Author's Note

In many parts of the world, arranged marriages are becoming a relic of the past. Yet, in the northern region of Nigeria, they remain a deeply rooted tradition. In the bustling city of Abuja, 19-year-old Zainab Umar Daggash dreams of becoming a medical doctor. But her parents have other plans: they want her to marry Abdulmalik Bukar, the son of a family friend who has quietly loved her for years.

Torn between her ambitions and her family's expectations, Zainab finds herself at a crossroads. Can two people with different dreams and expectations bridge the gap between them? Join Zainab and Abdulmalik on a heartfelt journey as they navigate love, compromise, and the complexities of making an arranged marriage work.