Ameera

I changed my clothes to a new dress , base on sadiya's order. She was like ' I looked like some one that want to go for a funeral not a birthday party ' . I even tried changing her mind but she was adamant that I have to change my dress to one of her's. I had no choice but to abide by her order.

Now here we are in the middle of the hall enjoying the birthday party . The celebrant and his wife are already in their special seat at the front of the crowd looking dashing like young couples. Amir's father wore a white kaftan with babanriga and his mother was dress in a beautiful sky blue lace all doll up by a professional makeup artists. They both suit each other.

The Mc call on the children to make a speech about moments they shared with their father. Firstly she started by calling Amir who I think isn't here yet. I haven't seen him since I came, he might be with his girlfriend.

" Amir Bula, please come out" the Mc called out again through the mic. " Amir Bula " she called out again

" he is here" someone shouted from the crowd. All eyes turn to the door just to see the first heir of the Bula's family.

He look dashing in his peach polo shirt. He isn't mine anymore. He walked to the Mc with confidence and this aura that will makes ladies want to kiss the floor he walks on.

" Alhaji Amir, welcome. We should have known that the bula's always make a grand entrance " the MC joke and the hall was filled with laughter, even the head of Bula wasn't left out on the laughter.

The speech continue after the laughter dies down. Amir gave his speech, he talked about the moments he sharedwith his father, the funny moments, hard moment, heart touching moments, the lovely moments and so on. It was a wonderful speech and I'm still amazed at how calm and collected he shared the story with everyone in the hall.

" wow, what a wonderful speech from the eldest son of the Bula. Who could have thought that the bula doesn't only make a grand entrance , they also can be amazing in sharing their moments" everyone laughed again at what the Mc said.

" Mrs Amir bula, where ever you are sitting right now. This young man is a keeper and I just want to say congratulations for winning this young man's heart. " the Mc praised through the speaker, those who knew me as amir's wife turn their head around to look at me and I was feeling so shy.

To say the Mc was a talkative was an understatement, she can talk and talk for Africa. This Mc work, really suit her.

Amir walked to our table to take his seat bcoz that's where the families were sitting. He met my eyes and quickly divert his gaze. He sat close to his cousin and I was told that she was his favorite cousin and she also has a crush on Amir. Sadiya told me all about her.

Well, she is beautiful after all and they will suit each other if they get married.

" yaya, you look dashing this afternoon" the cousin said in a thin voice, I watch Amir's face to see his reaction and what I saw was a sincere smile. Maybe he likes her too.

" Ameera, why are you quiet or don't you want to talk to your husband in our presence " one of the cousin teased in a good way and the rest laughed at me. I bow my head coz of how shy I was

" let her be, she can talk to him whenever she wishes " my life saver sadiya said

I have her a grateful smile which she also return.

I stole a look at Amir and he was already looking at me. I was speechless, I just look at him in admiration. He look so handsome.

He was also looking at me in a way I can't explain.

She look beautiful in that peach dress and her skin was glowing. We even match, I'm wearing a peach polo T-shirt and she is also wearing a peach dress.

I can't take my eyes off her and same as she. She was also looking at me in a way I can't explain

Someone cleared there throat

" when you two are done eye raping yourselves you can join the people at the dance floor. " it was sadiya

I turn towards the dance floor if they are already dancing as she has said, couples were dancing to a slow romantic song. My parents are also among the dancing crew

" yaya, come let's go and dance" hafsat said. She is my favorite cousin . I always ask myself why I'm more closer to her even if I know that she can be unbearable sometimes, I guess it bcoz she is an orphan . Her parents died in a car accident .

" are you his wife, abeg let him dance with his beautiful wife here" another cousin of mine said and the rest chanted ' yes'.

They were all waiting for my reply on who I want to dance with.

I was expecting amir to call my name so we can dance. I just wanted to be in his arms even if it was for a seconds.

" Hafsat, come let's dance" my heart shattered at the call of that name.

I rose my head to miss his eyes and he was already looking at me to see if I'd react. I only sadly shake my head at him and left the table with the excuse that I want to use the restroom.

I ran out of the hall, I entered into the first restroom I saw and lock it. I don't care if it was the guys restroom or the ladies restroom. All I want is to cry my eye out. He hurt me beyond words. I cried my broken heart out.

