The good woman

"As always there was a new wedding that was celebrated, we used to it dad married one of his many daughters after every 5 months we were many and he got rich behind the dowries received we could hate him for that, but the fact remains that he only married his daughters to men whom I would call good and who had a genuine interest in the one they were marrying. We were a total of 7 girls and there were only 5 boys, I was the youngest and I was 20 years old. Dad had two wives, the first of whom died in peace, after which he married my mother, who is the second.

My mother is called Oumi and my father is Mocktar Malick we all live in Senegal more precisely in Dakar but we are from Nigeria however we were all born and raised in Senegal. Unlike most Senegalese we were Christians. As I was saying, one of my sisters had just gotten married, there was only me and my sister Irma left. But as far as I'm concerned, my father always refused the fact that I could get married one day because according to him no descending man would want a soiled woman. I was not chaste or else I don't know if I am because when I was little I was the victim of rape when I think about it I tell myself that there was no penetration but I don't I have more beautiful and well my innocence, in any case, I am the soiled reason for which I will remain all my life with my parents because dad will never accept that I marry. Study level I obtained my baccalaureate but afterward, I had to stop because dad thought that it would be useless to me, and yet I would like so much to continue my studies. ''

I am Dina Malick I am 20 years old.

The sun had just risen which would mean that we too have to get up to go about our business. My sister and I used to get up to do household chores but today more than the other days, we have to clean the house from top to bottom because tonight we are going to have visitors.

Mom: hello my girls

Us: hello mom

Me: How did you sleep?

Her: well my daughter and you?

Me: well, finally mom I wanted to know if I could go to the market next door to buy myself a new dress.

Her: yes why not go with Irma too

Me: ok

A few minutes later

Me: Irma hurry up, we have to go quickly and come back soon.

Irma: yes it's good I'm here

me: finally

Irma: here we go

Arriving at the market we looked at dresses there were very beautiful ones but unfortunately, I didn't have enough money to buy one but I wanted one I liked them so much.

Me: Irma I like this dress but I don't have the money to pay for it. Could you lend me some money and I'll pay it back later?

Her: If I could, I would borrow the necessary amount from you, but I would like to pay for this sorry dress myself.

Me: it doesn't matter, I'll come back to buy this dress another time, well, add this money to yours to buy your dress.

Her: Thank you.

Me: you're welcome, I just say with a smile

When Irma had finished paying the bill for her dress, we started to go home. Arrived at a level it was necessary to cross a road. We looked but at the time of crossing a car had appeared out of nowhere and braked sharply in front of us, I will not tell you the fear I had I was not afraid for my life but for that of Irma. The driver got out of the car as well as the one who was with him on the passenger side. They looked like they were from somewhere else they didn't look like people from here one of them was I would say mixed race the other was black but they were handsome and seemed to be rich.

???: Are you ok ma'am

Irma: uh yes it's fine sir thank you

??: are you sure because we can take you to the hospital if you are not well?

Irma: no it's fine sir goodbye

??: bye

Irma: Dina here we go

I do

The evening

Dad: Dina, Irma

Me: dad...

Dad: tonight we have guests who will come for Irma

Me: for Irma but dad it hasn't been 5 months since Habiba went to live with her husband

Him: yes but it's a good match for your sister

Me: So she'll go and leave me here all alone? Daddy, please let Irma stay with me again.

Him: No! She has to go like all the others, it's a girl's destiny to get married and take care of her husband.

Me: dad a girl, a woman represents much more than that she can be a leader, a better leader even than a man

Him: yes but not my daughters you, you were born to be a good wife finally except you

Me: but why? I too would like to get married one day

Him: who will accept you don't dream too much my daughter

Me: ok

Him: Irma get ready

Her: good

I could not conceive the fact that Irma was going to leave and leave me here all alone among my many sisters she is the only one with whom I got along we were only one year apart and soon I would find myself alone here

Me: Irma please don't leave me here alone to refuse the proposal that we want to make to you.

