"You didn't tell me you guys were coming to maiduguri, Haba Mubarak I would've made something big for you guys" aunt sabihah said cheerfully. At least she's nice towards Sohana. "Well we decided to surprise you" Sultaan answered.

"Where's hamida?" Sultaan asked while typing away from his phone. "Oh she's still sleeping" aunt sabihah replied. "It's 1pm and she's still sleeping? That girl is so entitled, gaskiya you're spoiling her too much. Does she even help you in the kitchen?"

"Mubarak you know it's not my fault. Her father is the one spoiling her. I do my best to see this girl grow up to be something but..." she trailed off. "Your Uncle thinks I'm disturbing his one and only female child. Even her brothers are complaining about how their father spoils her rotten with money" she exclaimed.

"I'll try talking to him when he gets back Insha Allah" sultan assured. As if on cue, hamida walked into the living room typing away from her phone. "Afternoon mummy" she greeted not even glancing at her. "Your cousin Mubarak and his wife are here" aunt Sabihah announced pointing at the couple. "Oh hey guys" she waved and headed towards the kitchen.

"Come right back here young lady!" She said furiously. Hamida sighed and rolled her eyes before turning to look at her mother. "Yes?" She said dryly. "Is that how to greet your elders?" She questioned. "Good afternoon" she greeted and left. Sultaan wanted to go after her but aunt sabihah stopped him. "Just don't if you don't want to get in trouble with your uncle" she sighed.

He sat back down in defeat. "Some things are need to be done in this house gaskiya" Sultaan sighed. "The only few things she knows how to do is eat, sleep, bath herself, chat..." aunt sabihah kept complaining. Sultaan calmed her down and they changed the topic.

They chatted and had lunch there before saying goodbye. They visited a lot of Sultaan's relatives. Some were nice while some were worse than aunt mamii. Imagine someone being more heartless than aunt mamii. It really pained Sohana the names they call her or how they say nasty things indirectly at her. On the bright side, Sultaan was beside her all the time.

"You have a lot of girls crushing on you I see" spoke for the first time on their way home. "You think?" He chuckled. "Yes, the way some of your female cousins were going all over you" she sighed. "Well don't worry, this dude is only for you alone" he assured and kissed her knuckles.

They arrived at home after isha, well for Sohana it's a dungeon! They stepped out of the car and headed inside.

"Oh you guys are back" aunt mamii said dryly and concentrated back on watching her show. Her little pet was busy typing away from her phone. "Good evening aunt" Sohana greeted. Instead of getting a reply, she ended up getting a dead glare.

She scoffed not loud enough for anyone to hear and turned. She headed upstairs and Sultaan followed behind. "Amma kaji kunya! Look at how you're following her like a dog!" She screeched. They decided to ignore her which made her furious.

"Mommy I can't take this any longer please make him mine" Noor started. "Have patience my dear it's just a matter of time. As long as his father still respects me as his elder sister then Sultaan is all yours" she assured. "Oh Hajiya mamii, what will I ever do without you" Noor uttered and hugged her mummy. Aunt mamii hugged her back not caring that her daughter just called her name without any respect.

"God damn it" Sultaan groaned as he was done making a phone call. "What's wrong?" She asked going through their closet to look for a comfy pjs to wear. "We are going back to Abuja tomorrow" he announced and tossed the phone on the bed. "We are?" She asked trying to hide her excitement but he noticed. "Yes, seems like someone's happy." he chuckled.

"I never said that" she beamed. "Then why are you smiling?" He smirked moving closer to her. "Is it a crime to smile?" She also started moving closer. "Sometimes." He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her lips lightly.

"You're so adorable" he whispered. "And you are so handsome" she whispered back wrapping her arms around his neck. "And hot" she added. "You know we have to sleep now and wake up early" he mumbled and pecked her lips before letting go.

She quickly hugged his torso. "But I thought we were going to have a little fun" she whined. "Hmm Sohana what type of fun?" He asked. She let go and looked at him in astonishment. "You called me Sohana today. Wow it's definitely going to rain."

"Huh! Did I? It was a mistake" he said slipping out of his kaftaan and changing into his pjs. He joined her on the bed and hugged her close. "Your body is getting softer everyday, what's the secret?" He asked smiling down at her. "The secret is my husband is taking good care of me" she whispered into his ear. "I'm literally feeling myself" he chuckled.

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"Why didn't you tell me last night you guys are leaving today? Is it because I'm not important to you anymore?" She snapped. "Aunt mamii what's the difference please. It's not like I left without saying goodbye" he sighed. The woman was really getting on his nerves.

"Then you're taking Noor with you" she stated. Sultaan and Sohana spared glances at each other. "Why?" He questioned. "Oh so you're asking me why? Just do as I said. She will be down in a sec" she concluded. He got really vex and left the house. Sohana followed behind him.

"This woman will not cause anything but trouble to our lives" he started. "Calm down please I'm sure aunt mamii doesn't mean any harm" she voiced out and held his hands. "No harm!" He yelled snatching his hands away.

"I know that woman like the back of my hand. She's no good. Just wait and see what she's up to" he exclaimed and left for his car. Noor came out with two of their maids dragging her suitcases behind.

"Seems like you're completely moving to our house" Sohana mumbled looking at Noor who was walking majestically towards Sultaan's car. She made sure she hits sohana's shoulder before walking away.

Aunt mamii came out of the house to say goodbye to her nephew and pet. "Be safe my dear. And if you need anything ask Sultaan for it. He'll be there for you. Now get into the front seat" she ordered. Noor squealed and hugged her mother before waving goodbye.

Sultaan sent a dead glare her way when she got in. Sohana sat at the back seat and didn't utter a word. "This is going to be the best vaca ever" she squealed. You could swear she won a lottery.

