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ME YA JAWO MIN BOOK COMPELET BY OUM HAIRAN
Part 1: The Guilt and Misunderstandings
For the first time, he felt guilty about what he had done to her, feeling that he hadn't treated her right. However, another part of his heart tried to justify it: "Anyone who saw that much money in her chest would have done the same," he muttered, trying to convince himself he hadn't done anything wrong.
He stepped out of the bedroom into the living room just as Bongel emerged, fully dressed for school. With a single glance, he noticed her swollen eyes—a clear sign that she had been crying heavily. His heart softened instantly. He opened his mouth to speak but fell silent instead. She walked past him entirely, acting as though he wasn't even there.
At school, Asiya repeatedly asked her what was wrong, but Bongel refused to disclose anything, simply claiming that she was just feeling overwhelmed. Asiya didn't believe her; anyone who looked at Bongel could tell she had been crying. Asiya lamented Bongel's extreme reserve—despite being best friends who were as close as sisters, there was still so much Bongel kept hidden from her.
Bongel sat in class looking completely despondent. No matter how hard she tried to mask her distress, she failed. They had a lecture with Haidar that day. Throughout the class, she strictly avoided eye contact with him. For his part, Haidar felt uncharacteristically uncomfortable for the first time, carrying a heavy sense of guilt.
Part 2: The Conspiracy
"Bongel and Haidar have no intention of leaving each other, but I will separate them by any means necessary. I am tired of waiting. I want Bongel back in my life. I am tired of her bearing the title of Haidar’s wife; I want her to start answering to the name of Hisham’s wife very soon," Hisham declared, pacing around his room. His heart held nothing but pure selfishness and a ruthless desire to achieve his goal at all costs.
He picked up his phone and dialed Rauda’s number, which he had saved as "Sexy Lady." She answered on the first ring, saying, "Hisham, the big man about town!"
He replied, "Sexy Lady."
"Honestly, you shouldn't be calling me that anymore. I am now a married woman," she said.
He laughed and corrected himself, "Alright, sister-in-law."
"Exactly! That's better," she replied.
He took a deep breath. "I want us to meet and discuss something very important."
Her heart skipped a beat. "Please, Hisham, don't try to turn back the hands of time."
Hisham laughed. "Come on, sister-in-law. Do you really think I’d try to revive the past? Not at all. This is something completely different that concerns our lives and our mutual progress."
She nodded as if he were standing right in front of her. "Alright, so where should we meet?"
"Let me know when Haidar and Bongel are out, and I'll come over."
She agreed, "Okay, no problem." They said their goodbyes, and she hung up, wondering what important matter Hisham wanted to discuss, silently hoping it wouldn't bring trouble into her marriage.
Part 3: The Apology and Daily Tensions
Haidar could find no peace, plagued by the realization that Bongel was not the thief. Feeling terrible about the false accusation, he decided to send her a text message. He pulled up her number, which he had saved simply as "Bongel" ever since he bought her the phone. At the time, he hadn't saved it because he expected to call or text her, but merely to avoid any future logistical issues.
Ever since she returned from school, Bongel had been lying down in her room. When her phone buzzed with a text message, she sat up and pulled the device closer.
"I have realized that you were not the one who stole it."
She read the message and checked the unsaved number, though she was absolutely certain it belonged to Haidar. Instantly, sixty percent of her worries melted away knowing he had realized her innocence. Though she wished she knew who had maliciously framed her, she thanked God just for being cleared. Alhamdulillah. For the first time, she was free from Haidar’s suspicion, even if he still harbored many other grievances against her.
Haidar checked the time on his phone, assuming she must have read it by now. He let out a deep sigh of relief, feeling a weight lift off his chest.
Just then, Rauda came and lay on his chest. In a soft voice, she pleaded, "Please, my dear, can we get a housemaid to help me? Honestly, it was a struggle just to cook Indomie for us today."
Pulling himself away from her, he replied bluntly, "The idea of a housemaid is out of the question in this house. Get up and go cook some macaroni jollof for me."
"But I just told you I already cooked Indomie!"
