Drop of JOY

Bintu's scholarship result came out and she was selected to study abroad,her feeding, transportation, bills, accommodation, welfare, and more will be taken care of by the NGOs.

"Am happy for you, please when you get there, Pray always,study hard and remain focused,for that's the only way you will become great"Wahab advised his daughter.

"No daddy, you've been sick, and I don't want to leave you in this condition, brother will soon go back for his final year exams, Muneera will resume school for exams are approaching, Only you will be left at home,I want to wait to see you get stronger before I leave"Bintu insisted.

"No my angel,if you want to stay longer than the appointed time,the flight will take off without you and your admission will be forfeited, please go and I promise I'll be fine"Wahab insisted.

Bintu travelled the following week and Maqsud followed, Wahab and Muneera are the only ones at home, Bintu started schooling over there,she was really convenient and happy except her mom's death that keeps crossing over her mind.

"Surely there's wealth,what a beautiful environment,every citizen of a Nation are entitled to this but my country leaders has deprived us of our entitlement, I'll make sure I rule my nation and conquer this political criminals"Bintu thought to her self as she walked around the adorable garden.

Maqsud is about to start his exams but be is so unprepared because he is always thinking about his mom and that made him really distracted.

"Daddy good afternoon, how're you doing today? Muneera greeted as she came back from school.

"Welcome my dear,am good,and how was your today's exams"Wahab asked.

"My exams were good,am almost done"she replied.

"Oooh, that's nice to know, your brother is already a graduate, he'll be coming home soon"Wahab said.

"Wow! that's a great news,I can't wait to see my would be copper"Muneera rejoiced.

Maqsud wasn't happy about his performance,he has always worked very hard for first class but he messed up in his final year exams because of his Mother's death, He has sacrificed alot of rest and fun like night sleeps,departmental parties,guys get together,long school breaks and more just to achieve his dream of first class, but he had to go home with second class upper.

"Am so proud of this result, it's rare to see a guy experience all you passed through and still have this kind of result,May Allah bless and increase you more in knowledge and wisdom"Wahab praised his Son in joy.

"Ameen Daddy,thank you so much"Maqsud hugged his Dad.

"Hmmm,I almost forgot, Bintu wants us to have a family video call,she has really missed You and Muneera,she wants to see your faces"Maqsud said as he set his android to make a bright video call.

Bintu:Hello

Wahab:My angel,you look so beautiful, how've you been?

Muneera: Sister, how's studies, hope you're comfortable over there?

Bintu: Good day Daddy,am happy to hear you healthy, Muneera,our last born,am very comfortable here,are you done with your exams?

Muneera:Yes,and my results will soon be out,then boom to higher institution.

Bintu:May God grant your heart desires my love,so my little adult will be an undergraduate soon.

Wahab:I told you not to worry that we'll be just fine,as you can see am healthy,am even farming presently.

Bintu: Daddy, I've told you to stop stressful things at this stage of your life, it's not good for your health,I Know you won't listen, I'll talk to Maqsud, since he'll be around for a while before he goes to serve.

Maqsud: you forgot to ask of your brother,.... Hello, Bintu are you there (video call ended).

"What's the issue,why did you end the call?"Wahab asked in a serious tone.

"I didn't,ooh, my data is finished,hear the way you sounded so serious because it's about Bintu,hmmmm"Maqsud teased.

"what do you expect,go and carry on with what you were doing,stop been jealous"Wahab said.

"Muneera's admission list will soon be out,and she'll need alot of money to start higher institution,I really don't want any of her time to be wasted like mine,so I'll find jobs to do during my weekend and breaks inorder to save some money before her admission list is out"Bintu thought to herself.

Wahab set out to serve his Nation, Few months afterward, Muneera got admission into a gifted institution.

"Daddy, My school will soon open students portal for intake of new students, registration and more"Muneera reminded her Dad.

"My daughter,am aware,I was expecting that the debtors that got farm products from me will pay yesterday,but none of them paid, at least the money would have done something in your education"Wahab replied.

"So daddy,does that mean I'll skip an education year?"Muneera asked hopeless.

"No dear,Allah will make a way"Wahab said trying to give her hope.

Shortly before Muneera's institution started registration, Bintu called.

Muneera: Sister, good day

Bintu: how're you my love? why is your mood gloomy?

Muneera:am not happy sister,my school already opened portal for registration, but am still at home, Dad doesn't have money.

