<p>Still, since Nenne arrived with Aisha on Thursday, it only heightened Prince's excitement and anticipation for Aisha’s arrival even more than before. Thus, he embarked on preparing his home to welcome Siddiqah. He replaced all the furniture in the house—from the bed to the sofas—with new, pristine white pieces. He remembered Kiki once mentioning during her visit to Argentina that everything for a new bride should be fresh.</p><p>Not just the furniture—he also updated the curtains and replaced the carpets with modern, top-of-the-line designs. As for groceries, nothing was left out, from salt to the smallest kitchen utensils. Prince instructed Zaid, his housekeeper in Qatar, to stock up on everything Aisha might need, even items she wouldn’t require immediately upon her arrival.</p><p>It’s said that when a Yoruba man decides to love, he does so with all his heart, especially one as mature and composed as Prince Abdulrasheed. His love for Aisha was not driven by youthful exuberance but by a profound and unwavering commitment.</p><p>Prince also prepared a cozy bedroom near the master suite, where they would share their space, ensuring that Aisha had a separate, fully equipped room for her own comfort. He furnished the room with everything a stylish woman might need—nothing was missing.</p><p>This residence, located in Qatar, was not his Ranch House, which was in Argentina and included his polo horses. This penthouse in Qatar was a company residence provided by the refinery where he worked. He rarely played polo in Qatar, preferring to indulge in the sport in Europe or Argentina.</p><p>Nenne, on her part, ensured that Aisha underwent all the traditional preparations expected of a Yoruba bride before entering her husband’s home for the first time. This even included preparing and feeding her a special dish made from the head of a goat, a tradition Aisha didn’t understand but went along with. Aisha noticed that Aunt Taiwo hadn’t returned to her home since their arrival and instead stayed in Princess Fatima’s room. She suspected that there might be issues in Taiwo’s marriage but refrained from asking.</p><p>On Thursday, as planned, Nenne, Dade, and their daughter-in-law, Aisha Siddiqah Yunus, boarded a Qatar Airways flight from Lagos’ Murtala Mohammed Airport. Dade had informed Prince in advance about their departure and landing times.</p><p>In the airplane, Dade and Nenne sat in Qatar Airways’ luxurious Q-Suites first class, engaged in conversations in a mix of Yoruba and Fulani, discussing their children and Taiwo’s marital challenges. Meanwhile, Aisha sat by the window, lost in thought, reflecting on her previous solo journey to Argentina and the events that transpired. She eventually fell asleep, waking only when the announcement came for all passengers to fasten their seat belts as the plane descended into Doha.</p><p>Prince couldn’t focus at work as he kept glancing at his Swatch watch every five minutes. Before the plane landed, he left the office for the airport to meet them. By the time their plane landed, he was already in the reception area.</p><p>Aisha was the first to emerge, holding her hand luggage and walking gracefully with a radiant smile on her face. Prince’s heart swelled with gratitude as he saw her, followed by Nenne and Dade, who exuded dignity and grace. Prince rushed to embrace Nenne first, followed by Dade, and finally Aisha. He warmly welcomed her, teasing, “Aysha, welcome ooo! Finally, Nenne decided to stop hiding you and brought you to me?”</p><p>They all laughed, and Nenne playfully scolded him. After a warm reunion, Prince took Aisha’s bags and led them to his car, where he couldn’t take his eyes off her. Aisha, feeling shy, avoided his gaze, especially since Nenne was sitting in the back seat, seemingly engrossed in a phone conversation with Fatima.</p><p>When they arrived at Prince’s residence, he personally carried Aisha’s luggage into her room, saying, “This is your room.” He also showed Nenne and Dade their guest room. Nenne noticed the extensive renovations Prince had made and jokingly commented in Fulani, “The groom of Siddiqah has truly outdone himself!”</p><p>After performing ablution, Prince led the group in prayer. Following the prayer, they enjoyed a lavish meal prepared by Zaid, featuring traditional Arabic dishes like lamb mandi, kebabs, and baklava, along with Arabic coffee. Afterward, Nenne requested tea, and Prince personally prepared a tray with a variety of premium tea options and honey instead of sugar, knowing her preferences.</p><p>As Nenne sipped her tea, Dade addressed Prince and Aisha, offering them heartfelt marital advice. He urged them to support and trust each other, emphasizing that they should resolve issues internally before involving family. He reminded Prince to always consider Aisha’s youth and nurture her with patience and understanding.</p><p>It was clear that their journey together had officially begun, with love, care, and the blessings of their families guiding them.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
