*My mother's secret*

A true life story

I am a young university girl in my 20's. I used to live with my family a honorable and decent life ,until my father survived a critical accident that paralyzed him.

We all tried our best at home to comfort him as best as we could .

I always see tears in my mother's eyes, tears over my father's condition and tears over the sudden change in our life.

I was forced to find a job in order to help my family and so was lucky to get one at a shopping mall with a decent salary. Likewise my mother, she engaged herself in catering for friends in order to support her home.

Alhamdulilah, the income we both make was able to take care of our family to some extent.

As time goes on ,I noticed that my mother's behaviors began to change. She behaves more like a 19 year old teen.

Her phone would always ring at some specific time, and she will immediately enter her bedroom to talk and laugh for a long time, and as soon as she comes out, she would have deleted the contact that called her. Infact she Suddenly stopped her catering services saying that she is no longer in need of such a job. 

Every week I noticed that she goes to the bank to withdraw some money and return back with bags in her hands full of items bought from market.

Sounds weird! Where is mom getting money from?

Our financial status began to change all of a sudden to better than how it was before my father's sad condition. 

What is the story behind these money and the calls she always receives?

Also why would she always like to receive the calls in her room? I wondered!

I felt so nervous and anxious while trying my best to chase away the bad thoughts in my mind. But wait a minute! Could my father's inability to take care of my mother's financial and sexual needs have resulted into the latter engaging in.......No No!!

'Audubillah! Mom will never do so. She loves Dad and fears her lord.

I sought refuge in Allah from Iblees and returned back to sit in the living room.

I observed that my mom hardly placed the new phone she just bought anywhere at home. I mean, she takes it every where she goes with a password on it, and this was the same woman that would always search for her phone not knowing where she kept it before the weird changes in her began. 

I broke that suspicious thought in me by asking my mom if I can make use of her phone in order to make a call to my friend as I got no airtime. 

"Don't touch my phone please, take money from my purse and ask one of your siblings to buy you an airtime!"

Replied my mom.

Now I am 100% sure there is a secret in my Mother's phone!

I was diving in my ocean of thought when my phone rang and I received my Boss call.

She asked why I was absent for that day and I informed her that I had a little problem which prevented me from showing up.

She replied that my absence had became much and I don't seem to be responsible enough for my position and therefore I was fired . 

I felt so bitter that my only source of income is now gone as a result of my emotional instability caused by my mother.

Suddenly my Mom entered my room and noticed some tears in my eyes. She asked what the matter was, but I didn't reveal it to her.

She suspected that I was fired from work and said to me:

"Never mind my daughter, you don't need to cry over that. Our life is getting better than before and so I don't even think you need the job again. Take this xxxxx amount of money and buy whatever you like,and don't forget your university books that you have always been borrowing from your friends".

She left my room with a huge amount of money dropped on my bed.

But where is Mom getting money from?

I am literally lost!

I got so tired of thinking and  couldn't help my weak soul and body but to take some sleep. Then I saw a dream that I was in a taxi following my mom who was inside another luxurious vehicle a young guy was driving and were heading towards a beautiful house. Suddenly, I saw my dad weeping and saying to me :

O my daughter ,see your Mom cheating on me with another man!

I knocked and banged at the door my mom and the man entered from but to no avail. No one seems to open the door for me.

I woke up with my heart beating fast and walked to the living room to see my mom dressed up in her veil and was planning to go out.

She had asked my younger sister earlier to request for an uber ride for her ,but the driver seems to arrive late and so she was forced to wait behind.

I asked her where she was going to and she replied :

"I am going to market to meet with a woman"

Ooh!how about me following you?I also got somethings to do there. I said.

"Get a taxi and go on your own girl!" My mom said.

Now things seems to be much clearer to me. Its obvious my mom got a secret and the dream I saw was nothing but a message that is coming to reality.

"Please help check from the application how many minutes left for the uber to arrive"!

My mom said while extending her phone towards me.

Now this is my chance to know her secret. I quickly grabbed the phone and copied the last contact that called about an hour ago. That was exactly the same number that had always called her.

I returned back her phone and said:

"Just 20 more minutes and he will be here".

I entered my room and dialed the number only to hear a masculine voice.

I am doomed!!!

I said it!

I knew it!

That was it!

I soliloquized bitterly!

Without wasting more time,I requested for an uber as well and fortunately the driver arrived earlier than my mom's. I dashed out and asked the former to drive 100 feet away from our house and then stop.

