My soul batch 4

Adindu Presh
“MY SOUL💝”
Episode-10
Uche wore his Tuxedo and shiny shoes that he had polished for close to an hour by himself. He combed his dark curly hair and beards and applied his hair cream. He turned around in the mirror looking every inch handsome and gentle.
Today’s the day for him to meet Alhaji Usman, Fauzi’s Father.
He was done and he picked his phone and called Fauziat.
“Babe am done, should I start coming?”
“Yes love, am home now.. I prepared Dinner myself..and you’ll also get to meet my brother so come on..hurry!”
“OK babe.. I love you”
“I love u too” He blew k-sses to the phone and quickly left to the address Fauzi had earlier sent to him.. He went with his car.
In about 30minutes, he arrived Alhaji Usman’s Mansion.
Uche was awed. The mansion spoke of wealth. He never knew Fauzi’s Dad was this wealthy.. He however composed himself and went in. Even with the rigorous security, he passed in smoothly because it was obvious they all were expecting him.
A guard in an Army uniform ushered him into the Living room and went in to Inform Chief and Fauzi of his presence.
A maid brought in cold juice for him.
He thanked her and collected the glass juice sipping it and looking around. He saw a huge picture frame on the wall. Alhaji Usman dressed in full Military regalia.. He became scared.. So this man is a military man? How come Fauzi never mentioned this to him? At that instance, he began adjusting himself to look good.
Soon, Fauzi appeared smiling
“Dan Allah u look really good! Extremely handsome!!”Fauzi exclaimed
Uche smiled and winked at her.
A minute later, Alhaji Usman came in with 2 guards also in Military wears.
Uche stood up to greet him
“Good evening sir” He said heads down
Alhaji extended his hands to Uche who grabbed them with his two hands and shook them.
“You’re welcome young man, you can have your seat” Alhaji said sitting down.
Uche too sat down. He looked scared.
“Major, Jaja..give us some privacy please”Alhaji said to the guards and they left immediately.
Alhaji looked at Fauzi
“Gaskiya am hungry.. Can we eat while we talk?”Alhaji asked
“Yes baba..although. it’s a breach of Table manners”They laughed
Alhaji stood up and headed to the Dinning while Fauzi urged Uche to follow suit..
A maid was there setting the table..
“Where’s Azeez? isn’t he supposed to be here?”Alhaji asked
“He’s on his way already”Fauzi said dishing out Salad and plantain to her plate.
Soon, they started eating.. Uche was so nervous and glanced at Fauzi once or twice and her eyes assured him to be calm.
About 5minutes later, The door opened and Azeez came in.. Another shock for Uche!
“Please forgive me for being late.. I was caught up in traffic!!”Azeez said sitting on the dinning
“Boss?”Uche looked at Azeez who didn’t seem to be surprised in seeing him there.
“Uche, how are u?”Azeez asked casually as he dished his food into the plate and started eating.
Uche looked from Fauzi to Azeez
“You know him?”Alhaji asked
“Yes.. his my new P. A I told u about”Azeez replied mucnching his rice with reckless abandon.
There was silence for a while before Alhaji suddenly asked
“Young Man, what is your name?”
“Uche sir.. Uchenna”
“Uche.. I see.. ”
“So, where are you from?”
“From Orlu in Imo state sir”
“Hmm..”Alhaji nodded and drank a glass of water
“Christian or Muslim if I may ask?”
“Christian Sir”Uche said breathing hærd
Alhaji continued with his food and minutes later, they were all done and proceeded to the Living room while another maid came to clear the table.
They were served Fruits in the Living room..
“So Uche ko?”Alhaji asked
“Yes sir”
“OK yoowa! What is your intention with my daughter?”
“Errm.. Sir, I wish to marry her.. Be..because I love her sir”Uche stammered.
“Love.. okay”
Alhaji continued with his fruits..
Few minutes later, Alhaji was done with his fruits and he cleared his throat and faced Uche.
“Listen attentively gentle man, I don’t like to talk too much and I don’t want to repeat myself.. You and Fauziat my daughter cannot get married!”
Uche shifted in his chair uncomfortably while Fauziat looked at her Father as tears welled up in her eyes.
“But Baba why? I told u he makes me happy and you said anyone or thing that makes me happy, is your priority!”The tears came down now
“Don’t mistake me Uche, I don’t hate or dislike u as a person. You work for my company and directly under my son and even before I met you, My son had told me how hærdworking you are.. But you see, Fauzia is my only daughter.. And I want the best for her. Your religion matters in situation like this.. I don’t want future crisis for my daughter.. If you both get married and start bearing children, which religion will those children follow? Look, there are many girls out there, pick one of them but not my own daughter.. Stay away from her because this world madness wouldn’t work..”He stood up
“Mayor!! Jaja!!!” The guards quickly came in
“esc-rt this young man out”He pointed at Uche
“Baba!!!!”Fauzia cried and her brother came over and held her while Uche was led out by the men..
