Clocked Eighteen
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CLOCKED EIGHTEEN
IMAM MUSTAPHA MUHAMMAD
Mustapha Muhammad Mustapha loves to write academic papers, poetry, books and short stories. He also loves to make research trying to bring positive development to the human health and technology.
CHAPTER 1
I am very sorry, your daughter had a miscarriage. What! Aisha was pregnant, Mr and Mrs Aliyu were surprised. But what about our daughter, Mrs Aliyu asked. She is fine and out of danger, “said the doctor. ALHAMDULILAH (praise be to GOD) and thank you very much doctor,” Mr Aliyu said, with a peace of mind and joy for his daughter’s recovery.
Can we see our daughter Aisha, ”said Mrs Aliyu. For sure said the doctor, giving a go ahead with a big smile on his face.
Mr and Mrs Aliyu rushed to the ward were their daughter Aisha was admitted. On entering the ward was Aisha laying on a hospital bed with a drip set to her hand.
Mummy! Mummy! I am sorry, crying with a handful of tears rowing down her cheeks. don’t worry everything would be alright, said Mrs Aliyu . Aisha said,” Oh I have made a very big mistake. Not only realising your mistakes matters, but repenting for and correcting your mistakes is the most important in human life, “said Mr Aliyu.
CHAPTER 2
This story all begins with a smile. Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday Happy birthday, Happy birthday to you. Aisha still asleep on her bed wakes up turned to see her parents Mr and Mrs Aliyu all smiling at her, she also reciprocated, smiled and replied by saying I am Eighteen years old now, I am Eighteen years old now, I am Eighteen years old now mum and dad, I am Eighteen years old nowwwwwwww. And the whole family was so excited and happy, Mr and Mrs Aliyu both prayed for their daughter. After the long prayer that seems not to end, Mr Aliyu concluded by saying this calls for a celebration.
Later in the evening the whole family was invited to the party, Mr Aliyu two brothers, Mal Sani and Mal Uthman. Mal Sani had two kids Musa and Suleiman but came along with his son Musa and his wife Amira, While Mal Uthman came along with his only daughter Yusra and his wife Halima. They all where enjoying the party when Mr Aliyu break’s in with an announcement, The reason for throwing this party is to celebrate my daughter’s birthday as you all know my daughter clocked eighteen this year, and my daughter happened to be offered an admission to study in one of the best university in Nigeria, would you like to know which of the universities, yes yes yes thundering out of the small crowd. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (A.B.U) proclaimed by Mr Aliyu. Aisha looked at her daddy, she was so surprised and excited about the news, she rushed to hug her dad as Mr Aliyu welcomed her unto his arms, giving her a lovely but tight hug. And everyone celebrated happily, having the party so blissful with everyone talking and praising Aisha through out the party.
After the party, what was left was the dirty and used plates, Spoon’s and cups used during the party, left for Mrs Aliyu to wash. Mummy! Aisha entered the kitchen calling out to her mum, Well-done “ said Aisha with a cool smile, then she proceed by saying mum let me take over go and take some rest. Mrs Aliyu said, Aisha you should rather takes some rest because you are to report to the university next week Monday. Aisha still struggling to assist her mum in the kitchen later succeeded in assisting her mum, Mrs Aliyu prayed for her and said “ I hope you remain hard-working and obedient as you are” , Yes mum said Aisha.
Aisha! Aisha! Wake up, wake up sweetheart, “said Mrs Aliyu. Aisha became conscious and turn to look at her mum staring at her, Mrs Aliyu said,“ sweetheart have you forgotten, you are to report to school today, take your bath, get ready we leave before an hour”. Aisha got up in a rush to get her self ready before her dad patience is lost, because she can already hear her dad’s car horning outside. Fortunately for her, she was able to catch up in time running out of the main entrance with her belongings already well packed and arranged inside the booth. As they drove off, Aisha was being given lots of advice, each advice supported with prayer at the end, at last Mrs Aliyu said in Hausa language,” kada ki bamu qunya. Aisha replied yes mum as they drove happily.
CHAPTER 3
It’s almost getting dark, Mr Aliyu drove pass the school gate, on reaching the females hostel, he parked and they all came down with Mrs Aliyu helping Aisha to lift her luggage off the car. After some time, finally two student’s approached the family, introducing themselves “I am Faith” said the first student and this is Tolu pointing at the other student who was struggling to lift an heavy box full of cloths. Mr and Mrs Aliyu both replied, how are you doing and how is studies. We are fine they both replied, looking at Mr and Mrs Aliyu with a gentle smile. Mr Aliyu said “ here is our daughter Aisha, she is new here and I hope you all look after yourselves. Yes sir, Faith and Tolu replied, and then they ask Aisha which block and room number was she given. Aisha said,” block B, room 25 and bunk 4. Wow, we are both staying in the Same block and room, that means we are all room mates, uttering the same words.
