Destiny can be delayed but can never be changed

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"Yes, my room. What the hell brought you here?" Tehzeeb asked angrily."Bashir Bashir" Tehzeeb begins to shout

"Hey, hey, you need to calm down. Let's talk in peace," Ibrahim said calmly

"Talk what in peace, actually? How the hell did you get inside in the first place?" Asked Tehzeeb hands akimbo

"This AA's room, I left home to rest here and because I missed him, I never knew someone was inside" Ibrahim said and that's when Tehzeeb went to the window side and open it and behold she was not in there Bashir house,

"What happened?" She asked no one in particular, but Ibrahim heard her very well

"I don't get you," Ibrahim asked, confused, but before he could say something, Hadiza barged inside the room but stood abruptly when she saw Ibrahim in the room

"Bro, what are you doing here?" Hadiza asked

"Must I have a reason to come here"

"Am sorry, you don't. Am just surprised. "

"Well, you should be because I never knew someone was inside the room. Can you explain what she's doing here?" Ibrahim asked, pointing towards Tehzeeb

"Bro, I think we need to talk outside," Hadiza said, holding Ibrahim's hand to walk out

"I think I need to know what's going on and what am I doing here?" Tehzeeb asked immediately they were about to leave

"Erhm erhm," Hadiza stammered, not knowing what to say, which made Ibrahim look at her suspiciously

"Deedee, say something you're confusing us," Ibrahim said

"I don't think it's my place to tell you guys. Am sorry, " and Hadiza left the room hurriedly before they could ask her much question. Tehzeeb followed suit because she didn't understand what she's doing here instead of Bashir's house. Ibrahim followed behind them, too. Hadiza entered the parlour breathlessly, followed by Tehzeeb, then Ibrahim

"What's going on?" Marmie asked immediately she saw them following each other

"Marmie, it's better everything get disclose, the earlier, the better. I don't think she deserved to be kept in the dark for long. It's her life she needs to make a decision for herself, I didn't tell her anything Cox I don't think it's my place. So do that and I think it's should be know because this tension is getting unbearable" Hadiza said pleading with her mother because she knows if she was in Tehzeeb position she will never allow this marriage to take place

"Have heard you, and I think you're right. So please, all if you should sit down, " marmie said to them all, which they all sat, Tehzeeb didn't feel great for her Cox her head is clouded with different things. "Tehzeeb," Hajiya Kaltumi said, which Tehzeeb looked at her before she looked down because she couldn't look at Hajiya Kaltumi in the eyes for long. "What am going to say now is not something you would like, but any decision you make is okay by us. Your Umma tried to kick against it but I convinced her because you're also my daughter which I always wished good for, but anything I tell you now you have the right to speak your mind, freedom of speech. So don't be shy or afraid to say your mind out" Hajiya Kaltumi said before she adjust her seating"Tehzeeb you're not married to Bashir but to my son" Hajiya Kaltumi dropped the bomb which Tehzeeb quickly stand up from her seating position looking at all of them, especially Hajiya shaking her head in disbelief, she wanted to talk but her voice was not cooperating with her, her eyes were moist and the tears begin to descend "I know you're confused and don't know where to start your question, I will tell you what I know. Abba called and informed me about the wedding being nullified by Bashir's father, but he did not know the reason which me myself don't know, to save the day I told him they should continue with the marriage and I will talk to Daddy about it, so that one of our sons could marry you which he agreed that one of them should marry you. Your Umma didn't agree at first, but I have to make her see reasons. I don't know what Bashir father heard that he did this to us, but I guess that's the way Allah wants it, " Hajiya said, waiting for Tehzeeb to say something

"Why didn't any of you inform me? Is that why Bashir did not pick up my call or return my texts? Didn't any of you think I have the right to know? Is my concert not needed or important? I think I have the right to choose, but I guess I am mistaken. What have I done to deserve this? Who have I offended?" Tehzeeb asked, crying more vigorously because she felt betrayed she felt cheated on

"Am sorry Tehzeeb, I am sorry for taking the decision without your concert. We're sorry for keeping it away from you. We thought that's the best way. We never intended to see you humiliated or feel dejected. We wanted them to know you have someone. I didn't plan this to make you suffer, but I made a mistake and accepted my fault. I promised your Umma that if the wedding did not work out, you shall be set free. And for Bashir not picking up your call or texting you back, I have no answer to that. You can call him, you're free, " Hajiya Kaltumi said, pitying Tehzeeb she knows what they did was wrong, but it's for her own good. Tehzeeb could not say anything she was just crying that Hajiya Kaltumi had to go and pick her up and hugged her because she knows all she need now is mother love "I promised not to fail you, I promised to be by your side. Just trust me this once and I promise you won't regret it" Hajiya Kaltumi said while Ibrahim and Hadiza were speechless the duo wanted to know who the husband is but guess Hajiya is not ready to say the name because she referred to AA and Ibrahim as Son so they don't know which is which. Tehzeeb cried to her heart content before she stood up to walk away without saying anything. She was almost at the doorstep when Hajiya spoke, which halted her movement. "You don't want to know who your husband is because you did not ask?" Hajiya asked, but Tehzeeb didn't answer nor moved an inch."Guess that's a yes, since you're still standing. Ashafa Alkali Ladan is your husband. AA is your husband. With that being said, Tehzeeb walked out, leaving Hadiza and Ibrahim shocked they never saw that coming. Ibrahim stood up to leave, but Hajiya stopped him. "Am sorry, son. I planned to join you together but your father said it's should be AA that you know the reason why he say that" Hajiya Kaltumi said which Ibrahim understand and know why his father said that, because of what happened his afraid he might do something to Tehzeeb which he did not blame his father but felt hurt why he fell in love with her or was it lust he don't know