The sharp glare he flashed her made her quickly jump to her feet. She walked out, muttering complaints under her breath.
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CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
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"I swear, I absolutely must kick Bongel out of this house, if only to regain full control over Haidar. I am certain her presence is the reason he refuses to hire a housemaid. She escaped the theft accusation, but I swear she won't escape what is coming next," Rauda muttered angrily as she entered the kitchen.
Part 4: Hidden Intentions and Overheard Conversations
Bongel slept soundly that night. The heavy burden on her heart had eased, wiping away another thirty percent of her worries. Her only remaining anxiety was how to handle Hamma Siddiku regarding the issue of her bridal furniture (kayan d'aki).
The next morning, she left for school early. The campus was packed with students clutching books and handouts, as exams were fast approaching. Bongel and Asiya found a quiet spot to study. Bongel focused entirely on her revision, quickly brushing away any distracting thoughts. Her sole hope was to avoid any carry-overs this semester, and she prayed that Haidar wouldn't fail her in his course.
The moment Haidar left for the office, Rauda picked up her phone and called Hisham. Hisham was still lying in bed at home, skipping the morning office hours specifically to wait for her call. Seeing her caller ID, he picked up instantly.
"Come over right now, they have all left," Rauda said.
He replied, "Okay," hung up, and stood up with a sinister smile. He got dressed, planning to head straight to his office after the meeting.
He entered the living room with a greeting. Rauda was sitting on the couch, casually chewing gum. She welcomed him warmly.
"Sister-in-law," Hisham said, taking a seat.
"Yes, Hisham, the big man," she replied.
He laughed, took a breath, and said, "I know you, Rauda. I know you are a fiercely jealous woman. Because of that, I am completely certain you do not want Bongel staying in this house."
Rauda sighed. "Exactly. I can't stand the sight of her. My ultimate desire is to be the only woman in my husband's life."
Hisham smiled deviously. "Today, I’m going to tell you something you don't know. I love Bongel deeply—intensely. My greatest ambition is to claim her as my wife."
Rauda fell silent, thinking to herself: Nothing happens without a reason. No wonder he looks at Bongel the way he does.
He interrupted her thoughts, saying, "So, I want us to join forces to separate them. Haidar will belong to you alone, and Bongel will be mine."
Rauda nodded in total agreement. "Alright, where do we start?"
"Good. I will share the first part of the plan with you tomorrow. Today, I only came to gauge your thoughts and see if I would have your backing."
Rauda replied, "You already know I’ll back you. You know how much I hate co-wives. I welcome anything that will get her out of this house." They both burst into laughter.
Their laughter cut short when they noticed Haidar standing there, staring right at them. Surprise, fear, and panic gripped them simultaneously. Before either of them could utter a word, Haidar walked past them into his room without saying a single syllable. He lay down on his bed, driven home early by a severe headache brought on by intense overthinking and stress.
Hisham let out a sigh of relief. "Wow! I thought he overheard our conversation."
Rauda added, "My heart literally skipped a beat."
Hisham laughed. "You coward. Let me leave now; I'll call you later."
"Okay, see you later," she said, before getting up to head to the bedroom.
Seeing Haidar lying down, she knew he wasn't well. Sitting on the edge of the bed, she asked, "My dear, I hope everything is alright?"
"Headache," he answered curtly.
"Oh, sorry. Have you taken medicine?"
He nodded. She lay down beside him, wrapping her arms around him. Though he found no comfort in it, he didn't stop her. He closed his eyes, waiting for sleep to come.
Part 5: Exams and Family Support
Bongel’s exams began. She had no free time; she stayed at school until late evening every day. Even if she had a morning paper, she would remain on campus to study. Whenever she returned home, she still had to do the domestic chores. Rauda had personally complained to Haidar about splitting the cooking duties, claiming she was tired of doing it alone. Haidar agreed without objection, making them rotate every two days—primarily because he preferred Bongel’s cooking, as eating Rauda's food felt like a chore.
