Under the Sun

ned everywhere, and the breeze blew, and spread coolness to the whole place. Mallam Balarabe was sea

ist. I thanked Almighty Allah for giving me the precious gift. Unfortunately, an hour later, your grandmother gave up a ghost, my joy turned to sorrow, I

he was 5yrs old then, she had a heart disease. I cried a lot, I howled and tangled, it was a very sad period. Tirelessly, I ran from household to household and office appliances to seek for help, but no one helped. I was so he

ere right. I was so lonely and helpless, anxiety was all over me. I went from place to

ay by the beauty of the house. I checked the time in my old leather wrist watch, it was then I realized that I had spent 30 minutes outside. I was so worried; I dropped the luggage and went inside. It amazed me that as big as the house was, no one answered my knock. I rushed outside to check on the luggage, I was confused. Suspiciously, something in me whispered and pushed

ar hu

st for your welfare. The papers you saw in the smallest bag are not mere papers, they are envelopes that contains gold

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gently asked. Hmm! I quickly rushed to the hospital; I paid the medical bill of my daughter. The operation was su

ng you like, visit different places you love, and marry as many wives as you want (Mallam Balarabe and Al-warith laughed loudly). Conversely, money can be evil, It can tempt you to do bad things in life, just know that Gods' time is the best. It was a good feeling to see my daughter happy; it was an unbelievable transition in our lives. Some months later, I didn't believe that gossipers were still alive; they went around spreading

the process of supplication, I dozed off. I saw a garden with beautiful trees and ripe fruits. Everywhere was so white and fine. I heard a voice, the voice called my name, my name was mentio

t my name "sai Balarabe maikudi, sai Balarabe." Almighty Allah is indeed

y. She was very happy and I was too. Not quite long she to

e. He spoke with civility which made me like him. He was a rich and

g. Your mother was such a good dancer; we all danced and celebrated till sunset. T

ed. But the only problem she encountered was from the other wives. She c

have reported them to my

e are the keys to a successful home. When you were born, your father was very happy because

hey were all girls. Your father was very happy because h

r, his eyes were as red as a burning fire,

nown person. You managed to escape, your mother's maid saved your life that night, and

n beings be so

n anything you do, and never tru

ne of his wives or even all are respons

son; I surely know that on

e whole story to Al-warith, they c

orning in Gidan-kowa. Al-warith

m prepared f

of you and May Almigh

pa", Al-wari

is grandson, he moved in to his bedroom,

environment. Or, why do we have to leave? I think I have to seek the opinion of the wakilai (elders) regar

were already present. Mallam Balarabe

ll?" Saidu, one of

e elders, thanks for responding to my call

he elders

birth and parents last night, and I'm n

?) He is your grandchild or is he hearing some st

ed, I'm scared that he mig

fused; they looked at each other

always have a strong heart that can never be broken by any circumstances. Al-warith

ve like a child. Any time I look into his eyes, I see vengeance", Mallam Balarabe st

t is your plan?" Shehu,

onment; maybe he will for

if you consider a matter properly, you see its solution.

exercise a little patience", Y

noble elders, please allow

o tell us where you are

e first to know", Mallam Balarabe assured them. The