"I hope there is no problem sister!"

The uber man said fearfully. 

"Atall Brother! just that I want you to trail the uber that is behind us!"I replied

"I hope this won't lead to any problem please?I am a peaceful man"!

"Relax brother ,nothing serious, just that my cousin used to get beautiful dresses stitched from a certain tailor and she's refusing to let me know her address. So she is going to the market now and I am following her just to know the exact store"! 

I replied with a smile 

"Ooh women and their funny attitudes"!ok no problem! He replied with a relief.

We trailed my Mom's vehicle until we arrived the market. She alighted from it and I requested from the uber driver to wait for me few minutes and I will be back.

He patiently accepted and I secretly followed my mom as she kept skipping many stores and suddenly stopped and waved at a luxurious vehicle a young man was driving. He swerved near her to pick her up and they zoomed off immediately. 

I quickly returned back to my own uber and couldn't break down in front of the driver whom I asked to drive me back home instantly and paid his balance . 

Now I understand where my Mom is getting the huge money from!!

Now it clear to me how Mom has been able to cater for our unnecessary wants all these while, we that we use to hardly get means for our urgent needs.

I cried until my eyes became swollen and needed some sleep.

I woke up after about 4 hours at my mom's voice from the living room. I walked up to her and she asked me:

"Daughter! What did you buy from the bookstore"?

I replied:

Well,I think I am the one that ought to ask you what you bought from the market ?

"I didn't buy nothing! I just finished up some tasks and returned back home"!

She said confidently 

"What kind tasks?"

I asked with disgusting looks in my eyes.

That's none of your business girl! You didn't tell me what did you buy from the bookstore? Or was your money not enough or something?"

She asked with some concern ,then her phone rang and she quickly dashed to her room and came out with a happier mood after about 20miutes.

"Mom! Can you give me your phone? I need to see that number that have always been calling you day and night and you can't talk with him except in your room". 

I said fearlessly!

Oh!Thats my old days friend umm suliman! We just met again recently. Said Mom nervously 

Enough of lies Mom!

Enough of tenneagers behaviors old woman!

Your secret is exposed!

I said with anger.

Teenager behaviors?

Me? What do you mean!

She asked shockingly 

I followed you secretly today and saw you while riding in a fancy car with a young boy that fit calling you mother.

Have you forgotten your age?

"Have you forgotten that you have almost all the illness that exist in this world?

Are you the one that ought to be doing this?

A boy of your children's age ?

I asked rhetorically 

"Get away from my sight you this animal,Get up I don't want to see you"! 

My mother said with tears in her eyes!

I entered my room with a mixed sour feelings. 

Why would I have said that to her? She is my Mom afterall!

I think I was too harsh on her.

No I wasn't! she deserves it. She is cheating Dad and infact cheating us all.

I soliloquized 

Suddenly, My mother collapsed and was taken to the hospital. There, she was rescued from a heart attack but with half of her body paralyzed. She could hardly talk, and so whenever I entered her room to see her ,she scream and cry pointing towards me to be sent out.

I therefore remain outside crying like a baby everytime I Visit her. 

All of a sudden and out of no where the most shocking moment of my life happened . The same young guy that picked my Mom up at the market is walking  towards her room in order to see her . I checked him from his head to toe and yes he was the one, no doubt!!!!

 "O you this shameless idiot man! you still have the audacity to come see her at the hospital as well?"

I confronted him

"Ooh You are So so right?"

He asked dazedly

"Ooh I see !you even know our names as well ! Cool!

I said shaking my head

Where is my Mom!He asked ignoring my weird attitude 

What ?I shokingly asked

Where is my Mom I said?He repeated himself

Then My eldest sister came out of Mom's room and said with tears in her eyes:

"That is our brother my sister!"

What ?What did you just say? I yelled 

Then, my sister began to narrate the most shocking story ever to me .

This young man's name is Samy. He is our brother from my Mom. She gave birth to him from her first marriage which she was forced to get into by her family at a very young age. Unfortunately her husband was an eldery man with no conscience. As soon as she gave birth to her son ,he divorced and took her child from her and traveled out with him leaving mom behind to continue with her fate alone.

As time went by, My mother got married to my father ,and concealed her first marriage from everyone even from my father .

Years later, samy returned back to our country after his father's demise and his inheritance of all the properties his father left behind. 

