Chapter 39

Asiya POV

I hate this new master, he is so Wicked. I felt a huge pang in my chest as I saw him vomit. He made me feel like dirty. He has only been here for a week and my life has been miserable. Sometimes he would smile at me and sometimes he would simply just frown. What on earth have I done to him for him to hate me so much. Only God knows what his definition of clean is, because I do not understand him. What a rude man he is, I hate him so much.

"Asiya Dear" I heard the voice of his mother, Khair call from behind.

"Madam, I..." I immediately wiped the tears that were rolling uncontrollably down my eyes.

"I am almost done with the spicing" I said to her. She smiled calmly at me while wiping away the tears that were falling down my eyes.

"Why are you crying?" She asked.

"Nothing madam, I guess it was the onions I had chopped" I said to her. She chuckled and then rolled her eyes gently.

"It is Ani, isn't it?" She asked.

"No madam, it isn't him. I'm just feeling very sad" I said. She chuckled and held my chin again.

"I'm sorry about the way my son behaves towards you. He is just like his father, A little bit arrogant but I assure you he is nice as well" She said. I smiled with a nod.

"And about you being dirty, He is a bit right. You have to start cleaning yourself up. Now here is six thousand naira, go and make your hair and make sure you wear those clothes I had bought for you. I don't want you wearing Ankara and Tops" she said. I nodded calmly as she spoke.

"But madam, I only wear those clothe for outings" I said. She chuckled. I came here from the village two weeks ago because my grandma got sick and my mother made me take her place as the housekeeper. Madam Khair is a very nice lady and she pays my mother 120,000 naira every month as salary.

"I'll buy you more, I promise" she said. I nodded and she smiled.

"Be blessed my dear. When is your mother returning, this work is getting to much for you" She said.

"By next week she'll be back madam, my grandmothers health has gotten better" I said. The madam smiled and Uttered "Alhamdudilah" (Praise be to God)

"So when are you going to Dubai madam?" I asked her softly.

"Next week Monday my dear" She said and I prayed for her. She was leaving for Dubai for a conference, I couldn't wait for her to go because I knew she would bring a whole lot of goodies for me.

"May Allah take and bring you back safely." I said and she smiled. She walked away and left me standing in the kitchen. As soon as I was done, I rinsed my hand after putting everything in place. I then headed straight to my room, I took a very long bath and wore one the finest Abaya she got me. And then I used perfume all over my body, I smelled really good and I couldn't wait for the rude master to see me. Immediately I was done, I made my way for the kitchen and to my utmost surprise. He was seated on the slab with his phone in his hand. He raised his head up when I walked in. For a second there he looked really confused but just decided to eye me gently. I didn't mind, I simply greeted him which he didn't even reply. That was even the list of my problems. I simply opened the refrigerator and brought out a bagged chicken.

"Don't tell me you wanna cook again." He said. I didn't reply him and continued what I was doing. That seemed to had irritated him. He spoke again "Count me out, I won't be eating." He said. I still didn't reply him. I focused my attention on doing what I was doing.

That seemed to had annoyed him, because the next thing I felt were pair of hands turning me around roughly "I'm talking to you Asiya, are you deaf or just very stupid?" He asked. I resisted the urge to hit him. He simply just rolled his eyes and let go of my shoulder. I felt my eyes burn from tears that began falling out. He looked at me as though I was running mad and said "Oh please, clean your tears. Stop acting like a foolish child" He said.

"You are the foolish person. And you are the deaf person. Tell me, what do you even think of yourself?. I know I'm poor and all but let me tell you something, this status was given to you by God and he can take it whenever he wanted. Stop being a jerk and focus on Islam. Arrogance is never good." I said. I immediately rinsed my hand and stormed off. He didn't say a thing to me. I was in-fact happy about that coz I didn't want to speak to him.

