Tears Of Summayah - Episode 16

Sunday morning at 10.am Jamiu walked into Sanusi's compound. He strolled towards the house,

reaching the door he knocked softly, "Assalam Alaykum."

A voice from behind said: "Walaykum salam. Please, who is there?"

"It is me, Jamiu."

Hearing the voice Summayah knew it was truly him, "Give me a minute, I'm coming."

Her mother's voice echoing behind her, "Summayah, Open the door. It must be Jamiu."

Mumbling as she turned the key, "Jamiu and mum planned this, Is unfair." She opened the door
for him.

Summayah offered him a seat and they greeted each other. Her mother spoke, "My son you must be
hungry. Let me go and prepare something for you."

Summayah stood beside where Jamiu seated. Her mother pointed towards her, "Bring him a glass of
water." She followed her mother into the kitchen.

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In the kitchen, her mother sat down cutting the vegetables.

Summayah entered the kitchen, "Ma, I have given him the water."

"Start making the rice."

After a while the food was ready.

"Call Jamiu and your brothers to the dining room."

Summayah exited the kitchen and went towards the sitting room.

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Jamiu sat with Musa and Kabiru watching TV. .

She stepped into the sitting room, bringing their attention to her.

"The food is ready."

"Finally! I'm so hungry oh," Musa and Kabiru said in unison

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. Jamiu Laughed at their remark because
he too felt the same way. Summayah joined in their laughter.

They all strolled towards the dining room.

On the dining table, the food was set with drinks. Each person took a sit. Jamiu and Summayah sat
facing each other.

Musa and Kabiru constantly complimented their mother and Summayah cooking while Jamiu
nodded in agreement.

When they finished eating. Musa and Kabiru went back to their room.

Summayah packed the plates
to the kitchen and washed them.
Her mother and Jamiu went to the sitting room. They took a sit on the couch.

"Where is Summayah? Isn't she ready yet."

"Please hold on I am coming."

"OK, Ma."

She stood up and left the sitting room to fetch Summayah.

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She sprinted to Summayah's room, on reaching the door she knocked softly but there was no answer.

She knocked again and still, no response. She then went in.

Summayah lay on her bed, reading a book.

Her mother clapping her hands, "Dress up! You're going out with Jamiu."

She closed the book and stood up.

"What! Going where? With whom?"

"Jamiu."

She still couldn't understand what was going on, "Why?"

"Dress up and meet me in the sitting room."

Her mother left the room. Leaving a dumbfounded Summayah to her thoughts.

Just then her phone vibrated.

She picked it from her bed. It was a message from Jamiu, she clicked on it:
Summayah,what are you doing?Are you trying to dress up beautifully for me?Don'tworry, you are so beautiful
the way you are. Lol, I was just joking. Befast, okay. I am eagerly waiting for you.

"This boy is something else," she laughed.

She quickly dressed up and went to the sitting room.

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Placing a hand under her chin, "Why is she taking so long to dress up."

Summary entered the sitting room.

"Mom, I'm here."

She wore a baby blue floral gown with a blue hijab, which complimented her fair skin and glasses firmly on her face.

"Masha Allah, you look beautiful."

Her cheeks popped out, "Mom, there is nothing special with my look today, it's just the same."

Laughing at her daughter's silly remark. "I know dear." She moved closer to hug her mother, "Thank
you, mom."

Releasing her from the hug, she faces Jamiu. "Please take care of her and bring her back early."

With a smile plastered on his face.
"Yes, ma'am. I will take care of her and bring her home safely."

For the first time, Summayah looked at Jamiu. He wore a white T-shirt and blue trousers with plain
black sandals. She smiled at him, realizing how handsome he looked.

He returned her smile acknowledging how beautiful she was as well.

Her mother waved at them, "Bye!"

"Bye mum."

"Bye Ma."

They left the house.

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They arrived at the beach. Jamiu paid the cab driver.

They walked towards an empty space and spread their mat.

He sat down on the mat. "Summayah, sit down ."

