Chapter 42: Chapter 42
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"What was their to tell,it was all over the media"he replied looking at me unbelievable.
"But I should have known"I replied feeling so angry.
"Why do you care so much to know about that,why does it bother you?we have a life,we're about to get married then why worry so much about him"he replied looking seriously angry which made me feel guilty.
"It's nothing..."I replied feeling a taste of tear in my lips,as I ran my hands to clear my tears they fall more and more.
"What's wrong?are you crying?"he came closer touching my face worriedly.
"Now what are the tears for?tears of joy?"he asked calmly.
"I'm so sorry"I muttered with more tears falling.
"Sorry for what?l he asked.
"I'm so sorry,I know I'm acting out but I just don't know why,I'm sorry"
"It's okay"he replied while cleaning my tears.
"I'm really s.."
"Hey I said it's okay"he cut me off.
"You can go thank him for saving your life,I'll be right here"he said.
"But I..."he cut me out saying;
"You said you wanted to thank him,well here's your chance"
"Hey can I talk to you for a sec"I approached Aymaan asking.
"Yeah sure,hey sweetheart I'll be back in a sec"he said to his wife who was so having fun with Halima who's holding the baby and Farouq on her side.
"Uhhh...I just wanted to apologize for everything I said,I'm so sorry,I know it's not enough but there are no words to apologize"I said looking at jawaad who was so engrossed looking at his phone and typing away.
I continued"thank you so much for saving my life,I really appreciate everything,I'm So...."
"Hey Amaani,it's okay really,you don't have to apologize or thank me,saving people's life is what I do,so thank me not,we good huh?"he said with a smile.
"Thank you"I said with a guilt smile and I was about to walk when he stopped me saying.
"Congratulations by the way,your speech is one to remember"he said with a smile.
"Thanks a lot"I said as I walked over to jawaad.
"With no word more or a glance he walked as he felt my presence behind him"
"Where have you two been?"Mami asked as we approach them.
"With friends""I replied looking at Jawad but he avoided eye contacts.
"Okay,but I'm tired I'm gonna go home to rest"Mami said tiredly.
"Before we do that,I have a gift for you my love"Abba said looking at me while handing me an envelope.
"Go on"he said with a smile.
"Ooh my God Abba,you'd it already...I never knew,now I have two branch??"i hugged Abba tightly feeling so happy to know that my lab construction is done and I'm happy to know that I don't have just one lab but two labs...a branch in Kano and at Abj.
"Thank you so much Abba for this wonderful gift"I said with a smile looking at everyone and they all smiled back.
"That's what you get for graduating with a first class"he said while patting my head.
"Well,we'll be heading home,we have a lot to do"Abba said while they stood up to leave,leaving I and Muhammad.
"Come home safe my child"Mami said while kissing my forehead
"Okay Mami,won't stay long I promise"I watched as they all left mum said a goodbye and left with her family too.
"I'm proud of you"jay came back whispering into my ears.
"Sister goals"I said while hugging her.
"I'm sorry I hurt you jay,I really am"I added
"And I'm sorry for saying all those hurtful words to you"she apologized with a guilty smile.
"Talk yo you later Ya Amaani,congrats I'm so proud of you"she said kissing my cheeks and left before I could reply while muhammad and Amal where sitting chatting looking so beautiful together.
"Hey what's wrong?"I asked jawaad who looked up from his phone.
"Let's get you home"he said while looking at me.
"Rey I'm serious talk to me"I said worriedly.
"I said it's nothing"he replied shouting at me,luckily it didn't drive the attention of people.
"Uhmmm,okay"I said in a very calm voice while leaving to go take a cab.
"Hey,I'll take you home,I'm talking to you"he said while blocking my view.
"That's how you talk to me now?Move I need to get a cab"I said moving stubbornly and the next thing I know is him holding my hands and dragging me to the car.
"Hey no touching"I said yanking his hands over mine.
"You made me do it,now get in the car"he ordered.
"I settled into the car and drove off with no words exchanged"
"Take me home jawaad"i roared bringing his attention to me.
"I'm sorry,I really am"he apologized
"Take me home or I call the cops"
"Ok sorry I shouted at you my love,but didn't you see?"