Her: Dina you know it so well that I couldn't even if I wanted to dad would kill me and who knows maybe this is my prince charming.

Me: how could he be your prince charming more than you don't know him

Her: you don't necessarily have to know your prince charming you know in general a prince charming is the one you don't even know

Me: yeah okay

Her: but don't sulk

Me: I'm not sulking, don't worry, get ready for your prince charming, I say as I leave

Her: ohm Dina I will always be ready for you there in your heart uh?

Me: uh

HOURS LATER

Dad's guests had already arrived, we hadn't seen them, but we were waiting for voices in the living room. Irma was finishing dressing, the result was pretty good.

Her: tell me how do you like me?

me: super pretty, beautiful, splendid

her: thank you Dina you are pretty too

me: no need to lie to me Irma I'm not beautiful because I didn't do anything to be

her: yes but you are naturally beautiful, you don't need all these extra things

me: you are nice...

????: knock Knock

Me: Who is it??

???: Amir. dad asks Irma to come down

Me: ok thanks amir

Amir is one of my 5 brothers finally one who still stays at home the others are married we love weddings at home so much huh.

Amir: nothing. But he asked Irma to come down alone, you stay here

me: oh okay

Irma went down to the living room and I decided to go to the balcony to subtly observe what was happening there.

Moab Sankara

My name is Moab Sankara I am 29 years old I am of American origin my father is American and my mother is Senegalese. I live in the USA but at the moment I am in Senegal to visit my maternal family following the multiple insistences of my mother.

On this day I accompany my friend Amir to the one who will become his future wife, we had already arrived and we now had to enter the house

Amir: am I presentable I mean, well, anyway well put huh??

Me: uh yeah you look presentable

Amir: just presentable??

Me: yeah you could have done better

Him: in this case, let's turn around so that I can get well

I was amused by his reaction it was an arranged marriage but he still wanted his future to find him....wow

Me: it's not worth it you know you're good like that my friend I say smiling.

Him: you're not lying to me uh

Me: no don't worry

Him: ok let's go then

Me: I'm following you, I say opening my door

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We were now sitting in his future wife's living room or should I say in the living room of his future wife's parents. We waited a few minutes then a young girl with dark skin, quite pretty, and very well dressed came downstairs, I looked at my friend to see his expression and thus guess if he liked this girl or not, but I did not see the ones what I expected.

Me: what is it? I say patting him.

Him: nothing but I expected something else she seems a bit materialistic

Me: Tsu Tsu we don't judge people just like that

Him: ok, let's wait and see

The famous girl had finally come down the stairs, she was now close to us.

Mr.mocktar: Irma comes to say good evening to Mr. Amir your future husband and his friend Moab

Her: good evening Amir, good evening Moab she said smiling shyly

Us: Good evening

The talks started between the parents of Amir and Irma because yes the parents of Amir were present too. While the discussions continued I was looking around the house when my gaze fell on the balcony overlooking the living room I thought I saw the shadow of a person, at least something take a quick look then s' lower quickly, I kept looking towards this place when I saw her it was a girl, oh god only knows how beautiful she was, our eyes met and when she saw me she gave a dazed smile then a small hello of hand then turned and ran to leave.

Who was she and why hadn't she come to meet us like everyone else.

I felt something so special in my heart I would like to meet her she looks so entertaining

??? : eh oh Moab what are you looking at?

Me: uh nothing you were talking to me?

Amir: no I was just telling you that I am thinking of refusing this marriage

me: but why

Him: I don't know but I don't feel this marriage

Me: think again.

Him: ok

I could not conceive the fact that Irma was going to leave and leave me here all alone among my many sisters she is the only one with whom I got along we were only one year apart and soon I would find myself alone here

Me: Irma please don't leave me here alone to refuse the proposal that we want to make to you.

