???? BANI DA GATA ????

(A Story of Survival, Betrayal & Fate)

STORY BY: REAL LADINGO SWEET BABY

THE ORPHAN GIRL

In the quiet village of Audarass, deep in the Agadez region of Niger, a terrified young girl named Ma'azzara runs for her life. Only 13 years old, she is being chased by three menacing figures—led by D’an Malle, a ruthless man determined to harm her.

She cries out for help, her bare feet pounding against the ground, but the villagers turn a blind eye. She pleads, "Wayyo Allah! Bani da gata!" (Oh, God! I have no guardian!).

Cornered near the main road, D’an Malle catches up with her. "Ba ruwana da maraicinki," he sneers, preparing to attack. But Ma’azzara, desperate to save herself, hurls sand into his eyes, bites his arm, and escapes into the darkness—where fate has something unexpected in store for her.

At that very moment, a luxurious Venza 2020 drives down the road. The driver, Adamsy, a young, wealthy businessman of Fulani and French descent, accidentally hits Ma'azzara as she stumbles onto the street.

His fiancée, Husaina, panics. "Mon trésor! (My treasure!) We've hit someone!"

Rushing out, they find Ma’azzara unconscious. Adamsy hesitates, disgusted by the dirt on her body, but Husaina insists, "We need to help her!"

They take her to a nearby hospital, where Ma’azzara regains consciousness, deliriously calling out for her grandmother, Gaishina, the only family she has left.

A TRAGIC LOSS

After stabilizing Ma’azzara, Adamsy and Husaina decide to take her home. Upon arriving at her small, rundown house, they find Gaishina gravely ill. Ma’azzara clings to her, sobbing, "Ki tashi Gaishina! Don Allah kar ki mutu!"

But fate is cruel. Gaishina's health worsens, and despite Adamsy’s attempts to help, she passes away, leaving Ma’azzara truly alone in the world.

Before she dies, she clutches Adamsy's hand. "Ina baka amanar Ma’azzara... ka riƙe ta kamar 'yarka," she whispers.

Adamsy is stunned. He never wanted this responsibility. He detests dirty, unkempt children. Yet, an old woman’s dying wish now weighs heavily on him.

Ma’azzara, unaware of her grandmother’s final words, only knows one thing—she has lost everything.

THE BATTLE FOR MA’AZZARA

Word spreads fast. Salamatu, Ma’azzara’s cruel paternal aunt, arrives demanding custody. "Zan kaita gida!" she announces, but her intentions are far from noble. She wants to sell Ma’azzara into an early marriage for money.

Terrified, Ma’azzara clings to Adamsy, sobbing, "Uncle! Ka taimakeni! Kar su tafi dani!"

Adamsy is about to refuse when he sees the sheer fear in her eyes. For reasons he cannot explain, he steps forward and declares, "Ma’azzara ba zata biku ba. Amanarta na wuyana."

Furious but powerless against Adamsy’s wealth and influence, Salamatu leaves, vowing revenge.

A NEW LIFE BEGINS

Under Husaina’s care, Ma’azzara gets a fresh start. She receives new clothes, education, and protection under Adamsy's household.

But Adamsy remains distant, unable to accept her fully. He mocks her whenever she calls him "Uncle," irritated by her presence. "Ke, ni ba 'Uncle' dinki bane," he scolds, but she refuses to stop.

Despite this, Ma’azzara starts developing a deep attachment to him, seeing him as the only family she has left.

A LOVE THAT SHOULDN’T BE

As years pass, Ma’azzara blossoms into a stunning young woman. Her beauty is undeniable—her soft Fulani features, dark expressive eyes, and graceful nature turn heads everywhere.

This does not go unnoticed by Adamsy. He starts seeing her differently, and it unsettles him. She is no longer the helpless child he once saved—she is a woman.

One evening, after a heated argument, he grabs her by the wrist. Their eyes lock. Something shifts.

"Ka sake ni, Uncle," she whispers, her voice trembling.

"Ba zan sake ki ba," he murmurs, his grip tightening.

Confused and overwhelmed, Ma’azzara pulls away, realizing she may have feelings for the one man she shouldn't love.

ANISA’S JEALOUSY

Anisa, Adamsy's longtime fiancée, notices the growing tension between them. She confronts him. "Ka kasa daina kallon ta, Adamu. Me kake nufi?"

But Adamsy denies it. "Ba komai. Yarinyar nan ba zata canza komai ba," he insists.

Anisa, however, is not convinced. She plots to get rid of Ma’azzara before she can take what she believes is hers.

A FORCED SEPARATION

Anisa manipulates Salamatu into filing a legal case, demanding Ma’azzara be taken away. The village elders are bribed, and soon, a court ruling is passed—Ma’azzara must leave Adamsy's home.

On the day she is to be taken, she clings to Adamsy, sobbing. "Uncle! Kar ka bar ni!"

For the first time, Adamsy feels powerless.

As she is dragged away, their eyes meet. A silent promise is made.

This is not the end.

DESTINED OR DOOMED?

Months later, Ma’azzara is forced into marriage with a man she barely knows. She resigns to her fate, believing Adamsy has abandoned her.

But on the night of the wedding, a familiar voice whispers in the darkness.

"Zo, Ma’azzara. Na zo daukarki."

She turns, and standing before her is Adamsy.

"Ka dawo?" she breathes.

He nods, his eyes dark with determination. "Ba zan bari wani ya mallake ki ba."

As he extends his hand, Ma’azzara must make a choice—to step into the unknown or stay in a life she never wanted.

And as she reaches for him, she knows...

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