"See what?"
"I was so jealous,I hate the fact that I see you around Guys even that then being my friends,it burns my heart into pieces,I love you so much Reyna,I'm just a jealous man,jealous over something which is going to be mine, and mine alone"
"You where jealous?"I asked laughing so hard holding my stomach in the process,as tears came out of my eyes.
"What?"he asked confused.
"You look scary when you're jealous,Rey I'm yours and no one else's,I was just thanking him and his married you know that so why worry for nothing?Look I just want you to trust me please"
"I'm so sorry Reyna,it won't happen again,I love you sweetheart"he said lovingly his voices calling my voices down sending shivers down my spine.
"Now let's go get those bird love and get you home okay?"
"Yeah,okay"I replied as we drove back to pick up Muhammad and Amal.
A NEW WINNING ,A NEW BEGINNING
New beginnings. Something that always gives us Hope. A new start. Start over. Restarting Life with a new beginning. Although it can seem overwhelming, it can be one of the best things you do, since you are literally building back your life, a life of your choice. And as days passed,weeks rush by and months fly away,The long awaited day is here,and I can't believe five months is over and the weirdest thing for me to say is I'm getting married in some days,as today is my kamu /Sakin lalle-henna day.The Fulani Koowgal/kabbal-kabbal is a Fulani traditional ceremony which is an Islamic ceremony akin to marriage ceremony but without the attendance of bride or groom.while the Koowgal is the handing over of a herd of cattle as dowry prior to the maiden moving in as a wife,the Koowgal ceremony has been done as 30 sets of boxes was sent as Kayan lefe which includes laces,attampa,golds jewelries,shoes ,bags all latest and designers-the shopping was done in Dubai and specially made for the billionaires daughter and a car key of Mercedes-Benz GLB SUV 2016,the latest Benz which hasn't even been spotted in Nigeria yet.
The Koowgal is yet to be done as tradition.
Life is indeed very short and time is not on our side,a lot has happened which seems just like yesterday my best friend got married to the love of her life,my friend got married to my uncle,yusrah gave birth to twins-baby boys,fatiti got engaged and now everything feels so good,I feel loved and happy and the most happiest part in this all is I've learnt great lessons and experience along the way which got me where I am today,and now the journey of life is now not going to be just about myself-AMAANI,but with an additional person and more additional people to come who I would call my family,my life and who I would tell the history of my life to one day makes me feel more proud that I choose a man like Jawaad Imam Nashe as my life partner and with this new journey we are yet to take together I feel nothing but goodness no bad energy!!!
Indeed Anything you want in life needs to be strategically addressed so that you can achieve your goal, with least resistance possible, especially from your own self and a lot to work on, so that you are focused on getting more done, rather than overcoming one impediment after another.
The best strategy is to always have a system, consisting of certain key habits, that work for you when you are facing resistance or in doubt. The best systems are those which has one keystone habit, that are accompanied by certain complementary habits, added over time to strengthen the effects and magnitude of results, with minimum extra effort.
Bad energy has stayed far from me and all I see and feel is perfection towards my partner,fighting your feelings weeks before getting married is a tough one but when you put Allah first then trust me everything becomes more easier.
The place is decorated with lots of kamu traditional stuff,from the designs of Arewa traditional symbols on the wall to the red carpets spread on the ground adorning the whole place beautifully to the Kidan kwarya done by the old women,complimenting the henna events just as it us beautifully done traditionally.All place shouts wealth and elegant as the president invites to take all events in the villa lens after having a house a size of it,he insisted and we couldn't resist.
With so many goodies and traditional sweets like alkaki,Alawan Madara,fura Da nono,cakes,snacks and a lot more arranged beautifully on a large table and on the left side of the tent has a DJ sitting behind his computers and guitars,in the middle if the tent has a golden and maroon royal chair where the bride is sitting beautifully her hands and legs adorned with henna both red and black and she is wearing a blue Fulani Attire which is beautifully sewn in a fitted gown her neckline is phantom while the sleeves of the gowns are just normal short free hands-as it's a henna ceremony I didn't want to wear something which will make me uncomfortable,her ears and neck are adorned with traditional beads from her hair down to her legs,which made her look even more gorgeously beautiful.As family and friends sat on a soft red rug each with henna's adorning their hands and legs beautifully,while some danced and other's sat on the chairs arranged for the events eating some snacks and gisting as the way went by.
