Her head was swimming, she just had to leave for her room in tears.

"It was all my fault…" Zainab couldn't help but to blame herself as well. Only if I didn't force Humaira that evening. It was as if Alhaji Musa used me to get what he wants. How can I face Humaira again? Its because of me she lose her maidenhood.. How could she bare all of these alone?" Zainab wondered, choking in her own tears.

Just then, Humaira entered and caught the view of Zainab in tears. She quickly rushed to help her up.

"What's wrong Zee?"

"I should be asking you that Humaira! What happened between you and Alhaji Musa? How long were you willing to suffer this alone, Humaira. You couldn't even tell me, your blood sister!"

'I'm so sorr_"

"I overheard your conversation with Doctor Azeezah. So you trust her over me now or what? How could you? How could you do this to me, Humaira! Acting like nothing ever happened?!"

Humaira felt do speechless looking at her beloved sister in this state. She didn't mean to put her through any of this.

"It isn't your fault Zee… I was trying to tell you but I was scared. I didn't mean to let you know like this, trust me. What others think of me doesn't matter, only you matter to me, Zee but I hate to show this side of myself to you and I also hate to see you like this." Humaira cried as both sisters held themselves into a soft, tight hug.

"I'm sorry for putting you through all of this, too. How would you live with a baby now? You haven't even accomplished your dream yet…"

"Don't worry Zee, God is in control. Let's pray Doctor Azeezah would be able to defeat Alhaji Musa."

"It's all my fault… I promise never to go to him anymore." Zainab cried.

"It's not your fault, Zee. Just pray for me to get through this. I believe time would heal." Humaira consoled her sister.

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Later That Evening.

Mr. Aremu called.

"Good evening Doctor Azeezah, I just came back from Nicon hotel. It's been a long day."

"Okay, what did you find sir?'' She smiled hopefully.

"Nothing, Doctor Azeezah. Nothing! The CCTV in that room was destroyed by one of the guests. The vision was blurry so I couldn't get his face but due to the record in the register, it was Alhaji Musa Adamu. He booked that same room twice but I'm afraid, this isn't enough evidence ma. And we might lose this case in court if driven further…"

"What? But his name is there now... "

"I'm sorry, but this might be used against you in court, Doctor. I think we find an evidence more stronger. I'll work on this issue, madam… I wanted to inform you the result  from today's investigation."

"Okay, thank you Mr. Aremu. Thanks a lot for your help. I'm so grateful."

"You're welcome ma. I need to attend to some other work right now. I'll check back on you when I get anything related to this case."

"Okay sir. Good night."

"Goodnight."

'How possible? How would the CCTV be damaged within a month and no one ever notice? Could this be coincidence or what?' Doctor Azeezah thought.

We need to find the truth about all these. Perhaps, I think it's high time I face that Alhaji Musa, myself. Only if Binta was alive. She would have done the same for her girls if not more, I wouldn't do less. I need to stand up for Humaira and Zainab.' The doctor leaves her room to inform Humaira what the D.P.O just said.

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The Following Day.

Doctor Azeezah and Humaira set for the Alhaji's house. It was a Saturday morning and it is sure that he would be at home with his lovely wife.

'It's time to expose him to the world' Doctor Azeezah thought.

It was a huge, white mansion, somewhere in 'Maitama'. Doctor Azeezah packed her car in front of his house and asked the gatekeeper if his 'Oga' was around

Meanwhile, Alhaji Musa was with his wife and one of their daughters in the garden just within their compound. Doctor Azeezah pressed the alarm and the gatekeeper came out.

"Yes!" The gatekeeper answered. "Who are you looking for?"

"Is your Oga around? Alhaji Musa.''

The gatekeeper who seem to be suffering from albinism closed his eyes under the burning sun. It was hot that afternoon so it took a while before he recognized them.

"Okay, give me a minute ma." He answered and went to meet Alhaji Adamu that some guests were asking for him outside.

"Guests?" Alhaji Musa was lost in thoughts, hoping he wouldn't be Humaira. She dare not visit his house after what he had told her the day before.

"I'm not expecting any guest and I don't have appointment with anyone either. Tell them to go away." He commanded.

"Tell them to come in." His wife ordered.

"Okay ma." The gatekeeper confusedly walked towards the gate and asked them in.

Alhaji Musa recognized them from afar. He couldn't remember Doctor Azeezah clearly because he only met her once, several years ago. He wouldn't believe that Humaira had the audacity to after he had threatened to kill her.

Anger and fury burn inside him as he tries to hide it because if the fear that his wife would find out the truth.

His engineer wife, hajia Almirah was smiling as they walked in. It has been long since she last saw Humaira but never never paid attention to the Sanni Ahmad's family. Not even now or ever. Humaira knew the kind of people the couple were too well.

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Words and Translations

-Ògá: Boss.

-Maitama: A place (and urban area) named after someone wealthy and famous in Abuja.

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Author's Note:

Word Count: 1,056

What do you think Alhaji Musa would do next? I'm sure you have no idea. Well, your thoughts and opinions are highly welcome. Hope you love this chapter... I think I tried sha, Whatever.

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