Abbakar Sarakiey Part 1 Complete Hausa Novel

The Palace of the King
 
As I walked, my eyes wandered in search of inspiration for my story until I came across a magnificent mansion in one of the most luxurious neighborhoods. Just by looking at the area, it was clear that this was not a place for ordinary people. Guards dressed in red royal robes were stationed everywhere.
 
I saw a nobleman about to enter the mansion, so I quickly followed behind him to find a way inside. The first gate was opened only after confirming his identity, and he went in — I followed, glancing around. Inside the first gate, I saw horses being cared for in stables, their caretakers nearby, surrounded by flowers and tall trees.
 
He proceeded to the second gate, which was also heavily guarded and filled with horses and servants' quarters. Anyone who erred in that section could easily be sent to the prison for slaves located nearby.
 
The third gate was even grander — fine horses, beautiful gardens, and even a swimming pool surrounded by tall trees. The royal palace was divided into ten main sections:
 
1. Four sections belonged to the King’s wives, including that of the Queen Mother, Mama Pullany.
 
 
2. One for the Queen’s envoys.
 
 
3. One for the Grand Vizier and his wives.
 
 
4. One for the King’s younger brother, Hussai.
 
 
5. One for the King’s children.
 
 
6. One for the guests’ residence.
 
 
7. And the tenth — the most splendid of all — belonged to the Crown Prince, Abubakar Sarakie 👑.
 
 
 
At the entrance to his section, his name “Abubakar Sarakie” was written in bold golden letters. The place was being renovated in preparation for his return from Istanbul, where he had gone to study. He was now sixteen years old and had not returned to Nigeria since leaving years ago. For a week now, the palace had been in constant celebration, preparing for his homecoming.
 
Queen Zahra and the Royal Wives
 
I headed to Queen Zahra’s section — and I couldn’t help but admire the breathtaking beauty of her chamber. Pictures were neatly arranged on the walls, including one of her with her five smiling children. On the picture was written: “Happy Family Life with the Sarakie Kings 👑.”
 
Zahra had five children — three boys and two girls. For five years, she was childless and almost got labeled barren until the Queen Mother, Mama Pullany, pressured the King to take more wives. He married three additional wives, but by divine mercy, within three weeks of his new marriage, Zahra conceived and gave birth to a son. That was how the first prince, Abubakar Sarakie 👑, was born — the joy of the King’s heart.
 
However, Zahra’s co-wives became jealous and resentful. Among them, only Sarah, the second wife, managed to hide her hatred. She pretended to be kind and caring toward the prince, but behind everyone’s back, she was his greatest enemy. She often deprived him of food or water, ensuring he went hungry, with only her maid Lami aware of her evil deeds.
 
The third wife, Salama, was openly hostile, always wishing her own son would inherit the throne. The fourth wife, Maryam, was the only one without malice — patient and calm, though she, too, was disliked for siding with Zahra and the young prince.
 
Sarah had four children — two sons and two daughters. Her first daughter, Yasmin, had a soft nature, more like Zahra’s, which made Sarah despise her. Sarah’s second child, Jafar, was mischievous and cruel, just like his mother.
 
Salama also had three children; two were calm and obedient, but the third, Munir, was as troublesome as Jafar. Maryam, on the other hand, had no children of her own but raised the Crown Prince lovingly, earning his deep affection.
 
Because of this, the other wives and their children grew to hate Abubakar Sarakie, especially Munir, Jafar, Sa’id, and Khairat. Ironically, Khairat secretly loved him but couldn’t express it.
 
Plots, Betrayal, and the Return of Prince Sarakie
 
Khairat and Sa’id were children of the royal vizier, Waziri Kamal — a man who secretly despised the King because the King’s fairness and popularity overshadowed him. Waziri Kamal and his brother Hassan had always plotted against the throne, scheming to ruin the King and his family.
 
Abubakar Sarakie was best friends with Ameer, the vizier’s son. The two were inseparable. But when the royal wives noticed how much the King favored the prince, they convinced the King to send him abroad for studies — a subtle way to get him out of the palace.
 
Although his mother, Zahra, didn’t want him to go, she couldn’t stop it. Ameer cried, begging to go with him, but was denied. Since then, Sarakie never returned to Nigeria, having realized that neither his mother’s co-wives nor even the Queen Mother loved him.
 
While away, he learned that his grandmother, Mama Pullany, had returned from Saudi Arabia, and that his beloved Maryam had finally given birth to twins — news that brought him great joy, knowing she was finally free from the shame of childlessness.
 
After his departure, the palace grew chaotic. Munir, Jafar, and the others caused trouble, insulting and disrespecting anyone they pleased. Mama Pullany tried to restore order, but when she became too strict, Sarah and Salama accused her of siding with Zahra and took her name to a mountain sorcerer, seeking to turn the King against her.
 
Their plan worked — the King was deceived, filled with bitterness, and began to despise his brother and his trusted allies.
 
Meanwhile, the entire city was now preparing joyfully for the return of Prince Abubakar Sarakie 👑, the heir to the throne — unaware of the deep web of deceit waiting for him inside the royal palace.