Orphan Boy Cried When He Married The Old Woman, But His Wedding Night Left Her In Shock!

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00:00Jabari had known nothing but hardship all his life.

00:03Born in a small village in Tanzania, he had lost his parents when he was just a boy.

00:08With no family to protect him, he was passed from one cruel master to another, working

00:14day and night just for scraps of food.

00:17His hands, once soft and full of life, were now rough and calloused.

00:21His dreams crushed beneath the weight of survival.

00:25One evening, as he sat outside a crumbling mud hut, staring at the setting sun, a shadow

00:30loomed over him, Mama Zubeda.

00:34She was the richest woman in the village, a powerful widow with land, gold, and servants

00:39at her feet.

00:40She was nearly sixty, but the hunger in her eyes made Jabari shiver.

00:45She smiled, but there was something unsettling about it.

00:48Marry me, she said, her voice dripping with confidence.

00:52I will give you a home, fine clothes, good food.

00:55You will never have to suffer again.

00:58Jabari's heart pounded.

01:00Marry her.

01:01She was old enough to be his grandmother, but what choice did he have?

01:04He had no home, no money, no future.

01:07He had spent years dreaming of escape, but now he felt like a bird being lured into a golden

01:12cage.

01:13His throat tightened, his hands clenched into fists, but he forced himself to nod.

01:18The wedding was held in grand style, with drums beating and villagers whispering behind his

01:23back.

01:24Dressed in expensive robes, Jabari felt like a prisoner in silk.

01:28As he stood beside Mama Zubeda, who beamed with pride, a single tear rolled down his cheek.

01:35No one noticed, no one cared.

01:37And deep inside, he knew.

01:40His life was no longer his own.

01:42The whole village gathered to watch, but not in celebration.

01:46This was entertainment for them.

01:47Women whispered behind their veils, shaking their heads in mock pity.

01:52Men nudged each other, laughing under their breath.

01:55Even the children, too young to understand, pointed at Jabari and giggled.

01:59Look at him, someone muttered.

02:02Just a boy.

02:03What a shame.

02:04Jabari heard every word, but he kept his head down.

02:07His feet felt heavy, dragging him toward a future he didn't want.

02:11The fine silk robe he wore felt like chains, and the golden jewellery around his neck felt

02:17like shackles.

02:18His heart screamed for him to run, to escape, but his body moved forward like a puppet.

02:23At the front of the wedding hall, Mama Zubeda stood tall, draped in heavy gold and embroidered

02:30fabric.

02:31His face shone with pride as if she had just won a prize, and in a way she had.

02:35She had bought herself a young, strong husband.

02:39Someone who would serve her, obey her, and give her the illusion of youth once again.

02:44Jabari's hands trembled as he accepted the wedding beads.

02:48His fingers culled against the smooth, polished stones.

02:51He forced himself to say the vows.

02:54His voice barely above a whisper.

02:56Mama Zubeda slid the ring onto his finger.

02:59She squeezed his hand, her long nails pressing into his skin.

03:03The crowd cheered, but it was not the sound of joy, it was the sound of a spectacle.

03:08People nudged each other, some laughing, some shaking their heads in disbelief.

03:13The whispers never stopped.

03:15Jabari blinked away the tears that threatened to fall.

03:17He could not cry, not hear, not in front of them.

03:20He clenched his jaw, forcing himself to swallow the pain.

03:24As the night deepened, the wedding feast began.

03:27People ate, drank, and danced, but Jabari barely touched his food.

03:31His stomach was in knots, his hands clenched into fists under the table.

03:35Every time he glanced at Mama Zubeda, she was smiling.

03:39Smiling at him like he was a trophy she had placed on her shelf.

03:42When the festivities ended, the reality of what came next hit him like a storm.

03:47The wedding night.

03:48The moment he had been dreading since he said yes to this marriage.

03:52Inside the grand bedroom, the heavy door shut behind him with a loud click.

03:57His heart pounded as he stood frozen near the entrance.

04:00Mama Zubeda walked toward him slowly, her gold bangles jingling with each step.

04:06Jabari felt the walls closing in.

04:08His breath came in shallow gasps.

04:11This was real.

04:12This was happening.

04:13And there was no way out.

04:15The door shut with a heavy click, sealing Jabari inside the lavish bedroom.

04:20His heart pounded so hard it echoed in his ears.

