Jamilah

Chi chi and the boys left the following day and my dad said we will be going back tomorrow,though I missed some of my mock exams which wasn't even important

I wore a royal blue Jalabiyya and matched it up with a red scarf and flat  slippers,I wanted to check on Samimah even though she currently hates me,she's my sister after all

"I heard you will be going back to abuja tomorrow"my sister said bringing back to reality,I was currently facing the mirror brushing my hair while she was arranging her stuffs in her bag,she's going back to school today

"Yeah"I replied

"Anyways I called Akeeb and gist him some of the thing going on"I look at her with wide eyes"he deserves to know"she said and I nodded not convinced

"You know he loves you a lot and he is the most understanding brother we ever had,not like we had another"she said and I snickered"he will surely understand"

"What was his reply when you told him some things"I said air quoting the some things

"Nothing really,he only said we will talk about it when he's back from school"she said and I nodded in understanding

Hiba suddenly burst the door open giving me a mini attack,I glared at her and she laughs idiotically

"Two of you are wicked"she said pointing us with an accusing fingers,I raised my eyebrows at her while my sister laughs

"What's the meaning of this?"I finally asked

"How can Sister Zuleikha go back to school today and you too you are planning on going back to Abuja tomorrow,it's not fair no one is at home brother Akeeb too is not at home"she said with a sad face and I felt for her immediately

It's not easy to be alone when you were once gathered with your siblings who treats you like a baby because you're the last born

"I'm sorry my baby,I will be back soon"Sister Zuleikha said

"Yeah,we will be back soon,I will be back in two to three weeks time"I told her and her eyes glisten immediately

"Are you fucking serious!"she exclaimed loudly while me and my sister was shocked,Hiba is using the F word

I could still remember the way she smirked mischievously when she use the opportunity in ground to take back her phone from my mom

"Did you just say fucking?"my sister asked still not believing Hiba could say that

"Uhmm...well... uhmm...well,it just slipped out of my mouth"Hiba stuttered

"Innocent Hiba is not so innocent after all"I said shaking my head while she frowns her face

"How does that justify I'm not innocent?"she asked and I smiled

"I was just stating the matter of fact"I said smiling mischievously and victorious,I knew I was tempting on her patience

"What matter of fact,it looks like you're the not so innocent,did he kissed you?"she asked snickering while I felt horrible immediately,sister Zuleikha laughs though her eyes was on her clothes

"Who are you talking about and more over what do you know about kiss"I said and she rolls her eyes

"I'm fourteen remember"she said and boringly stepped out of the room,I heaved reliefly that she was gone when she suddenly came back in,I almost groan 

"I would have ask him out if not that he had his eyes on you throughout the funeral,I love dark boys though"she said and run out of the room

"Hibatullah!"my sister called after her but she was far gone,I know she was teasing

"And you who is this black handsome guy?"my sister asked exaggerating while I rolled my eyes

"No one, don't mind Hiba"I said and she smirk teasingly"is it your turn now?"I asked frustrated leaving the room while her laughter echoing through the house

I grabbed my purse in the sitting room and greet my mom good bye

I left the house entering a bike to visit Samimah,she looks a bit better than before though it was obvious she had been crying for days

I sat down quietly at the other side of the room with my full gaze on her throughout,she shifted uncomfortably in the bed earning a ruffle sound,I look at her for few minutes before she finally breaks the silence

"What do you want?"she asked sternly but I could feel the break in her voice at the edge

"I came here to comfort you"I replied calmly and she snickered shortly as if I was making a dry joke

"I don't want to see you Jamilah,when will you get that"she said irritatedly

"I can never and never get that,why don't you hear me out first before embarking on hating me"I replied

"I don't need any explanation from you than the fact I know your mom was a whore and lured my dad to her bed to make a bastard like you"she spatted hurting me beyond measure

"Like the way you shamelessly opened your legs for Charles even after been warned thoroughly earning you to kill an innocent soul"I spatted angrily too,she doesn't have the right to call my mom a whore,no one has the right

"What?!"she asked shocked,she couldn't believe I can say something like that to her but I'm not taking my words back

