When He died Part 5

Opemipo

She rushed into her sister’s house and saw Halimat. She ran to her, Halimat explained the dramatic turn of events to her and they both cried. She thanked Halimat for informing her. She headed to her sister’s room but changed her mind. She had to use the toilet as fast as possible as she had bowels had been acting up since she got the call that her sister’s husband died. As she passed the guest room she heard a sharp ‘thwack”. She moved closer to the door and listened. She forgot her bowels and ran to her sister’s room.

When He Died Part 4

Ibrahim

His brother is too weak to fight it anyway. He put the pillow over his brother’s face.

I ran into the room and saw my brother in law standing over my husband. I pushed him off and touched my husband. His eyes fluttered open and he managed a weak smile as he saw me. I was confused, I thought they said he died. I saw the room fill with people as my mother in law and Uncle Rokeeb came to my husband and touched him. The room was filled with cries of “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.” 

When He Died

Part 3

What was wrong with having sex with my own husband in our own house? I was just tired of this people. And I was warned not to marry a Muslim but I was in love with Haleem. I should have married Adewale instead. He was a Christian and loved me a lot. I was still lost in my thoughts when I felt a strong whack on my face. I looked up dazed. What was going on here? Is this some form of traditional right?  I burst into tears. Where was Haleem right now? Shouldn’t he be protecting me?  I saw my mother in law push the person that slapped my away and she sat by me on the floor.

When He died

Part 2

Ibrahim

Ibrahim got up from the sitting room as soon as he was able to get away from his wailing mother. Everything as it was happening broke his heart. As mother’s friends came and took her into their arms, he wanted to go see his brother. The Alfas were already making the arrangements as per Muslim doctrines. He got to the door and paused for a moment to steel himself, he was a man after all. He opened the door and stood there in shock. He saw his brother’s wife grinding on his dead brother. He was shocked and confused. She was oblivious of his presence and he quietly closed the door wondering what to do. He was still standing there when he felt someone place a hand on his shoulder. It was his uncle.