04:23The air felt thick, suffocating.

04:26He stood frozen near the entrance.

04:28His hands clenched into fists.

04:30Across the room, Mama Zubeda moved with slow, deliberate steps, her gold bangles clinking

04:36in the silence.

04:37She smiled, a satisfied gleam in her eyes.

04:40You are my husband now, she said, her voice thick with possession.

04:45You belong to me.

04:46Jabari swallowed hard, forcing himself to stay calm.

04:50Every part of him wanted to run, to scream, to fight, but he didn't.

04:55Instead, he reached into the folds of his robe and pulled out a small crumpled envelope.

05:00Mama Zubeda frowned.

05:02What is that?

05:03Jabari took a deep breath and extended it toward her.

05:06Read it.

05:07His voice was steady, but there was something sharp underneath it.

05:11Something that made her hesitate.

05:13For the first time that night, she wasn't in control.

05:16Her fingers, covered in thick gold rings, trembled as she took the envelope.

05:20She tore it open, pulling out the single sheet of paper inside.

05:24Her eyes scanned the words, and as she read, the colour drained from her face.

05:29Her hands shook.

05:31Her breath hitched.

05:32She blinked, as if hoping she had read it wrong.

05:36But the words were clear, written in bold ink.

05:40Jabari watched her reaction with a quiet, burning satisfaction.

05:43He had waited for this moment.

05:45She finally looked up at him, her voice barely a whisper.

05:49This… this can't be real.

05:51Jabari stepped closer, his once timid eyes now filled with quiet strength.

05:56It is.

05:57The paper in her hands wasn't just any document.

05:59It was proof of something she never expected.

06:02A legal will.

06:03A hidden inheritance.

06:05Jabari had never been just a poor orphan.

06:08He was the lost grandson of a powerful chief.

06:11The blood of royalty ran through his vein.

06:14He had a rightful claim to a fortune bigger than anything Mama Zubeda had ever owned.

06:18And she had just married him, thinking she was the one in control.

06:22Her lips trembled.

06:23No.

06:24This is a mistake.

06:25A lie.

06:26Jabari let out a slow breath, his voice calm but firm.

06:29No, Mama Zubeda.

06:31The only mistake was yours.

06:32You thought you were buying a weak boy.

06:34But you married a man with more power than you ever imagined.

06:37For the first time in her life, Mama Zubeda felt small.

06:41Mama Zubeda's hands shook as she held the paper.

06:44The golden rings on her fingers clinked against each other as she tried to steady herself.

06:49But her body refused to obey.

06:52Her heart pounded.

06:53Her breath came in short, ragged gasps.

06:56This had to be a joke.

06:57A lie.

06:58A cruel trick.

07:00Her eyes darted across the document again, scanning every word.

07:04Desperate to find an error.

07:06Something.

07:07Anything that would prove this wasn't real.

07:10But it was.

07:11Jabari stood before her.

07:13No longer the timid, helpless boy she thought she had trapped.

07:16He was calm.

07:17Too calm.

07:18His dark eyes burned with something she had never seen before.

07:22Power.

07:23This.

07:24This can't be true.

07:25She whispered.

07:26Her voice barely audible.

07:28Jabari crossed his arms.

07:29Watching her with an expression that sent a chill down her spine.

07:32It is.

07:33Her throat tightened.

07:35She wanted to speak.

07:36To argue.

07:37But her words failed her.

07:39For years, she had believed Jabari was nothing.

07:42A poor, abandoned orphan.

07:44Desperate for a home.

07:45Desperate enough to marry a woman nearly three times his age.

07:49She thought she had won.

07:50She thought she had control.

07:52But now, everything was different.

07:55Jabari wasn't just some boy off the streets.

07:57He was the lost grandson of Chief Mwando.

08:00One of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the region.

08:03The chief had passed away years ago, leaving behind a hidden inheritance.

08:08One that had been lost when Jabari was separated from his family as a child.

08:13And now, that fortune was his.

08:16Her breath hitched as the weight of the truth settled in.

08:19The boy she had laughed at.

08:21The one she had thought was weak.

08:23Now had more money.

08:25More power and more influence than she ever had.

08:28Her plan had backfired horribly.

08:31She had married him to control him.

08:33To use him as a puppet.

08:35But now, she was the one trapped.

08:38No.

08:39She whispered again.