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"Umaru my money," the person says

"Which money?" Umaru asked

"The money I gave you when you promised to get me married to your brother's daughter"

"Illaro, and did you see the wedding taking place?" He asked, not aware of the situation since he thought the game was over

"You must be crazy Umaru. I just left the masjid where Tehzeeb was married to another man. "

"That's impossible because I went to the boys' house to inform the father."

"You must be stupid. If that's the case, then your plan failed, and I need my money back because that was our agreement. I give you money and in return you will give me Tehzeeb hand in marriage. Now that's she's someone else's wife, I need my money back. "

"I don't have, and don't worry, I know what to do."

"You think I am mad like you. I wanted to marry her as a virgin, not a hands me down leftover. Am not interested anymore. All I want is my money. "

"I don't have a period. So you were after her for sex. You're a stupid man. "

"Who is more stupid than you?" Illaro asked

"Are you insulting me? If I give you my daughter hand in marriage this how will you disrespect me?"

"Daughter my foot. Have tell you my own, within a week return my money" and Illaro Walk out on him

"So you're the useless uncle that wants to see her brother's daughter suffer, I regret marrying you, but that does not mean I will leave your house," Mairo said. Mairo gets to enter the house when Umaru goes to meet Bashir's father, he was in a haste to lock the door, and Mairo uses the opportunity to enter

"Don't try my patience this morning," Umaru warned

"Which patience. I don't think you have one. You think I don't know your lustful intention over your brother's wife, toh I know. And you will never succeed because I will make sure of that useless man. You're a disgrace to your family and generations to come, " Mairo said and ambled inside her room, leaving Umaru all alone with his thought

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Bashir was rushed to the hospital. Amma Aisha and Mamah were crying because they were afraid they would lose him. Luckily enough, he was taken to the hospital quickly , and the doctors attended to him immediately since his one of them. He was taken to the VIP room after he was brought out from the ICU. He was sleeping when Tehzeeb called, but Amma was able to pick up when she left the room, and the first thing Amma heard was Tehzeeb sobs "Bashir why did you do this to us? What have I done to deserve this?" Tehzeeb said from the other side, sobbing which Amma tried her best not to cry because she knows the duo love each other

"Tehzeeb," Amma called, which Tehzeeb gasped from the other side of the phone. " Don't worry dear, it's okay. Tehzeeb, I want you to believe in destiny and your Lord. Everything is written and will unfold just like it's have been written in everyone's book, this your destiny don't run away from it. Bashir loves you. I can testify, but nothing can be done because marriage is not what we can play with just because of the love you have for one another. Respect your new husband, try to love him, and see where he leads you, I wish you the very best in your new matrimonial home. I know you will be loved because you're blessed, my child. Respect your husband, and please try and forget about Bashir even though I know it's will be difficult, but trust me with time. Everything will change, and you will heal, " Amma said

"What of Bashir?" Tehzeeb asked. Amma sighed before she replied

"His been admitted to the hospital after he heard about the marriage had been tied and not with him. He saw your text and thought it was between you two, which I guess did not know of the circumstances by then, and that is why you texted. Don't say you will come and great him because I know you're planning that already. Don't try it. Stay in your matrimonial home. Won't let you ruin it when it has not started yet. I will tell him you called, and I promised to check on you from time to time as a mother, not as your ex lover's mother. " Tehzeeb was speechless. Thus, Amma ended the call before she entered inside.

Bashir woke up and was okay, but no one dared to bring up Tehzeeb topic since he did not say anything

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Umma and Gogo were sitting down when Hajiya Kaltumi called them to inform them about what happened at home but told them not to worry. She would take care of things there.
"Assalamualaikum," a lady said, which Gogo answers

"Walaikum salam" thus the lady entered

"I don't have much time because my husband will be back any moment from now. My name is Mairo Umaru's wife your husband elder brother" Mairo said which Umma look at her as why she has come "don't worry I come in peace, Umaru was the one that went to, what that your daughter's husband name to be?" Mairo asked, not remembering the name

"Bashir," Umma answered

"Good, Bashir. Well, he went there to lie to them and threatened Bashir's father, but I don't know how, but believe me, he has hand in this. He wanted to marry your daughter off to that good for nothing, Illaro Cox he even paid him. "

"What?" Umma asked, nothing much to say about knowing, believing Umaru is still thesame, she should have thought as much to listen to what he said

"Am off he will be back soon. I will send someone to tell you when his back and then you can come and kill him or do whatsoever you want with him I don't care" and Mairo left immediately because she knows if Umaru reached home before her then she won't be able to enter the house