Diary of An Interrupted Dreams Episode 1

Diary of An Interrupted Dreams Episode 1

I was sitting on the only chair in the balcony, fixed it special for me by my husband. So I could always have the perfect view of the sun as it rises or set. With a mug of hot steaming coffee that he always made for me (when he is home with me) between my hands, I heard my phone ring I knew it was him for wherever he may be and if all is well he calls me so we watch the sun rise together a bond we shared long time ago and the habit we never seem to grow out of, I just smiled and answered "Wassalam dearie!". I heard him laugh softly and said “My Aneesah" And then we were both silent enjoying the blissful silent moments, to us its more than absence of words, we communicate through speechless moments. And then the sun fully rises slowly and it was so beautiful and I could feel him beside though we are miles apart. We talked for a while and both hung up. I sat down still smiling, because Shamsu seems to always know how to put a smile on my face. Then everything flooded back to my mind how it all started 15 years ago!

It was around 8pm, rose up from my praying mat and got into a pair of  jeans trousers with a loose fitting peach mixed with milk colored top, complimented my dressing with a pair of loafers and a small veil then pack my books and off to class to read for the test I’ve in two days. I was at the LT by 8:15 .And Was about to start reading when his message popped in.

Shamsu: where are you?

.Me: LT reading.

Shamsu: can I come?

Me: 😊 no don't you will distract us.

Shamsu: 🙄 i won't I promised I will be good pls.

Me: No we will see tomorrow you take care, bye.

I just switched off my mobile data and concentrated on my reading. The lights were not bright enough so I switched on my reading lamp. I was so carried away and didn't notice time has gone and that NEPA has done it. I checked my watch and saw it was past 11 pm and we were only 3 left in the hall. I quickly packed my books and headed out, as I stepped outside a cold shiver ran down my spines behold everywhere was very dark, no lights. I took 3 steps but I was brought to a halt I heard imaginary footsteps and a vision of a monster one has when alone and in a dark place, personally I have a phobia for dark places, I struggled before I could get Shamsu's num so he will come and rescue me. I was about dialing when I heard his soft voice behind me saying "Am here my Aneesah didn't I told you I will always be there whenever you needed me?" He helped with my books as I took a long deep sigh and muttered "Thank you Shamsu" He just smiles and then we headed towards my hostel.

We stood for a moment or rather waiting for someone to walk with me to my block. When we heard Baba maigadi whom Shamsu and him are great friends said "Shamsu ka bar Aneesah taje ta kwanta". Shamsu and I were surprised how he knew we were there." Baba how did you know I am here," Shamsu asked and added I didn't talk to you". Baba just smiled and said "your unique perfume Shamsu". And at last someone came alone and Shamsu asked her "could you please walk my girl to her hostel please?" She just laughs a little and said why not sure " "Thanks" we both chorused.

"Time to say goodnight my Aneesah" Shamsu said looking at me through the moonlight radiating though the tree branches "Do have a beautiful night my dear and remember I love you and will always do" I just turned away and said with a smiles☺ "goodnight Shamsu" he didn't move only his lips did and he simply said in a whisper "please tell me something different today please"

I just turned and headed towards the gates he followed suit and stood by the gate."goodnight"I said. I took 5 steps and then turned round saw he was still there I came back " Shamsu" I called his name. "I don't know how you always sensed  when am in trouble and came to rescue me, first at the restaurant, at the park, at the zoo  today when I was do engulfed by fear you were there on time" I paused and look down on my fingers and proceeded "I have loved you since that very first day but couldn't deal with it everything was so, like a movie you were so real and the way you love me was so out of this world I was confused" I stopped talking. He looked up at me and I was watching him too. And then in that instance I was lost for words just manage to say "I love you too Shamsu"  He smiled and laugh his eyes shone with unshed tears. I couldn't bear it so I just bid Baba goodnight and went in.

I was about entering my room when my phone beep one message from Shamsu it reads " Don't switch off your phone I will wake you up, so we go to the mountain top and watch the sunrise. I just  smile 😊 and said to myself " I won't my Shamsu ".

I was reciting Qur'an when he calls that he is at the gate waiting that I shouldn't bother bringing anything he has already prepared breakfast for us. I just took my Cardigan and put on a little perfume  and headed out.

And off we went, it was so beautiful watching the sunrise with him besides me I was moved to tears, when Shamsu promised he will always be with me in person, or spirit to watch the sun rise every morning of our lives.

I was so touched I couldn't hold my tears until he said "please stop that or you will make me do it" "do what" I asked. He simply looked at me and said "whenever I see a woman crying the only thing that occurred to me is to hold her till she stopped crying reassuring her that everything will be okay, but with you Aneesah I could go extra miles so stop it my Aneesah before I do something irrational"

We had our breakfast and went back into the school. Our love grow stronger every day. Shamsu's family knows about us and his mother love me, always saying am the girl she never had because all four of her children are boys. Shamus's father is late. That's how I understood why he cared so much about baba maigadi, he bought, things, clothes, food items and everything for him.

Time went by Shamsu graduated but he always came to see me so we didn't missed each other much.Till then he has never visited me at home, I always tell him that he should wait till am in my final year. Shamsu never worried about that he just accepted that. Everything was perfect until when I received a call that my dad wants to see me and that, I should be home that very day. I was having bad feelings but nonetheless, I just put it aside I told Shamsu but he said I should relax, he jokingly add "ko ma za ace ki fito da mijine sai kice gani" I didn't laugh with him because I was worried. But he reassured me everything will be fine. He saw me to the park and chattered a taxi for me that will take me home straight. Unguwar Rimi Kaduna.

As I pushed through the gates my heart raced faster. At the same time my phone rang and it was Shamsu we spoke for some minutes it was not actually amusing we both were apprehensive, most worrisome part was we didn't know why we were disturbed. After the call I did as he said I took a deep breath and said "Ya Allah make it easy for us". I manage to keep calm, and I said salam as usual though there was no one in the compound. I went straight to umma's room because I know she should be in her room by the time. Seen her forced a smile to my face, because she has been such a wonderful mother, caring and always attentive. We hugged and she held me tighter and longer, saying " nayi kewanki Aneesah yaya makaranta and your friends there?" With a smile I said "me too Umma". "Oya go and see your father he is been waiting for your arrival" she said heading towards the kitchen saying "let me get you something before you come out". I only nodded because my worry seems to increase. I said salam at the entrance door to the parlour. Abba answered and gave me permission to come in,he answered my greetings with all the care and concern as usual, inquiring about my school activities and friends. He then asked me to go and get Umma that he wants to talk to both of us. My heart shifted I just rose and went to call Umma and we came together. She holding a tray with a plate fork and spoon covered, I helped her and she said " I was just on my way to bring you it’s yours" "Thank you Umma" She eyed me and said "how many times have I warned you to stop thanking me whenever I do my responsibility iye?" I just looked at her and said "sorry Umma" she just smiled and we both entered Abba's parlour.

to be continue on Saturday 6th Aug

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