08:40Gripping the documents so tightly that the paper crumpled beneath her fingers.

08:44This can't be.

08:46Jabari took a step closer.

08:48You thought you were saving me.

08:50But the truth is, I never needed saving.

08:53You married me thinking I was nothing.

08:55But I am everything you ever wanted to be.

08:58Mama Zubayda's legs felt weak.

09:00She stumbled back.

09:02Reaching for the edge of the bed to steady herself.

09:04How could this be happening?

09:06How could she have been so blind?

09:08She had spent her whole life using money to control people.

09:12Bending them to her will.

09:14But now, the tables had turned.

09:16And for the first time in her life, she was the one who had lost.

09:20Mama Zubayda's mind raced.

09:22Her hands trembled.

09:24Still clutching the document that had shattered her entire plan.

09:27This wasn't how it was supposed to be.

09:29Jabari was supposed to be a helpless boy.

09:32Grateful for the life she had given him.

09:34He was supposed to serve her.

09:36Obey her.

09:37Love her out of desperation.

09:39But now, he stood before her like a king.

09:41Calm.

09:42Powerful.

09:43Untouchable.

09:44She swallowed hard.

09:45Forcing a smile even as fear twisted inside her.

09:48My love.

09:49She said softly.

09:50Stepping closer.

09:51This…

09:52This changes nothing.

09:53We are still husband and wife.

09:55Jabari didn't move.

09:56His face was unreadable.

09:58His dark eyes locked onto hers with an intensity that made her stomach turn.

10:03She kept going.

10:04Her voice sweeter now.

10:05Dripping with fake warmth.

10:07Think about it, my dear.

10:08Together we can rule this village.

10:10We can be unstoppable.

10:12You have wealth.

10:13And I have experience.

10:14We can share everything.

10:16Jabari let out a quiet, bitter laugh.

10:18He shook his head.

10:19A slow, knowing movement that sent a cold wave of panic through her.

10:23You don't love me.

10:24He said simply.

10:25His voice wasn't angry.

10:27It wasn't loud.

10:28But it was sharp.

10:29Cutting straight through her like a knife.

10:31She flinched.

10:32Of course I do.

10:33She insisted, reaching for his hand.

10:36I gave you a home.

10:37I gave you…

10:38Jabari pulled away before she could touch him.

10:41You gave me nothing, he said coldly.

10:44You married me for power, not love.

10:47Her breath caught in her throat.

10:49The way he was looking at her.

10:51It was different now.

10:52This wasn't the weak, scared boy she had tricked into marrying her.

10:56This was a man who saw right through her.

10:59For the first time in her life she felt powerless.

11:02Desperation clawed at her chest.

11:04But Jabari…

11:06No!

11:07He cut her off, his voice firm.

11:09You never wanted me.

11:11You wanted control.

11:12And now, you have none.

11:14The words hit her like a slap.

11:16She opened her mouth, but nothing came out.

11:19Jabari didn't wait for her to speak.

11:21He turned, walking toward the door, leaving her standing there in stunned silence.

11:27Mama Zubeda had spent her entire life taking from others, bending them to her will.

11:33But now, the one person she thought she had trapped had become the one thing she feared

11:39the most.

11:40Uncontrollable.

11:41Mama Zubeda sat frozen on the edge of the bed.

11:44Her mind spinning.

11:45Everything was slipping through her fingers like sand.

11:48The power.

11:49The control.

11:50The security she had spent years building.

11:53It was all crumbling before her eyes.

11:55Jabari.

11:56The boy she had once pitied.

11:58The boy she had thought was weak.

12:00He was now standing tall, his presence commanding.

12:04He had been silent for too long, but not anymore.

12:07The next morning, before the sun had fully risen, Jabari left the mansion.

12:12He didn't speak a word to Mama Zubeda as he walked past her.

12:16She sat by the window, watching with growing dread as he disappeared down the road.

12:21She didn't know where he was going, but she knew it wasn't good for her.

12:25Hours passed.

12:26The silence in the house felt heavy, suffocating.

12:30Then, by midday, the news came.

12:33Jabari had gone straight to the village elders.

12:35He had shown them the documents, the proof of his inheritance.

12:39His grandfather, Chief Mwando, had left behind land, businesses, and wealth.

12:45For years, that fortune had been hidden, lost to time.

12:49But now Jabari had reclaimed it.

12:52The elders had listened.

