Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Few months later....

Hafsa's POV

"Babe! Have you seen my black sweat pants" Aasim yelled from his closet. Was sleeping peacefully now he woke me up. I just can't wait for it to be Monday so that he could go to work. I groaned and stood up walking to the closet. "You have like 20 black sweat pants, which one are you talking about?" I asked completely irritated.

"Never mind, go back to sleep" he shrugged. I rolled my eyes and went back to bed. And today being 21st October is Ayman's birthday. Yeah my baby is 2 years old today and we're going to celebrate. I wanted just the three of us to celebrate but no, his father insisted that we make it huge. I tried complaining but he said it's his money not mine.

"Mummyyyy!!" Ayman yelled jumping on my head. "Birthday boy give mummy a kiss" I pouted and he kissed my lips. "You hungry?" I asked "Yesss" he clapped his hands together. "Daddy" he called out as he saw aasim coming out of the closet.

"Birthday boy, come here" he picked him up and threw him in the air. "Careful please" I murmured. "Ready for your gift little champ?" Aasim said and he nodded. They went out of the room and I followed suit.

"Yayyy!!" Ayman squealed clapping his hands together. He was really happy about the new minion bike aasim bought him.

"Inna jummai's daughters are already in Abuja now and my sisters too are on their way so that they'll help you in getting ready" Aasim explained and I nodded. "My cousins are on their way too from Kano" I informed. "Good" he smiled.

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"Pass me that powder"

"Hayfa give me my lipstick"

"Has anyone seen my phone?"

This is what you'll only hear in my room. My friends and family are here. I'm so happy. My two best friends by my side. "Suhayla help me with the zip please" I said and turned my back at her. She zipped it up. My makeup was already done by my amazing cousin hayfa. She's really talented. I wore a purple and blue  skirt and blouse Ankara.

"Hafsa you look beautiful" Maimuna complimented. "Aasim is really lucky" she added. "Mtsww" munira hissed. What is wrong with this girl. "Ladies lets move out please. Let's move to the back yard" my cousin maya said.

"Where's my baby?" I asked. "Which one? Aasim or ayman?" Anisa winked. I rolled my eyes "Ayman of course". Right on cue ayman and my little cousin farhana came in holding hands.

Ayman's shirt was covered in chocolate. "Ok who gave my baby chocolate, seriously guys!" I yelled. I knelt down and removed his shirt and wore a new one for him.

We moved out to the beautiful and well decorated backyard. I sat ayman down as the photographer started taking pictures of him.

"Where the heck is Aasim?" I asked ruqayyah. "I just saw him a minute ago with his friend" she replied. I  went back inside and saw him with Abdul just chilling in the living room and watching football. "Babe" I called out.

He looked at me from head to toe before fixing his eyes on the tv "hey princess, how's the party going?" He asked. "Good, lets go take pictures please" I said. "Okay I'll be right there in a minute" I know when he said in a minute he didn't mean it. "Abdul where's basma?" I asked. "She traveled to kaduna" he replied smiling. "Oh okay" I smiled back.

I turned on my heels and went back to the party. I met ayman dacing with a lot of kids on the dance floor. I joined them holding Ayman's hands. Soon my friends and cousins joined me.

We danced for a bit before settling down. I called Layla through FaceTime just to rub it on her face. "Hey lil sis" I waved as I saw her face through the phone. She rolled her eyes "I told you not to call me" she pouted. She begged baba for her to come back but he said no. "We're just having some fun, no biggy" I looked at ayman just talking to himself and clapping his hands.

"Guess what?" I giggled. "What?" She asked and furrowed her brows. "Armaan is here" I announced. "Dan girman Allah? Are you serious?" She jumped from the bed she and sat down properly. "Where's he? I want to see him please!" She pouted.

Armaan is our young handsome cousin, his dad is baba's younger brother. Layla has been crushing on him for a long time now. He don't seem to notice her tho. He just looks at her as his sister and nothing else. "Armaan" I waved as I spotted him. He came over to where I was standing.

"Umm ayman how far?" He grinned. "Fine fine, Layla wants to talk to you" I gave him the phone and walked to where aunty Zaynab is sitting. "Aunty Zaynab" I grinned and scooped afrah away from her. I kept pinching her chubby cheeks. She looked exactly like her aunty Zaynab. Chubby and cute.

