Chapter 47: Chapter 47
Ibrahim have not been himself ever since he heard about Tehzeeb getting married. He was getting depressed day by day because he couldn't understand his body, soul and heart anylonger. He feels his body betraying him because he could no longer understand his state of mind. He wants someone to talked to but got none because AA have been busy ever since he was promoted and will only have chance when he is relieved from his duty post, so AA was not an option. Ibrahim get up from his bed and begins to pace up and down in his room looking for a way out from this miserable situation he found himself. Thus he walked out to have some talk with his mother maybe he could feel relieved "Mummy" he said immediately he set his foot in the parlour and went closed to his mother
"What is it Ibrahim?" Hajiya Kande asked
"Nothing" and thus he lay his head on her lap because of the way he was feeling. Hajiya Kande notice some changes from Ibrahim because even the way he treats the maids and driver's have changed. He no longer shout, insult or fired them like before, so she thought her prayers are beginning to be answered which she's happy with the changes.
"Son" She called
"Yes Mummy"he answered quietly
"Tell me what's bothering you, it's unlike you. It's been long have seen you like this, are you sure you're okay?" Hajiya Kande couldn't help but asked because she's concerned about him despite his foul behavior
"Am fine mummy, just a slight headache. Which I think is fever" He responded
"Then you need to go to the hospital and see a doctor. Seating at home won't help you in any way"
"Have heard you and I promised to go for check up in the evening"
"That will be good. Now get up and get something to eat" Hajiya Kande said which he walked to the fridge to get something to eat but he don't think he could eat any solid food now. Ibrahim walk back to his room and decided to call Deedee for help since he can't keep it to himself anymore. He dialed her number and put it on handsfree because he don't think he can hold the phone for long. Deedee picked the call on the first ring
"My bro" she chirp which made Ibrahim to cover his ears
"Deedee are you trying to kill me with your voice, I don't think even Nawal will shout like this" Ibrahim complain
"Haba bro, is that what you're going to say when am happy to see your call no problem" Hadiza pouted feigning to be angry
"Sorry sis. So how are you?"
"Am fine. But I think I should be asking you that Cox your voice look calm and down. So tell me what's wrong with you?" Hadiza asked sensing from Ibrahim's voice that something is wrong with him, because she knows them too much
"I think I can't pretend then" Ibrahim said defeated
"You dare not, so spill"
"Humm, I don't know from where to start"
"Start from anywhere, middle, end beginning, anyone will do, as long as you will say something"
"Fine. I don't know what's wrong with me actually Deedee. I just don't know how to say it" Ibrahim sighed defeatedly
"Calm down bro. I hope it's not what am thinking?"
"And what is it that you're thinking if I may asked young lady?"
"Oh stop, i think you're in love" Deedee said laughing
"Oh please joke apart. Be serious for once" Ibrahim said trying to deny the new feelings
"Am serious bro, let's joke apart I can testify that you're in love. I think it's better you let the person know what you feel"
"But what if the person is about to get hitch"
"Hummm bro, I think it's better you confess rather than keep it in your mind. And you know this kind of things aren't meant to be kept quiet, tell her and I promised you will feel better. If you don't tell her, then she will forever be embroidered in your heart and trust me if that happens you will find it difficult to move on"
"Humm have heard you"
"Don't tell me that, try and tell her the truth, it's better that way atleast even if you were not destined to marry her she will know"
"I will try and do that then" Ibrahim sighed defeated
"Good. I wished you all the best"
"I need that I guess. Bye sis"
"Bye bro take care". Ibrahim was thinking of a way to approach Tehzeeb because he don't think he have the courage to that
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"Bash how is the preparation for the wedding going?" Amma asked immediately Bashir entered the parlour
"Alhamdulillah Amma"
"Good. You didn't say anything about the programs that will take place or have you not decided yet. You know the date is getting closer day by day"
"Amma seriously I don't want too much programs and I don't think Tehzeeb will like it too"
"Toh, but atleast there should be walimat or what did you think?"
"I will asked Tehzeeb. Or perhaps they should do the walimat in there place then we will do ours after the knot had been tied"
"Even that is okay, atleast the wedding won't look somehow dried without any program"
"Alright, have you talked to there Mamah and Aisha?" Bashir asked
"Yes they will be coming back one week before the wedding. You know they have to go to work"
"Yeah I know. I will call them when I have chance, because right now I have a patient to operate on"
"Toh All the best. Make sure you pray before you start the operation"
"In Sha Allah I will. Love you Amma"
"Love you too son" Bashir walk out of the house going straight to the hospital to attend to his patient
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Tehzeeb was preparing to go for work, she immediately finished dressing up and bid her Umma farewell before going out. She was looking for a ride but was finding it difficult to get one, so she stroll down and saw a car following her so she stopped walking and the car parked in front of her. She shift a little bit away from the car before she stand still waiting to get a ride. Then the person comes out of the car and she looked at him surprised
"Good morning"
"Morning" Tehzeeb replies not believing what she just heard from the person
"I know it's kind of akward for me to be standing here with you despite everything that transpired between us, but please I hope and wish you can forgive me" he said awkwardly which he couldn't believe him self. Tehzeeb was speechless because never in her wildest dreams will she believed the person in her front is actually seeking for her forgiveness "say something please" he beseech
"Am sorry, but seriously I don't know what to say. To tell you the fact you're the last person I expected to seek for forgiveness for me Ibrahim" Tehzeeb said
"I know, and I feel awkward too but I just have to do it for my own peace of mind"
"You know what, am out of here I will be late for work"
"Please spare me some minutes I promised not to take much of your time or I can drop you off, then we can talk on our way"
"Am sorry I can't"and Tehzeeb stop a Keke and hop in leaving Ibrahim there. Tehzeeb was thinking about what just happened transpired between her and Ibrahim she still couldn't believe his the one. She was sure as hell to call Khady and give her the full gist. The mall have been boring ever since Maryam got married because she was on leave since her husband permit her to work after there wedding and that reminds her of asking Bashir if she could continue to work, so she could know her stand
Tehzeeb have been busy with exams that she hardly have time for work. So it's always read read and read without anything else. Khady came to drag her out for her gyaran jiki.