Bongel accepted the arrangement without protest, though deep down, it pained her. She wondered what kind of rotating schedule this was where there was no actual husband involved. It wasn't that she craved intimacy with Haidar, but traditionally, a wife's cooking day meant spending time with her husband. For Bongel, even on her cooking days, Haidar stayed in Rauda’s quarters. She often questioned what kind of married life she had stumbled into.
One day, she returned home exhausted, cooked dinner, and retreated to her room. An unfamiliar number called her. She picked up.
"Assalamu alaikum, Adda," she heard Ramla’s voice.
"Wa alaikumus salam, Ramla. How is everyone at home?"
"Everyone is fine, Adda."
"Where did you get a phone?"
Laughing, Ramla said, "It was Yaya Hisham. He bought it for me so we could call you every day."
Hisham? Bongel repeated the name in her mind, deeply puzzled.
Ramla interrupted her thoughts, saying, "Here is Nene." Nene took the phone and offered a greeting.
Bongel replied, "Nene, good afternoon."
"Good afternoon. How are the household and your studies?"
"Alhamdulillah."
"Your husband’s younger brother is trying very hard," Nene praised. "Make sure to thank him. He never tires of looking after us."
Bongel said, "Insha Allah." Deep down, she wondered about Hisham's true intentions. Did it mean he still loved her, which is why he was showering her family with kindness, or was he just being naturally generous? She couldn't tell. She brushed the thoughts aside and asked, "Nene, how are the preparations for Saude's wedding?"
"Alhamdulillah, there are only two weeks left. You'll be coming, right?"
"Insha Allah," Bongel replied, feeling slightly relieved. She had subtly asked Nene just to gauge whether Hamma Siddiku had troubled her about the bridal furniture. Knowing his difficult nature, she feared he would distress Nene, which was the last thing she wanted. They said their goodbyes and hung up.
Part 6: The Shocking Medical Discovery
"We need to go to the hospital to check on your pregnancy," Hajiya Mariya told her daughter over the phone.
Rauda, holding the phone to her ear, replied, "Alright, Mummy."
"So get ready. I will come pick you up tomorrow morning."
"Okay."
"Alright, see you later."
"Bye, Mummy." She hung up, rubbed her belly, and smiled. "My baby, I know you are doing perfectly fine." She genuinely loved the idea of being pregnant right now.
Meanwhile, Fido was lecturing Ihsan. "Aren't you ever going to move on from Hisham? That man clearly doesn't love you anymore; he constantly humiliates you."
Ihsan sneered. "Hmm, Fido, you think I’ll just let him off the hook? I swear, the only thing that will make me give up on Hisham is death."
Fido shook her head. "Alright then, may God help you."
"Amin," Ihsan replied, aggressively chewing her gum like a seasoned hustler.
Today was Rauda's turn to cook, forcing her to wake up early to get Irfan ready and make breakfast. She prepared tea and boiled Irish potatoes since they were the easiest. Haidar ate alone while she complained of morning sickness. After he finished eating, he stood up to leave.
"My dear, Mummy is coming later so we can go to the clinic to check on your baby," she said.
He nodded. "Ok." He reached into his pocket, pulled out a large stack of cash, and handed it to her, knowing hospital visits required money.
She took it gratefully. "Thanks."
After completing the medical examinations, the doctor requested to see them in his private office. They walked in. The doctor adjusted his glasses and looked at them.
"Based on our investigations, the truth is, she is not pregnant."
"What?!" both women cried out, jumping up from their seats.
The doctor nodded. "Indeed, there is no pregnancy. Instead, she has a severe pelvic/urinary tract infection (sanyi). That is what caused her menstruation to cease for such a long period."
Tears instantly began streaming down Rauda’s cheeks. "I am ruined! Oh my God!"
"Subhanallah, it isn't an incurable problem," the doctor reassured them. "We will put you on medication, and Insha Allah, you will recover. However, you must stop inserting random substances into your private parts. Women shouldn't just insert anything down there; that is precisely what causes most of these severe infections."
Only Hajiya Mariya found the strength to respond to the doctor. Rauda was weeping as though she were mourning a death.
