Rayuwar Rayhana Book 1 Hausa Novel Complete
Rahane was the last to hold her body and weep bitterly, but neither the doctor nor his son, Ibraheem, heard her cries because of the conversation between Ahmad Sulaiman and Dr. Mansur in the car. They remained unaware until they reached Takai town.
Rahane, who was guiding them to their house, saw Akori-Kurar Ado at the door, collapsed and in poor condition. Despite this, she immediately stepped out of the car when Ibraheem opened the door for her. Ado waved at her as if acknowledging her presence.
“Bring him in, Rayhanah,” said Baba Dacta (as she called him), leading her into the house with a prayer. She greeted him, but he did not respond and walked away. Suddenly, Ado grabbed her and dragged her to Iya’s room. Inside, she saw her father lying on the ground, his body bloodied, and wearing only a pair of short trousers.
Ado sneered, “Hypocrite! She can stand again, but I’ll break her, just like I broke my marriage in front of you. I will destroy her to redeem my suffering.”
Without considering the wounds on her body, he pinned her to the wall and tore through her clothes. Rahane’s scream echoed through the neighborhood, alerting even the other houses.
Dr. Mansur, who was on a phone call, froze when Ibraheem rushed to him, saying, “Daddy… that girl is screaming!” Mansur quickly turned, his ears catching the terrifying sound. Without a word, he and Ibraheem ran into the house.
By then, Ado had thrown Rahane to the ground. Though bruised, she managed to stay conscious. Malam Rashidu, huddled in a corner, wept silently. Enraged, Ibraheem seized Ado by the collar, yanked him up, pinned him to the wall, and punched him so hard that five teeth fell out, followed by blood. With a swift kick, he sent Ado sprawling into the middle of the house.
By now, a crowd had gathered, filling the house. Dr. Mansur quickly called the police, who arrived promptly and arrested Ado. Meanwhile, Malam Rashidu stood trembling, mumbling incoherently. Stripped of his dignity, he seemed completely broken. Rahane, clutching her torn clothes, cried in a corner.
I.M. Takai removed his suit jacket and draped it over Rahane to preserve her dignity. Moved by her state, Malam Rashidu knelt before her, sobbing uncontrollably. He asked, “Where is Iya Rahane?”
The people of Takai began murmuring, saying it had been two weeks since they last saw Malam Rashidu and Rahane. They assumed the two had left town without informing anyone.
Dr. Mansur gave Malam Rashidu some clothes to wear and explained that Ado had imprisoned and tortured him for three weeks, demanding to know Rahane’s whereabouts. He revealed that Rahane had been in a car accident, with only minor injuries, and had been treated at their hospital. Tragically, Iya Bilki had died in the crash.
Malam Rashidu, overcome with grief, cried out, “Rahane, what have we done?” The crowd lamented, saying, “Innalillahi wa’inna ilaihir raji’un. May God have mercy on Iya Bilki.”
The people of Takai gathered in solidarity outside the house as prayers were said for Iya Bilki. Her body was then taken to its final resting place.
Later, Dr. Mansur and I.M. visited the Headman of Takai. Mansur, a native of Takai, had long distanced himself from local politics, preferring to live in Kano with his family. He had spent years studying abroad in Ireland, where he met his wife, Asma’u (formerly Anita Shiyana), at Trinity College in Dublin.
Asma’u converted to Islam and became a dedicated wife and mother. Mansur named her after his late mother. A skilled pediatrician, Asma’u devoted her life to her family and patients, fostering a loving, Irish-influenced household. Despite their differences, Dr. Mansur’s reserved nature and Asma’u’s vibrant personality balanced their life together, creating a strong and united family.