"Make sure you use what I gave you wisely before I come meet you there" aunt mamii texted. After replying, she kept the phone in her bag.

Sultaan parked the car by the side of the road. "Baby come back to the front seat and you go back" he ordered. "But mommy said I should sit here" she argued. "Wallah if you don't get out I'll punch your shitty ugly face" he warned. She scoffed and alighted out making sure she banged the door hard.

She switched seats with Sohana as he said. They continued their journey to abuja. "Next time we're going to use the plane" he sighed. "I love traveling by car actually" Sohana said looking out through the window. "I love traveling with you" he whispered and held her soft hand in his.

Noor was on the verge to strangle Sohana to death but she calmed herself. The journey continued with the two love birds exchanging heart warming words to each other. By the time they arrived home Noor was hell furious. "Home Sweet Home" Sohana squealed. Noor kept hissing and scoffing.

"Lafiyan ki kuwa? Is something wrong with your empty brain?" Sultaan spat as they were unloading their suitcases. She stood there arms akimbo waiting for someone to unload her suitcases. "And who are you waiting for to unload your things?" He asked coldly before walking into the house.

She felt a knot tied up in her throat. She was already regretting ever following them to abuja but then; she'll revenge on his wife later on.

What does she thinks Sohana is? A toy?

After taking their baths and prayed the prayers they missed, Sohana sauntered straight to the kitchen to cook dinner. "Aren't you tired? Don't bother cooking anything I'll buy something for us" he stated and quickly left the kitchen cause he knew she's decline it.

She sat on the sofa and turned on the Tv. That was when Noor decided to show up. She wore a crop top with shorts. "Where's my dinner?" She asked furrowing her brows. "Your cousin didn't marry me to cook for you, miss. And please, stop being a spoilt brat for once and learn how to talk to your elders." She left her there standing like a tree. Even Sohana was stupefy by the way she talked back. She collapsed on the soft comfy bed and closed her eyes.

Sultaan came into the house holding the takeaways he bought. He met Noor sitting on the sofa weeping. He wanted to walk pass her but couldn't. At least she's his sister. "Now what?" He started. "The witch you call your wife" she wailed. "Watch it!" He warned. "Quit being a baby and tell me what happened!" He snapped.

"It's your wife! I.... I just asked for dinner and... and she just started yelling at me for no reason, raining insults on me and our entire generation." She burst into new set of tears to make it look believable. He left the living room without uttering a word to her.

"Oh, hey you're back" she smiled and rose up to hug him but he stopped her. "What happened between you and Noor?" He asked furiously. "Nothing happened" she replied. "Then why is she crying?" He bayed. "I.. I don't know why she's crying. Have tried asking her what happened?"

"I did and she told me that you insulted her and my family" he stated wrathfully. "And you believed I did that? Cmon Sultaan your family is my family too" She mumbled crossing her arms on her chest. "I never said that. Just go and apologize" he groaned and left for the ensuite. "I'm not apologizing because I didn't to anything. Heck! She is the one that's supposed to apologize to me for being rude!" She responded irked.

"Fatima do as I said if you don't want any problem" he uttered coming out of the bathroom. "But I...."

"Stop being stubborn and do as I said" he roared. "Are we seriously fighting because of your cousin?" She murmured. "Go do what I asked you to! Right now!" He stated. "Why? Because you've started developing feelings for her?" She said through gritting teeth. "Don't be ridiculous!" He bawled. "Go apologize to her right now! And I don't to hear anything from you again" he stated. "Unbelievable!" She murmured, shaking her head sideways before storming out of the room.

She sauntered into the next room close to theirs and locked herself in. She sat on the bed and started massaging her temple. The tears that she has been holding started cascading down. She hates it when they fight. It weakens her.

Her worst fear is to lose him. With Noor inside this house, any bad thing can happen. She never thought Sultaan will yelled at her like that. He didn't even hear the other side of the story. "What did the spoilt brat told him?" She mused to herself.

The next morning she pretended like they didn't exist. She maid breakfast and took her own to her room just to avoid eating together with Sultaan. He didn't even bother apologizing for what he did last night. She has her own fault for talking back at him which was totally not right. But she was held against her rights.

A soft knock came from the door jolting her out of her reverie. She opened the door and met with the pair of eyes she wanted to see. She wanted to jump on him and keep saying sorry till he forgives her but she restrained herself.

"I'm leaving for work do you need anything?" He asked. The way he frowned made her to move backwards a little. "No I don't" she answered went to her comfy bed. He closed the door for her and left.

"Look, lemme warn you before I leave. I do not, I repeat do not understand any circumstances disrespect my wife when I'm around or even when I'm not around. I know what happened between you girls last night is definitely your fault. So behave yourself" he finished talking and left the house.

"This is just the beginning" she hissed and left for her room.

Sohana had her bath and dressed up in a sleeveless gown. She descended from the stairs to the living room. She turned on the Tv and changed the channel to E!

A sharp and loud knock came on the door which made her to scramble up in horror. She moved to the door and peeped through the peeping hole. She saw a black skinned lady looking like she was going to attack someone any minute.

She opened the door and smiled at the lady. "Hi, welcome" she said politely. "Is this Mubarak Hashim Umar's resident?" The woman queried waiting for an answer. "Yes it is, how can I help you?" Sohana asked. "Are you his wife, Fatima?"

"Yes I am." The next thing Sohana felt was a sharp pain on her cheek. The woman landed another slap again. "What the..... what is wrong with you? How stupid! Why would you slap me?" Sohana roared at her. "You made the biggest mistake of marrying Mubarak! You'll regret ever knowing him!"