The doctor prescribed a regimen of oral medications and injections. They left the office with Rauda still crying bitterly. In the car, Hajiya Mariya tried to comfort her. "Stop crying. They didn't say you are barren. Focus on treating the infection first; I am certain that once it clears up, you will conceive immediately."
"Mummy, what am I going to tell Yaya Haidar now? I already told him I was pregnant! And that wretched girl over there will just mock me!"
Hajiya Mariya took a deep breath. "Keep quiet. Do not tell a single soul until we finish the infection treatment. Let him continue believing you are pregnant."
Rauda nodded, saying, "Alright," but her heart was filled with bitter disappointment. She cried all the way home. She dropped off, and Hajiya Mariya drove back to her own residence.
Seeing Hisham calling her, Rauda repeatedly refused to answer. Given her current state of grief and anger, she had no desire to speak to anyone. At this moment, she wasn't even focused on getting Bongel out of the house; the devastating news of her false pregnancy and severe infection consumed her entire mind.
Hisham hissed and threw his phone aside in annoyance. "Where on earth did she leave her phone?" he muttered in frustration. He desperately wanted to reach her to execute his scheme, feeling an urgent desire to yank Bongel out of Haidar’s house and bring her into his own.
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CHAPTER FORTY-SIX
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Part 7: Deception and Sudden Desires
Alhaji Sani Maigoro wiped away the sudden sweat that broke out on his forehead upon hearing Hajiya Mariya's update. With a face full of worry and distress, he said, "I have never heard worse news than this. How on earth can you say there is no pregnancy? Did a hospital confirm it initially, or did you both just assume it based on guesswork without a proper test?"
Hajiya Mariya pleaded, "I swear, the day I saw her, she showed every physical sign of pregnancy."
He hissed loudly. "The goal I thought was so close has now been pushed further away."
She placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Be patient, Alhaji. Moving slowly doesn't mean we won't arrive; it just takes a little longer. This delay might even be a blessing in disguise."
He nodded grimly. "I will provide whatever amount of money is needed to ensure this infection is completely wiped out so she can get pregnant."
"Insha Allah, I will do everything possible to make sure that happens."
"May God make it so," he said, exhaling a sharp breath.
Rauda took her mother’s advice to heart and completely hid the truth from Haidar. The next morning, she woke up dry-heaving violently, rushing into the toilet and making loud retching noises as if she were about to throw up her intestines. Haidar followed her inside, holding her securely and comforting her. Once she calmed down, he led her back to the bedroom. She leaned heavily against him, drawing weak, ragged breaths to make it look utterly convincing.
"When you went to the hospital, what did the doctor say? You didn't give me any feedback," Haidar noted.
"He said the baby is perfectly healthy, no issues at all."
"Where is the medical report or scan results?"
"Oh, he didn't give us anything physical, just the prescriptions for the drugs we bought."
He opened his mouth to say something else but stopped himself. Rauda let out a quiet sigh of relief, thanking God silently that he hadn't pushed the matter further.
Bongel had a one-week break before her final semester exam. Since she didn't have to go to school today, she woke up with a strong craving for waina (rice cakes). Right after her dawn prayers, she soaked the rice. By the afternoon call to prayer, she had finished frying them and packed them neatly into insulated food flasks. She set aside a generous portion for Ammi, arranging it neatly in a small basket, and threw on her veil to take it over. Haidar had never restricted her from visiting Ammi’s quarters, so she went whenever she pleased without needing his express permission.
As she stepped out of her room, she caught his eye. He was sitting in the living room alongside Rauda. He couldn't help but notice how incredibly beautiful Bongel looked, and he found himself completely unable to take his eyes off her, feeling an unfamiliar spark of attraction. As she drew closer to the center of the living room, he quickly looked away.
In a soft voice, she greeted, "Good afternoon."
"Good afternoon," he replied curtly, without looking up.
Just as she reached the door, his voice stopped her: "Where are you going?"
"To Ammi’s place," she answered.
He didn't say another word. Seeing that he was finished, she opened the door and walked out. Meanwhile, Rauda was absolutely seething with rage, having noticed the intense way Haidar had been staring at Bongel. Haidar completely ignored Rauda’s anger; instead, he stood up, walked over to the dining table, and began eating the remaining waina, finding it incredibly delicious.
