chapter 5

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Zayd ...

Coming back to Nigeria after 7yrs of studying MBBS and doing housemanship in the states was awesome. The hot and scorching sun that welcomed me as soon as I stepped out of the plane was something I really missed.

The busy roads,the various seasons and everything about my father land reminded me I was home.I am happy to be back.

I arrived home from the airport and met the absence of my family members(mum,dad,Adnan and Adnah)who were currently in Europe for vacation.

My luggage was conveyed to my room by the servants.I took a warm bath,prayed and ate lunch then  slept to relieve the stress.

I woke up feeling tired and bored in the empty house.An idea came to my mind and I got out of bed,went to the bathroom and freshened up,sprayed my perfume and picked my car key then headed downstairs.

Moses!!I called twice before he came.I feel bored here so am going to the farm house at suleja till my parents get back.My suitcase is upstairs,please help me keep it in the trunk of my car.

I also left some money for you in the bedside drawer of my room in case the need for it arise.

And don't forget to call me if there's anything.OK sir,he said.Mosses kept my suitcase in the car and I hit the road.I arrived at the farmhouse around 8pm.The view and ambience was amazing, just what I needed to relax my head for a few days.

Slow music playing in the farmhouse next-door caught my attention.I saw some girls having a great time. It looked like they were celebrating something.As I turned to lock my Audi,I felt someone's presence behind me.

Then a girly voice said hey!I turned towards the direction of the voice and my breath ceased for a minute.

A very young and pretty,uhmmm not pretty but beautiful girl dressed in a long red dress that had gold glitters all over was standing in front of me feeling all shy and nervous.

Her dark black shinny and silky long hair was tied in a neat bun.she wore a long pencil hilled golden coloured shoe that matched her dress and her golden tiara.

Her makeup was flawless yet simple.she really is an epitome of beauty.

Something about her drove me crazy..It was love at first sight.she asked if I was alone confusing me.Alone??I replied and she quickly justified her statement saying she wanted to invite the ladies in my family for her birthday.

I told her I was alone and she smiled revealing her dimples that gave her face more details.she turned to leave but her leg stuck in the soil and she was about to fall.I quickly held her and our eyes met.

She had this scent in her which gave me goosebumps all over.it smelt like strawberry,somewhat lavender and something else I could not place.she had this feminine yet expensive scent.I was head over hill for her.she let out a scream as soon as she got up and I sat her down in my car.

I held her leg,removed her shoe and rubbed her ankle to find out what was wrong.I felt a dislocated bone and adjusted it making her cry more.my heart went out for her because I felt her pain.She looked so vulnerable just like a baby.

I called her a crybaby because she looked like one with tears in her beautiful eyes.

I apologised for everything especially touching her because she flinched at every single touch of mine.she was uncomfortable and I needed to let her know she was safe with me.

Her friend came and helped her up,then headed to the house next door after saying thanks and goodbye.

I was still doing my morning adzkar when I received a call from the head doctor at garden city hospital. Hello Dr Zayd!,
Hello,morning sir!
Morning,he replied.
I learnt that you are currently in suleja,right?yes sir!

I need a favour from you please.I know you haven't reported to work yet but I need you to attend to a patient there in suleja.Can u do that for me please?I am currently in Zaria and my doctors are in abuja.You are the closest doctor to the patient's location.

Ohh!That's not a problem Doc.kindly send me the patient's address and I will be there in 20 minutes.what a relief..thank you so much Dr Zayd. You have been of great help. Thanks a lot. I will send you the address now. Thanks again.

You are most welcome doc, have a nice day. Same to you Dr zayd.I had a bath and ate breakfast,just then my phone beeped indicating the arrival of a text message.I opened it and saw the address.

Its just next door.I knocked and the door was opened by the maid.I was ushered into the patient's room where I saw uncle baba girei and my cry baby from yesterday night.

He saw me and invited me in.we exchanged greetings and I began examining the patient asking her questions and she answering.she later introduced me to her dad as the guy that helped her last night.

I called her cry baby and she frowned telling me her name is Areefa. Things got clear now.she's the only daughter of my father's businesses associate.The Areefa he was always talking about.I could see the love for each other in their eyes.

He thanked me for helping his baby and asked what's up with me calling Areefa a crybaby.I smiled and said nothing but Khady exposed my little secret teasing Areefa.I said good bye and left.

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