Before she saw him leaning against the wall… “Peace be upon you, really, I thought you traveled today when I saw your laziness.”
He just looked at her and smiled.
“Come, get in the car, you’ll join later at school at 4? I want you to teach me Human Resources. What should I do?”
“Just give me some time; I’ll see how I can join.”
She took out her phone to get his number. “Call me, don’t ignore me like last time.”
He smiled, a shiver ran through him, and he said softly, “Okay, write it down.” He said this while looking at her face.
After speaking, he asked, “Suleiman won’t teach you?”
“Eh, he won’t teach, but can you?”
She shouted at him. He chuckled and said, “God forgive me.”
Just then, he stopped a bus. She handed him the envelope, and also gave the bus driver 100 naira to take her to the hostel.
“Did you fill everything here?”
“Teacher, go on,” she said, laughing.
“Thank you so much, may God increase your wisdom. See you later…”
His chest tightened, and he returned her smile. She simply waved, and he waved back, feeling an inner joy only he understood.
As she walked away, her mind was busy with thoughts. Truly today she confirmed to herself that Anwar respects her and values her dignity because, with courage, she confronted him, thinking he might refuse as he does to others.
He, on the other hand, went to the hostel, put down the food in the room, and everyone there was amazed when he told them Bilkisu bought it.
Bashir said, “Wow, are you afraid of this girl? I see no one who obeys you like her; she’s fearless.”
He laughed and said, “She can handle Bilkisu? I really can’t handle her tricks, can’t you see she’s fearless?”
“Just be careful; Dr. Dan Musa seems aware of your closeness to her.”
He frowned but said nothing. “I think Suleiman should also warn you, not just me because he’s observing her, and I am watching you…”
---
Kaduna, Rigasa
The children had all gone to sleep.
She sat quietly in the living room, thinking: “Truly, this is work that brings paradise on earth.”
He looked at everyone before focusing on Amira and spoke softly:
“Alhamdulillah, all thanks to Allah for bringing us to this moment. Since it’s evening, I’ll explain directly why we are gathered here.
Amira, you are the eldest; Ummi, obey Allah and treat all matters wisely, like you would with your own sister Salma. Know that Ummi Amana is like a trusted person in your eyes, just as all of you are trusted with me. No one here outranks anyone except by obedience and respect. I will be fair; if I make mistakes, you are allowed to correct me.
I do not tolerate gossip, unnecessary friends, or wandering without purpose.
Ummi, regarding Amira here, respect her growth. I do not want humiliation, rudeness, or rebellion. I know Amira’s character, so guide her calmly and peacefully. Anything she needs in the house, ask, as I am not permanently present.
From now on, any nights spent in Ummi’s room as a young woman, each of you will rotate two nights at a time, agreed?
Everyone remained silent.
Regarding food: whoever is assigned will cook. Ummi, by 2 PM, you must finish preparing meals for children, guards, and others. I do not want overcooked or poorly cooked meals from morning to night.
No one will take another’s room without permission. Anyone who needs anything asks me directly.
If there is mischief, identify the guilty and resolve it together. Understand?
Everyone was silent.
He rose and said, “Ummi, I’m leaving…” She stood as if waiting.
He handed Amira the bag for the household. Her phone rang; she realized it was his mother. He gestured for her to close the door as he left.
She closed the door and began crying silently.
---
Federal University Dutsinma
Since Bilkisu bought Anwar a snack, it had unexpectedly touched him deeply because it was the first time someone outside his parents had given him a gift.
Some people don’t value kindness, which made Anwar notice Bilkisu’s care instantly—not because he loved her, but because of her demeanor: she was humble, not talkative, and didn’t seek attention.
He couldn’t concentrate as time passed. When she called, he hesitated—why didn’t I answer her call? He sighed, washed, dressed, and arrived at school by 3:20 PM.
He missed the afternoon prayer, and as the call time approached, he worried: “Will she call me?”
Boom! She appeared behind him, wanting to scare him.
He frowned but laughed. “Ni Zaki, no fear? Did you think everyone’s like you?”
She smiled, “I came from the mosque, ready to call you…”
He said, “No need, I’ll let you be until I call.”
They walked together. On the way, they met Dr. Dan Musa. She greeted him, but Anwar ignored him, frowning.
Bilkisu whispered, “Why are you connected with Dr. Dan Musa?”
He looked puzzled: “What do you mean? He just saw us together.”
She explained, “He said you disrespect people.”
Anwar chuckled, “I’m not disrespecting you. In fact, I respect you. My only fear is for you, so why would it bother you?”
Later, they met in class, worked together, and walked home together. He smiled, teasing: “So, you’re following me now?”
“Yes,” she said, laughing.
He teased her in Hausa, “Do you know what ‘kato’ means?”
“Yes,” she replied, “and you’re a ‘kato’ too, like a thief?”
“No need to translate,” he laughed.
The next day, Bilkisu continued to stay close to him, helping with studies. Anwar enjoyed her presence because she was serious and disciplined.
---
Kaduna Rigasa – Household Issue
Once they started staying in shifts, problems began with Ummi. She sometimes spoiled meals, and Amira had to cook simple dishes for the children. Complaints arose, but Anwar wasn’t present.
When he returned, the issue was clarified. He told Ummi, “This is my house; if you want to stay, you must follow my rules. I will not tolerate disrespect or rebellion.”