Ammi thoroughly enjoyed the waina Bongel brought her, showering her with endless blessings and praising her excellent character. Without a doubt, Dada had given Haidar an immense blessing by arranging his marriage to her. Ever since Rauda moved into the compound, she had never so much as brought Ammi a glass of water. Bongel stayed in the apartment for a long time before preparing to leave. Before she left, Ammi gifted her a bottle of highly fragrant humrah (traditional body perfume). Bongel thanked her profusely.
Part 8: Suspicion and the Breaking Point
Rauda completely refused to give Hisham any opportunity for them to meet up. In her mind, she needed to completely resolve her fake pregnancy and infection crisis before turning her attention back to plotting Bongel's eviction. Hisham was deeply frustrated by her avoidance, but he vowed to win her back over, knowing that with her help, he could achieve his dark objective. He called her yet again, and despite her rejections, he kept dialing.
Haidar, who was sitting right next to Rauda, noticed the buzzing phone. "Isn't someone calling you?"
"Yes, but the call isn't important," she said, quickly trying to silence the device just as the incoming call flashed again. Haidar glanced down and clearly saw the name "Hisham" written across the screen. He turned his gaze away as if he hadn't seen it, continuing to scroll through his own phone.
"Alhaji, praise be to God, we have finally finished our level one exams!" Asiya cheered.
Bongel sighed softly. "Time flies so fast. It feels like just yesterday we enrolled, and now we are done with our first year."
"Exactly! That's how it goes. One day we'll look back and realize we've graduated completely."
"May God spare our lives to see that day, and grant us a successful completion," Bongel said, her heart yearning deeply for that milestone—the day she would finally fulfill her dreams.
Asiya replied, "Amin, amin. Shall we head home?"
Bongel hesitated for a moment. "Saude's wedding festivities start the day after tomorrow. Nene called me yesterday about my coming, but two major obstacles are standing in my way."
"What could possibly stop you? You constantly tell me how much you miss them."
Bongel took a deep breath. "First, I don't even know how to approach Haidar to ask for permission to travel. Second, my encounter with Hamma Siddiku is bound to be a disaster. I am genuinely surprised he hasn't confronted me after all this time. I know for a fact that if I show up without the bridal furniture he demanded, he will make me deeply regret coming."
Filled with deep sympathy, Asiya said, "Asking Haidar for permission isn't the real problem; the real issue is Hamma Siddiku. But you must remember that prayer can overcome anything. We will just have to intensify our prayers."
Bongel nodded. Though she felt completely discouraged, she maintained her faith in God, believing He was watching over her and would provide a way out of the tight knot her life had become.
The moment Bongel returned home, she took a bath and changed into a lightweight maxi dress, applying the aromatic humrah perfume Ammi had gifted her. A subtle, sweet scent radiated from her body. She combed out her long, dark hair, letting it cascade loosely down her back without tying a headscarf. Sitting down on the carpet, she began gathering all her level-one handouts, packing them neatly into a large woven tote bag.
Haidar stood at the doorway for nearly five minutes, completely captivated as he watched her. In his heart, he acknowledged that she possessed exceptional beauty and every fine attribute a man could ever desire in a woman. Yet, to him, her beauty still felt like a dangerous snare—a beautiful trap.
"A flower in a dumpster," he muttered under his breath.
Bongel caught the words clearly. She looked up at him, then lowered her gaze again, not fully understanding the cruel implication of his phrase. Reaching out, she grabbed her headscarf from the bed and covered her hair.
Haidar strode deep into the room. The intoxicating scent of the humrah hit his senses, throwing his emotions into complete disarray. He closed the distance between them and firmly lifted her up by her chin. Their chests were pressed close against each other. She shut her eyes tight, bowing her head nervously. Suddenly, she felt his lips pressing against hers, hungrily kissing her lower lip.