Bintu:Ooh my sweetheart, what's Dad saying?

Muneera:The sales he will make from farm produce is his financial plan for my education but he hasn't been paid for the produce.

Bintu:That's quite pathetic but you're going for registration tomorrow, I'll send you some money now,then you have to go to the bank to switch currency,is that fine by you?

Muneera:Wow,thank you so much sister, you've always been my support,am so Thankful to God for giving me a sister like you.

Bintu:awwwn, you're making me shade tears, always remember that we love you so much and we have full confident in you.

Muneera: I've always known,I promise I'll never give you'll any reason to be disappointed at me.

Bintu: Okay last born, am having a class now,so get ready to go to the bank, I'll send the money immediately. I almost forgot, where's Dad?

Muneera: He's having a nap, Okay, thanks,bye, love you.

Bintu sent the money, and Muneera successfully completed her school registration, Maqsud is now done serving the Nation and has returned home.

"Hey little adult, how're you?"Maqsud teased.

"Welcome back brother, I've missed you so much"Muneera hugged her brother so tight.

"I've missed you too baby,I thought you would be in school by now,but lucky I met you, here are the things you asked me to get for you"Maqsud handed a big leather bag to her.

"Wow, you're the best brother,am finally good to go,ooooh,am so happy"Muneera said as she displayed joy.

"Hmmmm,last Borns can praise, thanks for the compliment dear, Bintu told me what she provided, trust you showed gratitude"Maqsud asked.

"Sure brother,am happy I've got a lovely and caring big brother and sister"Muneera replied.

"My Son, you're back, welcome dear"Wahab welcomed his Son.

"Yes Daddy, Good day, how've you been"Maqsud greeted.

"Am good,So you're finally done"Wahab asked.

"Yes Daddy"He replied.

"So what's next?"Wahab asked.

"Job daddy,am applying for a standard Job"He replied.

"May Allah grant all your request"Wahab prayed.

"Ameen,Ameen, thanks Dad"He replied.

it's a joyful day for Muneera, she's finally going to study medicine in the higher institution.

"Daddy,am ready, I'll be going now"Muneera called onto her Dad before leaving.

"My dear, you're leaving already, please be a very good girl,pray always,stay focused and be selective and very careful about friends, I'll so miss you"Wahab said as he starts shading tears.

"Yes Daddy, thank you so much,I really appreciate all your efforts, I'll miss you too"Muneera replied in tears as he hugged him tightly.

"It's okay, Daddy, she'll be back soon, Muneera let's go"

Maqsud escorted her sister and waited till her boss took off. Few days later Maqsud started applying for standard jobs. Then he came across his senior back then in school.

"Hey guy, it's been a while"The guy said as they shook hands.

"yeah, how's been life and besides what're doing in this area?"Maqsud asked surprisingly.

"My guy,life hasn't been fare oo,am an apprentice in this fashion house"He replied.

"Apprentice,A full graduate with first class,so you want to tell me you've not gotten a job yet"Maqsud asked in shock.

"I submitted application letters and got tired of submitting,then I decided to learn some skills,in that way, I'll be self employed, there's no joy in this country at all,my eyes have seen hell,I almost committed suicide when I remembered all I sacrificed and the pains I passed through inorder to get first class so I can secure a standard Job to carter for me family, Education they say is the key to success,but our leaders has made it a key to hell for us"The guy lamented as he almost cried.

"After hearing your story,now I understand it's the whole Nation that's in pain, I started applying for job couples of days back,but come to think of it,if a graduate with first class is jobless,how will a second class graduate secure a job"Maqsud asked rhetorically.

"It's possible my friend,this country honour those with power, wealth and fame, Am sure you remembered one Frank,the son of a wealthy politician"He asked.

"Yeah,I do,one notorious alcoholic that doesn't attend classes, he's always throwing parties all the time,and attending clubs with ladies was his hubby"Maqsud replied.

"yes that guy, as we speak, he's the active manager of the country's oil company, he's making billions, building factories, buying lands and houses abroad,So please somebody that doesn't even have institutional classification"The guy narrated.

"Are you serious?"Maqsud asked in a shocking manner.

"That's my country for you,guy please give me your contact we'll talk better,and as for your job application,I wish you all the best,my candid advise to you, please don't waste your time having hope where there is corruption like I did"The guy said as they exchanged contact and went their separate ways.