12:53The lawyers had confirmed it.

12:55And now, the entire village knew the truth.

12:58Jabari was no longer a poor orphan.

13:01He was the rightful heir to a vast fortune.

13:04Mama Zubeda's hands shook as she gripped the armrest of her chair.

13:09She could hear the voices outside, the whispers growing louder, the shock spreading like wildfire.

13:15People who once looked down on Jabari were now speaking his name with respect, even fear.

13:21Then, the door burst open.

13:23Jabari walked in, his expression unreadable.

13:27Behind him stood two village elders and a lawyer, holding a thick stack of documents.

13:33Mama Zubeda's stomach twisted.

13:35She had always been the one in control.

13:37She had always been the one making the rules.

13:40But now, she could feel the ground shifting beneath her feet.

13:44Jabari stepped forward, his voice calm but firm.

13:47It's over, Mama Zubeda.

13:50She forced a smile, trying to act as if nothing had changed.

13:53My love, what are you talking about?

13:56We are husband and wife.

13:57We share everything.

13:59Jabari let out a quiet chuckle, shaking his head.

14:02No, Mama Zubeda.

14:04You took everything.

14:06But now I'm taking it back.

14:08The lawyer cleared his throat, opening the document.

14:10According to the chief's will, Jabari is the rightful heir to all properties and assets.

14:16Under the Mwando family name, effective immediately, all legal ownership will be transferred to him.

14:22Mama Zubeda's breath caught, her fingers dug into the fabric of her dress as her entire world shattered.

14:28No, she whispered.

14:30Her voice broke.

14:32Jabari, please.

14:33You can't do this.

14:34I took care of you.

14:36I gave you a home.

14:37Jabari met her desperate gaze, his expression unreadable.

14:41No, Mama Zubeda.

14:42You bought me like I was a possession.

14:44But I'm not yours.

14:46And now, you have nothing left to buy me with.

14:49Her throat tightened.

14:50Panic clawed at her chest.

14:52Please, Jabari.

14:53We are husband and wife now.

14:55You can't abandon me.

14:57Jabari tilted his head, watching her with quiet amusement.

15:00You never cared about being my wife, he said slowly.

15:04You only cared about what you could take.

15:06Tears welled in her eyes.

15:08For the first time, she wasn't pretending.

15:10For the first time, she was truly afraid.

15:13Jabari gave her one last look.

15:15A knowing smile that sent ice through her veins.

15:18This is just the beginning, he said.

15:21Then, without another word, he turned and walked away.

15:25And Mama Zubeda knew her worst nightmare had just begun.

15:29The village had never been this alive before.

15:32From the moment the sun rose, people gathered in small groups,

15:36whispering, gasping, and shaking their heads in disbelief.

15:40The name that had once been spoken with mockery was now on everyone's lips.

15:45Jabari, just yesterday, he was nothing more than a poor orphan.

15:50A boy they pitied.

15:52A joke to those who looked down on him.

15:55But today, he was the wealthiest man in the village.

15:58Word travelled faster than fire through dry grass.

16:02Women carrying baskets stopped in their tracks.

16:05Traders at the market abandoned their stalls.

16:08And even the village elders sat in stunned silence.

16:11How is this possible?

16:13An old man muttered, shaking his head.

16:15That boy.

16:16He was just a servant.

16:18Not anymore.

16:19Someone whispered back.

16:20He was the lost heir all along.

16:22A group of young men, who had once laughed at Jabari's misery,

16:26now looked at each other nervously.

16:28They had mocked him.

16:29Pushed him around.

16:30Treated him like dirt.

16:32And now, they realised their mistake.

16:34The tables had turned.

16:36Jabari walked through the village.

16:38His steps steady.

16:39His head held high.

16:41He didn't need to say a word.

16:42The people moved aside for him.

16:44Their eyes filled with a mix of awe and regret.

16:47Some tried to greet him.

16:49Their voices overly sweet.

16:51Jabari!

16:52My brother!

16:53You remember me, don't you?

16:55Others forced awkward smiles.

16:57We always knew you were special.

16:59But Jabari didn't stop.

17:00He didn't need their words.

17:02He had already heard enough when he was nothing.

17:05Meanwhile, behind the thick walls of her mansion, Mama Zubeda sat alone.

17:11Her hands clenched into fists.

17:13Her heart pounding.

17:15She could hear the voices outside.