Paralyzed with emotion, her legs began to tremble uncontrollably. Haidar kissed her fiercely, with an overwhelming, breathless intensity. As he felt himself completely losing control of his senses, he abruptly forced himself to stop, pushing her away roughly. She stumbled backward, nearly falling over.
Haidar closed his eyes tightly, shaking his head. When he opened them, they were completely bloodshot and dark with intense emotion.
In a strained, breathless voice, he ordered, "Pack your bags. You are going home tomorrow."
He turned on his heel and stormed out of the room. Bongel's heart pounded violently against her ribs. Could it be that he is finally preparing to divorce me? Her head began to spin with dread...
Story Analytics & Narrative Analysis
This text represents a classic emotional climax and turning point within a modern Hausa web novel structure (popularized on platforms like Wattpad and specialized Hausa literature sites). Below is a thematic breakdown of the character arcs, structural dynamics, and linguistic elements driving this excerpt.
1. Character Motivation & Conflict Matrix
CharacterCurrent MotivationPrimary ConflictSubtext / Hidden RealityBongelDesires academic success and family peace; wants to avoid her abusive/demanding relative (Hamma Siddiku).Falsely accused of theft; trapped in an emotionally distant, unconsummated, polygamous marriage.She is deeply resilient but intensely anxious about cultural expectations regarding marriage and bridal property.HaidarStruggles with an emerging, unacknowledged physical and emotional attraction to Bongel while trying to maintain his pride.Realizes he falsely accused Bongel, triggering immense guilt; simultaneously suspicious of his brother and first wife.His outward hostility ("flower in a dumpster") is a defense mechanism fighting against his genuine attraction to her.RaudaDriven to maintain total dominance over Haidar and secure her position by getting rid of Bongel.Discovers her pregnancy is a fake symptom caused by a severe pelvic infection (sanyi).Trapped in a web of her own lies; fears loss of status, exposure, and mockery by her co-wife.HishamObsessed with reclaiming Bongel; willing to weaponize Rauda's jealousy to destroy his brother's marriage.Needs Rauda's active cooperation, but she is currently dodging him due to her personal medical crisis.Purely self-serving; masking his predatory obsession as "romantic love."2. Structural & Plot Dynamics
- The Guilt and Redemption Arc: The chapter opens with a rare vulnerability from Haidar. The text message clearing Bongel of theft marks a structural shift—it removes the moral leverage Haidar and Rauda held over her, setting up Rauda's subsequent medical downfall as poetic justice.
- The Dramatic Irony of the "Pregnancy": The narrative uses a common trope in Hausa domestic fiction—the fake or mistaken pregnancy used to hold a husband's favor. The medical diagnostic scene provides dramatic tension because the reader knows Rauda's vulnerability long before Haidar does, turning her dynamic of "morning sickness" into a ticking clock of deception.
The Climax of Desired Retribution: The scene where Haidar kisses Bongel and abruptly tells her to pack her bags to "go home" plays heavily on suspense. In Hausa cultural context, telling a wife to go back to her family home (tafi gida) often implies an impending divorce or temporary separation due to marital crisis. However, given Haidar's internal attraction and guilt, it functions here as an emotional flight response—he is terrified of his own lack of control around her.
3. Cultural and Linguistic Elements
- Kayan D'aki (Bridal Property): Bongel's recurring dread regarding Hamma Siddiku and kayan d'aki highlights a powerful socio-cultural theme. In Northern Nigerian custom, a bride's family is heavily expected to furnish her matrimonial home. Bongel’s lack of resources makes her vulnerable to extended family abuse and societal shame.
- Sanyi (Pelvic Infection/UTI): The text addresses sanyi directly through the voice of the doctor. In traditional and contemporary Hausa pop-fiction, this term covers a wide array of reproductive tract infections. The author uses the doctor’s dialogue as an educational insert against dangerous traditional practices (vaginal insertions), balancing melodrama with community awareness.
- Linguistic Stylings: The author heavily utilizes classic Hausa literary expressions of distress and shock, such as "na shiga uku" (I am in deep trouble) and descriptions of intense physiological reactions (*"hantar cikina ta kad'a"*—my liver/insides trembled with fear).