Imagine being in a house where the person who is supposed to love you most starts acting like a total stranger. That is exactly what is happening to Khadijah in this story. The scene starts in a very tense way. Her husband is standing at the door, knocking loudly. He doesn’t even sound like the man she married. His voice is husky and cold. He tells her in Arabic to open the door before he gets really angry. You can feel the fear in the room. Khadijah is hiding under her covers on the bed, shaking. She is so scared she can barely move. When she finally comes out, she looks like a ghost of her old self. She used to be beautiful, but now she is thin, her skin is dark, and her neck bones are sticking out because she has been crying so much. It is heartbreaking to see how much she has changed in just a few months of marriage. If you want to see more stories like this, you can download Hausa novels to see how other characters handle such pain.
The husband, who she calls Habibi, is not a full Hausa man. His father lived in Kano for a long time, but they are actually from another country. This caused a lot of problems from the start. Khadijah’s parents didn’t really want her to marry him. They called him a foreigner and wanted her to finish her school first. In her family, nobody gets married that young. But she followed her heart and married him anyway. Now, sitting in the parlor, he looks at her with no pity at all. He is just sitting there with the remote in his hand, changing channels like nothing is wrong. Then he drops the bomb. He tells her that today is her last day in that house. He says it so easily, like he is talking about the weather. Khadijah is shocked. She starts begging him, crying and asking what she did wrong. She even says she will stay with him even if he doesn't give her food. The pain in her voice is so real. This reminds me of the deep emotions in DA CIWO A ZUCIYATA where the heart is just breaking into pieces.
One of the most painful parts of the book is when Habibi looks at her and says, "Khadijah khuruj min hayati," which means "Khadijah, get out of my life." It is so cold. Khadijah replies in tears, saying "Anta li wa ana laka," which means "You are for me and I am for you." She is holding onto a love that is already gone. She tells him, "I'm sorry, please give me a second chance," but he doesn't want to hear it. He tells her she is still a young girl and she should go find someone else because he is bored of her. Can you imagine? After only six months of marriage, he is already tired. He even tells her he wants to marry someone who "suits him." It makes you wonder what really happened to the man who promised to love her forever. You can find many stories about broken promises when you look for best Hausa novels online.
Just when you think things can’t get any worse, a girl named Zaliha walks in. Now, Zaliha is supposed to be Khadijah’s best friend. But the way she walks in tells a different story. She is dressed in a tight skirt and top, looking all fancy, while Khadijah is there looking like a mess. Khadijah, being the sweet and innocent soul she is, actually thinks Zaliha is there to help her. She grabs Zaliha’s hand and begs her to talk to Habibi for her. But Zaliha just pulls her hand away with a look of total disgust. It is the ultimate betrayal. Zaliha sits right next to Habibi, almost touching him, and they start talking like they are the ones in a relationship. This kind of backstabbing is even worse than the one in BA SONTA NA KE BA because it comes from a friend you trust.
Zaliha doesn't even try to hide her evil side. She looks Khadijah in the eye and tells her that she has been waiting for this moment. She admits that she was the one who introduced Khadijah to Habibi in the first place, but she always hated her. She was jealous of everything Khadijah had—her beauty, her brains, her nice parents, and even the way the teachers at school liked her. Zaliha says, "Every time you were happy, I was suffering." She even says that Khadijah’s other friend, Munnirah, was the only thing standing in her way. Since Munnirah had to travel because her mother was sick, Zaliha finally found the chance to destroy Khadijah's marriage. It is so scary how someone can smile with you while planning your downfall. This book by A and A Pen really shows how dangerous jealousy can be.
As the drama continues, Khadijah feels like she is in a bad dream. She keeps hoping she will wake up. Her mouth goes dry and she starts shaking. Zaliha keeps insulting her, telling her that she has already ruined her face in Habibi’s eyes. She says, "He doesn't see your beauty anymore." It is clear that Zaliha has used some kind of bad influence or lies to turn Habibi against his wife. While Khadijah is there dying of sadness, Zaliha is celebrating. She tells Habibi to go and write the divorce papers quickly because they don't have time to waste. The way Habibi jumps up to do what Zaliha says shows that he is completely under her spell. If you enjoy reading about these kinds of complicated relationships, you should check out AMNA DA SAFNA and AGE MATES for more spice.
The story of Umaymah is one that will make you think twice about who you call a friend. Khadijah was so kind to Zaliha, giving her clothes and food, but in return, Zaliha took her husband and her happiness. It shows that sometimes the people closest to us are the ones who want to see us fail the most. The author, A and A Pen, did a great job of making the reader feel Khadijah's confusion and pain. You can almost feel the coldness of the room and the weight of the betrayal. It is a very emotional start to a series, and you just want to know if Khadijah will ever find justice or if Zaliha will get away with her evil plans. For anyone who loves stories that touch the soul, searching for Hausa novels online will give you plenty of options like WATA TAFIYA or SIRRIN DAKE BOYE.
As the first volume goes on, you see the struggle of a young girl who went against her family for love, only to be thrown out like trash. It is a big lesson for everyone. Khadijah's health is failing, her heart is broken, and she has nowhere to go. She keeps thinking about her father's words and how right he was. But even in her pain, you can see she is a person with a clean heart, unlike Zaliha who is full of darkness. This novel is a real emotional rollercoaster that you won't want to put down. You can find this book and many other amazing stories at Taskar Novels. They have a huge collection of the latest and most interesting stories that will keep you entertained for hours. Go check them out and see for yourself!
