YAKANAH! BOOK 1 COMPLETED BY TAKORI .txt

<p>Mr. William nodded and stood up, shaking Shamaki’s hand as they bid farewell.</p><p>When Shamaki stepped outside, he found the school courtyard filled with students holding large banners of appreciation. Smiling, he waved at them before heading toward his car, where his personal medical team was waiting.</p><p>He entered the vehicle, took a deep breath, and looked at the newspaper on the seat. Slowly, he leaned back as they drove home.</p><p>Upon arrival, the house staff welcomed him warmly. As he entered the house, he was greeted by a young girl.</p><p>“Oyoyo, Grandpa!”</p><p>He lifted her into the air, smiling.</p><p>“Sweetheart! Where is Anis?”</p><p>“He’s with Mom!”</p><p>He put her down and looked around the empty living room. Holding her hand, he asked again,</p><p>“Sweetheart, where are they?”</p><p>“Happy Birthday, Grandpa!”</p><p>He turned to see a large banner that read Happy Birthday, Hero Father. Despite turning seventy, he looked no older than fifty due to the care and rest he had received.</p><p>Just then, the children and their mother descended the stairs, singing Happy Birthday to You.</p><p>Smiling, he said, “Thank you very much. But Asad didn’t come, did he?”</p><p>They all looked at him and said,</p><p>“Sorry, Lion King said he couldn’t make it, but he sent Mabrooka and his children instead.”</p><p>He sat down and observed them before speaking.</p><p>“In three months, we will leave this country. Me Kano said they didn’t allow him to travel, and I heard Asad got a job at Ahmadu Bello University but declined it.”</p><p>“Papa, Asad built a company three years ago. If he takes up a teaching job, he won’t have time for it. His company in Abuja is opening in four months, and since you’ll be staying there, he refused the university job. Moddibo will stay there until everything is set up.”</p><p>"Asadullah…" he whispered, feeling a deep sense of satisfaction. He stood up and walked to his room.</p><p>A young woman emerged from the kitchen, dressed in an apron.</p><p>“Happy Birthday, Father-in-law!”</p><p>Smiling, he replied, “Thank you, Daughter-in-law. Where is my namesake?”</p><p>“He’s sleeping.”</p><p>“May Allah bless you all.”</p><p>“Amen, Father-in-law.”</p><p>She then went to serve food to her mother-in-law. Looking at Me Kano, she asked,</p><p>“Abdul, didn’t Lion King call?”</p><p>They all felt sorry for her. Me Kano sighed and said,</p><p>“You have work to do. If it’s about Ghaji, you’re trying too hard to show him the right way.”</p><p>“But honestly, you’re unfair. And if he calls, I’ll tell him what you said about him.”</p><p>Irritated, he turned to his brother.</p><p>“Moddibo, I don’t like gossip. It’s true—he’s too arrogant. His wife loves him dearly, but he keeps ignoring her.”</p><p>Their mother smiled and said, “I don’t want any disrespect.”</p><p>“Mother-in-law, did Aunty Amnah call?”</p><p>She smiled and said,</p><p>“They’re in Southern California, but she called this morning.”</p><p>Smiling, she said, "Two years ago, I went to visit Aunty Amnah, and that’s when I met Lion King." She covered her face shyly.</p><p>“Lion of Monarchy! If you want trouble, call him that. He hates being linked to the throne.”</p><p>She laughed and said, “Last year, when we went for Eid, he didn’t even enter the palace. He stayed in Abuja and left us behind. He despises going to Tankara.”</p><p>Their mother smiled again and said, “Yes, he avoids Tankara, though I don’t know why.”</p><p>After lunch, two young ladies walked in quietly. From their demeanor, it was clear they disliked noise and chatter. They sat down without a word.</p><p>“Aunty Sawwama, you’re back?”</p><p>She lifted her head and closed her eyes briefly.</p><p>“Aunty Mufeedah!”</p><p>She almost burst into tears.</p><p>"Anoosha, please be quiet," she said, her eyes filled with emotion.</p><p>She leaned on her grandmother for comfort.</p><p>“May Allah deliver you from this foolishness in your marriage! How can grown-ups not know how to hold a conversation?”</p><p>Like scolded children, they stood up and hurried to their rooms. Before entering, Sawwama turned back and said,</p><p>“Mother, please accept Uncle Danrimi’s offer. When we move to Abuja, since Asad refuses to stay in Tankara, let’s at least bring some servants.”</p><p>“No! We will not take in servants. They are human beings too.”</p><p>With that, she focused on reading Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim).</p><p>Her two daughters, Hafsat and Aisha—also known as Mufeedah and Sawwama—were deeply fascinated by royalty.</p><p>Unlike Me Kano, who loved horses and military affairs, Moddibo stayed out of politics.</p><p>And as for Asad, the final one—he declared that if given a choice, he’d rather be linked to anything but power.</p><p>That’s why he avoided royal matters at all costs.</p><p> </p><p> </p>