AUREN KWANGILA

About this Novel

Title: "Contract Marriage - Part 1: The Dakata Residence" In the heart of Asokoro, Abuja, stood a modern and beautiful one-story house, a metaphor of technological advancement. The house, owned by Professor Dr. Hamza Dakata, the permanent secretary of the president's office in 1996, boasted a unique design with brown roofing and milk and brown-colored walls adorned with vibrant flowers. The house had a special section for guest rooms on the right, welcoming relatives from Kanon Dabo. Colorful flowers surrounded the building, creating a fragrant and picturesque environment. The grass carpet in the courtyard added a touch of comfort, making the Dakata family feel truly at home. Hajiya Maryam Hamza Dakata, the lady of the house, sat in the living room amidst colorful chairs, each set matching the carpet's color. Her beauty was captivating, belying the fact that she was a mother of four boys, all seemingly taller and wiser than their years. The eldest, Abdul'azeez, known as Yaya Azeez, was thirteen, followed by Isma'el and his two younger brothers, Ishma and Usman, aged nine and seven, respectively. The youngest, Haleem, at three, was not yet ready for school.