“Believe me, I want the best for you”Her Father said and walked upstairs.
Fauziat cried and rolled on the ground in tears while her brother tried to console her…
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Uche got home feeling embarrassed. He removed his tie and flung it to God-knows-where.
He lay on the bed and starting thinking hærd… Why can’t their parents accept their different religions and let them marry?
His mother made a fuse about Fauzi being a Muslim and now Fauzi’s Dad rejected him because he is a Christian. This is the architect of religious crisis! When each religion cannot embrace each other and accept inter-religion marriage.. They see themselves as enemies and that’s why there’s religious crisis all over the world.
His phone rang. It was his Mom.
he picked up.
“Good evening Mom”
“Evening son, would u be busy tomorrow?”
“No, I don’t think”
“OK.. I’d like to have Lunch with you and introduce you to someone you’d like”
“Who’s that?”
“Till you come.. Goodnight Son” She ended the call
Uche rolled on the bed unable to sleep that night. He loves Fauziat and wasn’t ready to let go.
He picked up his phone and called her.
She picked up at the second ring.
“Hello baby”
“Uche are u alright?”She asked with a hoarse voice.
Uche noted that she has been crying.
“My love, have u been crying?”He asked with concern
“No.. no I haven’t”She replied hastily but her voice betrayed her again
“Listen baby, I love you and nothing can stop me from loving you. Not religion, Not Parents.. nothing!! I can only be strong if you’re strong and stand beside me solidly.. We can fight then all and conquer only if we’re determined..”
Fauzia busted into tears on phone.
“I love you Uche.. I’ll fight them with u.. I love u so much I can’t even think of letting go”
“So we’re in this together?”
“Yes love.. You’re my soul”
“You’re my heart”
“You’re my everything”
They laughed and bid each other goodnight and Uche slept with a smile on his face.
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Jide and Janne were engaged in a hot disagreement that morning.
Jide had come over to Janne’s apartment to tell her about her meeting with his Father that weekend.
“Jide leave my house”Janne said pointing at the door
“Janne I thought we’ve settled all these..”
“Settled what? You’re just a blatant liar.. Keep turning me around like a piece of thrash.. Can’t u ever be truthful to me?”
Jide was confused “But I explained everything to you.. Janne I don’t understand anymore..Whats the problem? I just told u I’ve told my Dad about you and he wants to see you and my son this weekend”
“Jide leave my house.. I don’t want to see anyone”
“My father wants to see you.. What do I tell him? that u don’t want to see him?”Jide asked in surprise
“I don’t care.. Just leave!!”She said Pushing him out..
She locked the door and sat down with her hands on her head in confusion..
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Adindu Presh
“MY SOUL💝”
Episode-11
Vicky arrived the hotel earlier than usual. She got the room key and ordered for wine..She was so angry with Pascal and couldn’t wait to lash him with her tongue.
She got into the shower, freshened up and settled down to drink her wine while waiting for Pascal to arrive.
About 20mins later, there was a knock on the door and without waiting for a response, Pascal walked in.
“baby..am sorry am late”
Vicky didn’t reply..she sat there gulping her wine.
Pascal made to touch her and she slapped his hand away.
“Don’t u dare lay that filthy hands on me you idiot! How dare u? I thought u were done with Janne so why did u go back there to apologize to her? Was that the agreement?” Vicky scre-med in anger
“You need to calm down and hear me out..”
“Don’t even ask me to calm down! You acted so stupid!!..How could u make out with her? Why?”
“Victoria calm down!!” Pascal shouted in frustration
“And I won’t calm down!!” Vicky shouted back
“OK fine, I had better leave..” Pascal said standing up and heading to the door
Vicky jumped and stood blocking him
“Where do u think you’re going to? Eh?”
“To have some peace since you won’t give me any..for heaven’s sakes you are to calm down so I can explain things to you”
Vicky hissed and sat on the bed.
Pascal sat beside her
“Vicky I love you and you know it..This is all a game to hurt my brother”
“Then what about me? Don’t u know am hurt too?”
“I didn’t mean to..am sorry..but I promise you, once all these is over, You and I would elope together and settle down OK?”
Vicky smiled and k-ssed him
“I love u so much Pascal, plz don’t break my heart”…
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Fauziat went back to her lodge in school the next day without talking to her Father. She was so angry with him for ruining her happiness and she decided not to step foot into the house till he accepted Uche.
