<p>Neesa responded, “I had to show him that I’m stronger than him. You don’t even know how much I hate him.”</p><p>She picked up the items and entered the room. Upon entering, she placed them in front of him and sat on a chair, crossing her legs.</p><p>Sudais sat there staring at the ceiling, his mind burning with anger. Never in his life had he been humiliated like this before.</p><p>Neesa said, “Hey boy, how do you like my style?”</p><p>He looked at her with his red eyes and said, “I swear I won’t let this go until I get my revenge.”</p><p>She said, “Then get ready to leave this house because I won’t let it go either! I will make you regret calling us prostitutes.”</p><p>He said, “Alright, I accept the challenge.”</p><p>She replied, “Then let the games begin.” She finished speaking and left the room.</p><p>On her way out, she bumped into Hafiz, who was about to enter the room. She pushed past him, and he watched her go.</p><p>Hafiz asked Sudais, “What’s wrong with you? You didn’t even go to the mosque?”</p><p>Sudais replied, “Hmm, don’t even ask. These girls are just out to get me.”</p><p>Hafiz asked, “What did they do this time?”</p><p>Sudais sighed. “Everything. They just want to drive me out of this house.” He explained everything that had happened, almost in tears. “In front of everyone, they made Abbu insult me. Now, I have no respect in this house anymore.”</p><p>Hafiz said, “They planned this all along. But forget that for now—do you know someone challenged you to a bike race here in Minna? They said if they don’t hear from you, they will consider you a loser. I even told them you stopped racing, but they said it’s just because you’re scared.”</p><p>Sudais said, “Did you tell them I accepted the challenge? Or do you think anyone can beat me?”</p><p>Hafiz responded, “No way. She’s really good, though. I’ve never seen anyone ride like her before—only in movies.”</p><p>The way Sudais looked at him made him pause.</p><p>Hafiz continued, “So, what will you do? You promised not to ride bikes anymore.”</p><p>Sudais replied, “No one can stop me from riding. I’ve loved motorcycles since I was a child.”</p><p>Hafiz said, “I just hope there won’t be any trouble. I’ve realized those girls have no respect.”</p><p>Sudais smirked. “They met their match. Whatever they do to me, I will retaliate. I hate Neesa, and I swear I will teach her a lesson.”</p><p>Hafiz nodded. “You must! They deserve it for humiliating you.”</p><p>Sudais said, “Don’t worry, we will deal with them.”</p><p>Hafiz said, “Here’s an idea—why not wait until we go to the race venue? You can ride there without anyone knowing.”</p><p>Sudais scoffed. “No way! What do you think I am, scared? I will ride at home. Just tell me the race date.”</p><p>Hafiz said, “The day after tomorrow.”</p><p>Sudais said, “Alright, buy me a new bike tomorrow so I can start training.”</p><p>Hafiz replied, “Done! Sudais, the bike man! Now get up and go pray.”</p><p>Meanwhile, as soon as Neesa left, she and Beela high-fived each other.</p><p>As they were about to enter the general living room, Neesa bumped into a young woman wearing a hijab that covered her completely.</p><p>Neesa looked up and said, “Hey, didn’t you see me?”</p><p>The girl replied, “You’re the one who didn’t see me.”</p><p>Beela pulled Neesa away and said, “Bestie, let’s not waste our time on things that aren’t important.” They walked away, leaving the girl standing there.</p><p>At that moment, Daddy entered and saw the girl. “Batul, what are you doing standing here? And why are you coming home from school so late?”</p><p>She replied, “Abba, we had lectures and a test.”</p><p>He said, “Are you the only one in university? Every day you come home late! If you push me too far, I will send you back to your village. Don’t disgrace my family.”</p><p>Rolling her eyes, Batul muttered, “You have no say in that. I’ll live in this house forever once I marry your foolish son, Sudais.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