I stormed into my room and immediately took a shower. When I was done, I wore a black abaya and placed the veil over my head. I sprayed perfume immensely on my body and made my way out to serve the food. As though Adnan was waiting for me outside, I saw him staring at me with bewilderment as I came out. I hissed and sashayed my way into the kitchen. I picked all the food flask and dropped them on the dinning table. When I was done setting everything, I made my way to Madam's room. I knocked twice on the door and she immediately opened it.

"Madam Asalamualaikum, The food is ready." I said to her and a smile graced her lips.

"Thank you Asiya. Please go get Adnan from his room" she said to me. I fought the urge to tell her I didn't want to go. I simply complied and went over to his room.

I knocked on the door and there was no response. Something in me made me push the door open. Bringing face to face with half naked man. I wanted to scream but I controlled myself.

"Adnan, madam said come and eat."
I said and immediately turned around to leave but a very strong arm held onto mine and dragged me in. Adnan was only putting on a gray sweatpants and had no shirt on.

"Asiya right?." He said.

"Yes?" I gave him a quizzical look.

"You look more beautiful now that you are properly dressed. I need your help" He said. He was still holding onto my hand. I immediately jerked it away. He chuckled.

"Do you need me to bring your food up here?" I asked.

"No, I want you to marry me." His last statement threw me off guard. I started laughing hysterically at the joke I had just heard.

"Mr Adnan I'm sorry but I have things to do, I'll like to take my leave now." I said. I turned around but his words stopped me.

"Asiya I'm serious. I'm in need of a wife and every women I have met has always treated me with utmost respect and fear. They've never made me feel like I was worthless and stupid." He said.

"So you want to marry a woman that makes you feel worthless?." I asked.

"No, I want to marry a Queen. A woman that can rule side by side with me. I promise I'll give you a good life, you'll never lack anything. I'll make sure everything is set for you. You won't regret this, I promise." He said.

"You are marrying for the wrong reason Mr Adnan, I cannot marry someone I do not love." I said.

"And I cannot marry someone I love, think about it. I'll make sure you are happy though. Look I know this sounds weird, but I'm to be crowned king next month. And I have to marry before that time. And my mother tells me that you have been arranged to marry a drunkard in the village, think about it. Marrying me is better than that weirdo" He said. I bit my lips a little. Even God knew I'd rather die than marry a man as treacherous as Mukthar. My mother owed him allot of money, by allot of money. I'm talking about over a hundred million. He said if I marry him, he'll forgive my mum. My father is the cause of all this, he sold mukthars land worth a hundred million and was paid fake money. Hence he had to pay mukthar but unfortunately for us, my poor father died and we are to take up this burden for him.


"I promise I'll pay up all the debt, Please Asiya. You have to agree to marry me. There is no way I can find a wife within a month." He said.

"I'm sorry Mr Adnan, I'll have to think about this. And I'll have to speak to your mum first." I said.

"I already told my mum. She was the one that suggested I marry you in the first place. I know ever since I came here, I've been very rude. But I'm sorry, I have been greatly troubled by this decision of my father. I'm his only hope, my twin brother has refused to take the crown, I have to help him and I need a wife first" He said.

"I have only known you for a week Mr Adnan, I don't know what to say." I said.

"You can think about it, I just want you to know that if you marry me, I'll make you happy. I'm not as bad as I seem you know" He winked. I chuckled.

"Okay very well then, I'll think about it." I said. I walked out of his room and confusion washed over me. Why would he want to marry me?. I was stinky and poor and A prince wants me as his wife. Well that was crazy.


I entered into the kitchen to find the madam standing in there and making a coffee. "Madam let me help you with that" I said to her.

"No, Asiya it's okay. Did Adnan speak to you about him wanting to marry you?" She asked. I swallowed a lump and nodded.

"Yeah he did. But why?. I thought I disgusted him"'I said.

"No you don't. Adnan just can't stand dirty. Even as a child he never played with sand. He has OCD. A mental disorder, he can't stand anything that isn't in place. It's suffocates him and makes him angry." She said. I felt a bit scared.

