Fa’iz Malumfashi was a wealthy young man who had failed to choose a wife for himself. He was neither particularly handsome nor physically impressive, but he possessed enormous wealth. On Saturday evening, he went to Sulaiman’s house to select a bride. From the car he rode in to every accessory he wore, everything reflected his financial status.
Zara’u dressed in a way that accentuated every curve of her body, unlike Ummee, who wore a free-size abaya. Despite the hardships Ummee endured, no man—especially one who loved beautiful women—would fail to be captivated by her facial beauty. Even before they settled down, Fa’iz’s attention had already rested on Ummee. He loved beautiful women, and although Zahra’s body shape was obvious, it stirred nothing in him because that was not what he valued most in a woman.
Zahra tried to engage him with playful chatter, secretly eyeing and calculating the worth of the expensive items he wore. Ummee kept her head bowed, quietly playing with her long fingers, afraid Zahra might humiliate her if she spoke.
After greetings, Fa’iz placed a thick bundle of money beside Ummee. As soon as he turned his back, Zahra quickly snatched it, glaring at Ummee, whose head was still lowered.
In front of Zara’u’s mother, Fa’iz declared that Ummee had captured his heart and, if permitted, he would send his parents by the end of the month. Zara’u’s mother was speechless; only Sulaiman responded.
After they left, Zara’u’s mother complained bitterly to Sulaiman, criticizing Ummee’s thin body and long dress, arguing that Zahra—plump and attractive—was the better choice. Though Sulaiman knew Ummee’s thinness was due to hardship and that she would recover with peace and proper care, he eventually accepted Zara’u’s mother’s advice.
On Fa’iz’s second visit, Sulaiman personally called a tailor. The next day, Ummee wore a fitted outfit. Despite her slimness, her body shape was elegant and appealing. Sulaiman smiled, knowing Fa’iz loved beauty. Even Zara’u’s mother regretted her earlier advice when she saw how stunning Ummee looked.
Ummee completely filled whatever space remained in Fa’iz’s heart. Before leaving, he dropped a surprising amount of money for Ummee’s grooming.
That night, Sulaiman slept happily, believing Ummee’s suffering was nearing its end. Meanwhile, Zahra cried in frustration, begging her mother to do something so Ummee would not marry before her. Zara’u’s mother smugly told her to calm down—Fa’iz’s fixation did not mean the marriage would certainly happen.
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Zainab spent days thinking. She knew Sulaiman was trustworthy and well-mannered, but she would not decide until she studied Zahra’s character—she did not want more trouble. However, she wondered what to do about Siyaa.
The next day she asked Safeera to bring Zahra but warned her not to reveal their discussion. Unfortunately, Safeera’s talkative nature began to hint to Zahra that something was going on even before she arrived.
Within less than an hour, Zainab realized Zahra was not showing her true character. Zahra tried to appear calm, sweet, and intelligent, but her lack of genuine feminine composure was obvious. When Zainab asked about her relationship with Sulaiman, Zahra lied—unaware Zainab had already spoken to him. Instantly, Zainab felt uneasy about her.
Later, Zainab decided to forbid Safeera from continuing the friendship.
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Safeera nervously asked Zahra what her mother had said. Zahra pretended innocence but then confessed she had fallen deeply in love with the man in the photo—Abu Zaid—and begged for his username or more pictures.
Safeera was shocked and warned her to take it easy, insisting her mother must not know and that it should remain secret until a decision was made.
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Meanwhile, Abu Zaid saw Safeera’s messages but did not reply. He was already planning a secret three-day trip arranged by his manager Nadaf. Even Zainab did not know—he intended to surprise her.
Mr. Toyosi and his family welcomed Abu Zaid warmly. Later that night, Mr. Toyosi personally escorted him to a prepared bedroom. Since Zainab’s area was not far, Abu Zaid planned to visit her himself without a driver.
Dressed in a dark tracksuit, nose mask on, and hair neatly styled, he left quietly in a luxurious car.
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Back at home, Zara’u’s mother angrily forced Ummee to deliver fried bean cakes (kosai) to Zulfa. Ummee left silently despite her tears. On the way, a car nearly hit her. Startled, she dropped the food flask and the kosai scattered on the clean street.
The driver stepped out—it was Abu Zaid—wanting to be sure she was not hurt.
While crying and gathering the kosai, Ummee complained, thinking he was a woman because of his soft features and hairstyle:
“Madam, you spilled my kosai and didn’t even apologize—now you want to leave?”
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(Chapter continues…)
Zainab’s heart was heavy from Siyaa’s constant crying. She gently told her she could not force Abu Zaid to return to their past love unless he chose to himself.
Elsewhere, Sulaiman angrily warned Zara’u’s mother never to send Ummee on such errands again.
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When Abu Zaid met Ummee earlier, instead of apologizing immediately, he simply stared. Thinking he was mute, she scolded him for ignoring her. He gestured that he could not speak but could hear.
Feeling pity, she began to forgive him—until he accidentally exclaimed “Subhanallah,” removing his mask. His voice reached her ears clearly. She instantly realized he was a man, not a woman.
He stepped closer and offered her a large sum of money so she could buy clothes and food. But instead of accepting it, Ummee began pouring out harsh words—born from the many frustrations that had long weighed on her life.