He never stopped asking and searching for his mother from his aunts who later after a long period of time decided to inform him of her whereabout.

 He eventually met with her and getting to know about her poor condition, he didn't hesitate to spoil her with money, and infact he leaves nothing behind her soul wishes without getting it for her.

The day i trailed her was the day he was taking her to his home in order to meet with his wife for the first time .

My mom had wished to inform us ,but fearing my father's condition might get more critical, she kept it away from all except my eldest sister who also kept the secret to herself.

How can I now forgive myself if anything bad happen to her as a result of my unwise behavior?

Its now getting to 2 months and Mom is still in hospital ,although getting much better. But yet,she refuses to see me let alone exchange words with me.

The doctor had warned me not to come to the hospital again in order not to worsen  her condition. And now I have abandoned my studies and I am psychologically ill ,to the extent that I hit my head on wall in order to punish myself for what I did to my mother.

I hate life,I hate socializing and all I do is pray and supplicate that Allah descend his tranquility and mercy on Me.

I caused my mother to be where she is now and I can tell you that I am emotionally drained to the extent that if any man proposes me I say to him:

"I am a mad girl and not fit from marriage "

All I want and wish now is my mom coming back home with a good health and forgive me my sin!

         *The End!!!!!*

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What a story with tons of lessons to be learnt from!

Let me drop two lessons I can derive from this and honor me with one from your side as well!

One of the lessons I learnt from this can be derived from the hadith that says;

*"Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst of false tales; and do not look for the others' faults and do not spy...*

*Two*: I guess staying away from things that will bring doubt into people's mind is essential in order to save all parties from satanic whispers.

Rasululah that was the prophet of Allah had to call back his companions that spotted him standing at night with a woman they couldn't recognize and so quickened their pace at seeing such by clarifying it to them that she was Sofia his wife . The sahabah said to him that they never suspected evil towards him and he replied saying that Shaitan circulates in a person like blood (in the blood streams). I apprehended lest Shaitan should drop some evil thoughts in your minds.

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Matters that will be inviting suspicious eyes towards us should be stayed away from as much as possible. 

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Did you learn anything from the story? I Will be pleased to  know!😊

May Allah guide you and I, bless you and I, and grant us all wisdom!

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Omm Maher

Niqabi_pridy 

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The Precious Pearls

Story 3:

The weather was so cool as the breeze blew slowly. It was obvious that the sky was pregnant and might burst out anytime soon.

Hafeezah was having hard time fighting her feelings for Ridwan and she decided to change her environment for a while. She left for her sister's room and sat her down for a smooth discussion.

"Ummie Ayman, I'm thinking of going to Aishah's house to spend some time with her. I really need to leave this space to clear my mind." She expressed.

"That's a very good suggestion but I'll surely miss you and I'm pretty sure she will be very happy to see you; now that her baby will be arriving soon."

"Well said ma.. It will be like killing two birds with a stone. I'll fulfill my promise of paying her a visit and also download my problems to the wind."

Hameedah didn't bother to discuss her sister's affair with her husband thinking she would get over it soon while her kid sister set out for her journey to Maitama from Nyanya in Abuja. 

Aishah who had been anticipating the arrival of her cousin, welcomed her warmly with pleasantries that lasted ages. Her baby bump was round in shape and was evident it was heavy with the way she carried it resting on her back with her shoulders. It looked like she would birth her baby that day. They walked in and she served her a cup of chilled juice. Both of them look alike since their mothers were identical twins but unfortunately, one out of their mothers was gone. 

Aishah couldn't curtail her happiness but she needed to let her rest. She showed her to her room while she had her shower and changed to a light outfit since Aishah's husband was on night call as he was a medical doctor.

Her dinner was set by the house maid to which she enjoyed as she had her fill. Aishah as a fashion freak was glued to the telly watching a fashion show with utmost attention. And after devouring her meal, she joined her cousin but when she felt the program doesn't worth her time, she left for the bedroom tired and inclined to drowse.

The following day, Aishah implored Hafeezah to go out with her to shop for some household items at Old Maitama shopping complex. When they arrived there, it was a beautiful sight to behold. Hafeezah expressed her likeness for it that it is easily accessible, not rowdy and even if it has competing plazas around, it still stand out for it's basics.

Directly after shopping, they bumped into A'ishah's younger brother in law who also showed up to get some outfits. On sighting Hafeezah, he summoned the former for a private discussion leaning his back on his car.

