Aishah

WE MADE UP our mind to tell dad everything that's going on and in another light I think it's the best because I needed them to support me in their son's life,I'm still scared though I won't lie but Haqam is always there to cheer me up,I wondered some times if he is really a man or an angel,he was just too perfect and when I asked him why all he ever says is you deserve it

Haqam set up a dinner in the house inviting his family,he told them it was important and I know it's about Mr Kandiri's issue,I'm still scared though but I know it's either now or never

I dressed in a black gown Haqam chooses for me,he was a fashionista and I love that about him,he is always there to see I look perfect,he treat me more than a queen should be treated and I can't lie my feelings for him grew thousands fold and I knew I never felt this way for Ibrahim,the love I felt for him wasn't this strong and I'm grateful to have him in my life

I took my bath and dressed up in the black gown looking at myself in the mirror,the dress was beautiful and Haqam choose the design himself,he came into the room and I smiled at him,he asked me to sit down and he doll my face up,I stood up looking at myself in the mirror admiring myself

"I should learn how to do this,you treat me like a baby and I wonder how will I ever survive on my own without you"I said and he chuckled

"I treat you like a baby because you're a baby and don't worry I'm never leaving your side so you will survive"he said winking at me and I stood wrapping my hands around him,I tiptoed and gave him a simple kiss

"For the effort made"I said and he groan

"I should do this more often"he said and I chuckled,I can't lie I'm falling more in love with my Yoruba sweetheart,at this rate I'm scared myself sometimes the way I am falling deep for him, everything about him look perfect in my eyes and I know if we never end up together there's nothing in this life that's going to break like it will

"Let me put this on you"he said bringing out a necklace,I love the necklace immediately and he put it around my neck,he was also dressed and we waited for his family to come

I set the tables waiting for them while Haqam was teasing me trying to calm me down and I won't lie it's really working

We heard the honk of a car and Haqam went out to open the gate,the car drive inside and the first person to step out of the car was Tayiba,she was dressed in brown high waist straight skirt and matched it up with an ash top,Mom came out of the car too dressed in a native wear so do dad

We welcomed them in and I served everyone,we gist and chatted while eating before Haqam decided it's time to break the news

"Dad mom I have something to tell you"he said holding my hand under the table while my nervousness kicked in

"What's it son?"his father asked

"You know Aishah and I have been together for long"he started and his father nodded

"The truth is we were not dating throughout those periods,we were only in this house as friends and we only started dating for a week now"he said and his father gave us a look of betrayal

"What's the meaning of this? Aishah do you know about this too?"dad said asking mom who was silent "you knew about this and didn't let me know,why am I the last person to know about this?"he asked looking angry

"Dad it's not how it seems, everything is complicated and mom only found out a week ago,I'm sorry for deceiving you that's why I set this dinner to make everything right"Haqam said

"You better have a reasonable explanation"dad said and I look at Tayiba who seemed shock,I felt guilty for not telling her too because we are really close and she never hide things from me,but I couldn't tell her because I know she will tell mom she can't also keep it a secret

"Aishah is married and ran away from home"Haqam started and I groan lowly,he didn't start it well

"What?!"dad asked looking angry

"Will you let me finish!"Haqam said looking angry too

Mom gave dad a pleading look and he calmed down immediately,I knew right there that power of love is strong and it only take a look from mom to shut dad quiet

Haqam started the story and I ended the story,I couldn't believe I didn't cry anymore I look stronger than before because old Aishah will probably be crying by now if she's to tell anyone this story but this present Aishah is strong especially when she's surrounded by people who loves her and mean the world to her

Tayiba stood up and came to hug me immediately crying in my arms while mom shade few tears,dad was quiet throughout and I know this is going to be a tough decision for him but I was ready for anything he says

"Sweetheart say something"Mom said and dad heaved

"You said the person who did all this is that same Mr Kandiri that came to my house a week ago?"dad asked and I could see the anger bubbling inside him

"Yes daddy!"I replied

"How dare him!"he said and hit his hand on the table looking furious "I will definitely deal with him,I'm not supporting the governor anymore,he is going to loose this election and he have his minion to blame"Dad said and I smiled though my mind is not yet settled,I'm not sure if he still want me with Haqam

"Dad I want to marry Aishah,do we have your blessings?"Haqam asked and my heart skipped,he really wants to marry me?

