ABUJA, NIGERIA.
"Yes, I'm free right now." Bushra Amani mumbled into the phone, not liking the interruption when she is almost done with another set of asoebi.
The First Lady of Nigeria's personal assistant just called her to inform her that the clothes she sent aren't complete, as if she doesn't know. There are some more that they need to collect with her sisters and she don't mind them coming. When she asked whether she is free, she said yes. She wants to see whether Zara is confident enough to face her before the wedding and if she does, she will show her just how much more confident she is than her.
"Okay, they'll be there in no time." And Bushra hung up after that. She wanted to pass the phone call to their housemaid who is always the one to take her phonecalls but s
ABUJA, NIGERIA."She invited me to the wedding." Amani said to her in-laws and cousin, her brows scrunched.She feels like this her new cowife has another motive behind inviting her. Why will she just invite her to her wedding knowing she is her fiancée's first wife. Does things like this even happen? She don't understand why she was invited and badly want some answers which she won't get since she is not her friend."We are going." Fayha's voice came with determination which caught Amani's attention and she gave her a questioning eyes."You should go since she invited you herself. Whatever it is that will happen, we will be there." Kauthar reassured, shaking her head in this is the best idea."Don't you think she has any motive?" Afrah chirped though tho
ABUJA, NIGERIA."A minute please." She stood up and went to him, he passed Anaan to Kauthar and move to go to the other living room that has medallion furniture along with cream walls."What are they talking about?" He scrunched his brows deeply and they became straight which happens whenever he is confused about something or is forcing himself to concentrate."Uh, your fiancée came yesterday to collect her outfits with her sisters and gave me the invitation card with some pleas that I should be there." She explained and jump on the balls of her feet in unease, awaiting his response. 
ABUJA, NIGERIA.And now, Amani is going to see her mother as it is Sunday. She's missed her mother, father and brothers a lot so she got up early and finished the last touches of some aso ebi that will be collected the next day. She knew she is going to spend all her day there and so will her husband with her brothers. She's missed her banters with her brothers a lot and can't wait to go and disturb their peace. They never are too playful but with her, it's on another whole level.She finished sewing and meandered to her kitchen to make something quick for the three of them. Deciding on making simple pancakes and soak it up with their favorite Burberry syrup, she made chocolate mousse and placed them on the table. She made her way to the bathroom to take bath when Mika'il joined in
ABUJA, NIGERIA."Okay, I will just get ready and meet you there." Zara said into the phone and sprang to her feet to look good for her husband to be.He just called telling her that he is in their garden where they mostly meet. He was tired of hiding away from her and the thought of bringing her to their home doesn't appeal him anymore but who is he to back out when there are little days left till they get married and she will be his wife. This will be the greatest mistake he's ever made in his entire life. He won't ruin her life though, he made a mistake and he is the one to suffer the consequences of having two wives at twenty nine.
ABUJA, NIGERIA."I don't like this idea you are talking about, Mujawwad. Don't go acting all childish one something serious." Alhaji Sadiq scolded his last son, giving him a disapproving eyes which only brought out a beam from the latter."Come on, old man. You don't have to worry one bit about what my idea is, it's always been perfect. Have you forgotten when mom was so angry at you and I had to set you guys on a blind date to set out your differences?" He raised a brow seeing his father's amused and embarrassed eyes fixated on him. Anyone would've shut up but not the mischievous Mujawwad.Apart from Bushra's bubbly self, Mujawwad is the next person that has everyone's smile intact all the time. Though his mother acts all tough, he knew just how to break
ABUJA, NIGERIA."Ask him if we can take his new car, please?" Fayha insisted upon sighting the new car sitting in the garage which was a gift from his father when he got another rank at work but he wanted to rock it to the wedding."I'm not going to ask him anything, let's use my car." Amani rolled her eyes and started making her way to her Ford when Fayha drew her away from the car and settle her right in front of the Mercedes Benz G-63 AMG. "Please. I know he wants to rock his wedding but I really want to see their reaction after seeing us coming out from this car. And here, wear this." She removed two sunglasses from her clutch and gave one to Amani.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.The sun rose from above the horizon, casting it's subtle hues on their faces as they smile at each other. It has been a long night and they only need to take bath and go back to sleep, they hadn't had any the night before. Mika'il has been very adventurous and seeing the henna in her hand only turned him on all the more. He spent the night showing her just how much he loves her and bringing another woman into their lives won't change a thing. Their marriage is still as solid as a rock, he will make sure they are."What are you doing?" Amani whined when she felt herself being picked up from the bed where she was snuggling onto like a second skin, she loves their bed a lot.
ABUJA, NIGERIA.We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than to our family.Life is all about making priorities, and family is one and only priority on top of all other, so spend all time you can with loved ones.The words kept resonating in her ears knowing Gigi was right all along. Not only was she so in love with her baby, she was also hopelessly devoted to her work to have time for anyone. She just wanted space from everything and everyone, instead o