Her: Dina you know it so well that I couldn't even if I wanted to dad would kill me and who knows maybe this is my prince charming.

Me: how could he be your prince charming more than you don't know him

Her: you don't necessarily have to know your prince charming you know in general a prince charming is the one you don't even know

Me: yeah okay

Her: but don't sulk

Me: I'm not sulking, don't worry, get ready for your prince charming, I say as I leave

Her: ohm Dina I will always be ready for you there in your heart uh?

Me: uh

HOURS LATER

Dad's guests had already arrived, we hadn't seen them, but we were waiting for voices in the living room. Irma was finishing dressing, the result was pretty good.

Her: tell me how do you like me?

me: super pretty, gorgeous, gorgeous

her: thank you Dina you are pretty too

me: no need to lie to me Irma I'm not beautiful because I didn't do anything to be

her: yes, but you are naturally beautiful, you don't need all these extra things

me: you are nice....

??? : knock Knock

Me: who is this?

??? : Amir. dad asks Irma to come down

Me: ok thank you, Amir

Amir is one of my 5 brothers finally one who still stays at home the others are married we love weddings at home so much huh.

Amir: Nothing. But he asked Irma to come down alone, you stay here

me: oh okay

Irma went down to the living room and I decided to go to the balcony to subtly observe what was happening there.

Moab Sankara

My name is Moab Sankara I am 29 years old I am of American origin my father is American and my mother is Senegalese. I live in the USA but at the moment I am in Senegal to visit my maternal family following the multiple insistences of my mother.

On this day I accompany my friend Amir to the one who will become his future wife, we had already arrived and we we now had to enter the house

Amir: am I presentable I mean, well, in short, well put huh??

Me: uh yeah you look presentable

Amir: just presentable??

Me: yeah you could have done better

Him: in this case, let's turn around so that I can get well

I was amused by his reaction it was an arranged marriage but he still wanted his future to find him....wow

Me: it's not worth it you know you're good like that my friend I say smiling.

Him: you're not lying to me uh

Me: no don't worry

Him: ok let's go then

Me: I'm following you, I say opening my door

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We were now sitting in his future wife's living room or should I say in the living room of his future wife's parents. We waited a few minutes then a young girl with dark skin, quite pretty, and very well dressed came downstairs, I looked at my friend to see his expression and thus guess if he liked this girl or not, but I did not see the ones what I expected.

Me: what is it? I say patting him.

Him: nothing but I expected something else she seems a bit materialistic

Me: Tsu Tsu we don't judge people just like that

Him: ok, let's wait and see

The famous girl had finally come down the stairs, she was now close to us.

Mr.mocktar: Irma comes to say good evening to Mr. Amir your future husband and his friend Moab

Her: good evening Amir, good evening Moab she said smiling shyly

Us: good evening

The talks started between the parents of Amir and Irma because yes the parents of Amir were present too. While the discussions continued I was looking around the house when my gaze fell on the balcony overlooking the living room I thought I saw the shadow of a person, at least something take a quick look then s' lower quickly, I kept looking towards this place when I saw her it was a girl, oh god only knows how beautiful she was, our eyes met and when she saw me she gave a dazed smile then a small hello of hand then turned and ran to leave.

Who was she and why hadn't she come to meet us like everyone else.

I felt something so special in my heart I would like to meet her she looks so entertaining

??? : oh oh Moab what are you looking at?

Me: uh nothing you were talking to me?

Amir: no I was just telling you that I am thinking of refusing this marriage

me: but why

Him: I don't know but I don't feel this marriage

Me: think again.

Him: ok

To be continued

Moab Sankara

We were still in that house and all I had in mind was seeing that clown again she had managed to get a smile out of me.

Me: Mister Mocktar do you have another daughter?

He and his wife looked at each other.

Him: eh yes Dina my youngest have you ever met her?

Me: no, I only saw him once. Why isn't she here with us?