A knock interrupted

" Ameera, Ameera is that you " a voice said

I quickly wiped my teared face. I didn't know that someone followed me.

" Ameera? " she called out again unsure.

I look at the mirror to see if their was any sign of me crying.

" I'm coming "

I breath in and out before opening the door with a fake smile for the person. It was Amir's cousin, the one who wanted Amir to dance with me.

" are you OK, Ameera?

" yes...yes of course I'm ok"

" The way you took off made me followed you, I thought something was wrong "

" I'm fine aunty hindatu, don't worry yourself " I forced a smile. She is older than me and also married but hasn't given birth yet

She scrutinized my face before shaking her head in disagreement. " you're lying Ameera, I'm a psychologist. I know that you're lying at first sight. "

" come let's go somewhere else to talk " she suggested and I agreed with her.

We walked outside to the garden. We sat in silence for a while.

" okay, tell me what's happening "

I broke down in tears and I spill everything to her from how it all started. I made sure I didn't miss a part, I also told her about Amir denying the pregnancy . After I was done I wipe my face with the tissue paper she gave me.

" what a story" I playfully rolled my eyes at her, to which she laugh at me. The atmosphere was a bit calm.

" he shouldn't have reacted that way. He should have investigated on the matter before making a rash decision. "

" I try letting him understand but he just won't listen. I should be the one angry at him coz I also came to find out that he was cheating on me. He has a son with another woman "

Hindatu look surprised " what! Who told you that? "

I gave her a questioning gaze " a package was sent to me and I found out all I should know. Apart from that, he was also with his mistress yesterday after our fight"

She quickly rose up from her seat "This is outrageous, what is wrong with Amir. Do you have proof of the picture of his son here with you? " I nodded and check my purse to retrieve it.

" here is the letter, the DNA test and also the picture" I hand it over. She collected them from my hand and went through it.

" this is insane,What was Amir thinking." she said as she went through each one of it.

" Ameera, you need to confront him about these. First, he accused you wrongly for cheating, and now it turned out that he is the one cheating in the relationship after all" she angrily yelled out.

" I know , but what will I even achieve if I confront him, aunty hindatu. He has already given me the red card, I'm divorced ."

She look at me in pity and pull me for a hug.

" Don't you want to clear your name? " she asked as she pull away from the hug

I nodded

" if you confront amir about this, you will throw it at his face that he is the one cheating not you. He can't just blame you for something you didn't even do even though I know you had a fair share on what happened. "

I smiled at her " thanks for listening to my story but if I may ask, how comes you believe me quickly ?"

She chuckled at me " I saw it in your eyes. I saw this innocent girl who is trying hard to lock up her problems. I saw this young lady who is scared of what people might think of her when they come to know about her divorced self and I saw this strong young lady with good heart"

" it keeps on going. You're a open book Ameera. You're so easy to read ."

Am I really that easy to read? then why can't Amir read me. I thought I tried hard to look OK, well after all she is a psychologist, they read people.

" let's go inside, but before that I want to know what really happened when you went to meet Faisal at the restaurant "

" on that day I received a call that....... "

" aunty hindatu and Ameera" sadiya interrupted

, "I have search everywhere for you guys. Yaya is calling you aunty hindatu, something about your husband already in Nigeria " sadiya said as she walk closer to us

Aunty hindatu jump up in joy and turn to me " we would continue our talk later, alright"

I nodded with a smile. She look happy at the news of her husband. She quickly went back inside the hall.

Sadiya came to seat at the spot aunty hindatu was sat. " so, what were you two talking about"

" life, we were talking about life "

Since when I heard her conversation on the phone with someone else I just don't trust her with my problems. I have this feeling that she is hiding something grave.

" hmm, so you mean you two were only talking about life since one hour ago? "

" of course we were" I chuckled

" OK o, if you say so." her phone rang and she immediately pick it up.

She was only answering in single words like yes, no, OK and so on. Maybe she doesn't want me to know who she is talking to.

After she end the call she asked if I needed something to drink and I answered her with 'yes'

" OK, let me go and get it for us. Just wait right here for me, I'd be back" I nodded at her . She went into the hall and I decided to just enjoy the feel of the weather, it chilly in a suitable way.

Before I know it I felt someone covering my nose with a handkerchief. I struggled but it was all in vain.

I tried to see the face of the person before loosing consciousness .

" you? " that is the last thing I said before darkness took over

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