She packed her stuffs and walked downstairs where she saw her Father watching movie. She ignored him and starting walking out of the house.
” Fauziat am I too small now that you can’t even see me and greet me?”
She stopped in her tracks
“Good morning” She murmured and made to leave
“Stop right there Young Lady!” He ordered and she froze at the s₱0t and faced him.
“What has come over you? You’re ignoring me because of that ‘inyamiri boy’?? Is this how I brought u up?? Did I train u to be disrespectful??”
“Baba, you have ruined the only thing that makes me happy. How could u? How could u be so hærd on someone I love? The only guy I’ve ever loved and wants to settle down with? How could u be so inconsiderate??”
“Now u have to mind the words you use on me..Listen, I did all that because I love you and I have your best interest at heart..Bring any other good Muslim guy to me and I’ll accept him but not that boy please..”
“If you love me Baba, you’d love Uche too..I don’t want any other guy except him” She cried
“Look here ko..you are not serious..I don’t want to ever see you anywhere near that boy if u don’t want to see my true colours..I have my eyes on you..You can go to wherever you wish to..baa ruwana” Alhaji concluded fixing his eyes on the TV.
Fauzi cried and ran out of the house..got into her car and sped off..
Alhaji called Mayor and Jaja
“Mayor, I want you to place your eyes on my daughter..monitor her every moves and make sure you bring me back report. If you see that boy close to her, call me immediately.. Understood?”
“Yes sir!” He said…
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Fauziat arrived her lodge in tears and barged into the room.
She sat down on the floor and started crying.
Hadiza ran out and met Fauziat in tears and even though they hadn’t been in good terms, she was moved by her tears.
She got close to her..”Fauzi, what’s wrong? Why the tears??”
Fauziat hugged her tightly and cried profusely.
“Calm down..please..calm down” Hadiza consoled her and helped her up to the sofa where she sat.
She went to the fridge and brought cold orange juice to calm Fauzi.
Fauzi gulped everything down..Hadiza poured in another one for her and she gulped it down again..She became a bit calm.
“Now tell me, what’s the problem?” Hadiza asked concerned
“It’s Baba..he sternly refused my marriage with Uche”
“Hmmm…but Fauzi, I told u this earlier on..I told u that your relationsh¡p with that Igbo boy cannot work..I’d have been surprised if Baba had accepted.. You are a Muslim, Baba is even a Sheikh..a well respected one..what will people say if his own daughter gets married to a Christian guy?”
Fauzi sniffed..
“I love him and that’s what matters..we both are ready to do anything to prove them wrong”
“Ok.. May Allah help you both”
“Amin”
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The next day, Janne prepared to visit her mom in the village and spend time with her son. She had taken 3 days off from her Office.
She drove to the village and went straight to her Mom’s house.
She honked and her 5 years old son ran out..
“Mummy oyoyo..Mummy oyoyo!!”
Janne carried him up and k-ssed him.
Her mom came out with her younger sister Jessica.
“Goodevening Mama”
“Welcome my dear” Her mother smiled
“Sister welcome” Jessica greeted her..
“Jessy how are you?..please open the booth and bring out the things I bought there”
She carried her son in,side with her mother following her behind and Jessica went over to the booth to bring out the things her sister bought.
After meal that night and Jessy had put Juwon to bed, Janne and Mama sat at the verandah eating corn and boiled groundnuts.
“Mama there’s something I came to discuss with u”
“And what’s that?”
“Jide has been coming around for some time now”
“Which Jide” Mama inquired
“Juwon’s Father”
There was silence as Mama thought hærd and long.
“So what did he say he want?”
Janne’s face dropped
She didn’t know where to start explaining to her mother.
“He wants to see Juwon..He also said he wants me back and then again, he said his Dad wants to meet with me and my son”
“Hmmm..did he explain the reason for his disappearance for years?”
Janne explained the story Jide had told her and also the one that Pascal her.
“Mama am confused, I don’t know who to believe. And then again I’ve been in a relationsh¡p with Pascal without knowing that he is Jide’s younger brother..”
Mama sighed “Janne, the only way to find out the truth is to honour his Father’s invitation.. With that way, you’d be able to know if he truly was sent out by his Father or he eloped with his lover like his brother said”
Janne nodded in agreement.
“You’re very correct Mama..very correct..and I’ll do so..but do u think it’s right if I take Juwon along?”
“Why not? The young boy is eager to see his Father and no one has the right to deny him of that..”
“OK ma…thanks a lot for the advice..
TO BE CONTINUED…