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"Amaani wai bazaki tashi ba?I've been waking you up for the past two minutes"Aunty karima-mama's sister said.
"I'm still sleepy Aunty k,I didn't sleep early last night"I complained drawing my covers up to my face.
"Okay let me go and get Aunty Naima"
"No please wallahi I'm up already"I stood up immediately hearing the name of Aunty Naima,that woman has my made my life a living hell for the past three months.
"Get ready,your mother will be waiting for you"she said and left.
"I entered the bathroom to have a long hot shower using all those traditional stuffs anty Naima strictly asked me to be using for the past three months"
"You're up already we're gonna be late,be quick"Halima said sitting on the as I came out of the shower.
"Ok still sleepy it's just 12pm fa"
"The event is starting by 2pm,it's not that early"
"What's today's event?"
"You're not serious,it's your wedding and you're asking me"Halima complained as I wore an Ash and black colored Ankara sewn into a skirt and blouse with flay sleeves and Hugh neck,tying my head tie into a turban and draping my ash veil atop my head.
"Mother's eve and Cocktail party"
"Double event,double tiredness"
"I'll be downstairs when your done"
"Or you just wanna go see your hubby huh?can't stay without each other"She send a hard glare my way and left.
"Beautiful"Ammie said as she stepped into the room handing me a mug.
"Thank you Ammie"
"Now you have to go,your mum is waiting impatiently for you.
"Okay,bye see you later"
"Okay love"she said pecking me on forehead.
"Good morning everyone"I greeted everyone and all attention turn to me .
"It's morning I can see ai"Aunty Naima said with a hard glare.
"Ooh sorry,afternoon"
"I hope you won't be sleeping late like this and be greeting your husband afternoon instead of morning"Aunty Amira said.
"I was just tired fa"I complained with a pout.
"Leave my daughter like this now,haaan"Mami came to my rescue as always.
"Mamiiiii"I went to her hugging her tightly sticking out my tongue to them.
"You'll never grow wallahi"Aunty faree said.
"Now you go with your friends the driver is waiting.
"Okay Mami"I pecked her on her cheeks
"See y'all later"I said as I stepped out of the house.
"What took so long"Fatiti asked.
"C'mon let's roll"I said getting into the Bugatti La Voiture Noire with Halima,yusrah and Sofia while the rest of my friends and cousins occupied the two cars Pagani Zonda HP Barchetta and Rolls Royce Sweptail as we roll onto the road to maher Nussayib's Mansion in Maiatama with sirens and two military cars full of polices and soldiers as jawaad said,I need it for my safety now I have to go every where with them following me except when I'm in the house.
"After like about 7mins of drive we drove into the mansion which was so big almost the size of ours,it was beautifully decorated with lots of flowers and roses adorned on the walls of the mansion making it looking even more beautiful with a lot of maids working like robots coming out from different angels,as one opened the big oak door for us to head in.
"Amaani you're late,you all have to get your make up done and then get ready,but look it's 1pm already and the event will begin in less than an hour"Mum please don't worry,i want a light makeup pls,I'll get ready in thirty minutes"I said while pecking her forehead as she exchanged pleasantries with the girls.
"Lead her to her room"mum said to a maid.
"The makeup artist is their and everything you need,Halima four more makeup artists are avaible for you all in different rooms split yourself cx I know if you all stay in one place then you won't get ready on time,now feel free and be comfortable,snacks will be sent to each one of your rooms"mum said with a smile to Halima and the girls as they split themselves too lead by a maid each as I was lead by one too.