Later in the evening Mr and Mrs Aliyu advised and prayed for the girls, wishing them success in their studies and drove back home. Aisha was taken to the female hostel where she belongs, on their way they all talked about lots of things with no breathing space, each of them trying to contribute to the discussion. On reaching the room appointed to her, Aisha greeted the two girls who where both on their bunk’s. The first lady to reply was Amina, who happened to be tall, beautiful and light in complexion, followed by Amaka, a short, beautiful and black lady. Faith introduced Aisha to the ladies, she said,“ Aisha this is Amina and Amaka, they are both our room mates, She also said to the ladies, here is our new room mate Aisha. They all exchanged greetings again, then Aisha asked which of the bunk is no 4. Tolu said,“ There it is” pointing at the bunk at the end corner of the room close to the window. Aisha rushed to her bunk that contains a new beautiful mattress already laid, she jumped on it and completely lie down, showing a sign of relief. Both Faith and Tolu dropped Aisha’s bag close to her bunk and the girls kept chatting until it was almost dark. It was time for prayer, Aisha and Amina stepped out of the hostel and moved to the mosque for Maghreb prayer. After prayer, they sat in the mosque to recite the Holy Qur’an and later on prayed for Isha and return to the hostel, cooked and eat with the other girls and they all slept.
Oh my God, girls we are late girls wake up its already 8am, Tolu shouted. Aisha and Faith jumped off the bunk and the girls hurried to take their bath and prepare for lecture. On reaching the class, Aisha espy a young tall man on the stage pouring out speeches that seems to be important. Aisha asked, who is that standing there. Tolu and Faith both whispered, that is our physics lecturer Dr Jibril . Why are you just coming, you are late girls, Dr Jibril said. The girls said, “We are sorry sir”. The lecturer repeated, “ you are sorry” you are not serious get out of my class and close the door. The poor girls sat outside through out until the physics lecture was over. At last Dr Jibril stepped out of the class and left. It is time for the next lecture, let’s move in, “said Tolu. The girls all rushed into the lecture hall before the next lecturer comes in.
Lecturer: morning class
Students: morning sir
Lecturer: Today we are going to be treating cell, what is a cell class?
Everyone looking at each other, while some could give the answer but are too shy to respond. Aisha stood up and said, “ A cell is a structural functional unit of life”. Very good the lecturer said, The lecturer asked,”what’s your name”. My name is Aisha Aliyu, “said Aisha. Wow “AA” then you must be very brilliant, I think you might become the faculty 1st classer, Our 001. The class looked at her and applauded, everyone calling out 001,001....... . Aisha continued to work very hard and excel in her academic program, she became famous in the university as a student with high IQ known as Guru, she attended lots of quiz and represent the school in many academic competitions, she was the favourite of all her department lecturer’s, especially their physics lecturer who was known to be very strict and always serious with everything, as he had always made sure not to only lecture the students, but teach them for better understanding had always praised Aisha, calling her the best among others. until peer group influence begins to alter her life and way of life. She started to copy her friend, Faith’s life style. Faith was known to be a very unserious and wayward, she does not attend lectures regularly, does not do her assignment’s and would some times skip her test for clubbing. Aisha started to behave the way Faith behaves, She skip’s lectures for clubbing where she made new friends; Emmanuela, Ola and Naziru. Her room mates where worried about her, they even fought with Faith, making her realise she is a bad influence to Aisha. Gradually it went so bad that Tolu had to call Aisha's mother.
Tolu: Hello ma
Mrs Aliyu: How are you Tolu
Tolu: I am fine ma
Mrs Aliyu: How is your studies
Tolu: fine ma
Mrs Aliyu: How is your friend, my daughter doing over there
Tolu: hmmm, Ma I called to talk about Aisha, she has become very wayward and unserious, she even miss class lectures, goes out with new friends that are not even students, she has even started to smoke weed and sometimes drinks alcohol.
Mrs Aliyu: Are you really sure of what you are saying?
Tolu: Yes ma, I can’t just frame a lie about my friend, she added ma everything Aisha does is all because of Faith’s influence.
Mrs Aliyu: Do you mean Faith that I know, ah ah then why don’t you inform me before it reached to this state.
