KATSINA, NIGERIA
Afrah tip toed and came out of the house. She picked a feather and tickled the nape of Ridwan's neck as he sat on his Black sleek BMW. He immediately jumped down and crossed his hands ready to fight. He only hissed laughing as Afrah was by the side laughing her ass off
"Wait seriously, Like okay Bonito is a boxer." She went on laughing
Ridwan shook his head "Haha! Just thank God that I didn't land a blow on your nose. Thank God I wasn't that a quick blower." He shrugged while she laughed
"You would have killed your Chefra at that instant."
"Hmm, I would Just blow myself continuously till I also die, Anyways jokes apart. Let's talk."
Afrah stood upright looking at Ridwan "Am all ears. "
He mashed his lips together. "Afrah...I don't even.. " He clenched his eyes biting his lips so hard that he felt the metallic taste of his blood. How can he tell her what his Mother said? How? He only gulped and mustered enough courage to tell her everything.
"Mothers are precious. We can't loose them. A mother's love is the best thing that would happen in your life, Bonito. " Afrah pressed her lips together. She knows this and is still trying to mend back herself after losing Inna Fatu. About 3 years Now.
"What should we do? I think I would keep sending her pleas till she yield. I know it won't consume much time." He was trying to say it with assurance but one look, you'd know that he wasn't sure and he doesn't want to loose his mother's love. Who would want anyway.
Afrah shook her head sideways "No Ridwan. You aren't sure and even if you are, we can't take that risk. So.. The best thing, is..."
Afrah didn't want to say this but she has to. This is the only solution to their problem. "Let's give up, and...Um, End it once and for all." She pressed her lips together as tears flow from her eyes. Ridwan couldn't believe what he was hearing. He wish someone would pinch him or slap his legs so he would wake up from this dream. Is it really Afrah that is telling him that?
He opened his mouth agape in astonishment "Are you really saying we should end it? Afrah, did you just say give up?"
"Ridwan, it's the best. I can't be selfish." She duck her head down as tears flow freely from her eyes
"You told me to never give up in life. I jumped on my feet and went on with my life. You said let my hardships lead me to a pain free world. I love you so much and I can do whatever it is to make you mine, Afrah. I would fight with whoever it is. I thought that was our promise?" He sighed "Little did I know that you don't take our relationship serious. You want to give up huh? Without making any effort? Without fighting? Unbelievable!" He shook his head sideways
"Listen Ridwan, I don't want you to get hurt because of me—"
Ridwan only unlocked his car,hopped in, and zoomed out . Afrah didn't mean to hurt him at all! She just wanted to keep him out of anguishes and that's it! She doesn't want to be selfish. But what has she done?!
~•~
Ammar sighed sitting down on the dining chair facing Adam
"We need to help Ridwan. I don't like the fact that he's getting more and more thinner by the day. I tried talking to Mama but she's still on her decision." Ammar sighed as he shifted his gaze to Adam and to Irfan
"We're lucky Mai Martaba isn't on her side also. It would have been harder to deal with. But how can we make her change that mentality? When did she even start believing all that? I don't really know–" Irfan was caught off by The king who dismissed his guards. He pulled a chair facing Adam who sat on one of the 30 chairs in the dinning room
"I think there's nothing complicated about this issue. Tell Ridwan to let her Inform her parents because we are going to visit them and talk out some things. By then, we would know when the date would be fixed." The king spoke resting his twined fingers on the table
"But uncle, About Anty Salamatu–"
The king cut off Adam "Adam, just let her be. It's just a mentality that she would soon let go. You all know how she loves Ridwan, So there's no way she would stop talking to him. She's just trying to make him yield. I know Salmah too well. Adam and Ammar, make some preparations. While Irfan, inform Ridwan about my message. I hope your Father told you that it would be the same day with yours also?" He nodded while the King briefly smiled and stood up. He walked out as the Aura of power and diligence surrounding him. The trio felt alot better after listening to his words. They know he is totally right about the Queen because they are all witnesses on how she loves Ridwan.
"But Ammar, don't you think there's a reason behind Anti Salamatu's decision? Maybe there's something behind this. I don't know why but I'm finding it hard to believe that she made that decision because of Status whatnot."
Ammar only chortled "We never get to Know Women, Adam."
~•~
Waziri's wife, Zaituna, puffed out some measured Air explaining to her highness
"Salmah, what you are doing isn't fair on Ridwan. It seems like you are deterring him from embracing his happiness. Ridwan is rich, he is the Prince, his status, all that does not matter. What matters is the love they have for each other."
Her highness Salmah hummed. Nobody would understand her. They would never understand. "Zaituna, thank you for your concern."
Zaituna was surprised with Salmah's reply. She never said anything rude to her and never talked to her like this. Not even when they have issues. They are very close to each other and not only their husbands are brothers but they are also sisters. Just not biologically. But why did Salmah change in a short period of time? Just for title, reputation, Money,?... Ugh! Sounds ridiculous!
~•~
"Ridwan listen, I'm sorry–"
Ridwan cut Afrah with a laugh "Bonito is never angry with his chefra."
Afrah had to notice the happiness written on his face and voice "Why are you happy?"
"Be a good guesser!" He spoke with a wide grin
"I don't wantu guess. Please just tell me." She formed a puppy dog eyes.
"Alright, you know it too well that I can't resist those puppy dog eyes." He pouted making her laugh "My Father and his brother are coming to meet your representatives, so they would understand each other and decide when the date would be fixed. So, today I would go and greet your Father. Irfan did that before me. How Sad! " He smiled at Afrah as she covered her mouth with her face
"Wait are you like Serious! Yes, Irfan greeted Him before you indurr!!" She stuck her tongue out but became serious as realisation dawned on her "But what about your mother?"
"My Father would take care of her, don't worry." He gave her a smile of reassurance
"Are you sure?"
"100 percent sure. The man knows how to deal with his wife too well. He knows how to control her." He wiggled his brows while Afrah glared at him
"Would it be the same day with Maria and Irfan's?"
"Yes baby, it would be the most elegant and grand wedding that one would ever come across."
Afrah laughed, "it should be a bit lower than that t... I mean who says no to Grand weddings but let it not be to showy, like showy." She demonstrated the 'showy'
