"Ammi smiled and said, 'Abbakhar, Abbakhar, Abbakhar, I noticed he really likes that girl...' She walked toward the stairs, taking her phone from her handbag, and said, 'Let me call Zuhailat and tell her...'

After the Isha prayer, the girls left Hajiya’s house to go home. As Amatullah was walking in their compound, she heard a car horn. She didn't know why, but she stood still, turned, and stared at the gate as the guard opened it. An expensive, latest-model jeep entered. She looked at the car as it parked, and the driver came out. Abdullah (Sweety) was standing there, leaning against the car with his arms folded, smiling at her. A smile escaped her lips, and she ran and hugged him, then burst into tears, holding him very tight. He pulled out a scented handkerchief to wipe her tears, shaking his head. She said, 'You left and abandoned me...'

Abdullah (Sweety) said, 'Amatullah, you were the cause...' She said, 'You gave me a hard time...' He said, 'Stop crying, I’m back... Happy... Right?' She said, 'Yeah, I’m happy.'"

(The narrative continues with Amatullah feeling joyful, her siblings asking who arrived, and a humorous confrontation between Amatullah and her friend Nasreem. The story later shifts to a scene where Abbakhar and his cousin Attahiru visit, attempting to woo Amatullah and her friend Amal, respectively. Amal, in particular, firmly rejects Attahiru's advances because he does not meet her physical preferences.)

2. Summary

The story follows Amatullah and her social circle. Amatullah is deeply in love with a man she calls "Sweety" (Abdullah). The plot involves:

• Reunion: Abdullah returns from the Niger Republic, much to Amatullah's delight.
• Conflict/Suitor: A man named Abbakhar is persistent in his interest in Amatullah, despite her repeated rejections and her insistence that she is already spoken for by Sweety.
• Amal’s Rejection: Amatullah’s friend, Amal, is pursued by Abbakhar’s cousin, Attahiru. Amal eventually confronts Attahiru with harsh honesty, telling him to leave her alone because he does not match the physical profile (fair-skinned, Arab-like features) she desires in a partner.
• Humor: The narrative is laced with lighthearted dialogue between friends and family, focusing on the girls' firm stance regarding their romantic choices and their playful teasing of each other.

3. Description of Narrative Style

• Genre: Contemporary Hausa Romantic Fiction (often referred to as Littattafan Soyayya).
• Tone: Playful, conversational, and emotional. The writing emphasizes interpersonal relationships, domestic settings (family compounds), and the "chase" aspect of courtship.
• Language: The text uses colloquial Hausa mixed with English loanwords (e.g., "sweety," "happy," "designer perfumes," "bedroom"). This is characteristic of modern Nigerian youth literature, reflecting how young people actually speak.

4. Analytics

• Thematic Focus: Loyalty vs. Obsession. Amatullah maintains loyalty to Abdullah, while Abbakhar/Attahiru represent the trope of the persistent, slightly oblivious suitor.
• Character Archetypes:
  • Amatullah: The protagonist; emotional, loyal, and outspoken.
  • Amal: Strong-willed and blunt; she represents the "modern" girl who has very specific standards and is unafraid to voice them.
  • Sweety (Abdullah): The ideal, calm, and returned lover.
• Cultural Context: The setting (Katsina, Nigeria) and the social dynamics (the role of "Hajiya," the importance of family permission, the tradition of tsaraba—gifts brought from travels) provide a rich cultural backdrop for the romance.
• Reader Engagement: The text includes a footer inviting readers to comment via WhatsApp, which is a common marketing strategy for serialized Hausa novels circulated on social media platforms.