"Stepping into the room a beautiful red with touches of golden queen size bed was placed in the center of the red and black room which got pictures of i and mum,i mum,Abba and Ya Zuzu and a lot of my baby pictures was placed on the wall bold and beautifully as an artwork on my face was placed beautifully on the left side wall,a big plasma TV was on the wall,a reading table on the side with the latest MacBook 2016 on top and a medium sized library right next to it,with a lot of story books which I read when I was little and a lot of diaries I've only seen and dreamed of having on tv shows,a family album,my certificates and awards.As I entered the walk in closet abaya's was set right in rows ,Ankara's,veils,bolero's,tops jeans,hijabs,wristwatches wear arranged perfectly on their side,with shoes and designer Jimmy Choo shoes-my best,as I entered the white bathroom which has a jacuzzi and all different set of skin products nd toothpaste, and tampons, and dental floss, and spare soaps,scrubs where arranged perfectly on above the sink which had a mirrored door,I had a short shower coming out in my bath robe the makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic was waiting patiently as my black and golden expensive lace which was sewn into a beautifully fitted KoMoLe gown with tulle sleeves and a big bow tie at her waist line with a golden diamond beading bridal ivory veil,a golden Jimmy Choo Ruby heels and an Edie Parker Mrs. Silver Confetti black Clutch.
As I sat on the chair he started making his magic on my face.
"You know I want a light makeup huh?".
"You have no worries princess you're gonna get what you want"he said with a smile doing his work.
"So how does it feels to be in Nigeria,you came all the way here from LosAngelos just for my wedding"
"It feels good really,Nigeria isn't that bad...this is my second time here actually"
"Wow,so you came here once for?"
"We were here on a business trip with Kim kardashian to advertise our makeup products and we gave frees classes of makeup tutorials"
"Awwww That's so nice"
"Thank you Darling"
"I'm so happy you came here just for me,I've been dreaming of this day,the day Mario Dedivanovic will come do my wedding makeup"
"Here I am sweetie and I'm so happy to meet the famous you"he said and we both chuckled.
"Now go wear this designer clothes,can't wait to see you in it"
"Okay,I took my dress and headed into the closet to wear my dress,which fit perfectly fine,my silhouetted figure making it even more beautifully perfect"
"Oh.mi.God you look dashing sweetheart,now let make this complete"he complemented and I sat for my hair which is now longer than ever.
"With the help of a stretcher,my natural Fulani hair was stretched,soft and even more longer,he made packed my hair in a center bun and tied my head tie beautifully into a style that is too beautiful to have a name,he helped me wore my shoes and then he fixed my golden diamond Beading ivory bridal veil on my head and fixed my long black nails with the diamonds specially made for them-which got my henna shinning even more beautifully with golden accessories worth million of dollars that adorned my neck,ears,fingers and my hands and the photographer George okoro and 5 more others started shooting their galleria films on me,some snapping pictures and some taking videos.
"I'm tired I announced as I sat down"
"Amaani,are you done dressing the car is waiting just for you"Mum shouted coming into the room with Halima beautifully dressed in her golden and white flowered lace sewn into a sheath gown with flay sleeves.
"Awwwwwn,you loook so gorgeous princess"Mum complemented in her purple lace which fitted her fair skin perfectly which was sewn into a straight skirt and blouse bou-bou and golden accessories adorning her neck,ears and hands which fitted her hourglass figure perfectly,an elite makeup adorning her face and with tears threatening to fall.
"You also look beautiful mum"I said with tears as I hold in my tears to not ruin my makeup.
"Mashallah you've grown so beautiful"she said while hugging me as the photographers snap numerous of pictures,after posing for like a hundred times with Halima and mum,we finally made our way to the villa where the mother's eve is taking place,as this event was organized by mum for her princess as she said.
"Entering the Bugatti Centodieci 2017-the car which was worth million and was yet to come out in 2017 but my mum knows her ways,as mum entered Pagani Honda HP2017 with her elder sister Aunty Balaraba while Halima sat with me as all the rest of our friends and cousins have left earlier we move in rows as siren was blasting all the way with police and military officers all front and back heading to villa as people watched us to see who it was.
