Chapter 25: Chapter 25

Yusuf drove back home after dropping Fauziya off. They had a very fun time together and he looks forward to going on dates with her.

He felt the weight of promise dropped from his shoulder. The more he thinks about Fauziya,the more he pity her and she told him she doesn't deserve his pity.

She caused everything upon herself, she blamed herself for every single thing that happened to her. It was not easy but she did, she went through it alone with nobody there to help her, to tell her it is okay and to give her his/her shoulders to cry.

He prayed to his God, asking him to make everything easy and better for her. She deserve more than that. She deserves to be loved and taken care of but being molested.

Yusuf walked down the stairs meeting his sister checking a box. " What Is that? Doughnuts or what?" He questioned tilting his head.

"Nah. Can you believe I am going to be Kimberly's chief bride's maid? She sent me this after they left. Can't even wait for the wedding. I am going to rock and I won't make her feel bad about giving me that position" Hauwa rumbled. Kimberly was actually looking for someone to fill in the gap and there was Hauwa, funny and weird.  Kimberly knew she made the best choice and she is not going to regret.

"I say that lady doesn't know what she was doing or rather you blackmailed her. I knew it, no sane person will ask you to be his 'what ever you call it'" he said gulping down the water.

"Well she did anf if you call me mad again, I am telling daddy. Enough is enough, you can't be bully me anymore" She threatened.

Yusuf laughed picking up the remote control to change it to Natgeo. "Guy what is this that you are doing or trying to do?" Hauwa questioned playfully but she was damn serious.

"Changing the chanel or does it seem like I am doing anything haram or stupid?" He asked back. He has no time to play Tom and Jerry with her so he turned deaf ears to her cries.

His mind shifted to work. He was supposed to report by next weekend and from the look of it, he has to postpone it. His father informed him about the grand wedding that is taking place at the Mamman's and all of them have to be there. He has to be there.

And oh, he wished he could tag Fauziya along. She is the only one that knows how to make him feel better apart from his mom. He made his final decision to take her there as a friend but he knew more than anyone, Hauwa will make sure she proves he is lying to people.

And he isn't lying, that is the facts. Fauziya is only a friend, a sister and most importantly his family. He made her one after knowing what she went through, he would never in his life wish that to Hauwa or else he would make sure he kills the monster or he dies.

Hauwa's phone ranged and she peeped at him. It was her new boyfriend calling and she knew she won't hear the last of it from Yusuf. He would lecture her about how deceitful young boys are , how they would make you feel special, how they would make their best to get what they want and in the end they throw you away like an empty sack with no use which is bad. Very bad.

"Ain't you going to pick?" He asked as the phone keeps ringing. She shrugged. "No need to pick. It is Aman and she is not serious, she is going to give me and earful. I am not ready." She replied.

Oh, he knew Aman just he knows Hauwa and Aman is a pain the neck. She would make sure she make you feel miserable when you promise her something. That is her nature, a female gangster and a tomboy. Hauwa started copying her but when she knew it is not for her and she is not going anywhere with that attitude, she decided to put a stop on it.

"But I thought she lost her phone and is currently writing exams or so I heard her mother telling mummy over the phone"

That's it, he is pushing her. She can't lie anymore as he will get her. She would be exposed and that will be the end of her freedom. She would be grounded and she will not to attend Kimberly's wedding. Something she has been planning for ages or rather when Kimberly asked her to be her chief bride's maid.

"She is using their house line. You know they have one but they hardly use it because of how she waste the landline. So her father asked her to stop using it but he asked her to continue for now" She answered nervously, praying he won't ask anymore. She won't be able to keep up with the lies anymore.

"Okay. I understand and you better stop wasting the money in your account. You know I know about every transaction you make" he advised and she nodded silently leaving him alone in the living room.

"Good night ya hauwa" he shouted behind her but she didn't respond.

He chuckled, she thinks he doesn't about her movement and he is just leaving her because he believes she is now an adult, she knows what is good and bad for her and she can fight for her rights without his help or so he thought.

His phone blinked indicating an incoming message from Fauziya.

'Hey, thank you for the fun today, I really enjoyed myself. And I hope I was not a burden on you. '

He smiled, he never considered her a burden since the day he knew everything. He cherishes her as a friend and as a sister from another mother.

'no, you are not a burden and I am glad you enjoyed yourself'

He replied back smiling. He found happiness and peace in a friend.