Him: that is to say that uh

??? : she was a bit busy in the kitchen she had just finished now Irma is going to go and call

It was the young girl's mother who had just spoken

Her: Irma is going to call Dina and tell her to come down and say hello to our guests

Irma: well I'll be back

The so-called Irma went to the stairs.

Me: uh could I know where the toilets are

The lady: yes my son it's just up there you turn right

Me: well thank you

I headed for the stairs I took them when I got there- high I waited for the voices and I got them followed they came from a room between open so I took a look and saw my clown.

Irma: ah Dina if you knew he's so handsome I can't wait to be his wife

Dina: ah good but what makes you so excited Irma you don't know him at least talk to him once at least you know what kind of person he is and.........

Irma: no Dina it's enough for me to know that he's American and that I'm going to live in America with him. good man or not all I want is to get married and be the first of the Malicks to go to America and live there ah my God thank you he's rich thank you

Dina: uh..... but Irma why say you all these things you have never been materialistic or like......that why this sudden change please don't think that way if you want to be with a man be with him first for what he is not for what he has please talk to him and see if after that he interests you or not don't let yourself be influenced by dad's decisions he is in your life act and it is you who will spend the rest t of your days with the latter so think carefully uh

Irma: you tell me not to let myself be influenced by dad's decisions but yet you accept them well he told you that you couldn't get married quite simply because you don't be chaste you listen to him but to me, you tell me not to let myself be influenced, Dina.....

Dina: I listen to him because he is right, I am ashamed of no longer being but you know it just like me that it is not my fault if what happened happened. I listen to him because if I'm in my head and my housework ends badly I couldn't turn to anyone and deep down I'd know it's because I didn't have my father's blessing. But as I said it starts above all from shame, every girl should find herself and remain pure for her husband, but I was not given that choice, you have it so you have the power to decide for your life dad will take into account your refusal.

Irma: I understood Dina but I want to marry this one he is so handsome, I like him

Dina: uh ok

Irma: now let's go downstairs dad wants you to come and greet the visitors

Dina: ok let's- y.

After that, I hurried downstairs and sat down next to Amir. A few minutes later my clown appeared I watched them get off her and her sister. Irma looked very confident but Dina looked away she was looking at her feet but what still caught my attention was her gait she had a beautiful smooth and stylish gait she was wearing a loincloth dress. She finally came to us.

Dina: good evening everyone she said simply making a bow as a sign of respect

Amir: good evening you are Irma's sister isn't it wow it shows you have a trait of resemblance you are both pretty. What is your name?

Dina: Dina my name is Dina and I thank you for your compliment, you're nice, she said politely

Amir: you're

welcome Dina: okay uh I'm leaving I'll be upstairs if you need me. I am delighted to have you all meet goodbye once said she turned and left

Mr. Mocktar : so what did you decide

Mr. Moussa: yes Amir what did you decide Amir

Amir: uh listen j I was interested in your daughter Irma but I'm not sure I want to join her sorry anymore.

Mr. Mocktar : it doesn't matter to have an arranged marriage, both parties have to agree as this is not the case it will be fine you are free to leave.

Amir: thank you very

much Mr.Mocktar: this says goodbye

Irma: but dad what are you doing I was really interested why do you accept this dishonor so easily

Mr.mocktar: Irma shut up he's not the only one man on earth you will have another proposal.

Irma: But that person won't be from America.

Amir: but I'm not from America Irma I'm African Senegalese and I've always lived here

Irma: oh well but I thought, I thought sorry sorry goodbye she said rushing to get away go.

Mr. Moussa: goodbye Mr.

Mocktar: goodbye

Me: goodbye

Then we went

I hope to see you again my clown.

Dina Malick

I had gone back to my room and I sincerely hoped that everything was going well downstairs for Irma even though I do not agree with her way of thinking I only want her happiness she is my sister the only one I get along with pretty well.

I was still looking out the window when i saw the visitors coming out of the house and heading for their car i was still watching them when the door opened and Irma was on the verge of tears.

