Imagine being so in love that you have already planned your whole life with someone. You have picked out the house you will live in, you have imagined the kids you will have, and you can even see their little faces in your mind. This is exactly where Gidado was. He is the main guy in this story, a handsome Fulani man who fell head over heels for a girl named Safiyya. But the way this story starts is just heart-breaking. Gidado is sitting alone, and he is in so much pain. It is not the kind of pain you get from a headache or a fever. It is that deep, burning pain in the chest that people talk about when their heart is broken. He is sweating, his head feels like it is about to split open, and he can’t stop hearing her voice in his head. If you have ever used Taskar Novels to find a story that really touches your soul, then you need to follow Gidado’s journey because it is a wild ride of emotions.
The story takes us back to the sweet moments they shared. Gidado remembers sitting in his car with Safiyya, whom he fondly called Piya. She was his everything. She was playful and always teasing him. One of the most beautiful parts of the book shows them just hanging out. Safiyya was holding her phone, trying to record him. One part of the book says — "Tell me you love me... I want to record you say it sannan in ajiye as evidence yadda idan nan gaba ka ce baka so na ina da shaidar da zan shigar da karar ka zuwa kotun masoya." This translates to her wanting him to say he loves her on camera so she can have evidence to take him to the "court of lovers" if he ever tries to leave her. It is so sad to read this part because you can see how much he loved her. He was shy, his face was turning red, and he was smiling just because she was happy. They were like two pieces of a puzzle that fit perfectly. She even used to finish his sentences. When he would struggle to find the right word, she would just say it for him. She told him it was because she was his soulmate. If you enjoy stories about deep connections like in ALKIBLA, you will understand why Gidado felt like his world was perfect.
But life is not always a fairy tale. Maman Mama, the author, really knows how to pull at your heartstrings. Gidado was ready to go to her father and ask for her hand in marriage. He told her he would go to the end of the earth for her. He had finished all the plans. He was just waiting for her to give him the green light. He was so sure about her. He never once thought she could be lying to him. He thought their love was pure. But then, something happened that changed everything. Safiyya went away for a trip, and when she came back, she didn't come back as the same Piya he knew. She came to his office, and what he saw nearly killed him. She was standing there with a very big stomach. She was pregnant. This part of the book is so heavy. You can almost feel the air leave the room. He was confused, thinking maybe it was a mistake or a joke. But it wasn't a joke.
The drama really heats up when she opens her mouth to speak. She didn't just come to say hi. She came to tell him that she was already married. She said — "I am married. I have been married for years. I am sorry." Can you imagine that? Someone you have been dating for years, someone you planned to marry, suddenly tells you they have been married to someone else the whole time. Gidado felt like he was going crazy. He started talking to himself. He wondered if he was losing his mind. She tried to make it sound like it was his fault, saying it was all a misunderstanding. She told him she didn't think he really loved her because he never actually said the words "I love you" out loud. Even though everything he did showed he loved her, she used that as an excuse. This kind of betrayal is worse than anything. It reminds me of the deep secrets you find when you download Hausa novels that deal with family and lies.
Gidado is now in a state where he doesn't know what is real and what is a lie. He keeps thinking about how she used to tease him about his name and his Fulani roots. She used to call him "Malam Muhammadu dan fulani" and joke about how he ran away from his cattle to be with a beautiful girl like her. Now, all those jokes feel like salt in a wound. He is trying to find a reason to believe it is still a joke. He thinks maybe this is just one of her big teases. He is so desperate that he starts looking for his phone on his desk, throwing papers everywhere, just to call her. He wants her to pick up and tell him that the pregnancy was fake and the marriage was a lie. He is praying a prayer he doesn't even know. He just needs her to be his Piya again. The way he is suffering makes you want to reach into the book and give him a hug. It is a lot like the emotional struggle in ZUCIYA BA TA DA KASHI 1, where the heart just refuses to accept the truth.
As you read further, you start to wonder who Safiyya really is. Was she ever in love with him? How can someone hide a whole marriage and a pregnancy while pretending to be a soulmate? The author does a great job of showing how Gidado is dealing with this "breakfast" — which is what people call a bad heartbreak these days. He says people on social media joke about it, but they don't know the real pain until it happens to them. He feels like fire is burning inside his chest, but he can't even scratch it because the pain is inside. He is even wishing to go mad because he thinks if he is in a mental hospital, they will give him medicine to sleep and he won't have to think about her anymore. He won't have to miss her smile or the way his blood used to rush whenever she was near. If you are looking for the best Hausa novels that talk about real-life pain and complicated love, this one is definitely on the list.
The story also makes you think about how we communicate in relationships. Is it enough to just show love, or do we have to say it every single day? Safiyya used his silence against him, even though she knew he was crazy about her. It makes you feel so angry for Gidado. He was so loyal to her. He didn't even look at other women. To him, Safiyya was the beginning and the end. Now he is left with nothing but memories and a phone that is ringing as he tries to call her one last time. You can find more stories with this kind of intense feeling like GUDUNA AKE or GARIN DAƊI if you like to see how characters overcome big challenges in life. The way Maman Mama writes makes you feel like you are standing in the office with them, watching the whole thing fall apart.
Gidado’s life is now a big mess. He had already finished the house they were supposed to live in. He had everything ready. And now, he is looking at his phone, waiting for her to answer. The phone is ringing, and his heart is beating so fast. He is hoping for a miracle, but the reality is looking very dark. This book is not just about love; it is about the secrets people keep and how those secrets can destroy another person's life. If you want to see how Gidado survives this or if Safiyya has more secrets hidden, you really have to read the whole thing. It is one of those Hausa novels online that you just can't put down once you start. It is full of emotions, from the highest highs of being in love to the lowest lows of being betrayed.
I really felt for Gidado when he was talking about how he pictured their children. It shows he wasn't just playing around. He was a man with a plan. For him to be hit with this news is just too much. It is similar to the drama you find in LIYANA PART ONE or even the family dynamics in AMATULLAH ƳAR UNCLE Book 1. You start to realize that you never truly know a person until things go wrong. Gidado thought he knew Safiyya’s soul, but it turns out he only knew the version of her she wanted him to see. This story is a big lesson about trust and how fragile it can be. You will find yourself rooting for Gidado to find peace, even if it seems impossible right now.
If you want to read this amazing story and see what happens next with Gidado and Safiyya, you should definitely check it out. It is a story that will stay in your head for a long time. You can find this novel and so many other great ones on Taskar Novels. They have all the best stories that will keep you entertained for hours. Just head over there to get your copy and start reading more great books just like this one. You won't regret it because there is always something new and exciting to discover on Taskar Novels.
