FIFTY SIX

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BUCKLE UP AND START SAYING YOUR GOOD BYES TO SALMA AND NASEEM.

A day after the announcement of the election Naseem left for the outskirts of abuja where he met with another man.

Naseem listened to him talk

Why did you go this far? You are known for your principles

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Why did you go this far? You are known for your principles. When it comes to bribes those close to you get their hands dirty but not you.

Naseem looked at him.

I don't believe I have to explain myself to you. We agreed on a specific amount and am here to make the payment.

How the mighty has fallen!

Naseem smiled. I didn't fall and i am not bribing you I just paid you to do your job right Chairman.

I wanted a free and fair election and that is what you did. It is only disappointing for this country that I pay you for the job you were supposed to do in the first place.

Also I believe you should watch your back cause the opposing party paid you a large amount to rig the election and the news yesterday wouldn't please them.

The amount you paid is twice larger than theirs.

Good luck chairman. Naseem said and got in his car. He said to Bilal let's go to umma's house.

The drive to umma's house was long and tension free.

He looked at the flowers planted in the garden. Umma took a liking in gardening these days. He was admiring the flowers when he heard the swing making sounds.

He looked up far to the left and found Muhammad swinging on the swing with his back facing them.

Muhammad!

He suddenly stopped and turned his neck around. He stood up and walked to them good morning dad.

Morning son.

Good morning uncle Bilal.

Morning young sir.

Why are you out here Muhammad?

Umma had a guest and I felt like swinging so I came out.

He smiled and ruffled his hair. Visit your mom later she misses you.

I saw her yesterday as well.

Naseem raised an eyebrow so you won't visit her today?

I didn't say so sir.

I think I will send you to the military.

Muhammad smiled and walked away. Naseem walked inside the house with a smile and Salam.

He smiled at umma and said good morning to her before taking a seat beside her. He looked up and made eye contact with baba.

His smile disappeared and he cleared his throat. Morning!

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