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Abuja Nigeria

Our plane landed in Nnamdi Azikwe International Airpot 30minutes ago and we are on our way home.

My uncle and his family went back to Dubai from Paris.

Paris was not how I pictured it to be. I fell ill on our second day in paris so I was mostly at the hotel we lodged in. I only went out with them on the fifth day and it was only for shopping. I was tired after shopping for 2hours straight so I decided to go back to the hotel while others continued touring around Paris. I wouldn't want to spoil their plans so it better if I stay indoor although Goggo insists that she should either stay with me or Asmau should stay but iI politely declined because Asmau had her own plans and Goggo would want to go out too so I declined.

I guess they all had a nice time because they won't just stop talking about Paris.

''We will be having dinner with the Modibo's." Kaka said breaking my chain of thoughts.

"When is that?" Goggo asked looking up from her phone.

"By 7pm tonight."

"But why today?we all are tired we need to rest or what do you think"?

"I have things to attend to tomorrow and I am travelling next tomorrow."Kaka replied,looking at Goggo.

"Okay no problem. We will be ready" Goggo said typing on her phone.

Honestly I don't feel like going anywhere but what choice do I have? I just want to sleep and eat but luck is not on my side.

Alhaji Modibo is Kaka's bestfriend. They have known each other for a very long time. Although Kaka is older than him they are still good friends. He is like a brother to Kaka.

"I miss everything about this house." I said entering the livingroom.

We just arrived home from the airport and I must say I miss everything about this house.

"You are going to leave the house one day Noorie. This is my husband's house not yours." Goggo said drinking the water that Saratu gabe her.

"Wait till I leave the house. You will surely miss me and Kaka is not even complaining." I said pouting.

"I am complaining on his behalf. I am tired of seeing you in this house." She said glaring at me.

"Don't you miss me? I am just coming back home after a long time and now you don't even want to see me. "I said with a pout.

"I am not tired of seeing you but I am tired of seeing you in my house. I want to see you in your husband's house."

"I have heard you Kaka." I don't want her to take this matter to another level so it is better I keep shut.

"Asmimi what is wrong with you today? You have been quiet." I asked looking at Asmau's stressed face.

"Nothing is wrong with me." She replied and went upstairs probably to her room.

This is strange. Asmau has always been cheerful. What is wrong with her?

"I will go and shower Goggo." I said and got up from the couch

"Let me go and shower too. She said making her way upstairs.
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"Wake up sleepy head. It is already 6pm." Asmau said shaking my body.

"Let me sleep." I said turning my head to the other side.

"I will pour cold water on you if you don't get up now." She said shouting in my ear.

Knowing how crazy Asmau can be I got up from the bed reluctantly.

"What do you want?" I asked, groggily.

"Remember we are having dinner at the Modibos by 7 and it is 6pm already."

"I totally forgot. Let me quickly freshen up before time." Knowing how Kaka hates it when someone is late I don't need to be told twice to get ready before 7pm.

After taking my shower earlier,I wore my cloth and slept off immediately. I can't believe I slept for five hours.

I wore a black abaya with golden embroidery and a black veil. Satisfied with my look, I picked up my hand bag and stuffed it with all I might need. I carried my phone that was on the bed and made my way downstairs.

The time is 6:50 atleast I tried. It is not like I want to go for the dinner.

I saw Goggo,Kaka and Ya Fareed downstairs all looking good. Goggo is wearing a black abaya with a silver embroidery that fits her fair skin perfectly.

Ya Fareed is wearing a white kaftan with zanna burka. Kaka is wearing a white babanriga. "Everyone is looking good." I said sitting on a couch.

"You look good too." Goggo said while Kaka and Ya Fareed just smilled.

"Where is Asmau?" I asked looking round the livingroom.

"She is still upstairs getting ready"Goggo said shaking her head.

Asmau is not okay.

"I am so sorry I am late" Asmau said rushing downstairs. She is also wearing a black abaya

Great!

"Let's go." Kaka said making his way outside while we all followed him.

I just remembered something. I haven't even seen my mother since we came back.

"Goggo!" I called. She is sitting at the back seat with me and Asmau while Kaka is in the front seat and Ya Fareed is driving.

"Where is Mami?" I asked,nervously.

"You didn't know?" Goggo asked with furrowed eyebrows.

"That what Goggo?"

"She got married 6months ago." Goggo replied.

"What? Married? How? When?" I asked looking at everyone with a confused face.

"You mean she didn't tell you she got married?" Kaka asked from the front sit.

"She didn't tell me anything,Kaka."

"She told me she called you and you were fine with it. She said you were happy for her and we didn't see the need to bring it up." Goggo said looking at me with a concerned face.

"Asmau you also knew and you didn't say anything?"

"I am sorry Noorie. I thought you didn't want to talk about it." She said placing her hand on my shoulder.

"It is fine." I said and turned my face to the other side. This is really painful. How will my mum get married and I get to know six months after the wedding. I tried calling my mum in Dubai but she hangs up anytime I call her so how was I even supposed to know? This is too much.

"Stop crying Noorie,things will get better someday." Asmau whispered.

I didn't even know I was crying until Asmau said so. I can't take this.

"I will talk to Salma tomorrow my dear. Maybe she thinks she told you but she didnt. I will talk to her." Goggo said giving me a small smile.

She thought she told me? She said I was okay with it. I know Goggo is just trying to calm me down.

"The both of you need to talk. You need to sort things out." Kaka said from the front seat.

This isn't about sorting things out with my mum. I doubt if she will ever change her attitude towards me. This is not fair. I just came back home from school with the hope of mending our relationship and now she is married. I get to know my own mum got married on my way to my grandfather's bestfriend house,isnt this great? Sometimes I do wonder why Kaka never scold my mother. She keeps doing things her own way and her parent keeps quiet about it. I am very sure Goggo knows that she didn't tell me anything,but Goggo will always keep quiet. Don't get me wrong. I am not trying to put the blame on my grandparents but atleast they should scold their daughter from time to time,but who am I to tell them that?

"I want to know my father." I deadpan,staring at my hands.

Goggo looked shocked. I can't see Kaka from the backseat but I can tell he is also shocked. Asmau looked confused.

They didn't answer me instead they all went out of the car because Ya fareed just parked infront of the Modibbo's mansion. Whether they like it or not I will find out who my father is. Maybe he wouldnt be heartless like my mother.

"Let's go Noorie." Asmau said calmly.

I nodded and followed her into the house where we saw Mr and Mrs Modibbo exchanging pleasantries with my grandparents.

"Assalamu'alaikum." Me and Asmau said in unison

"Wa'alaikum sallam my daughters. You both look so beautiful. Masha Allah." Mrs Fatima Modibbo said smilling. This woman smiles alot.

"You both have really grown up." Mr modibo said smilling at us.

I gave them a small smile and said thanked aunty Fatima because honestly I don't know what to say.

We all settled in the classic Italian livingroom where they continued chatting with my grandparent while I was lost in my own thoughts. We were called to have dinner shortly by an elderly woman.