UNSTOPPABLE DREAMS - EPISODE TWENTY FIVE

 

ACTS TWENTY FIVE

M.K and Khalid returning from the site laughing as they are heading towards m.k’s office. Hazeemah sighting them as she is coming out of the rest room. She run back to avoid being seen by them as she suddenly bump into salamah who is also coming out of the female rest room.

Salamah: hey! Watch where you are going! (realise is Hazeemah) madam! Na pee or popo?

Hazeemah: oh! I’m sorry.. I was just hiding from someone.

Salamah: really?

Hazeemah: yeah.

Salamah: from whom exactly?

Hazeemah: you don’t worry about that..

Salamah: okay o! anyway.. are you hungry? Lets go get lunch together if you don’t mind.

Hazeemah: (glance at her in surprise) mme?

Salamah: yeah! You ofcourse.

Hazeemah: since when?

Salamah: I’m confused with your questions.

Hazeemah: since did that one start?

Salamah: have you forgotten? You arent as bad as I thought. You saved my job too. It the least I could do.

Hazeemah: I would have love to but I brought my lunch…thank you so much.. I better get going now, see you later! (wave at her)

Salamah: (wave back with a bright smile)

On her way to her desk, she bump into Khalid who is outside making call and whispering on the phone.. hazeemah become confused again realizing her heart wont stop beating for him. She tried to back but decide to just have her seat and act he doesn’t exist.

Hazeemah: (heart still pounding and began to think) abi should I just reveal m identity to him? What is there is no latear for this? Hazeemah speak! (as she was about stand up and approach him she heard his last statement)

Khalid: I will be back soon. I promise okay? you just take care of yourself for me okay? I love you so much. I just cant wait to see you again… yeah! Ofcourse.. I love you byeee.

Hazeemah: (she touch her heart in so much disappointment and heart breaks which she almost breaks down in tears but hold herself together and falls her head on the desk)

Khalid: (turn around and was about to enter m.k’s office then he sight Hazeemah) Hajia Azeezat. (notice she is crying) what happened? What happened? Is it your boss again? what is wrong with with the two of you today? He had been so moody and now look at you (tries to touch her shoulder but caution himself) what do I do? (barge into m.k’s office) did you fire her again?

m.k: what are you talking about?

Khalid: Azeezat! She is crying.

m.k: (on his feet) crying? Why is she crying?

Khalid: the same I came to ask.. thinking you fired her.

m.k: why would I do that? (move out of his office and found her wiping her tears) Hazeemah! Why are you crying?

Hazeemah: (raise her head up as her eyes turn red) nothing sir.. I am just emotional about something that’s all.

m.k: that’s why you are crying this hard? (move more closer to her) is it family issues again? remember you just recovered from one.

Hazeemah: (surprised as he turn to Khalid and look away angrily) what what are you talking about sir?

m.k: that will be a discussion of next time but please don’t think too much. You are way smarter than that.

Hazeemah: really?

m.k: yes! Whatever it is.. it doesn’t worth your tears or taking your happiness away from you. so cheer up.

Hazeemah: (wipe her tears again) you are right sir (glance at khalid) they don’t worth my tears.

Khalid: why is she tearing at me like I was the caused of her sadness?

m.k: did Khalid said anything to you?

Hazeemah: I don’t want to talk about him sir. I am way better than that.. thank you for speaking sense into me. I really appreciate that. Please excuse me while I use the rest room (walks away)

Khalid and m.k: (watch her disappear from their sight)

m.k: what did you said to her?

Khalid: wooh! Yoh!

m.k: well… obviously her reactions shows you are behind her misery. I hate to tell you this but something is really going on and I don’t get it.. you know what? when are you traveling back to your country?

Khalid: this is my country.

m.k: I mean your Arabian country.. today or tomorrow?

Khalid: are you chasing me away because of your P.A? wait a minutes.. do you like her?

m.k: (return to his office)

Khalid: you haven’t answered my question?

m.k: (get seated) the question here is.. has Hazeemah fallen for you?