Me: Irma but what's going on? What happens to you?

Her: Dina my dream just fell through he refused to unite with me do you realize that I'm not beautiful here uh?

Me: calm down you come sit

down Her: how could I calm down Dina I'm done you understand

Me: no you're not if this marriage proposal couldn't be made then it's that the good God has someone else in store for you and this one wasn't for you. So stop crying get up tell yourself you'll find better than that uh

Her: but Dina.....

Me: no listen to me sweetie everything will be fine it'll be fine, now we stop crying and we smile uh

Her: puff you annoy me why couldn't you let me cry in peace she said smiling weakly

Me: would you have liked me to make fun of your misfortune

Her: not at all I would have blamed you to death

Me: you see then let me worry about you you are the only sister I have left the only one who is still close to me so before daddy makes you go away from me let- me worry and take care of you my sweetie my Irma.

Her: it's nice you know Dina you're really nice and I'm sorry for not having listened to you.

Me: let's not talk about it anymore uh and if we were going to eat these guests didn't touch anything

Her: okay let's go

Moab Sankara

We were back now and I was in my thoughts everything I wanted it was to see this girl again and hear her little voice again even for a short time because I know that between her and me it will come to nothing if one day we get together.

Amir: hey what are you thinking??

Me: oh to nothing.... or if to something

Amir: tell me

Me: I was thinking about Mr. Moctar's daughter

Amir: who Irma if c it's because I dropped our wedding plans don't worry you heard her father she'll find another suitor so don't worry about her uh ?

Me: no it's not about her I'm talking about but about Dina. Although I found your way of refusing this marriage a bit aggressive

Amir: anyway what's up with Dina

Moi: how did you find it?

A mir: oh she was respectful, beautiful

Me: me I found her different, different from all the girls I had to meet she has this little something beyond her beauty, in addition to her she is nice, calm, thoughtful, she is not interested in money and ......

Amir: how do you know all this?

Me: my heart knew it from the moment I saw her and in addition I heard her and her sister.

Amir: wow apparently you're under the spell of little Dina wow who would have believed it

Me: yes I'll admit that yes but you know it Amir even if I wanted to we won't be able to have a future together so it's better don't get carried away

Amir: but maybe she could understand if she's so special as you say she'll accept you with your disease

Me: really you think?? Amir I am powerless....... Do you think a girl could agree to marry a man and look him in the eye for a lifetime. Sexuality is part of one of the bases of marriage and when a couple does not agree on this level it is always subject to discussions and tensions.

Amir: I'm really sorry my friend

Me: it's okay, don't worry

Amir: no, it's not okay, have you already consulted a doctor???

Me: I don't want to talk about it anymore...... not about this subject

Amir: ok how do you plan to do with Dina then??

Me: nothing absolutely nothing

Amir: you could ask for her hand and make her your wife

Me: her father will never accept haven't you noticed that he didn't even want her to come down

Amir: yes. But if I understood correctly, he's a man who loves money so offer him a good sum

Me: yeah but I wouldn't want to ruin this girl's future.........even if it's already ruined

Amir: what??

Me nothing. I'm going back to my country in two weeks

Amir: oh well I wanted to do the visa to come with you there do you think it will be easy for me to get it

Me: I don't know but I'll give you one help. I would like to see Dina again before I decide to do anything

Amir: and how are you going to do it, you know that we will surely not let her go out on her own, moreover with a man

Me: yes, so I will go back there -down Saturday and I will ask permission from his father

Amir: yes it is better

Dina Malick

Saturday

Irma: Dina Dina......

Me: Irma what's up????

She: Have you seen my charger?

Me: no no where did you put it where did you see it last.

Her: I don't know.

Me: ok then I'll look in the living room and you in your room

She: Okay

I was looking for her charger and I couldn't find it

Her: it's ok I found it

Me: Oh okay

I was about to go back to my room when the doorbell rang and I hurried to open the door when I arrived I opened it and I was surprised to discover one of our guests from the other time.

