It has been a week, Maryam is always punctual to work. She does her work with a lot of positivity; She's a dedicated employee. Whatever she doesn't understand, she always asks Abida. The lady Uncle Yusuf introduced her to; she appreciates Abida's valuable advice.

Maryam finished her work on time every day, but in life, you can't always be perfect; We are humans and we all are bound to make mistakes, whether a few or many, little or big, rarely or frequently.

Maryam walks out of the bank at a fast pace, heading to her car. She bumps into a man as she tries to take her car keys from her bag.

The folder in her hand falls to the ground; the papers inside spread around them. "I apologise. I'm very sorry,". Maryam apologizes - she squat to pick up her papers. The man helps her pick up the papers.

They stand up staring at each other, Her eyes narrow, and a smile appears on her lips; She stares at him admiring his features.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault," he says with a song-like accent melting off of his tongue.

She collects her remaining papers with a genuine smile. "I owe you one," Maryam says.

The man walks straight to the bank; she turns around - she fixes her gaze on him. Her phone rings from her bag. She takes the phone from her bag. "Astaghfirullah...," she mutters, answering the phone, and holding it to her right ear.

"Hello, you know I've been waiting for you. Where are you, Mairo?". She hears the voice of her best-friend Inaaya.

Maryam walks towards her car. "I'm sorry, Inu... I'll be with you soon,".

"Kina ina? (Where are you?) I have come to your house, and mummy told me you haven't returned yet. Is almost six o'clock. Please come back soon. I have news," Inaaya says, hearing her voice, Maryam knows her best friend is thrilled and excited to tell her the news.

"Relax... I'll be home soon,".

She sits in the car, keeping her bag and phone on the other seat.

She turns in the ignition - In ten minutes, she arrives home after driving at a medium speed. She gets out of the car with her bag and phone.

Maryam walks to the door and opens it. "Assalamu Alaikum,".

"Wa'alaikum Salaam," Inaaya replies, dragging her into the house.

"What happened? Have you been waiting at the door?".

"I've been waiting for a long time, and I'm in a hurry. Here's my wedding invitation.

Maryam stares at her - Her best friend is getting married, and she is ecstatic.

Inaaya's eyes sparkle with happiness as she presses her lips together. "I'm getting married,"

Maryam holds her in a tight hug; she expresses how happy she is. "Oh, Allah. I'm over the moon for you,"

"The wedding is two weeks away. Saura kice aiki baza kizo ba (I hope you won't say that you aren't attending because of work.),".

"It's a must for me to attend my best friend's wedding. I'm excited for you, I'm amazed. This wedding is ours, we're going to celebrate to the fullest. My best friend is tying the knot,".

Inaaya laugh - grinning from ear to ear. "Before Mama starts with her calls, and lectures, I'm going home,".

"Thank you so much, I'll come. I'll also tell mummy,".

"You don't need to tell her, I have already given her the wedding card," Inaaya replies, walking out of the house.

Hajiya Binta walks inside the living room and sees Maryam reading the wedding card. "An dawo ne, Uwata Yar Mummy (You've come back?)".

Maryam looks at her mother, who is always beautiful and well dressed in her native Hausa atamfa "Wallahi yanzu na dawo (I just came back), I found Inaaya, and she gave me her wedding card, two weeks before the wedding. I need to finish my work early tomorrow so I can buy gifts for her,".

"You talk about work all the time. Tomorrow is a Saturday. Since tomorrow is not a working day, you can take your time,".

"Oh Allah, is true... Tomorrow is the weekend. Let me take a bath, pray, and eat," Maryam walks out of the living room.

"Inalilahi, what will I do to get her married? She can't stay at home, going to work without getting married. I have to sit her down and talk to her.".

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