"As far your mom is okay with it,I am too"dad said and my heart swelled in happiness

"I'm okay with it son and I give my blessings,Aishah have been nothing but a good woman since she walk into the family"Mom said and I cried happily standing up and hugging her

She hugs me back with same energy laughing and I chuckled drying the tears from my eyes, Tayiba came over and hugged me too

"Officially welcomed to the family,I'm so happy to have you as a sister in-law"Tayiba said and I laughed

I turn around to go and greet dad but I was met with the last thing I expected, Haqam was kneeling holding a diamond ring looking at me and I squealed,I look at him with surprised then mom,dad and Tayiba

It felt like mom already knew this was going to happen and I couldn't stop myself,I started crying immediately,I can't believe I can ever find happiness again when I lost my children,lost my parents,had a messed up family and also lost my womb,I thought all was gone for me,I felt like a goner but no! Haqam came along an angel in form of man to make me happy,right here I knew if Allah doesn't forsake you no one can mess your life up,no matter the situation you are in there's always a brighter tunnel at the other side

"Aishah will you do me the favour and be my wife?"Haqam finally asked,I chuckled cried and laughed looking like a lunatic,I'm sure my make up was already messed up but I didn't care,all I care right now is  Haqam wants me to be his wife,he wants to marry me not caring about my past and sees a future with me and I'm so happy I'm finally going to be with someone I love from the start,no force no threats but just two hearts that crave for eachother

"Yes Haqam,I will do the honour to be your wife"I replied after experiencing an emotional mix,he slipped the engagement ring into my hand and stood up wrapping his hands around me and kisses me

Everyone cheered and congratulated us, Tayiba quickly tune on the home theater playing need you by fireboy,Haqam and I swayed slowly and I laughed and I can't deny this is the most happiest day in my life and I started crying again, mom came to hug me,I cried because I wished my parents, siblings and best friend was here to witness this day but they aren't

Mom asked my why I was crying and I told her,she wipe away my tears letting me know they're family too,I can never be grateful enough,I went to hug dad who rendered prayers on us and Tayiba only shouted how we are going to celebrate the engagement party

Ain't I lucky? Blessed with this wonderful family and finally getting happiness again at the age of twenty six,the fact about they don't mind about everything that happened in the past made me feel how blessed I am

"I'm really lucky Haqam"I whispered

"You're not lucky you just deserve happiness,any patient woman deserves happiness"he said and I smiled

"Thank you Haqam,for stepping into my life,for colouring my life for letting me believe I can start all over again,for giving me something to hope on,for giving me joy for showering your love on me and most importantly never giving up on me"I said and he kissed me

"Thanks for entering room 609,I will forever cherish that day"he said and I laughed

Tayiba came and took our pictures,we took a lot of pictures before we finally call it a night

The family left leaving Haqam and I alone in the house,all I could name this moment is moment of ecstasy,I can't believe Haqam will plan on engaging me when we just started dating not long ago

Maybe the time we spent together being friends was enough for him to take such a huge decision,he locked the door of the house and came back meeting me standing in the sitting room my hand on my engagement ring absentmindedly

"My love"he called and I turn around giving him a tight smile "what's wrong?"he asked looking concerned

"I don't know but everything doesn't feel real"I said shaking my head and he chuckled wrapping his hands around my waist

"It's real my love and you have to believe it"he said and I shook my head looking worried,I was scared for certain reasons not for me but for him

"I love you a lot I really do,you have been nothing but sweet and kind to me but I felt like it's wrong getting married to you,it's like I'm there to taint your life"I said and a lone tear escaped my eyes

"What do you mean by that?"he asked

"If you get married to me you can never have a child you can call your own except you decide to get married to another woman and you have been nice to me so I don't want to deprive you the joy of being called a father"I said and choked on my sob,I know I can't be selfish and I will be more than willing to let him go if the needs demand,he had being kind enough

"Hey! Aishah this are things I don't like,I already evaluate everything before taking my decision,I didn't decide to get tied down with you without thinking about everything and the future,babe I'm never going to marry someone else and please calm down I assure you we will surely have our own family"he said and I got confused

"But...."I started

"No buts,we should better go to bed it's been a long night"