"The only reason I'm here is to mend things with you before we go back to Abuja tomorrow, either you like it or not I'm your half sister and you can't do anything about it"I said ignoring her earlier statement

"I will be moving in to my mom's room,I'm not staying with you anymore"she said and I shrugged

"Whatever suits you but seriously why are you holding me as the enemy here when I always try to do the right thing for you,you did this once when you were dating Charles and now you're at it again"I said catching my breath after talking breathlessly though she remains quiet

"Seriously you should think before holding grudges on anyone,I'm no fool Mimah, I was there trying to save you from Charles when your friends were pushing you in,I was there when you got pregnant and shared your pains with you after treating me like the enemy I didn't care,I was so happy to find a sister in you when you were happy as I newly arrived at your home,I thought you love and care for me like the way I do for you but I was wrong,I was definitely wrong"I stopped for a while before continuing"you're the eldest no doubt,if it's about the possession dad acquires I have no desire for it,I just want you to accept me like your only sibling that I am"I stopped and she started crying

"You don't understand Milah,you don't"she said in between tears

"Then make me understand"I stated as a matter of fact

"I don't feel like talking to you now,give me my space I will talk to you when I feel like it"she said and I gave her a questioning look"I promise to talk to you when I'm ok,just stay clear my path for now"she said and I nodded standing

Maybe we're never going back to normal

Her next words caught me off guard as I was almost out of the room

"Thank you for checking up on me"she said and I nodded smiling even though she can't see my face because I was facing the door

I left her house and went back home,I met my sister had already left for school and my mom and Hiba arranging their stuffs,they will be going back to lokoja tomorrow when I leave for Abuja

"You're back!"my mom said exciting to see me and Hiba raised up her head and saw me

"How was it?"my mom asked as I slumped on one of the sofas and heaved reliefly stretching my aching legs

"It was fine"I said in between yawning,I didn't want my mom to know about what's going on between me and Samimah,it will make her feel unease and that's the last thing I want

"That's nice"she said going back to what she was doing,a knock was heard at the main door,Hiba stood up and opened it

"Daddy!"she throws herself on my dad and he laughs ecstatically,I smiled as he wrapped his hands around her,I haven't seen him after the tensive discussion we had the last time he came

"How's everyone?"he asked as he sat on the sofa directly opposite mine

"We're fine"my mom and I chorused

"Good to know"he said and look around suddenly remembering something"where's Zuleikha?"he asked

"She had gone back to school,she said she's having test"my mom said and my dad nodded in understanding

There was a moment of silence and I decided to ask the burning question in me,I knew this was the right time to ask,I cracked my neck a little before coughing to gain their attention

"I would love to ask you a question"I told them and they seem serious all of a sudden,their gaze was on me like it was trying to tear me apart but I keep my self sane to brace up myself to ask the question nonchalantly

"What's your plan?"I asked and they looked confused

"Plan?"my dad asked genuinely confused

"Yes,I mean the both of you what do you plan for yourselves?"I asked

"Ho!"my mom said realising what I'm driving at, her gaze fell on my dad

"What do you think?"my dad asked pushing the question to me,I was silent for a while thinking about the best way to answer the question

"I don't think it's right to be together"I look at the both of them but they look unfazed"don't get me wrong"I chuckled nervously"my mom is your brother's wife and my dad is your husband's brother"I said pointing at the both of them"It doesn't make sense to keep relationship and dad you just recently lost your wife and i don't think Samimah will find it a great idea seeing the both of you together"I said sighing reliefly like I just put down an heavy load from my chest,I have been dying to have this conversation

"Yes you're right my baby,your mom and I talked about this and we decided it would be wrong to be together for now but not forever we can't say for the future but for now no relationship"my dad said and I smiled happily at least they made the same consideration like me

"Are you ok now?"my mom asked smiling

"Yes I am,thank you so much"I said before engulfing the both of them in a hug

At least Samimah won't be able to hold something like this against me,she wouldn't say dad betrayed her

I smiled contentedly once more before making my way to my room to arrange my stuff

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