"Hafsa" I heard someone called my name. "Musaddiq I thought you weren't coming" I chuckled. "I won't miss Ayman's birthday for the world and you know that" he replied. "Where's ayman?" he asked. I spotted ayman on his bike pushing kids away and screaming.

I went to where was and squatted "Chu Chu you have to learn how to share" I pinched his soft cheek. "No!!" He shook his head. I was about to talk when aasim dragged me away from the event into the house. He dragged me all the way upstairs to our room.

"What's wrong?" I asked. "What's that jerk doing here?" He furrowed his brows. "Who?... Oh, musaddiq?" I laughed. "Yes him. What's he doing in my house?" He yelled. "Stop yelling please, I invited him" I said more like a whisper. "Why?" He asked coming closer. "I... He... Uhmm... It's..." I stammered. I don't even know what to say.

He sighed and left the room. I hesitated before following him. What's wrong with him? Why is he mad at me? Because I invited my cousin to Ayman's birthday? Why is he so over protective? I shrugged it off and went back to the party. The rest of the day went by  in a blur...

The birthday was a success even though aasim is mad at me. Inna jummai's daughters will be staying with us before they leave for katsina tomorrow. My cousins left to my house, I begged them to stay but they wouldn't budge.

I went to the kitchen and started making pancakes for aasim as he requested. "Hmm what are you still doing in my cousins house please?". I turned my head to see munira standing on the doorway. "I don't want to do this now munira, please leave me alone" I said and continued with my work.

"I don't know why a handsome young billionaire will end up marrying an ugly cheap whore like you". I didn't turn to look at her. That was really hurtful but I just ignored her.

"Unwanted bitch I'm talking to you" she yelled. "You must talk to today you pork" she moved closer dragging my hair. I turned and the next thing I saw was aasim slapping her hard across her fair skinned face.

She placed her right hand on her cheek. "How dare you insult my wife. In her own house! Don't you think she can kick you out?" He yelled. "But yaya..."

"Shut up!" He yelled in complete anger. "Apologise, now!!" He yelled again. "I'm sorry" she murmured and left crying. "You should've not slapped her like that. I can stand for myself" I said. I wasn't happy about what just happened. "I have to stand up for you. What's the use of being your husband if I can't protect you" he said looking at me while my head was down.

He was about to leave the kitchen when I held his hand. "Hey I'm sorry for inviting musaddiq, I didn't know it was a big of a deal to invite. I'm sorry, next time I won't" I apologized.

"I'm not mad at you. I'm just scared" he uttered.

"Scared of what?" I asked holding his hand tighter. "Losing you. Have you ever noticed the way musaddiq looks at you? He likes you, I know it. The way he talks to you, how he acts when he sees us together" he ran his hands through his hair. "I'm just scared Hafsa. Promise you'll never leave me"

I moved closer and Hugged his neck "I promise I'll never let you go Insha Allah, till death do us part" I whispered. We stayed in that position till someone decided to ruin the moment. "So you guys have already forgotten we exist ko? Don't worry we'd be leaving tomorrow ai" Maimuna said. "Haba munari can't a guy enjoy his wife's company". I punched his shoulder in saying that.

"Mummy!!!" Ayman yelled. "Chu Chu I'm here" I yelled back. He came into the kitchen rubbing his eyes. "What's wrong?" I asked placing him on the kitchen counter. "Sleep" he grumbled. "Hop on mummy's back" I turned and he jumped on my back. I took him to his room and gave him a bath. I put on his Mickey Mouse pjs and laid him down. He fell asleep immediately.

I went back downstairs and met aasim with all the girls but munira. "Aasim what happened to munira wai, she just came into the room crying. I asked her what happened but she didn't tell me" she looked confused.

"I slapped her" he replied typing away from his phone, his legs on my laps. "What? Why?!" She gasped. "Chab!" Asiya murmured. "She disrespected my wife" he shrugged. "Okay" she mumbled.

I felt really awkward and uncomfortable. I stood up and left for my room. I laid down staring at the blank space. I felt strong arms wrapped around my waist "what's wrong?" He asked. "Nothing" I smiled. "Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm very sure" I kissed his cheek and headed to the closet. I slipped into  my polka dot pjs and joined aasim on bed. We cuddled up and ready to sleep. "I love you" he whispered. "I love you more." I whispered back.