"Oh I forget to tell you" Tehzeeb said
"And what's that you forget to tell me?" Khady asked stopping abruptly waiting for Tehzeeb to spill
"Well Ibrahim came to apologised" and before she could continue Khady stopped her
"Wait wait you mean Ibrahim the arrogant and spoilt brat or which?" Khady asked not believing what Tehzeeb said " Tell me you're joking"
"Am serious will I lie to you. Am damn serious gal"
"Unbelievable, am still finding it difficult to believe it"
"Mehn I was too, but was in a haste so I couldn't listen to his rubbish"
"It's seriously rubbish. You know what forget about him, his in your past already and right now we're thinking about your future let's leave the past behind and leave in the present"
"Alright bae" and they went out together to Zeeekadir's house since they're not far from each other
Tehzeeb exams were going smoothly without any interruption, since Umma, Gogo, Hajiya Kaltumi, Hajiya Kande and Mamma Khady are in charged of everything giving her the freedom to face her studies. She talked to Hadiza as of last week which she promised to attend the wedding.
Finally it's the wedding week and since after the last time Kawu came to display his little madness he stayed away from them which Tehzeeb thought he heed to Umma's warning. "Tehzeeb" Umma called
"Yes Umma" Tehzeeb answered moving closer to her mom
"You wrote your last paper today and am so happy to be able to witness this day. I can't believe your father is not here with us" Umma said
"Umma please not now"Tehzeeb said weakly because she had been thinking of her father every night which she always cried herself to sleep every night making sure her Umma those not hear her"Umma I know how you feel but I think it's better we pray for him than to cry over him"
"I know but I just can't stop thinking about him especially now that you're going to get married. His wish was to take you to your husband house by himself, but guess Allah have another plan in store for us all"
"Yes he does. And he do what's best for us,so Alhamdulillah for that"
"Yeah. I just can't believe my little princess is grown up already" Umma said tearing up which Tehzeeb hug her and lay her head on her shoulder "am sorry daughter, I just can't cope with it yet, you finishing school and getting married at thesame time"
"Stop it please, you're breaking my heart"
"Worry not my dear. Am happy to see you all grown up and getting married already. Every mother will be excited to see her daughter getting married. It's a blessing" they talked for a while before they called it a day.
Today is the walimat so Tehzeeb was dressed in a white gown embroidered with touch of gold. Wearing matching jewelries. She look just like Arabs dressed in there outfit. "Mashallah you look so beautiful" Khady gushed
"Seriously, I can't recognize you. You look different with your glowing skin and everything" Hadiza said giving Tehzeeb a reassuring smile which she smiled in return. Aisha and Mamah were also present because Ibrahim asked them to come which Amma follow suit saying she can't be left out. Mashallah the walimat take place peacefully without any hindrance from anyone.
The day everyone was anticipating was finally here which is May 4 2018. The day the bound will be sealed between Tehzeeb and Bashir. Tehzeeb came out from the toilet when Khady hand over her phone to her. Tehzeeb collected the phone and picked the call
"My lady"
"Yes sweetie"
"Am just so excited that I can't stop myself from not calling, am eager for the knot to be tied"
"Haba sweetie, just some hours to go and it's will be tied"
"Don't mind me, am just so excited that's all"
"It's okay, will talk to you later" Tehzeeb said hanging up because of the piercing eyes "what?" She said immediately she end the call
"Nothing" Khady said nonchalantly
"Then why were you looking at me like that"
"Oh, was just learning some courses from you,I can see you're rubbing it on me since am the single lady here" Khady said smiling at Tehzeeb reaction "all those sweetie, and sugar coat voice atleast I should learn that from you"
"Stop it please" Tehzeeb said covering her face because Khady was embarrassing her
"Don't mind her, when her turn comes, we will revenge" Hadiza said coming to Tehzeeb rescue. They were talking and teasing Tehzeeb when Hajiya Kaltumi entered the room with smile on her face
"Amarya see how you're shinning and glowing. Seriously I need to go for my own gyaran jiki" Hajiya Kaltumi said teasingly which Tehzeeb covered her face
"Marmie not you too" Tehzeeb said shyly
"Don't mind them" Hajiya Kaltumi said "well I just came to check on you to see how far you have gone. You know the visitors are already around and the groom's will be here any moment from now"
"Don't worry she's almost done"
"Good" before Hajiya Kaltumi could continue talking her phone rings which she received the call still standing in the room, but immediately she heard what the other person on the other side of the phone said, she looked at the girls in the room before she quickly left the room the girls following her with there glance because of the way she left hurriedly
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