ABOUT THIS BOOK
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Martabata Part 1 Complete Hausa Novel
Pherty steps out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel, rushing into her neatly arranged room. Unlike typical student dorms, her room resembles a well-furnished home. She dresses in a beautiful blue gown, accessorizes with matching heels and hijab, sprays perfume, grabs her Galaxy S7, and heads out—but bumps into her roommates, Sadiya and Fati.
The Kitchen Drama
An argument begins. Sadiya complains that Pherty never cooks and that today, they’ll all stay hungry. Pherty pleads, saying she’s late for class. Fati intervenes, calming the fight and offering to cook. Sadiya continues arguing until A’isha, another roommate, warns her not to be late for her lecture. Pherty laughs at their playful exchange before leaving the room.
A Call from Aadil
As Pherty walks out of the hostel, her phone rings—it’s her beloved, Yaya Aadil. Their conversation is filled with teasing and affection. Aadil, a handsome Fulani man in his 30s, is in his office when he answers. He’s tall, elegant, and dressed in corporate attire. Pherty complains about Sadiya always picking fights with her. Aadil jokes about the daily quarrels and encourages her to stay calm.
Love Declarations and a Song
Their chat turns emotional. Pherty expresses confusion over Aadil's love—wondering if he prefers her over his other love interest, Anty Salima. Aadil reassures her: she is his number one. He even left Salima behind in Gombe to be closer to Pherty. When she playfully demands he sing to prove his love, he obliges with a romantic song. Pherty, delighted, tells him she loves him too.
A Sudden Encounter with Jawad
Ending the call, Pherty resumes her walk to class—but suddenly sees Jawad, a young man she deeply despises, leaning on his BMW. He is handsome, polished, and stylish, speaking a mix of Hausa, English, and Arabic due to his limited grasp of Hausa. Pherty's face darkens. When he greets her, she ignores him.
A Bitter Confrontation
Jawad tries to talk softly, asking why she hates him. Pherty coldly replies that she never loved him. He insists that she does—and always will. He calls her his "queen," saying she lives in his heart. Furious, she warns him never to associate her with love, threatening that her hatred might even lead her to kill him.
Jawad’s Heartbreak
Despite her harsh words, Jawad declares he would rather die loving her than live without her. He walks off, heartbroken, and drives out of campus recklessly. Pherty, visibly shaken, skips her lecture and walks off with a heavy heart.
Emotional Breakdown
She finds a quiet spot outside her hostel, sits, and begins to cry. Her heart races with frustration. “Why won’t Jawad just leave me alone?” she mutters. Eventually, she returns to her room, where A’isha and Sadiya are doing hair. Without saying a word, she collapses on her bed and resumes crying.
Aadil to the Rescue
A call from Yaya Aadil interrupts her tears. Hearing her crying, he worries. She lies, saying she’s hungry and that no one cooked. Aadil immediately demands to speak with A’isha. She explains that it’s Pherty’s turn to cook and that they all haven’t eaten yet.
Aadil, concerned, orders them to stop cooking altogether and start eating at the cafeteria—he’ll cover the bills monthly. But A’isha refuses, promising to always cook, and assigning simpler duties to Pherty. Aadil rejects Pherty doing any chores and insists she gets a lighter role.
Teasing and Comfort
He jokes with Sadiya over the phone too, pretending to be angry, but quickly forgives her. When the phone returns to Pherty, he soothes her again, saying he’ll come visit next week. She squeals in excitement. When asked what gift she wants, she sweetly replies, “Just you, Yaya Aadil.”
Torn Between Two Worlds
Pherty is caught between two men—the kind and romantic Aadil who showers her with love and support, and Jawad, the passionate ex who refuses to let her go. Her heart is loyal to Aadil, yet Jawad’s obsession threatens her peace. Between class stress, roommate clashes, and complicated love triangles, Pherty’s life is anything but calm.
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