They went to the place where they usually found him and saw him sitting with some people surrounding him, indicating they were his guards. Kuluwa quickly approached with a wide smile, greeted him, and he, who was reclining and resting, responded to her greeting. He glanced at the people around him, and within moments, they stepped away, creating a distance from them.
Now, it was just Kuluwa and this man, as they had already parted ways with Rabi on the way, since she had to go on an errand for her mother. Kuluwa smiled and said, “You’re always looking more handsome every day. You look exactly like the person I see in my dreams all the time.”
The man, who had been called “Handsome,” laughed and said, “Kuluwa, so now you’re seeing my lookalike in your dreams?”
Kuluwa nodded. “Yes,” she replied.
Handsome laughed again and said, “That’s interesting, but maybe you’re seeing some kind of spirit.”
Kuluwa fell silent for a moment, lost in thought. Then she said, “You might be right, because the one I see is even more handsome than you. He has a straight nose, big eyes, and glowing skin…”
Handsome quickly interrupted her, laughing. “Okay, that’s enough!”
Kuluwa insisted, “Please, if you ever see him, greet him for me.”
Handsome burst into laughter again, revealing his bright white teeth, amused by Kuluwa’s nonsense.
Kuluwa frowned and pouted. “So, you think I’m acting foolish in front of you, right?”
Handsome laughed again before composing himself and said, “Alright, I won’t laugh anymore, Kuluwa.”
Kuluwa smiled and said, “Then promise me you’ll find him for me.”
Handsome smirked. “Do you even understand how serious a promise is? If I knew him, it would be easy, but how am I supposed to recognize a man you only see in your dreams?”
Kuluwa looked like she was about to cry and pleaded, “Please, just try!”
Handsome sighed and said, “Alright, I’ll see what I can do.”
Immediately, Kuluwa let out a shout of excitement and thanked him repeatedly. Handsome just watched in amazement, shaking his head at her antics.
As Kuluwa turned to adjust her sitting position, she suddenly spotted Goggo approaching with a whip in her hand, walking briskly towards them. Kuluwa panicked and exclaimed, “I’m in trouble!”
Handsome asked, “What’s wrong?”
She didn’t answer him. Instead, she grabbed her shoes and took off running.
Goggo arrived, fuming with anger. “I swear, this girl is as slippery as a spirit!”
She stopped near Handsome, who was watching the old woman curiously. Goggo, panting from her fast-paced walk, demanded, “Young man, tell me where that girl ran off to!”
Handsome smirked and asked, “Which girl?”
Goggo replied, “That mischievous girl who looks like a grasshopper!”
Handsome chuckled. “You mean Kuluwa?”
“Yes, her! I asked her to cook for us, but with her endless mischief, she ran off and left me hanging!”
Handsome laughed and pointed in the direction Kuluwa had taken. “She went that way.”
“Thank you!” Goggo said and rushed off.
Handsome watched her leave with amusement before turning back to his companions, who immediately moved closer. He stood up, and they followed him to the car. One of them quickly opened the door for him, and after he got in, they shut it. The rest entered another car, and both vehicles drove off.
Meanwhile, Kuluwa, knowing that Goggo would follow her if she stopped, took a different route to return home. Once she arrived, she went straight to the kitchen and started cooking. By the time she was done, Goggo still hadn’t returned, which made her happy because she knew the old woman was still at Rabi’s house.
Indeed, that was the case. Goggo had gone to check for Kuluwa and ended up chatting with Rabi’s mother. Eventually, she decided to head home, saying, “Let me check if Kuluwa has returned.”
Rabi’s mother reassured her, “You already know your girl. Wherever she went, she’s back by now.”
“That’s true,” Goggo agreed and bid farewell.
When Goggo arrived home, she found the house neatly swept. She checked the rooms and saw everything in order. Surprised, she rushed to the kitchen, and as soon as she opened the door, a pleasant aroma filled her nose. She grinned and exclaimed, “God is great! May He bless you, Kuluwa!”
Kuluwa, who had been hiding behind the door, stepped out and said, “Ameen, Goggo!”
Goggo turned to look at her. “How long have you been home?”
Kuluwa replied playfully, “Just eat, Goggo!”
Goggo pursed her lips before sitting down eagerly. Kuluwa went inside, served her food on a plate, and handed it to her.
