Chapter 17: Chapter 17

Kimberley•

The Mamman house was filled with visitors from different places. Hadiza's death didn't stop Hajiya iya from making the wedding take place.

Kimberley was asked to make a list of things she needs  by Kazeem's mother. She had to ask her cousins for help because she thought it is not a decision she can make alone.

Her cousins felt so honored to help Kimberley make the list, they made sure to write all the necessary things she will need.

Kimberley couldn't help but feel insecure, she knows she can run from everything but she doesn't want to cause problems for her parents. She loves them and she wants to them happy, always.

She wrapped her veil, making sure it is a little bit loose for her breathe well. She made her way to car meeting Aliya complaining about how late Jannah always is.

"I think we should leave without her. She is obviously not ready" Aliya uttered. They were going to the spa to get the daily treatment they signed for. And of course, Kimberley and Jannah objected to it at first.

" Be patient and always be patient" Kimberley told her. She picked her phone to call Manal, it has been more than a week since they talked to each other and to Kim, it is like more than a year.

Before she could dial the number, Jannah ambled out from the house."Finally" Sighed Aliya.

" You don't have patience and you need it. You are always in a hurry, you want things done in a blink of an eyes but I am not like you. I take my time, so don't rush me" Jannah gritted loudly.

She revved the car to life and drove to the spa situated in Apo. Kimberley had to plug in her pods due to the noise Aliya and Mariam were making.

She hated noise and they knew it but they went ahead to disturb the car with their argument." Will the two of you shut up or do I have to drop you by the road side" Jannah asked raising her brows.

They made a zip lock sign on the mouth and picked their phones to continue. It has always got Jannah wondering why Hajiya iya wants to get them married at the age of seventeen.

The one person she knows to be calm and collected among the three is Kim and then Hadiza. Hadiza was the only calm girl in their squad before Kim returned.

Jannah decided to engage Kim in a conversation, seeing the way she was bored."So you got admission to study Biochemistry in Nile" Jannah questioned and Kim nodded. She wanted to go for medicine but she has go for the latter.

"Girl, loosen up. I am your sister not your enemy" Jannah added.

"Yes. They sent me an email when I was in Dubai" kimberley told her. "And when are you resuming to the school." Jannah asked again.

" I think a week after the wedding" She informed. Jannah could only nod, she heard kazeem saying Kim might not continue with her studies. She couldn't help but pity the little girl.

They walked into the spa shop, with Mariam making the enquires about their payment. " This way please" the receptionist motioned.

They followed her to a serene room filled with massage and tanning beds. They each lay on the bed waiting for the masseuse, with Kim silently praying Mariam didn't include waxing. She hates waxing, it makes her skin to react.

After leaving the spa, their skin was shining. "Day one down" Kim muttered to herself, she just got informed they are to take the treatment for a week.

Their journey back home was not an easy one, they had to stop to get food and got into holdup. Upon reaching the house, they were called by Hajiya iya. Body trembling, they moved toward Hajiya Iya's part. Expect for jannah, who was busy thinking about her work.

They squat to greet the old woman who paid less attention to them, she only waved her hands to shut them up.The male salam-ed into  the living room, Kim made sure she avoid eye contact with kazeem.

"The reason why I called you here is to inform you that  your apartment has been bought in Brains and Hammers. Everything is ready and I don't want to hear anything more from you." Hajiya iya  informed.  " You can go" She dismissed them.

Kazeem practically dragged Kim out to the garden. " Shameless human being" The rest muttered making Hajiya iya clear her throat.

They reached the garden with Kim trying to free her hands from his grip. " Can you let me go please" She pleased after trying for the nth time.

" You should have continue trying and see if I will let you go"

She cleared her throat touching her hand. " Why did you bring me here because I have a lot to do" She questioned.

"Same here, I have a lot in my plate. "He chuckled showing off his braces. " I actually want us to talk about your school and whatever I want you  to do" He made sure to emphasize on the last words.

Her heart almost skipped a beat, praying it is not what she is thinking. He is gruel and evil, she knows he will get away with it. Actually, you can get away with murder and he wants to murder her happiness.

" I will allow you to continue with your studies since I am not the one paying for the tuition fee and you can't do anything more than that. You are not allowed to bring in friends, I don't care if they are family for the day I find out, I will kill you. I promise" He concluded making her shudder.

She felt horrible for not standing up for herself, it is not fair to her, Even thou she doesn't understand why her family members and friends can't visit her. He just wants to make her life miserable the way he wants.

He doesn't deserve her anger and tears so she left him in the garden alone.