Amira, witnessing the situation, realized how careful one must be to maintain peace in the household
Before she saw him leaning against the wall… “Peace be upon you, really, I thought you traveled today when I saw your laziness.”
He just looked at her and smiled.
“Come, get in the car, you’ll join later at school at 4? I want you to teach me Human Resources. What should I do?”
“Just give me some time; I’ll see how I can join.”
She took out her phone to get his number. “Call me, don’t ignore me like last time.”
He smiled, a shiver ran through him, and he said softly, “Okay, write it down.” He said this while looking at her face.
After speaking, he asked, “Suleiman won’t teach you?”
“Eh, he won’t teach, but can you?”
She shouted at him. He chuckled and said, “God forgive me.”
Just then, he stopped a bus. She handed him the envelope, and also gave the bus driver 100 naira to take her to the hostel.
“Did you fill everything here?”
“Teacher, go on,” she said, laughing.
“Thank you so much, may God increase your wisdom. See you later…”
His chest tightened, and he returned her smile. She simply waved, and he waved back, feeling an inner joy only he understood.
As she walked away, her mind was busy with thoughts. Truly today she confirmed to herself that Anwar respects her and values her dignity because, with courage, she confronted him, thinking he might refuse as he does to others.
He, on the other hand, went to the hostel, put down the food in the room, and everyone there was amazed when he told them Bilkisu bought it.
Bashir said, “Wow, are you afraid of this girl? I see no one who obeys you like her; she’s fearless.”
He laughed and said, “She can handle Bilkisu? I really can’t handle her tricks, can’t you see she’s fearless?”
“Just be careful; Dr. Dan Musa seems aware of your closeness to her.”
He frowned but said nothing. “I think Suleiman should also warn you, not just me because he’s observing her, and I am watching you…”
---
Kaduna, Rigasa
The children had all gone to sleep.
She sat quietly in the living room, thinking: “Truly, this is work that brings paradise on earth.”
He looked at everyone before focusing on Amira and spoke softly:
“Alhamdulillah, all thanks to Allah for bringing us to this moment. Since it’s evening, I’ll explain directly why we are gathered here.
Amira, you are the eldest; Ummi, obey Allah and treat all matters wisely, like you would with your own sister Salma. Know that Ummi Amana is like a trusted person in your eyes, just as all of you are trusted with me. No one here outranks anyone except by obedience and respect. I will be fair; if I make mistakes, you are allowed to correct me.
I do not tolerate gossip, unnecessary friends, or wandering without purpose.
Ummi, regarding Amira here, respect her growth. I do not want humiliation, rudeness, or rebellion. I know Amira’s character, so guide her calmly and peacefully. Anything she needs in the house, ask, as I am not permanently present.
From now on, any nights spent in Ummi’s room as a young woman, each of you will rotate two nights at a time, agreed?
Everyone remained silent.
Regarding food: whoever is assigned will cook. Ummi, by 2 PM, you must finish preparing meals for children, guards, and others. I do not want overcooked or poorly cooked meals from morning to night.
No one will take another’s room without permission. Anyone who needs anything asks me directly.
If there is mischief, identify the guilty and resolve it together. Understand?
Everyone was silent.
He rose and said, “Ummi, I’m leaving…” She stood as if waiting.
He handed Amira the bag for the household. Her phone rang; she realized it was his mother. He gestured for her to close the door as he left.
She closed the door and began crying silently.
---
Federal University Dutsinma
Since Bilkisu bought Anwar a snack, it had unexpectedly touched him deeply because it was the first time someone outside his parents had given him a gift.
Some people don’t value kindness, which made Anwar notice Bilkisu’s care instantly—not because he loved her, but because of her demeanor: she was humble, not talkative, and didn’t seek attention.
He couldn’t concentrate as time passed. When she called, he hesitated—why didn’t I answer her call? He sighed, washed, dressed, and arrived at school by 3:20 PM.
He missed the afternoon prayer, and as the call time approached, he worried: “Will she call me?”
Boom! She appeared behind him, wanting to scare him.
He frowned but laughed. “Ni Zaki, no fear? Did you think everyone’s like you?”
She smiled, “I came from the mosque, ready to call you…”
He said, “No need, I’ll let you be until I call.”
They walked together. On the way, they met Dr. Dan Musa. She greeted him, but Anwar ignored him, frowning.
Bilkisu whispered, “Why are you connected with Dr. Dan Musa?”
He looked puzzled: “What do you mean? He just saw us together.”
She explained, “He said you disrespect people.”
Anwar chuckled, “I’m not disrespecting you. In fact, I respect you. My only fear is for you, so why would it bother you?”
Later, they met in class, worked together, and walked home together. He smiled, teasing: “So, you’re following me now?”
“Yes,” she said, laughing.
He teased her in Hausa, “Do you know what ‘kato’ means?”
“Yes,” she replied, “and you’re a ‘kato’ too, like a thief?”
“No need to translate,” he laughed.
The next day, Bilkisu continued to stay close to him, helping with studies. Anwar enjoyed her presence because she was serious and disciplined.
---
Kaduna Rigasa – Household Issue
Once they started staying in shifts, problems began with Ummi. She sometimes spoiled meals, and Amira had to cook simple dishes for the children. Complaints arose, but Anwar wasn’t present.
When he returned, the issue was clarified. He told Ummi, “This is my house; if you want to stay, you must follow my rules. I will not tolerate disrespect or rebellion.”
Amira, witnessing the situation, realized how careful one must be to maintain peace in the household