Me: hello I say simply

Him: good morning Dina, that's it

Me: Yes sir, that's it. Uh, are you looking for my father?

Him: yes, I am. Is he here?

Me: No, sorry sir, I think he went to work but...

????: Dina my daughter, who are you talking to?

Me: ah mom it's one of the gentlemen from the other day, he would like to see dad.

She: and why don't you let him in, it's not polite to leave your guests outside

Me: oh that's right. Excuse me, sir, sorry, come in.

Him: thank you, it's nothing

He came in and I invited him to sit down, I brought him some water and he thanked my mother who finally came out of the kitchen.

She: oh hello my son, sit down says he to the gentleman who got up when he saw her coming

Him: thank you

She: So what brings you back here Amir has he changed his mind

Him: no, sorry, I came for Dina

When I hear my name I quickly go back to him why was he here?

She: What do you mean my son, what's up with Dina? By the way, Dina goes upstairs, I'll tell you to come down.

Dina: Ok mom, I say as I leave

MOAB SANKARA

Me: I was wondering if she could..... well if you would permit me to go out with her today.

Her: her father will certainly not agree

Me: I know that but what I would like is just to get to know your daughter better. Don't worry madam I am not here to play with her I would like to get to know her better and then make her my wife.

She: are you serious? do you want to marry my daughter?

Me: yes I want to and I know that your husband will not agree but I

don't want to waste time, I'm old enough now.

Her: yes but Dina is not like all my other daughters

Me: I know it and I accept her as she is

Her: but how do you know?

Me: it doesn't matter so can you allow me to talk to her

Her: yes, but you have to come back before night, it is already 14:00

Me: well thank you

She: it is I who thank you.

Dina Malick.

I was still in my room when my mother came home and she looked happy and I thought that it was because of the arrival of this man, maybe his friend wants to ask for Irma's hand in marriage, I don't know.

She: Dina

Me: mom

She: did you see the man in the living room?

I simply nodded my head

She: I want you to go out with him in town, talk to him and tell me in the evening what you thought of him

what, okay?

Me: yes but why?

She: I'll tell you everything when the time comes, I have to talk to your father first, uh?

Me: uh

She: so get ready, make yourself beautiful uh she says before leaving

I wondered what was going on but it was my mom who told me to do it so I did it without flinching.

I choose a dress among my many loincloths, I was going to take a shower and I was finally ready when Irma entered the room.

She: Dina, mom said you had to go out with this man uh can I come?

Me: I don't know, I'll ask him

Her: ok, I'll get ready, she said before leaving

Me: but first I have to ask permission ...

She had already left, so I should tell this man that Irma would like to come with us. I went down the stairs to meet her.

Moab Sankara

I was fiddling with my phone while waiting for Dina when my attention was caught by the sound of footsteps. When I looked up I was amazed by this woman who has been haunting my thoughts for a few days now, she came down the stairs gracefully with her gentle gait and came towards me

Dina: uh sir sorry to have kept you waiting for so long, uh actually I wanted to ask you could Irma my sister come with us, she said she was bored so I......

She was silent and didn't continue her sentence I felt that it bothered her a little to ask me that because she made a gesture with her fingers to sign that she was nervous or even uncomfortable.

She: uh if it bothers you there's no problem it's true that it's not very polite to ask you that when we don't even

thatknow each other.

But I admit that I would be reassured if she came with me not that I take you for a bad guy.........

Me: ok

She: uh?

Me: she can come with us

She: oh thank you I......will go call her thank you she said as she left

I watched her leave and one thing became increasingly clear to me........

I wanted her in my life, I wanted her for me........for me alone......even though I know she will suffer from this relationship.

will I have absolutely nothing to offer him except.......my heart, but

it's not always enough, after all, I want to take the risk

to be continued