Khalid: what? me? hell no! she cant fall for me? and wait! I thought her name is Azeezat? So why sudden change of name?

m.k: do you like her?

Khalid: what is wrong with you bro? look this is way too much.. I’m out of here (ready to take his leave) why would love a stranger? Why on earth will she falls for me when is not like we’ve known each other before… (suddenly pause) cut the crap.. I’m out! (angrily leave his office)

m.k: (still thinking) does he? Wait! Have they met before? Nooo! That cant be… he doesn’t even live here?

Mrs. Shola: the question is.. have you fallen for the hijab girl?

m.k: (startled) yo! You scared me! stop doing that? Get out of the camera and find something more reasonable to do and if not then get your ass back to Nigeria.

mrs. Shola: hmmm I just love what I’m seeing the love triangle.

m.k: (furuiouly get up and pick one of the savient to cover the camera) stay away from me (return to his seat. thinking)

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Later in the evening..

Hazeemah: (open the door ) as salam alaykum I’m home..

Hajia shukroh: walaykum salam my baby.. (get up to meet her)

Hazeemah: (step backward) what do you want this time? Another chaos?

Hajia shukroh: absolutely nothing.. I just came to check my princess.

Hazeemah: well as you can see I am absolutely fine.. please excuse me (tries to leave)

Hajia shukroh: Hazeemah..you cant avoid me forever.. I said I am sorry for every pain we’ve caused you. you are taking this too far.

Hazeemah: ummi… please. it been such a very mind stressful day for me. I just want to shower and help in the kitchen. Once I found a partner.. I will bring him home.

Hajia shukroh: don’t treat your mother this way.. don’t punish her for this long.. I am so sorry my dear. I really mean.

Hazeemah: I understand you were just looking out for me. thank you so much for that. But I can look over myself. Even if my brother chase me out of his house which you also know that.

Hajia shukroh: I know.. and we receive your monthly deposit into our account. We are proud of you but..

Hazeemah: but still not satisfied.. I got it. but please.. for once! Change topic.. everytime husband!!! I sick and tired! Im tired! I am beginning to hate this so much my heart pound everyday. Sometimes I feel like I cant live longer. Because you re cutting my lifespan already. And I think that’s what you want.

Hajia shukroh: awuzubillah! Don’t ever say that again.

Hazeemah: please excuse me! (walk inside )

Hajia shukroh: Hazeemah!!!

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(Throughout the night, Hazeemah cries her eyes out due to heartbreak.)

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THE NEXT DAY

At the mini hall, all the employees of m&s company with the Arabian teams in the hall finalizing their last and giving the check of 300million cheque to the m&s company with the presence of their lawyers. The two teams are signing on the agrrement contract and give themselves handshakes.

After the grand event at the mini call. Everyone return to their various position as it is a special day for them. M.k grant them free working day as it time for celerabration of their complete project successfully.

Abdullahi: (run to Hazeemah’s desk who is going through her phone) Hajia! have you heard?

Hazeemah: heard what?

Abdullahi: we are having a party this afternoon. To celebrate and also we are going two days vacation.. all of us.

Hazeemah: says who?

Abdullahi: didn’t you heard the announcement from the announcer?

Hazeemah: (remove move her earpod)

Abdullahi: oh! that explains why… you re coming right?

Hazeemah: uh! No I’m not coming.. I would rather stay at home.

Abdullahi: c’mon! you don’t have to be worried.. I will protect you.

Hazeemah: that’s not the point.. I just cant.. I am not going.

Abdullahi: that’s too bad.

Hazeemah: who organize or sponsor this vacation?

Abdullahi: who else? Mr. M.K.

Hazeemah: (get up) please excuse me (head to m.k’s office) sir.. I heard the news..

m.K: hmm hmm. So start packing your things. It going to be amazing.

Hazeemah: uhmm actually I’m not going sir.

m.k: (surprised) why not?