Tolu: I wanted to tell you about it, but I don’t want you to feel I envy or don’t want Aisha to make new friends.
Mrs Aliyu cut the call as she could not bear what she was hearing with her ears. She quickly called Mr Aliyu and narrated the information she heard about there daughter. Right away Mr Aliyu gave his daughter Aisha a phone call.
Mr Aliyu: Hello
Aisha: Hello dad
Mr Aliyu: Aisha what’s wrong with you, are you okay, I was informed that you are no longer serious with your studies. drinking, smoking and clubbing have become your habit. Is that true?
Aisha: Daddy it’s normal, I am just flexing and enjoying my life, too much of studies without rest made jack a dullard and the news of me not being serious with my studies is not true.
Mr Aliyu: Are you stupid.
Aisha: Dad it’s normal, you can’t tell me what to do I am now 18 and I have the right to decide for my self.
Mr Aliyu: What !!!
Aisha cut the phone call which made Mr Aliyu sad and angry in no time, he called her mum and told her they are to visit the security division at the university.
The following morning Mr and Mrs Aliyu left for the university and straight to the security division where a call was made to Aisha asking for her presence at the security division.
Aisha rushed to the security division, on reaching there she met her parents in which she was so shocked and scared. Her mum and dad where so angry that it could be seen just by looking at their faces. She was asked to kneel down she was punished and was placed on daily guidance and counselling routine. ItIt was to hard to break her, her chance of repentance turned out to be 50/50 but her parents never gave up on her, they continued to advise and pray for her trying to place her on the right path.
Soon it’s almost the end of the semester, Aisha preparing to return home, Mrs Aliyu gave Aisha a call.
Mrs Aliyu: Hello my sweet heart how are you.
Aisha: I am fine mum and you.
Mrs Aliyu: I am Fine, how is your studies and I hope you have changed for good.
Aisha: Yes mum and I am sure you will be very surprised to notice a complete changed.
Mrs Aliyu: I pray so.
CHAPTER 4
Mummy Mummy I am home, Mummy. Mrs Aliyu rushed out to the sitting room to welcome her daughter, after ward Mr Aliyu came in as he has just parked his car out side the gate as planned by him and Aisha just to surprise his wife. Mrs Aliyu looking at her daughter and her husband who just came in knew it was just a suprise. she hug her daughter and said welcome home darling. The family were so happy, Mrs Aliyu prepared a delicious meal Aishas favourite. rice, beans and chicken and the family enjoyed their meal together and chatted all day long.
The next day Mr and Mrs Aliyu prepared and left home for work, leaving only Aisha at home. Aisha decided to invite her friends Emmanuela, Ola and Naziru from the club house to her home, where they all drink, dance and performance sorts of bad activities. Everyday the same thing keep happening when Mr and Mrs Aliyu happens to be away from home, untill one day Mr and Mrs Aliyu left for work and Mrs Aliyu rushed home, for she had forgotten an important file to be used at the office, On getting home she found new faces and her daughter all dancing. Ola someone she has no idea who he is, holding Aisha close to him, with his lips touching hers. Mrs Aliyu exclaimed What! Aisha what all this, who are this nuisance. Before she could realize Emmanuela, Ola and Naziru had escaped to save themselves. Mrs Aliyu dragged Aisha closer and gave her a dirty slap, she then sat Aisha down and gave her advise with references about the end reward of being a bad individual and after all the preaching, Aisha apologised and Mrs Aliyu embraced her with a warm hug hoping for a positive change.
The release of the first semester result was announced, Aisha was able to make her result with a 1st class grade, Aisha was so happy and excited that she even threw a small party celebrating her success. Aisha kept on thanking God, and engaged in lots of good deeds to show her appreciation, for she might have started imitating what her friend Faith does, but she is still the prayerful type. Aisha gained more recognition due to her grade in school, every student wanting to be her friend, everyone trying to talk to her or be seen with her at the university, But still she did not desist the bad habit of clubbing and following bad friends.
Faith was even worst than Aisha, she added prostitution to her daily routine, having a bad recognition, she even failed most of her courses at school with a score of 1.00Gpa. Soon she feel sick, her illness worsen day by day with no improvement upon being placed on drugs. The doctor advised her to go for Hepatitis and HIV test as the symptoms of her illness is in relation with such. Soon the test was carried out and the result was out.
Doctor: Miss faith
Faith: Yes doctor
Doctor: The result of the test is out and indicates that you are HIV positive.