The whole space center wrapped up in pure white hues as if you just stepped into a winter wonderland,An ether secret garden with pervasive foliage that over growth and vintage apothecary accent as I walked through the red carpet and a a little dance entrance which my friends and cousins practiced so hard the song-Ginger me by Rema hit the place blasting out so loud as they danced like it was their last and truly they Gingered Me to the sit which was meant for m,as all family and friends came one after the other snapping pictures together while I greeted the elders as I received a lot of gifts from different people and different faces which are our special guest of honor like the president wife's,the wife of the governor's of Gombe,Kano,Adam away and a lot more which have been friends with mum some of her course mates that she attended same school with them from the university of Harvard Cambridge came all the way from America to attend her daughters wedding.
As the paparazzi took questions and ask a lot about the million dollar dress I'm wearing and the diamond beaded ivory veil,as I became the center of attention on all social platform.
I watched as everyone danced,ate to the fullest,took pictures and my friends who gave some speeches which made me feeling very emotional,as mum,mama and Ammie danced with me as the M.C called the bride and her mothers to dance,as I danced a little step with my mothers while dollars were floating all over the ground after that I danced with the love of my life Mami-as the event was for women alone,no men,I danced with my friends as they spread dollars on me and the evening went by like that as it ended by 6pm and we left so I Chuka get ready for my cocktail party which is meant just for the bridesmaids,groomsmen and the bride and groom.
As we went back to mum's mansion everyone split up like the first time to get ready,I had a quick shower and prayed then sat for my makeup as Mario Dedivanovic did his magic on my face,I stood up to the closet and wore my Blue which has a touch of white Barbie gown with Diamonds adorned beautifully from the high neck down to the waist
The collaboration between Renee stauss and jeweler Martin katz resulted in this Gorgeous Diamond Barbie gown,the dress made from the finest fabrics and contains 200 carats of diamonds.
And a white diamond beaded white Jimmy Choo Barbie high heels with a diamond white crustal headpiece as my head was loosed down to my back falling to my waist,my nails was fixed white and small diamond beaded pieces was placed beautifully adorning my hennaed hands.
The photographer's started their work and the filming,as I saw jawaad came in from Noway wearing a blue Stuart Hughes Diamond Edition as he stood closer to me for a shot his breath fanning my face,as he was instructed to hold my waist for a pose.
"May I beautiful?"he whispered seductively into my ears sending shivers down my spine,with no words exchanged he slide his hands slowly holding my waist firm as the photographers snapped more pictures until we got tired.
"You look handsome love"
"You look beautiful,I've never seen this,impressive"he pointed over to my hair as he brushed my face down to my hair teasingly in a seductively beautiful way as he smile and a little moan escaped my lips.
"Or maybe you'd but not on a full plate"I said with a chuckle remembering the moment.As he helped me down and some maid helped picked my gown from behind as well so it won't brush the floor.
"With his help we headed to the Limited Edition Bugatti Veyron by Masory Vivere 2017 which was yet to be out,as a military diver was waiting to take off on our orders.as everyone cheered on how cute and beautiful we look all flashes of lights and paparazzi captured every moment.The groomsmen and bridesmaids-wore a white sheath dress fitted in the waist and falls straight to the floor below your hips, with a very minimal flare with long trails fitting them perfectly as they matched with the groomsmen who wore black suites.
We all settled in our cars as our's was the center of all as the groomsmen and braids maid settled in the rest of the expensive cars as police and military encircled us and the siren blast as we moved fashionably to the villa as all Abuja people wondered who it is.
Showstopper floral gate created with lots of love,orchid,roses and hydrangeas for we sweet couple,breathtakingly backdrop as the place shouts in blue and white in elegance and class as cocktails are arranged in a table each of four,snacks beautifully arranged in all tables as our beautiful cake stands on itself in the center of the hall as the ground was clearly written in #BECOMING THE NASHES,#AJ2016,#NASHEWILLSEALTHEDEAL016,#MILITARYCOUPLE,#REYREYNAas we walked with bridesmaid and groomsmen circling us front and back as i and jawaad stood in the center as YOU played by Omah lay as an entrance song as we watch our friends and family dance beautifully like a real pro dancers,as they amazed everyone and each moment wa sheikh captured as we sat on our sit Fatiti helped in putting my gown in place as the best DJ Gabby did the entrance talk as he called i and jawaad to the dance floor to dance- as perfect hit the place by Ed sheeran
As we killed the dance floor with a slow romantic dance as fireworks by the side making it even more beautiful.
