni" they greeted her.

"Lafia" she replied as they exchanged pleasantries before turning to thank her sister.

"Thank your husband not me. And also Zuwaira is working part time, she will be here as early as seven and will leave after cooking dinner"

"Okay then"

"Hayrah serve us some food" Maami said and Haneesa helped in serving the friend rice and coconut rice with peppered chicken they brought. They all ate, laughing and having fun. It was when Aslaha started crying that when she decided to breastfeed her and after much struggle she stopped crying.

"I thought she will forgot about it, I've been feeding them milk" Adda Laughed.

"Can we cut the cake now please" Amtullah said standing up and Haneesa looked at her asking which cake.

"She ordered a cake to celebrate this occasion but I'm sure she is just looking for an excuse to eat cake" Adda informed and they all laughed.

"Mubarak doesn't let me eat anything candy wai its not good for the baby's health" she rolled her eyes.

When Aslaha fell asleep, Raliya took her to Haneesa's bedroom where she laid her on the bed.

It wasn't after after Asr prayers that's when they called it a night. Haneesa had locked herself up in the room with her babies playing on the soft Russian carpet, she had already given the maids orders on what to do so she sat down letting her mind wander off. She had no idea how she will start confronting Ahmaad but she just needs to find a way to do it.

The honking of a car brought her out of her thoughts and she shivered. Who can it be? Quickly standing up, she walked to the door were a tired Ahmaad was leaning on the door. "What are you doing here!?" She gasped and he gave her a confused look.

"I live here, this is my house" he replied leaning to kiss her cheek but she moved backwards abruptly.

"Are you okay?" He asked locking the door behind him and she nods her head even though it was a complete lie.

"Your home early.."

"Yes baby. I was so eager to see the kids and I missed you.." He wrapped his hand around her waist seductively.

She shivered and he felt it.

Just the thought of him so close to her knowing that shit is about to go down terrifies her.

"What's wrong?" He asked scrutinizing her as if he could somehow tell what what is up.

"I left the kids alone" she removed his hands from her waist before walking to the room were she met Aslaha hitting a rattle on Aslam while the little boy let out a loud wail.

"Aslalaaa stop bullying your brother mana" she said carrying a crying Aslam and just then his twin started crying, probably from jealousy.

"My princess! why are you crying baby?" She heard his voice just behind and she quickly walked out of the room and to one of the guest rooms were the maids will be staying.

"Zuwaira please cook dinner now" she informs.

"Okay aunty, what should I cook?"

"Just some white rice, I have leftover stew in the kitchen warm it and prepare small salad"

"Okay" and with that she walked to the living room and sat down with Aslam placed to her chest. The baby has stopped crying and was now playing with his mouth making playful sounds.

"Baby you need a haircut" she rubbed her hand on his soft curly hair and he giggled.

"What is the name of the new nanny?" She heard his voice as he sat beside her with Aslaha in his hand.

"Raliya" she replied without sparing him a glance.

After calling our to Raliya once, she came running to his command. "Take the kids with you"

Without protesting, she handed the baby to Raliya and she collected both babies after much struggle from Aslaha.

"We need to talk" was the only thing he said before walking to his room and she took a deep breath.

This is it.

Standing up, she nervously followed him and locked the door behind her.

He was sitting by the bed staring at her while she ignored him and opened the closet.

She checked underneath her clothes and there it was, the white nylon with whitish substance.

"I'm listening, go on, tell me what this is" she dropped it in his hand and he gasped

"Where did you find this?"

Innalilahi wa'ina ilaihi rajiun.

"Tell me the truth and only the truth"

He rubbed his hand over his face worriedly.

"It's not what it looks like" He stood up and she took two steps backwards.

"Innalilahi wa'ina ilaihi raji'un"

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