Faith: Doctor tell me this is not true
Doctor: calm down miss Faith you still have chances of surviving for some years.
Faith fainted as the result of shock from the result, she could not believe her ears. After she regained consciousness, the doctor enlightened and gave her a heart warming concealing, she was able to regain her strength and left.
Mrs Aliyu: Hello Aisha
Aisha: Mummy
Mrs Aliyu: I was informed that you left the hostel for a week, and have not been seen till this moment, is that true.
Aisha: No mum it’s not true and I am doing fine
Mrs Aliyu: Aisha what do you mean you are doing fine, that means you are lying to me, please kada ki ba mu kunya ( don’t disgrace us), she said in Hausa language.
Aisha: Mummy don’t worry about me, I would be fine.
She ended the call, Aisha had left the hostel to stay with her friends Emmanuela, Ola and Naziru where an incident happened, she was raped by Naziru, Who later convinced her that it is normal to have sex and made her to feel it is part of freedom. Aisha soon got used to it, she kept on going out with her new friends without even getting worried about her studies, soon everyone started complaining about her both in school and at home. Due to her bad habits she lost lots of respect in the eyes of people and her friends desist from her, but she still did not realise what she was doing is bad, rather she even clinged tight to disobedience and indecent life.
Unknown voice: My daughter, where you going, My daughter you are going to fall into fire.
Aisha: leave me, this is beautiful House and my friend leaves here.
Unknown voice: My daughter you are going astray, come back for
“ It is never too late to repent, but Time wait for no man”
~Imam Mustapha Muhammad
Oh it was a dream, Aisha woked up terrified and sweating, she quickly picked up her Quran and read, then afterwards prayed for protection from GOD (ALLAH). She narrated the dream to her mum, her mum told her that this is a warning message to her to stop her bad behaviours, Aisha still turned deaf ears and was even planning to go for another party with her friends. Emmanuela's boy friend just got her a new car so she thrower a party at the club house.
Everyone is preparing, Emmanuela, Ola, Naziru and Aisha. Aisha! Aisha we are going to leave you behind, you are found of wasting our time. Sorry, Aisha shouted rushing out of the house and quickly got into Emmanuela’s new car and the young adults drove off.
CHAPTER 5
What’s going on, the car is out of control, Oh my GOD Oh my GOD, please don’t let go of the stairing, Emmanuela !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .
Stranger: Hello please is this Aisha’s mother on the line.
Mrs Aliyu: Yes and why do you have my daughter phone
Stranger: Your daughter had an accident with her friends, unfortunately all the kids are dead except your daughter who is between life and death.
Mrs Aliyu: eh my GOD my GOD.
She broke into tears and quickly called Mr Aliyu, she informed him of what happened and he was even more shocked that he left the office immediately, went and picked his wife and the rushed to the hospital which Aisha was admitted at Zaria. On reaching the hospital, they walked up to the nurse on duty and explained the condition to her, giving a discription of their daughter along with her name. The nurse directed them straight to the emergency ward. The both parents hurried to the ward, where they were received by a doctor, who calm them down and told them to exercise patience and gave them the hope of their daughter’s safety. After 3 hours of waiting, the doctors came out, the sign of relief can be seen written in their faces.
I am very sorry, your daughter had a miscarriage. What! Aisha was pregnant, Mr and Mrs Aliyu were surprised. But what about our daughter, Mrs Aliyu asked. She is fine and out of danger, “said the doctor. ALHAMDULILAH (praise be to GOD) and thank you very much doctor,” Mr Aliyu said, with a peace of mind and joy for his daughter recovery.
Can we see our daughter Aisha,”said Mrs Aliyu. For sure said the doctor, giving a go ahead with a big smile on his face.
Mr and Mrs Aliyu rushed to the ward were their daughter Aisha was admitted. On entering the ward was Aisha laying on a hospital bed with a drip set to her hand.
Mummy! Mummy! I am sorry, crying with a handful of tears rowing down her cheeks. don’t worry everything would be alright, said Mrs Aliyu . Aisha said,” Oh I have made a very big mistake. Not only realising your mistakes matters, but repenting for and correcting your mistakes is the most important in human life, “said Mr Aliyu.
Aisha is getting better and soon be discharged, The second semester result have been released, for before the incident, she had just wrote her last paper for her exam. She spent 2months at the hospital after which she fully recovered. The result was out and Aisha failed, with F appearing on all the course’s she offered written on the script. Aisha was shocked, but still gave thanks to GOD for sparing her life, And she repented for her sins and indeed she changed for real.
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