Fa’iz Malumfashi was a wealthy young man who had failed to choose a wife for himself. He was neither particularly handsome nor physically impressive, but he possessed enormous wealth. On Saturday evening, he went to Sulaiman’s house to select a bride. From the car he rode in to every accessory he wore, everything reflected his financial status.
Zara’u dressed in a way that accentuated every curve of her body, unlike Ummee, who wore a free-size abaya. Despite the hardships Ummee endured, no man—especially one who loved beautiful women—would fail to be captivated by her facial beauty. Even before they settled down, Fa’iz’s attention had already rested on Ummee. He loved beautiful women, and although Zahra’s body shape was obvious, it stirred nothing in him because that was not what he valued most in a woman.
Zahra tried to engage him with playful chatter, secretly eyeing and calculating the worth of the expensive items he wore. Ummee kept her head bowed, quietly playing with her long fingers, afraid Zahra might humiliate her if she spoke.
After greetings, Fa’iz placed a thick bundle of money beside Ummee. As soon as he turned his back, Zahra quickly snatched it, glaring at Ummee, whose head was still lowered.
In front of Zara’u’s mother, Fa’iz declared that Ummee had captured his heart and, if permitted, he would send his parents by the end of the month. Zara’u’s mother was speechless; only Sulaiman responded.
After they left, Zara’u’s mother complained bitterly to Sulaiman, criticizing Ummee’s thin body and long dress, arguing that Zahra—plump and attractive—was the better choice. Though Sulaiman knew Ummee’s thinness was due to hardship and that she would recover with peace and proper care, he eventually accepted Zara’u’s mother’s advice.
On Fa’iz’s second visit, Sulaiman personally called a tailor. The next day, Ummee wore a fitted outfit. Despite her slimness, her body shape was elegant and appealing. Sulaiman smiled, knowing Fa’iz loved beauty. Even Zara’u’s mother regretted her earlier advice when she saw how stunning Ummee looked.
Ummee completely filled whatever space remained in Fa’iz’s heart. Before leaving, he dropped a surprising amount of money for Ummee’s grooming.
That night, Sulaiman slept happily, believing Ummee’s suffering was nearing its end. Meanwhile, Zahra cried in frustration, begging her mother to do something so Ummee would not marry before her. Zara’u’s mother smugly told her to calm down—Fa’iz’s fixation did not mean the marriage would certainly happen.
---
Zainab spent days thinking. She knew Sulaiman was trustworthy and well-mannered, but she would not decide until she studied Zahra’s character—she did not want more trouble. However, she wondered what to do about Siyaa.
The next day she asked Safeera to bring Zahra but warned her not to reveal their discussion. Unfortunately, Safeera’s talkative nature began to hint to Zahra that something was going on even before she arrived.
Within less than an hour, Zainab realized Zahra was not showing her true character. Zahra tried to appear calm, sweet, and intelligent, but her lack of genuine feminine composure was obvious. When Zainab asked about her relationship with Sulaiman, Zahra lied—unaware Zainab had already spoken to him. Instantly, Zainab felt uneasy about her.
Later, Zainab decided to forbid Safeera from continuing the friendship.
---
Safeera nervously asked Zahra what her mother had said. Zahra pretended innocence but then confessed she had fallen deeply in love with the man in the photo—Abu Zaid—and begged for his username or more pictures.
Safeera was shocked and warned her to take it easy, insisting her mother must not know and that it should remain secret until a decision was made.
---
Meanwhile, Abu Zaid saw Safeera’s messages but did not reply. He was already planning a secret three-day trip arranged by his manager Nadaf. Even Zainab did not know—he intended to surprise her.
Mr. Toyosi and his family welcomed Abu Zaid warmly. Later that night, Mr. Toyosi personally escorted him to a prepared bedroom. Since Zainab’s area was not far, Abu Zaid planned to visit her himself without a driver.
Dressed in a dark tracksuit, nose mask on, and hair neatly styled, he left quietly in a luxurious car.
---
Back at home, Zara’u’s mother angrily forced Ummee to deliver fried bean cakes (kosai) to Zulfa. Ummee left silently despite her tears. On the way, a car nearly hit her. Startled, she dropped the food flask and the kosai scattered on the clean street.
The driver stepped out—it was Abu Zaid—wanting to be sure she was not hurt.
While crying and gathering the kosai, Ummee complained, thinking he was a woman because of his soft features and hairstyle:
“Madam, you spilled my kosai and didn’t even apologize—now you want to leave?”
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(Chapter continues…)
Zainab’s heart was heavy from Siyaa’s constant crying. She gently told her she could not force Abu Zaid to return to their past love unless he chose to himself.
Elsewhere, Sulaiman angrily warned Zara’u’s mother never to send Ummee on such errands again.
---
When Abu Zaid met Ummee earlier, instead of apologizing immediately, he simply stared. Thinking he was mute, she scolded him for ignoring her. He gestured that he could not speak but could hear.
Feeling pity, she began to forgive him—until he accidentally exclaimed “Subhanallah,” removing his mask. His voice reached her ears clearly. She instantly realized he was a man, not a woman.
He stepped closer and offered her a large sum of money so she could buy clothes and food. But instead of accepting it, Ummee began pouring out harsh words—born from the many frustrations that had long weighed on her life.