"I can't keep my eyes off you,you look georgeously stunning he whispered into my ears romantically sliding his hands down to my waist seductively leaving a trail of soft touches which rings a bell in my skin and I just wanted to be all into him.
Ya Allah this guy's touchy!
But I love it
"You look handsome too"
"I love you Reyna and thank you for being my life partner,it's the best gift that ever happened to me love,I can't define your beauty but it's like your everything is soul taking and the right atrium stops the flow of blood and the lungs malfunction holding my breaths for an hour I can't even listen"
"Ain't you just romantic"
"You haven't seen anything wifey"he said with a wink.
"we cut the cake and feed each other then we got back to sit for photo's as I saw Rashida and Ummiya with Halima,Farouq and Aymaan all coming for a snap"
"Congratulations dear you look beautiful"Rashida commented who also wore same white sheath dress as the braids maid and Aymaan wore a black suite as the groomsmen.
"Thanks love you also look very beautiful"
"Congrats to you two"Aymaan said to us"
"Thank you"we said in unison.
"I'm glad you made it,thank you"jawaad thanked them both as I hold baby Ummiya for a snaps, as 10pm clocked we were at the Mahir's Mansion the groom and groomsmen ready to leave"as I was about to go out of the car jawaad dragged me back looking at me eyes looking in eyes.
"What's wrong?"I broke the silence after some minutes.
"Always remember I'll never be a rider until I drive all your pain away and ride all the happiness in the world to you"
"I'll always love you and wait for the day you'll say it back"he said in a calm voice which touches my core and I saw the sadness in his eyes.
"I know love,Have a wonderful night"I said with a smile ignoring his eyes.
As I look into those blue eyes of yours,
I bleed,because I know I'm the cause of it,
But even though it feels so right why does it feels so wrong?
I looked away quickly,
Thinking my heart will say it out,
I stayed a little longer,
As nothing came out of my lips,
I found myself saying
"I know love,Have a wonderful night"
As I said with a smile ignoring those eyes,
Looking away quickly,
I felt hurt and out of the world,
Their it said the love,
But why not utter the "i and you adding the love at the center of the words,
To complete it?
As my heart said sorry a thousands times,
With each step I take,I felt my world crashing,
My heart sinking and my body shaking,
As I felt the tears one drop after another,
I knew I was a rider too,
One to ride all your pain,
All your loneliness,
To fill the void in your heart,
And make it a complete home,
But as I take a step closer to the day,
I feel I'm not worth it,
But I promise to be a rider of your void filling,
Fighting emotions so hard,
As it is,
I felt strong not weak,
As I looked one more time,
I saw those eyes,
But mines gonna be in a better way,
With a smile small,
I walked into my room.
"I replied him and went into the house,straight to my room,to pray and have some rest for the big day coming ahead"
"Amaaani,Amaani"mum came into the room and saw me sitting on the bed crying wihh a photo of I,her and Abba-as I cried hiking it to my chest"
"Are you okay?ya Allah you're crying"she said as I hugged her hard crying more.
"Shhh,it's okay"she said rubbing my back in a soothing way.
"I'm gonna miss you mum,I love you and I'm sorry"I said in. Between sobs.
"Hey love,it's okay"
"Look what I got to us"she said bringing a little box out of her pj pocket,she opened the box and it revels a diamond heart necklace,with an anklet and bracelet.
"It's a mother daughter necklac,I got it specially designed for us"she said bringing out the other box which is here's.
"It's beautiful mum,but you shouldn't have done this"
"Hey,it's the little I could do,I've messed up long time Amma,but forgive me, we should have done this mother -daughter stuff along time ago,but it was my fate to not live under the same roof as my kids till a day like tomorrow,but I'm happy your father is understanding and he's one of the best,I don't blame him one bit,I'm sorry love I couldn't give you a better life as a mother"she apologize with a sincerely.
"It's okay mum,I still love you and this is more than enough"I said peeking her cheeks.
"Now listen to me carefully,I'll tell you what my mother said to me today when I was also getting married