She sat beside him leaving a space between them. "Thank you."

He turned to face her, "Why are you always shy when you are around me?"

Not meeting his eyes, "It's nothing. I'm like that. I find it difficult to talk to people, it's my nature. I will try to overcome it..."

"Hmm, I don't think you are trying to overcome it."

Defending herself, "I'm really trying just bear with me."

"I'm sorry for coming unexpectedly. I only want to surprise you, but I told your mom about it and she agreed."

Notting her eyebrows, "She should have told me, but it's no problem. I'm not angry."

"I just wanted to take you out so that we could talk and get to know more about you."

"Like what?"

"Your likes and dislikes...everything!"

"I don't even know where to start from," she smiled slightly.

"You can start from your likes."

"OK, I love cooking."

Grinning from ear to ear, "Really?! I can see that and you are going to cook delicious meals for me, right? Since you love cooking."

"For you? No, I can't! I cook only for my family." Wriggly his eyebrows, "Remember I'm going to be
part of your life and family soon."

Facing her head down. "That's true..."

"Summayah, if you don't want to marry me, it's okay. I will tell my mum, I don't want to put you
in any bad situation or pressure."

"That's not it. I'm happy. I'm not under pressure from anyone. It's just that I am too young and I don't want to get married now."

"Don't worry" We'll stay in different rooms after marriage, I won't invade
your privacy and I will make sure you get a good education."

Looking into his eyes, "Really?! Thank you so much."

"So tell me more."

"I love being pampered, neither my parents nor brothers have beaten me before. I love eating, but when I get sick I eat little. I enjoy sleeping, reading novels and talking with my brother, Musa. He's just the best and I love him so much!"

"Wow! That's nice. You love eating, but it's like you only eat once in a day.

I thought you eat just a little food, since the day we met at your house. I never saw you at the school canteen."
He held his stomach, laughing loudly.

"Jamiu, you talk too much. That's not true!" Standing up from the mat to face him, "You're making a
jest of me. My mom cooks for me every day and Az helps me get snacks most of the time. I don't like
to leave the class because I'm not a social person..."

"Don't take me serious na. I was only joking. You are still awesome."

"Thank you."

She sat back down on the mat.

"You're welcome. What are your dislikes?"

"I just don't like being shouted at, being betrayed. Az is my best friend and a nice person. I want to
change and starting to stand up and fight for myself."

Using her hand to cover her face.

"If you're determined to change, then you will definitely change."

"I will try."

"Don't try, start doing it. I will help you out."

"Thanks."

"Actually, I just brought you here to know more about you before my exams, because I will be busy
with my exams. I'm going to tutorials to help me pass my exams. You know it's a stepping stone to
the next level and it's very important I pass it."

"It's good you know how important this exam is. I pray Allah(S.W.T) put barakah in it and you pass with flying colours. May He give you a retentive memory so that you won't forget all that you have read. You should also pray for Allah's guidance, He is the All-knowing."

"I will do that, thanks, Summayah."

"You're welcome."

"Let's have fun before I take you back home."

"Fun? It's getting late already. I want to go home."

"It's only 2.pm. Let's have fun for an hour and I will take you back home, I promise."

"OK."

"Let's build a sandcastle."

"I don't know how to do that..."

"I can teach you."

"Great!"

Jamiu taught her, they played with sand like little children. Throwing sand at each other.

After sometime Jamiu got the two of them snacks and they had a lot of fun for an hour. Summayah was so happy and knew Jamiu was nice and friendly. Jamiu took her back home safely.

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They both entered the house.

"Mom, I am back!"

Musa walked into the sitting room.

"Summayah, you're back. I hope you enjoyed yourself and he took care of you very well."

He looked at Jamiu.

"Of course, he did."

Remembering she hadn't seen her mom. "Bro Musa, where is mom?
"She went to the market to get some foodstuffs."

"Summayah. I have to go now..."

"Okay, bye!"

"Bye."

Jamiu exits the house.

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