17:17The laughter.

17:18The excitement.

17:19They were celebrating him.

17:21Not her.

17:22Her face burned with shame.

17:24The woman who once held all the power, who walked through the village with her head high,

17:29was now hiding like a coward.

17:32She peeked through the curtains, her breath catching as she saw Jabari passing by.

17:37He looked different now.

17:39Strong.

17:40Confident.

17:41Untouchable.

17:42For years, she had controlled everything.

17:45With her money.

17:46Her influence.

17:47Her status.

17:48She had been the queen of this village.

17:50And now, she was nothing.

17:52Her punishment was only beginning.

17:55The village square was packed.

17:57People stood shoulder to shoulder.

17:59Whispering.

18:00Gasping.

18:01Waiting for the moment they never thought they'd see.

18:03At the centre of it all stood Jabari.

18:06Calm and composed.

18:08His face unreadable.

18:10Across from him, Mama Zubeda trembled.

18:13Her once proud posture now hunched with fear.

18:16She could feel the stares.

18:18The judgement.

18:19The humiliation pressing down on her.

18:21The village elder cleared his throat and spoke loud enough for everyone to hear.

18:26Jabari.

18:27Son of Chief Muando.

18:29You have come before us today with a request.

18:32State it.

18:33Jabari took a step forward.

18:35His voice steady and sharp.

18:36I want a divorce.

18:38A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.

18:41The same people who had mocked Jabari for marrying Mama Zubeda were now watching, wide-eyed,

18:47as he took back his power.

18:49Mama Zubeda's legs gave out and she collapsed to her knees.

18:53Her heart pounded against her ribs.

18:56This couldn't be happening.

18:57Not here.

18:58Not in front of everyone.

18:59Jabari, please!

19:00She choked out.

19:01Her voice raw with desperation.

19:03Don't do this.

19:04I gave you everything.

19:05Jabari's gaze hardened.

19:07He took a slow step toward her, looking down at the woman who had once controlled his entire life.

19:12No!

19:13He said, his voice like ice.

19:15I gave you everything and now I'm taking it back.

19:19Tears streamed down Mama Zubeda's face as the elder turned to the lawyer standing beside him.

19:24The papers were already prepared.

19:26The decision was final.

19:28With a single signature Jabari was free.

19:30And Mama Zubeda, she had lost everything.

19:33The courtroom was silent.

19:35Every eye was on the judge.

19:37Every breath held in anticipation.

19:40Mama Zubeda's fingers dug into the wooden bench, her nails pressing so hard that they turned white.

19:46Her heart pounded in her chest as she waited for the final decision, the one that would determine her fate.

19:53The judge adjusted his glasses and looked down at the papers before him.

19:58His voice was firm, unshaken.

20:00The court grants Jabari a divorce.

20:03A murmur spread through the room.

20:05Gasps, whispers, and quiet exclamations filled the air.

20:10But before anyone could fully react, the judge continued.

20:13And, as per the law, Jabari is entitled to half of Mama Zubeda's wealth.

20:19The room exploded.

20:20People turned to each other in shock.

20:23Some covered their mouths.

20:24Others shook their heads in disbelief.

20:27But the loudest sound of all came from Mama Zubeda.

20:30No!

20:31She screamed, shooting up from her seat.

20:34This isn't fair!

20:35This isn't fair!

20:36Her voice cracked as she grabbed the lawyer beside her, shaking his arm.

20:41Do something!

20:42This can't happen!

20:43I built my fortune with my own hands!

20:46The lawyer only looked away, his expression cold.

20:49There was nothing he could do.

20:51Jabari, standing across the room, remained calm.

20:54He had no interest in her wealth.

20:56Not really.

20:57This was never about money.

20:59This was about justice.

21:00About taking back what was stolen.

21:02About showing the world that he was not weak.

21:04The judge slammed his gavel.

21:07The decision is final.

21:08And just like that, Mama Zubeda's world shattered.

21:12The village erupted in cheers.

21:14Men clapped their hands.

21:16Women ululated.

21:17And children ran through the streets, shouting Jabari's name.

21:21The same people who had laughed at him now celebrated his victory.

21:26Mama Zubeda stood frozen in place.

21:28Her once proud face was twisted with rage.

21:32With humiliation.

21:33With disbelief.

21:34For years, she had controlled everyone with her money.

21:38Her status.