"You look alike. Is she your sister?" He said with his girlish looks, stretching his hands and waving them into an empty space.

"Yes.. She is but a close cousin."

"I think I like her. Can you please talk to her on my behalf?"

"I will try.." A'ishah promised.

"I'll give a call to my brother to know when he will be around as I would love to come visiting because of her."

"Alright then..." She replied and they parted ways. 

She coated her face in smiles as she sat beside Hafeezah who maneuvered the car out of the packing lot. The later asked for the reason for her smiles but she promised to feed her when they get home.

"Who is that man?"

"Do you like him?"

"Of course not.. He's not my type at all. He doesn't look matured to me. Moreover, I have someone I li..." She let out her incomplete statement.

"You what?"

"Never mind, it's just an hallucination. I'll get over it soon. That's why I'm here anyway." She mumbled on the steering wheel fixing her cousin in utmost cliffhanging. The latter knows the former well enough and didn't push further. She knew Hafeezah wouldn't pronounce her mind until she was ready to. Even if they are cousins she can describe her from head to toe. 

The deep silence in the car was akin to that of a graveyard and the breeze slowly ruffled thier hijabs. The two arrived home and made their ways inside while Aishah's house maid, Jumai, rushed out to receive their bags.

Hafeezah realized she'd spilled the beans against her wish as she'd promised herself never to relate it to anyone save Hameedah who already had an idea. But she knew her cousin had heap of questions to ask as she was yet to decode her half statement but she feign ignorance and waived it off.

Nonetheless, Aishah's husband, Idrees returned home the following day and Hafeezah couldn't stop admiring the affections the young couple displayed to each other. She didn't realize she was famished for a companion until she resumed to her imagination about Ridwan again.

"It seems you're in love" Aishah put an abrupt to her imaginations.

"Me? What's the matter and why did you say that?"

"Yes, it's written all over you. When a single woman sits alone smiling to herself, she's definitely planning about her future partner.... Do you like him too?"

"Who?"

"My brother in law; the one we met at the mall."

"Didn't I tell you I'm not interested in him..

"But he likes you..... Idrees told me now that he received a call from him that he will be here tomorrow for you and I'm sure no one is hanging around yet right?"

She stood up and her cousin followed her to the bedroom. She sat quietly on the bed with her eyes swelled up with tears of which she tried her best to fight while Aishah moved closer to her to wipe them off.

"Are you okay now." She said after the tears fell comfortably.

"Yes and no... Aa'ish, I'm not mentally stable. You're right about me fantasizing about my future with someone but I don't think it worth it."

"Why? Is it a sided love?"

"He's married and Hamee has outrightly waded it off. And to your second question, I don't know if he feels the same way.

"If it comes to your awareness that he loves you will you go for him?"

"Yes I will."

"Even against Hamee's wish?"

"Yes!"

"So sorry dear... If you truly love him and he does love you too, count me as your number one supporter............... Come here to receive a hug."

Aishah was curious to know more about Ridwan and she cringed her sister till she spilled out everything about him.

She decided to tell husband everything and implored him to find the best way to dissuade his brother from thinking about being a tango with her cousin since her heart had been occupied with someone else 's love. Idrees wasn't happy and he showed his disappointment as he'd already mapped out a beautiful and endearing life ahead for his brother and Hafeezah in his mind but was left with no choice.

Aishah went into labour in the midnight and was taken to the hospital. Her labour lasted four hours and she welcomed her baby boy. The joy of the couple knew no bound and they couldn't stop adoring the face of the little, innocent boy. Idress named him Muhammad as they've both planned whilst in pregnancy.

Hafeezah couldn't hide her happiness and her tears of joy trickled down. She was known to be a cry cry girl right from her tender age. It started when she would cry for her late mother's absence as a kid and ever since then it became part of her but this time it was tears of joy. She felt the need to go home to freshen up and to bring her cousin a nice meal. 

Idress decided to accompany her to the entrance gate since he wanted to fetch something from his car and then they stumbled upon Ridwan. Her heart ran faster and she froze beneath her breath. Her surprise doubled up when Idress and Ridwan hugged each other with tesleem.

"You know each other?" She dismayingly asked.

"Yes! He's my childhood friend." Idress chuckled releasing him from his hug.

"Do you know her too?" Idrees inquired in awe.

"Well enough to tell the kind of person she is!" Ridwan grinned trying to catch a glimpse of her.

To be cont'd

Olafiku Maryam Umm Muslimah.