Fatima and Sadiya were sitting at the entrance of a large house. One look at them and you could tell they were seeking help. I hit the brakes and was about to get out of the car when I heard one of them say, "Sadiya, let's run before he kidnaps us." I froze, leaning against the car door, lost in thought and no longer looking at them because of how they were running away. 

_This is ignorance, which is darker than night. If you had stayed, I would have helped you, but not knowing who I am made you harm yourselves. Insha Allah, I promise to help you wherever you are._ Yusuf thought to himself as he said these words in his heart. 

After finishing his thoughts, he got back into his car, started it, and drove calmly until he reached home. In the living room, he found Amina lying down. 

"Hello, queen of women. You didn't even know I had arrived, let alone come to welcome me. Where are the children? I didn't hear their voices. Are they not here?" 

She quickly looked up and said, "Welcome, Hubby. They finished eating and went to sleep. I was waiting for you. How was the journey? Or is it the fatigue that makes you look like this, or are you hungry?" Amina asked. 

"Everything you mentioned is affecting me right now. Before you bring me food, please prepare some warm water for me to bathe." 

"Okay, Hubby. Whatever you want, I'll do it now." 

She finished her words and stood up, pointing towards the back of the house as she went to prepare the water. 

The thought of those children came back to him, and he felt deeply troubled because of their young age. He wondered how he would find a solution to what he had resolved in his heart. He then heard someone speaking to him, saying, "I knew there was something you were hiding from me. Now the signs are showing. I have been watching you for a while, but you didn't notice. Anyway, get up now; I have finished preparing your bathwater." Amina said. 

He got up slowly without saying a word, his mouth unable to utter anything. He went to the toilet and quickly finished everything. When he returned to the living room, he found that she had prepared various dishes for him, and he started eating. 

Meanwhile, Fatima and Sadiya were sitting in the house, feeling worried. 

Inna said, "I don't like this nonsense of yours. You came back empty-handed, and your uncle has been gone for a long time without any news. Whether he is alive or dead, only God knows. I will have to go out to find a solution for us. This house won't help us unless we go out and beg. Harɗo left us in misery and hardship." 

"Inna, I promised to bring you happiness this time, but I want you to let me go out alone so you can see my determination," Sadiya said. 

"I don't like recklessness. You know the people outside are not kind; they might kidnap you like they did to your uncle Harɗo. Just be patient; one day, we will have a story to tell." 

Back at Yusuf's house, he was lying in the living room when Amina came out of the room and asked, "Did you change your mind about going to the house?" 

"I will go. I was just resting. I am waiting for Musa; he knows more about the house."