After Layla left, Ammie came in carrying two large trays—one in her hands and the other carried by one of her housemaids. She set one down on the center table in the living room, then went into her bedroom to call Mairo so she could eat.
Mairo followed Ammie to the living room, where Ammie began serving her. At first, Mairo felt a bit shy, but Ammie’s warm and chatty attitude made her relax. Ammie made sure she was full before letting her go, and they continued chatting—Ammie telling her funny stories about the children in the house and their different personalities.
Layla Joins In
While they were still talking, Layla came in and joined them. Their conversation, as usual, shifted to Khalifah—the source of endless family banter.
It was then Ammie told Mairo she would be traveling to Dubai in two days, and that Mairo would be going with her. Ammie wanted to give her some exposure for a few months. Excited, Mairo quickly agreed, happy to leave the house—especially after meeting Muhammad Adnan.
Layla, hearing this, immediately asked to come too, knowing that from Dubai Ammie would likely pass through Lebanon. Ammie refused at first, reminding her about school, but Layla argued they were on holiday. In the end, Ammie agreed.
A Call from Daddy
Daddy, who was out of town, called and asked to speak to Mairo to check on her. Their conversation lasted minutes—Daddy being a humorous man who could make even reserved Mairo laugh.
Mairo spent two days at the house, and in that short time, she bonded so well with everyone that it felt like she had known them for years. This made Umma relax, seeing her more comfortable.
Heading to Dubai
On the day of their departure, Khalifah cried when Ammie told him he wouldn’t be going—only Mairo and Layla. Mujaddad, Muhammad Adnan’s younger brother, teased Khalifah, calling him “Mama’s boy” and joking about his closeness to women. Everyone laughed, including Umma, before she prayed for Ammie and the girls’ safe journey.
Their flight departed at 11 a.m.
A New World for Mairo
In Dubai, Mairo saw a whole different lifestyle—modern people, wealth, and luxury. At a wedding they attended, Ammie began arranging for Mairo to undergo beauty treatments, hiring specialists to work on her skin and body.
They stayed two weeks in Dubai, during which Mairo’s appearance transformed—her skin became smooth and glowing. Layla often touched it in admiration, asking Ammie for the secret, only for Ammie to brush her off teasingly.
On to Lebanon
From Dubai, they traveled to Lebanon. Within two months, Mairo had blended so well with the Arab women that she could pass as one herself. Ammie also put her on special treatments for her bust, making her look more mature and elegant. Lebanese men began showing interest in her beauty.
Ammie continued training her in style, and Arabic gowns became second nature to her
After five months abroad, Daddy’s call finally made Ammie prepare for their return. By then, Mairo had transformed into a “classical lady.” She now mixed English and Arabic into her speech, adopting Ammie’s refined mannerisms.
Arrival in Nigeria
When they landed, Mujaddad and Ameerah barely recognized her. She wore a black abaya decorated with stones and red floral patterns, paired with striking high heels and a matching rolled hijab. A simple makeup look highlighted her face, with soft hair strands falling over her forehead.
Ameerah asked Ammie where Maryam (Mairo) was, not realizing she was right in front of her. Layla teased her for not recognizing her own friend. Khalifah eagerly waited to greet her, and when Ammie pointed her out, everyone was stunned at her transformation.
Ameerah and Khalifah hugged Mairo tightly, and together they headed to the waiting cars with security escort.
Surprising Umma
At Umma’s place, the same confusion happened—she didn’t recognize Mairo until Mairo took her hand and spoke. Shocked, Umma asked if this was really Maryam.
Laughter filled the room, with Mujaddad teasing Ameerah for failing to recognize her friend. Jokes flew back and forth, including playful banter about marriage, until the evening ended in joy.
The Next Day – A Meeting with Adnan
The next morning, plans were made for an outing. Ameerah and Layla waited downstairs for Mairo. When she finally descended the stairs, her fragrance filled the living room.
Ammie’s voice called out, “Muhammad Adnan, here is Maryam—you’ll finally meet her today.” Mairo’s heart skipped, but she kept her composure, walking gracefully into the room where her eyes met Muhammad Adnan’s—and Anisa’s, who was holding baby Sajida.
Ammie, unaware of the tension, introduced them casually. Anisa wanted to speak but couldn’t find the words, and Adnan himself was unsure if this was truly the Mairo he knew—or just a dream.
Mairo broke the moment by looking at Layla and asking, “Is this baby Sajida?” Anisa stared at her in disbelief, surprised at how Mairo acted as if she had never met them before.
