Dani Da Mijina Part 2 Complete Hausa Novel

The Family of Alhaji Ahmad
 
Alhaji Ahmad was a wealthy trader and a respected man living in Zamfara. He had two wives, each blessed with five children. His first wife, Hajiya Rabi, bore Nuradeen, Asma’u, Hauwa’u, Rahila, and Bello. His second wife, Hajiya Amina, gave birth to twins Hassan and Hussaini, then Fatima, Danladi Najaatu, and their youngest, Afra.
 
Alhaji Ahmad was also the elder brother of Alhaji Umar, who lived in Kaduna. Umar had one wife, Umma, and three sons — Affan, Sadiq, and Sagir. Umma longed for a daughter but bore only boys. Out of love for her, Umar went to Zamfara and asked his brother Ahmad for one of his daughters to raise as his own. Without hesitation, Ahmad gave him little Afra. And so, Afra grew up in Affan’s household, a sister by blood but treated as a daughter of Umma.
 
This was the beginning of the complex bond between Afra and Affan.
 
Trouble in the Household
 
As Afra grew, she became stubborn and mischievous. At just fourteen, she had beauty and charm but lacked discipline. Her adoptive mother Umma adored and spoiled her, while Affan often clashed with her over her careless behavior.
 
One evening, Alhaji Umar (Baba) discussed Afra’s future. Affan suggested boarding school to discipline her. Umma quickly opposed. “Boarding school is too harsh. She’s only fourteen. Let her stay home. Allah will guide her.”
 
Affan was frustrated but silent. He knew Umma’s love was blinding her. Baba, however, leaned toward Affan’s advice. Later, in private, he told his son: “You are right. Afra must go to boarding school. But there’s more. Within two weeks, I want you, Affan, to marry Afra.”
 
The words hit Affan like thunder. Tears burned his eyes. At thirty, marriage was expected — but not to Afra, the stubborn girl he grew up with like a sister. Umma was horrified. “She’s only fourteen, still in JSS2. Please, Alhaji, reconsider!” But Baba was firm. “This marriage must happen. Afterward, she will continue her schooling.”
 
Thus, destiny tied Affan and Afra together against their wishes.
 
Affan’s Struggle and Afra’s Fear
 
Affan was tall, chocolate-skinned, handsome, with the bearing of a man admired wherever he went. But he lived simply, a graduate preparing for NYSC, surviving on modest means. Afra, in contrast, was fair, delicate, with striking eyes — beautiful but spoiled and disobedient.
 
After hearing Baba’s decision, Affan wept in his room. He went to Umma, begging her to help stop the marriage. “Umma, I beg you. Don’t let this happen. I can’t marry Afra.” Umma, equally distressed, said softly, “I hate this marriage more than you. But your father’s word is final.”
 
Meanwhile, Afra knew nothing. She continued her antics — tricking keke riders, splashing mud on strangers, picking fights with neighbors. Each time, Affan punished her harshly, while Umma defended her. Their clashes deepened their mutual resentment.
 
Then the truth reached Afra. One morning, Umma told her gently: “Your father has decided. You will marry.”
 
Afra froze. “Marry? I’m only fourteen!” She burst into tears. “Who is he? Please, Umma, beg Baba not to ruin my life.”
 
Umma sighed heavily. “It’s Affan. You will marry your brother.”
 
Afra’s world collapsed. “Affan? The man who hates me? Who beats me? He’ll kill me!” She wailed, but Umma only hugged her tightly. “Endure it, Afra. The decision is final. Just obey your husband, and perhaps you’ll find peace.”
 
Destiny Sealed
 
Baba’s mind was made up. Even Afra’s pleading — “Baba, I don’t love him, he doesn’t love me, I just want to study!” — could not soften him.
 
“Afra, you will continue your schooling after marriage,” he said firmly. “But this marriage must happen. It is my command.”
 
Her tears and resistance only angered him. “Marriage is compulsory. Whether you like it or not, within two weeks, you will be Affan’s wife.”
 
Afra ran to Affan, sobbing, clinging to his legs. “Please, Yaya, tell Baba no! Don’t let this happen!” But Affan could only look away, torn between pity and duty.
 
Both trapped, both unwilling, yet bound by the will of their father — this was the fate of Afra and Affan.
 
What lay ahead for the stubborn young girl and the reluctant older brother was a journey of conflict, pain, and perhaps, unexpected transformation.