StarCrossed

Chapter 1

Aiiiiiiirah! Wake up you lazy girl! I heard mum saying but instead of doing what she asked I sunk deeper into the duvet. Trying to drown out my mum's voice and go back to my amazing dream that involves a lot and lots of nutella but unfortunately the dream has already been snatched away.

ummeee i'm up! I said sleepily, hoping she will believe me and go away. But I was so wrong for I was suddenly pushed off the bed and I hit the ground with a thud.

Okay..... Now there goes my dream.

Airah..... You need serious prayers, at your age ace tadaki akeyi daga bacci? ( I have to wake you up?)

I got up from the floor looking like a zombie. ( I once looked myself in the mirror immediately after waking up so you should believe the zombie fact)

That's because its too early ummeee, it is advisable to sleep for 12 hours but I'm sure I just slept for 4 or so. I whined pouting at my mouth.

Stupid girl, its advisable to sleep for eight hours and I'm sure you have been sleeping for more than twelve hours. You have even destroyed the alarm I had put on your drawer.

I remembered being startled by some noise while I was sleeping but I can't remember what happened to the noise or what the noise was. So it was an alarm.

Ummee why would you put an alarm in my room. You know I hate them.

Ya Rabbi. Abeg just get ready and come down. Abbanki na jiranki. ( your dad is waiting for you).

Oh Allah! I totally forgot Abba said we will be going out today. I had to go and collect some credentials as I have an interview next week.

I rushed into my bathroom took a quick bath brushed my hair and teeth. I quickly got dressed in a peach sleeveless gown then put on a black blazer with peach scarf.

I rush down the flight of stairs almost tripping( yeah I'm clumsy, sue me). Upon reaching the living room I saw Abba reading the papers.

Ina kwana Abba ( good morning). Abba na makara ne. I told ummee to wake me up early but she didn't sai yanzu.

I'm my daddy's pet. He doesn't find my fault in most thing. I know he knows I'm lying but I know he will just agree with me.

Don't mind her my darling, she is just jealous we are going out without her. Eat some thing so we can go.

I smiled widely and headed for the kitchen where ummee was making some coffee which I know was for dad.

Yum ummee all this for me? I said motioning to the pile of pancakes with strawberry whip cream. My stomach even grumbled at the sight.

Keep your lazy hands off my pancakes, there is remaining batter make your own. Lazy girl. Will I follow you to your husband's house and make you breakfast?

Knowing ummee well I know she won't give me any of the pancakes so I did what I had to do. I snatch two pancakes and ran to the living room right beside Abba.

What happened, why are you running and eating like a starved beggar? Abba asked looking at me. I couldn't say anything as my mouth was full so I pointed to the kitchen where ummee was coming out from with a spatula in hand that I know she intends to hit me with.

Abba looked at her and then me then we both broke into a fit of laughter. Ummee tried reaching for me but Abba hid me behind him.

Habaa Airah's ummee what did she do again. This jealousy will get you nowhere fa. Abba said trying and failing to control his laughter.

Which jealousy, I'm trying to catch a thief and you are on my way please step aside let me get that girl.

As she was talking with Abba I ran for the door yelling to Abba to meet me outside.

I love my Abba and ummee, more than anyone in the world. They are my everything. They love me just as I love them. We are a middle class family not lacking anything. I just graduated from Hydeville university. It is our normal routine for me and Abba to team up against ummee. Abba pampered me so much that mum started complaining but it was too late cause I have already gotten used to it before ummee started trying to set me straight.

By twelve noon we have gotten the credentials and we headed for the office of one of Abba's friend. He was to help me get work at the company I will be interviewed at next week.

..you don't have to worry my friend. She will surely get employed with these credentials. They know she will be an asset to them. Abba's friend assured him. My heart leapt with joy hearing his words. Will I really be working in my dream company? Ya Allah make it possible please.

We we driving home when Abba spoke *eyes..
...right* I looked to the right and there it was, my dream company. RK GROUP OF COMPANIES was written boldly at the top of the about 15 storey building. I sighed hoping it will be where I will be spending half my days in two weeks time.

Assalamu alaiki ummee* I said entering the living room where ummee was watching a Turkey drama.

Waalikissalam pancakes thief, how was your day? She answered not looking my way.

Haba ummee, I was so hungry fa. I could have died before I made my own pancakes. And besides you taught me that sharing is a good thing while stinginess is bad. You should be an example to me you know. I pouted trying to sit on ummee's lap but I was pushed off.

And I also taught you stealing is bad didn't I? As big as you are you wan sit down for my lap. Shame on you.

I laughed and sat down on the couch near ummee and placed my head on her lap.

My ummee you know I love you right? And to tell you a secret I love you more than Abba. But if you tell him I said this I will love him more. Besides he won't even believe you so don't even try. I told her.

I heard her chuckling before she asked *where is he self?*

He went to the masjid. He should be on his way back now. I replied.

Oya tashi kije kiyi sallah(go and pray).Then come down and eat dinner then tell me about your day.

I stood up and headed for my room to do as she said.

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