Hazeemah: it is not permissible in islam… my parents can never let me.. I’m still under them remember and even I happened to be married.. my husband wont allow me either.

m.k: but we can come with just one guest.

Hazeemah: you don’t get it sir. we don’t do parties and stuffs like that. We don’t.. so please exclude me in the list. And since we have nothing doing today.. am I free to go home now?

m.k: you are still upset arent you?

Hazeemah: about what?

m.k: about Khalid.

Hazeemah: what do you know about him?

M.k: the question is.. are you in love with him?

Hazeemah: (heart panting heavily but compose herself) no sir! and why would i?

m.k: never mind then.. you may leave

Hazeemah: (obeyed)

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Later in the night

Ummu fatimah: you don't seems to be preparing for tomorrow's work? I hope all is well.. because on a daily basis you should be ironing your khimar and suit jackets.

Hazeemah: that's true actually, there is no work tomorrow and next. Due to short vacation the company is going.

Ummu fatimah: ( amazed) really? That's amazing! To which state?

Hazeemah: over here of course.

Ummu Fatima: it better be somewhere memorable. Now I'm jealous. Now you make feel like I should be single.. vacation like that is what I need right now. But once you are a mother, there is no such things as that ever again.

Hazeemah: why not?

Ummu Fatima: my kids! They are like MTN, everywhere you go. so better enjoy your little time before you get married.

Hazeemah: but you know islamically I can't go right?

Ummu Fatima: oh right, because they are non mahram right?

Hazeemah: exactly.

Ummu fatimah: but you've been working with them for five months now.

Hazeemah: and it was nothing work.

Ummu Fatima: if your intentions is pure and it just go there and clear your head, then why shouldnt you. Or should I come with you?

Hazeemah: i wish you could, wait! You can! But I can't ( sad face)

Ummu Fatima: ( sigh) uhhhhh! May Allah ease our affair. I don't want to force you to do what you dislike. All the best.

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THE NEXT MORNING..

Hazeemah: ( sweeping the living room and singing)

Abdulrahman: ( checks his phone date as he sight her) what are you doing?.

Hazeemah: ( sigh) I thought your wife must have told you why I'm off today.

Abdulrahman: what are you still doing at home? Don't tell me they fired you again.

Hazeemah: (roll her eyes and resume to her sweeping) egbon free me please.

Abdulrahman: ( hears the horn of a bus) is that the school bus? Ummu fatimah!!

Ummu fatimah: ( run out) sir!!

Abdulrahman: where are my kids?

Ummu Fatima: gone to school now.. ( peep through the window) wait, this doesn't look like their school bus. It says m&s vacation ( gasp and hurriedly turn to Hazeemah) they are here!.

Hazeemah: i thought I told them that I'm not going.. ( she peep through the window and see m.k and reem coming towards their doors) tell them I'm not home ( run into her room)

Abdulrahman: ( opens the door with a bright smile)

30 MINUTES AFTER

Hazeemah: ( squeeze her face throughout the journey until they reach their final destination) I hate this so much.

Abdulrahman: but I need this vacation too. For the very first time, my labor is finally being paid today. I'm so proud of you.

M.s: we have reach out destination. get down everyone!

They all get down one after the other

Hazeemah: ( looking around and admiring the place) not bad hmmm.

Khalid: ( behind her) beautiful isn't?

Hazeemah: ( recognize the voice and turn around with angry face) yes sir ( then walk away)

Khalid: already! I mean Hazeemah!! Oh! Her name reminds me of someone just now...

M.k: and who is that?.

Khalid: ( startled) dont sneak up on me like that again! Do you want to give me a heart attack?

M.k: no.. but you just sneak up on her just now.

Khalid: let's just go inside.. enough of the arguement.

M.k: i couldn't agree more.. ( notice Hazeemah's elder brother still admiring the Building, then move to him) as Salam alaikum sir.

Abdulrahman: walaykum Salam.. oh Mr. M.k right?

M.k: yes sir.. please come with me while I show you around.

Abdulrahman: that will be wonderful, thank you so much ( follows him)

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