Tomorrow, Sarham will arrive, which is also the day of Surayyah's wedding. Until then, Surayyah is staying at Haj. Kulu visits the house occasionally to greet her parents and then leaves. She doesn't enter Hauwa's room unless they meet in the main living room, and even then, only if Hauwa initiates the conversation. Just as Mama excused Sumayyah regarding Madinah, she excuses Surayyah regarding Hauwa-Kulu, implying that their personalities don't match.

However, when alone with Surayyah, Mama often advises her about Hauwa, emphasizing that Hauwa is their responsibility and has no one else in Kano. Since Hauwa is marrying their relative, Surayyah must maintain a good relationship with her, and one day, she might even carry her children.

Mama doesn't realize that Surayyah secretly looks down on Hauwa's background. Hauwa has become a 'liability' to her parents, with no husband, and is now living with them, seemingly thriving like someone consuming yeast.

Mama enters Hauwa's room holding a bottle of swan water and says, "Hauwa, did you pray the Asr prayer and then fall asleep in the evening? Evening sleep is not beneficial." Mama's voice wakes Hauwa from her deep sleep. She sits up and says, "Mama, I was doing my prayers, and sleep overtook me." Mama hands her the bottle and says, "This is honey, a remedy for hemorrhoids, part of the treatment prepared for Surayyah. Drink it three times a day." She also places a jar of herbal mixture beside the bed with a cup and says, "For the next three days, this should be your drink, understood, Hauwa'u?" Hauwa nods and thanks Mama, even though she doesn't know what it's for.

Hauwa follows Mama's instructions diligently, trusting that Mama wouldn't give her anything harmful, even though she says it's for hemorrhoids. She also eats the Ghanaian mixture occasionally, believing it improves her skin. Although she can't see her skin, she takes good care of it, maintaining her dark complexion. Throughout the day, she can't eat much because the sweet remedies Mama gives her fill her up.

In the evening, Dr. Sarham arrives at their house. Despite his skin tone not being as light as theirs, one might think he is from the Maghreb. His slight weight gain accentuates his height and handsome features, and his charisma and maturity are evident at thirty-five years old. His slight weight gain enhances his appearance as a complete family man with a prosperous and secure life.

Dr. Sarham Abbas Shanono greets his mother in her room, as he didn't find anyone in the main living room. He greeted, but no one responded, so he headed straight to Mama's room.