Imagine being in the middle of a cold morning at Oxford University in England, far away from home. That is where we first meet Basma and Hydar. Basma is about twenty-two years old, and you can tell she is really hurting. She is looking at this incredibly handsome guy who is busy tying his Zara designer shoes. She is crying and asking him if he is really going to just leave her like that. It is one of those moments that makes your heart heavy because you can see how much she loves him. She calls him "Sugar boo," which is so sweet but also sad because he seems so focused on leaving. One of the first things she says in the book is, "Sugar boo, yanxu haka xaka tafi kabarni?!" which means, "Sugar boo, are you really going to leave me like this now?!" You can just feel the desperation in her voice. She has these long fake lashes on, and her eyes are fixed on him, hoping he will change his mind or at least say something to make her feel better.
But Aliyu Hydar, the guy she is talking to, is not just any regular student. He is a prince from a very big and powerful family in Nigeria. When he looks up at her, his eyes are so deep that anyone who looks at him would feel something. He speaks in a very calm, cool voice, almost like the sound of a flute. He tells her that he doesn't have a choice because his father, the King, called him and said he must come back to Nigeria today. This is where the title of the book by Miss Xoxo really starts to make sense. Is he going to follow his own heart, or is he going to do what his parents want? Basma is so upset that she even throws herself on his chest, crying and smelling his expensive perfume. She even suggests that she should just pack her bags and follow him so they can get married there. She is really pushing it because she is so afraid of losing him. If you love reading about this kind of intense drama, you should definitely download Hausa novels to see how it ends.
Hydar is a very private person and he does not like too much talk or drama. When Basma keeps insisting on following him, he actually pushes her away a little bit. His eyes turn red, and he gets really serious. He tells her to behave herself and warns her not to push him to his limit. Even though he is being a bit harsh, Basma still helps him with his bags. She carries his Giorgio Armani suitcase to the car that is waiting to take him to the airport. Her friends are all there watching, and you can see the envy and the sadness in the air. As the car is about to pull away, she calls out to him one last time. He stops the driver and looks at her. She tells him to take care of her love for him because she is so afraid. He tries to calm her down by saying, "Ssshh! Basma nothing can separate our love, you are my heart’s choice." But even as he says that, you get the feeling that things are not going to be that simple. It reminds me of the deep emotions you find in stories like TATTALIN SO where love is tested by so many things.
The moment Hydar gets to the airport, a private jet is waiting for him. It has "H.R.H SB" written all over it, which stands for His Royal Highnes, the Shehu of Borno. This guy is living a life most people only dream of. Inside the jet, he just collapses onto a soft long chair and tries to sleep. But his mind is full of thoughts. He is wondering why his father called him home so urgently. He is also thinking about Basma and how she won't stop bothering him. It is funny because the book says she is so persistent, it is almost like she is the man in the relationship. While he is flying back to Nigeria, we get to learn more about his family. His father is a very respected King in Borno who has three wives. The first wife is Hajia Gajiram, the second is Hajia Hajjagana (who is Hydar’s mother), and the third is Hajja Yakolo. This is a very big house with a lot of people, and where there are many wives, there is usually a lot of drama. You can find more stories about big family secrets when you look for Hausa novels online.
When Hydar arrives in Maiduguri, it is like a movie scene. A whole convoy of five cars with the King's royal mark is there to pick him up. They drive him straight to the palace, which they call the Shehuri. But the moment he steps into his family's part of the palace, he is disappointed. The place is a mess. There are leftovers of food everywhere, empty soda bottles, and cigarette packs lying around like it's a house for crazy people. Hydar is a very neat person, so he immediately covers his nose with a handkerchief. He realizes that his step-brother, Babagana, is still living his messy life, drinking and making the place dirty. It shows you the difference between the two brothers. One is disciplined and clean, and the other is just wasting his life away. This kind of sibling rivalry is just as intense as what you see in KURMAN ƘADDARA.
Hydar doesn't even stay in that dirty parlor. He goes outside and calls the palace guards and cleaners to come and fix the place immediately. They all rush to do it because they respect him so much. They start chanting his praises, calling him the son of the king and the one who will inherit the throne. He just waves them off because he is used to it. After they clean his room, which is all white and very beautiful, he takes a bath, prays, and goes to see his father. They eat together, and the King tells him to go and greet his other mothers. This is the part where you see how hard it is to live in a house with many step-mothers who don't like you. When he goes to the first wife's section, he has to wait for a messenger to announce him like he is a stranger. He greets her very politely in their language, saying, "Yayya inda dubdo?!" which means, "Mother, how is your day?" But she just looks at him with hate in her eyes and barely answers him. It is so cold! You can feel the tension through the pages.
Even though he is a prince, Hydar faces a lot of emotional coldness in that palace. After greeting the third wife, who treats him the same way, he just goes back to his room. He doesn't let it get to him because he is used to their behavior. The person he really cares about is his own mother, Hajia Hajjagana. She doesn't even live in the main palace anymore because of some old family problems. He calls her on the phone, and their conversation is so full of love and respect. She asks him if he has eaten and if he is okay. She is a real mother who worries about her son. It makes you wonder what happened in the past that made her move out. To understand more about family pain and healing, you might want to read AAMINAT Bazawara or check out AZAL for more deep stories.
As the night falls, Hydar lies on his bed and his mind goes back to Basma. He remembers the promise he made to call her. He is stuck between two worlds. In England, there is a girl who loves him so much it’s almost scary. In Nigeria, there is his royal family, his father’s expectations, and the heavy atmosphere of the palace. The title of this story by Miss Xoxo really makes you think. Is he going to be allowed to marry Basma, or is his father going to choose a wife for him? In these big royal families, the children don't always get to choose who they marry. If you enjoy stories about complicated love and family pressure, you should check out A SANADIN KAMA as well. There are so many best Hausa novels that talk about these real-life struggles that people face in their homes.
This book is not just about a prince; it is about the heart. It shows how wealth and royalty don't protect you from feeling lonely or hated by your own family members. Hydar has everything—the cars, the private jet, the good looks—but he also has a lot of weight on his shoulders. He has to deal with his messy step-brother, his cold step-mothers, and the secret reason why his father summoned him home so quickly. You can sense that a big announcement is coming, and it might change his life forever. Will he have the strength to stand up for what he wants? Or will he just follow the tradition to please his father? Even the story YARINYAR CE TAYI MIN FYADE shows how things can take a very unexpected turn in a person's life.
If you want to find out what happens next to Yareema Hydar and Basma, you really need to get the full story. The way the author describes the palace and the feelings of the characters makes you feel like you are standing right there in Maiduguri. It is a beautiful and emotional journey that explores the true meaning of love and duty. You can find this book and many others on Taskar Novels. They have a huge collection of stories that will keep you entertained for hours. Whether you like romance, family drama, or royal stories, that is the best place to find them. Go ahead and start reading today!