"Isn't that Dangerous?" I asked.

"No, it's a normal mental disorder. He gets irritated and really angry and shouts whenever he sees dirty. He doesn't hate you, in fact he told me you were beautiful and he liked you but the fact you were dirty irritated him. I didn't want to tell you about his mental condition, but I see it best for you to know since he has asked you to marry him." Madam said.

"Madam, are you sure he likes me?" I asked and she chuckled.

"He does. Adnan hated everything about his big sister Nailah, she was rough and never clean. Except physically of course. They argued a lot while growing up, but does he hate here?. No, he doesn't. It's just the Mental disorder, the OCD." Madam said.

"Wow, Madam do you wish for me to marry him?" I asked and she nodded with a smile.

"Of course, why wouldn't I?. I'd be very happy if that happens, at least I'll know you are safe from that drunkard. And Adnan has said he'll pay the man. You have nothing to worry about my dear." She said. I smiled calmly at her words.

"Then I'll marry him ma'am. I cannot imagine my life with that drunkard. I know he'll eventually kill me if I ever marry him, I was scared madam. I didn't want to just say anything." I felt tears cascading down my eyes.

"I knew it. That's why when Adnan asked for a wife, I told him you'd be best to Marry him. And I know my son will not regret it, because you are a very lovely girl Asiya" Madam said. She hugged me and pecked my forehead.

"From now on, call me mum. I'm no longer your madam but your mum" She said. I smiled and nodded.

"Should I call mum and tell her?" I asked. I needed to inform my mum, I knew she'd be happy to hear this.

"No need. I've told her, she sends her blessing but she won't be in attendance. Because you'd have to leave for Saudi tomorrow" she said. My eyes widened a bit. I swallowed another lump in throat.

"Why so early mum?" I asked her.

"Adnan has to get married immediately. Or else he'll lose the kingship title to his cousins, and that would not be good." She said. "His father was not supposed to be king, but that was the decision My husbands father took before dying. That Aaron should be king and that Aaron heir should take the throne" she added.

"So please you both will have to leave tomorrow, the wedding must take place there. You get?" She asked and I nodded.

"Okay madam. I'll do it." I said. She smiled and held my chin.

"You'll make a pretty bride." She said and I smiled calmly. I would do anything not to marry that evil drunkard.

Come let's go to Adnans room and talk. She said and I nodded. We both ambulated to Adnans room. He opened the door for us and we walked in.

His mother sat on the bed and we both on the floor. "This reminds me of when I and your father were being advised before getting married." She said. Smiling at old memories I guess.

"So Adnan, She has agreed to marry you. And now I want you to promise me this." She looked at Adnan who was smiling "You'll take care of her and love her. Because she'll be your wife from tomorrow henceforth, do you promise to let this marriage work?" His mother asked.

"Yes Mum, I promise to take care of her."
He said and then turned to me "Thank you for deciding to marry me, you've helped me allot today" he smiled at me.

"You're welcome." I simply muttered.

"May Allah grant your marriage lots of blessing. We will all leave for Saudi tomorrow in sha Allah." His mother said. She got up to her feet.

"I think it would be best if you both talked. I'll be in my room Asiya"
His mother said before leaving.

Adnan immediately turned to me and said "Thank you for helping me today, I'll never forget this great help. Thank you very much" He said. I smiled

"And thank you too, for saving me from that drunkard and Offering to pay my mums debts. I owe you allot" I said.

"It's just 100 million Naira. It's nothing"
He said. I laughed.

"100 million naira can change many people's life Mr Adnan"
I said.

"Okay then, I'll share 100 Million naira to five families then" he said and I chuckled.

"You would do that?. I asked and he nodded.

"I'll call my Accountant to take care of that" he smiled. We both talked calmly and softly. At Least we were seeing eye to eye for the very first time ever.