The Young Scholar Chapter 2 Episode 19

2 Hours ago before Ismail visited…

Abdulrasaq – (phone rings) (he looks at the number and didn’t want to pick up but the phone kept ringing so he picked up) Hello, Assalamu alaikum

Amina – Wa alaikum salam my love…

Abdulrasaq – (recognised the voice) Amina is that you?

Amina – Yes my love it’s me. I’m alive.

Abdulrasaq – (tears dropped down from his eyes) Hope you are okay?.. please where are you?

Amina – I’m fine and everything is fine now. I’m at Abuja. Sofiat saved us.

Abdulrasaq – Masha Allah… This is so good to be true (feeling so so excited)

Amina – Believe me.. it’s true and I need you to be here right now.

Curtains…

Present day
Abdulrasaq arrived at Abuja the following day… He couldn’t wait to see Amina. Surprisingly he met the whole family sitting together in an apartment yakub rented.

Abdulrasaq – Was I the last person to be informed about this?.. he asked mummy Khadijah.

Mummy Khadijah – No my Mallam. We were all kept in silence.

Khadijah – (explaining to her husband and Abdulrasaq) we were adopted for two years.. we didn’t even know where we were. It was the most terrific moment of our lives.

Amina – It wasn’t easy at all but Allah see us through… Sofiat is our hero she rescued us even with the tight security and all she got us out and kept us safe until everything was cleared and she allowed us to reach out to you all.

Abdulrasaq – Alhamdulilah rabbil Alamein… (He embraced Amina) I’ve missed you so much

Amina – I’ve missed you too… (She cried on his arms)…

Khadijah – Wow see love Ohhh… (Sights her baby Maryam) Ohhh you’ve grown, come here!

Maryam – (she ran to hug her mother) mummy where have you been?

Khadijah – (tears) I wish I could explain my baby girl but I want you to know that. Insha Allah, mummy is never gonna leave your side again.

The whole family have a joyful moment after a long term sadness. Alhamdulilah, Alhamdulilah, Alhamdulilah rabbil Alamein. They came together and made dua to appreciate Allah for his infinite mercy.

Yakub – it’s good to see you happy again

Abdulrasaq – Thank you very much… I really appreciate your concern about me.

Amina – my love… I was told you were all these while. And I’m sorry I wished I called you earlier.

Abdulrasaq – it’s fine my (he closed her lips with his hands).. Just say Alhamdulilah!..

Amina – (smiled) okay. You’re still looking vso handsome even for your age.

Abdulrasaq – likewise you.. you not aging at all.

Amina – That’s not true my love…

Abdulrasaq – Hmmm… We are already using the word “My love” too yet. We need to certify it. How about we get married in two days time.

Amina – Are you serious?? (She showed a very surprised expression).

Abdulrasaq – Yes I am… He proposed to her, will you marry me?

Khadijah – No time to waste sister just say “the word”

Amina – Yes Yes Yes Abdulrasaq, I’ll marry you.

And so joy has once again find the family of Abubakar (Daddy Khadijah). They made preparations in a rush.

While they prepare, Abdulrasaq left to meet up with a long time friend.

_To be continued…_

*Written by Masud Umoru*