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Mairo’s Side of the Story
After Layla left, Ammie came in carrying two large trays—one in her hands and the other carried by one of her housemaids. She set one down on the center table in the living room, then went into her bedroom to call Mairo so she could eat.
Mairo followed Ammie to the living room, where Ammie began serving her. At first, Mairo felt a bit shy, but Ammie’s warm and chatty attitude made her relax. Ammie made sure she was full before letting her go, and they continued chatting—Ammie telling her funny stories about the children in the house and their different personalities.
Layla Joins In
While they were still talking, Layla came in and joined them. Their conversation, as usual, shifted to Khalifah—the source of endless family banter.
It was then Ammie told Mairo she would be traveling to Dubai in two days, and that Mairo would be going with her. Ammie wanted to give her some exposure for a few months. Excited, Mairo quickly agreed, happy to leave the house—especially after meeting Muhammad Adnan.
Layla, hearing this, immediately asked to come too, knowing that from Dubai Ammie would likely pass through Lebanon. Ammie refused at first, reminding her about school, but Layla argued they were on holiday. In the end, Ammie agreed.
A Call from Daddy
Daddy, who was out of town, called and asked to speak to Mairo to check on her. Their conversation lasted minutes—Daddy being a humorous man who could make even reserved Mairo laugh.
Mairo spent two days at the house, and in that short time, she bonded so well with everyone that it felt like she had known them for years. This made Umma relax, seeing her more comfortable.
Heading to Dubai
On the day of their departure, Khalifah cried when Ammie told him he wouldn’t be going—only Mairo and Layla. Mujaddad, Muhammad Adnan’s younger brother, teased Khalifah, calling him “Mama’s boy” and joking about his closeness to women. Everyone laughed, including Umma, before she prayed for Ammie and the girls’ safe journey.
Their flight departed at 11 a.m.
A New World for Mairo
In Dubai, Mairo saw a whole different lifestyle—modern people, wealth, and luxury. At a wedding they attended, Ammie began arranging for Mairo to undergo beauty treatments, hiring specialists to work on her skin and body.
They stayed two weeks in Dubai, during which Mairo’s appearance transformed—her skin became smooth and glowing. Layla often touched it in admiration, asking Ammie for the secret, only for Ammie to brush her off teasingly.
On to Lebanon
From Dubai, they traveled to Lebanon. Within two months, Mairo had blended so well with the Arab women that she could pass as one herself. Ammie also put her on special treatments for her bust, making her look more mature and elegant. Lebanese men began showing interest in her beauty.
Ammie continued training her in style, and Arabic gowns became second nature to her
After five months abroad, Daddy’s call finally made Ammie prepare for their return. By then, Mairo had transformed into a “classical lady.” She now mixed English and Arabic into her speech, adopting Ammie’s refined mannerisms.
Arrival in Nigeria
When they landed, Mujaddad and Ameerah barely recognized her. She wore a black abaya decorated with stones and red floral patterns, paired with striking high heels and a matching rolled hijab. A simple makeup look highlighted her face, with soft hair strands falling over her forehead.
Ameerah asked Ammie where Maryam (Mairo) was, not realizing she was right in front of her. Layla teased her for not recognizing her own friend. Khalifah eagerly waited to greet her, and when Ammie pointed her out, everyone was stunned at her transformation.
Ameerah and Khalifah hugged Mairo tightly, and together they headed to the waiting cars with security escort.
Surprising Umma
At Umma’s place, the same confusion happened—she didn’t recognize Mairo until Mairo took her hand and spoke. Shocked, Umma asked if this was really Maryam.
Laughter filled the room, with Mujaddad teasing Ameerah for failing to recognize her friend. Jokes flew back and forth, including playful banter about marriage, until the evening ended in joy.
The Next Day – A Meeting with Adnan
The next morning, plans were made for an outing. Ameerah and Layla waited downstairs for Mairo. When she finally descended the stairs, her fragrance filled the living room.
Ammie’s voice called out, “Muhammad Adnan, here is Maryam—you’ll finally meet her today.” Mairo’s heart skipped, but she kept her composure, walking gracefully into the room where her eyes met Muhammad Adnan’s—and Anisa’s, who was holding baby Sajida.
Ammie, unaware of the tension, introduced them casually. Anisa wanted to speak but couldn’t find the words, and Adnan himself was unsure if this was truly the Mairo he knew—or just a dream.
Mairo broke the moment by looking at Layla and asking, “Is this baby Sajida?” Anisa stared at her in disbelief, surprised at how Mairo acted as if she had never met them before.