21:39Her power.

21:40But now, in front of the entire village, she was powerless.

21:44She turned her eyes toward Jabari, hoping, praying, that he would show her mercy.

21:49But he didn't even glance at her.

21:52He walked past her.

21:53Out of the courtroom.

21:54Into his new life.

21:56And for the first time in her life, Mama Zubeda knew what it felt like to be truly alone.

22:01The village had never seen a transformation like this before.

22:04In just a few months, everything had changed.

22:08The once poor orphan, the boy they had mocked and pitied, was now the most powerful man in town.

22:14But unlike those who had ruled before him, Jabari did not use his power to control.

22:19He used it to uplift.

22:21With his newfound wealth, he bought land.

22:23Not for himself, but for the people.

22:25He built schools where children, rich or poor, could learn without fear.

22:30He opened clinics so no one would suffer because they couldn't afford medicine.

22:34He created jobs, ensuring that no man, woman or child in the village would go hungry again.

22:41The people no longer whispered about his past.

22:43They spoke of his kindness, his wisdom, his strength.

22:47He's not just a man, an old woman said one evening, watching him from afar.

22:52He's a legend.

22:53And he was.

22:54Jabari walked through the streets, his heart full as he saw the changes around him.

22:59Children ran past him, laughing, carrying books in their hands.

23:04Books they never had before.

23:06Men and women greeted him with smiles, no longer with judgement or pity.

23:11He was no longer just the orphan boy.

23:13He was their leader, their protector.

23:16But there was one person who did not celebrate.

23:19From the shadows of her crumbling mansion, Mama Zubaydah watched everything unfold.

23:24She had lost it all.

23:26Her money, her power, her reputation.

23:29She had once believed she controlled the world.

23:31But in the end, it had all slipped through her fingers like sand.

23:34She saw Jabari walk past her gate, strong, respected, untouchable.

23:39Once, she had thought she owned him.

23:42Now, she realized he was never hers to control.

23:45And for the rest of her days, she lived in the ruins of her own greed.

23:49Watching the boy she had tried to break rise higher than she had ever dreamed.

23:53Years passed.

23:54And the village continued to prosper under Jabari's leadership.

23:58The people adored him.

23:59And his name was spoken with respect, even in places far beyond the village.

24:04He had built something lasting, something bigger than himself.

24:08But while the village thrived, one person faded into the background.

24:13Mama Zubaydah was no longer the powerful, feared woman she once was.

24:17Her wealth had crumbled.

24:19Her influence had vanished.

24:21And the people who once surrounded her had disappeared.

24:24No one bowed before her anymore.

24:26No one cared to listen to her words.

24:28She was just another old woman now.

24:30Forgotten, weak, and alone.

24:32Her health began to fail.

24:34What was once a strong, commanding voice became frail and shaky.

24:38The woman who once ruled over others now struggled to even walk to the market.

24:43Her expensive clothes were gone, replaced by old, tattered fabric.

24:47The rich foods she once indulged in were now a distant memory.

24:51She ate whatever scraps she could find.

24:53And in her loneliness, she thought of Jabari.

24:56She told herself that he would come for her.

24:59That despite everything, he would still have a soft spot for her.

25:03After all, she had given him a home, even if it was built on lies.

25:07He would not abandon her.

25:09He couldn't.

25:10But the days passed.

25:11Then weeks.

25:13Then months.

25:14And Jabari never came.

25:16Desperation grew in her chest like a thorny vine.

25:19She sent messages to him through the village children, asking to see him.

25:23Begging for just a moment of his time.

25:25But there was never an answer.

25:26One day, as she struggled to walk through the crowded market,

25:30leaning on an old wooden stick,

25:32she spotted him.

25:33Jabari.

25:34He was standing among the people, laughing, talking.

25:37His presence radiating power and kindness.

25:40He was no longer that helpless boy she had once manipulated.

25:43He was a leader.

25:44A king in his own right.

25:46Mama Zubaydah's heart pounded in her chest.

25:49This was her chance.

25:50With trembling hands, she reached forward and called his name.

25:54Her voice was weak.

25:55Barely more than a whisper.

25:57Jabari.

25:58He did not turn.

25:59She took another step, gripping her stick tightly.

26:02Her old bones aching.

26:04Jabari, please.

26:06Still, he did not look at her.

26:08People moved around her.

26:10Their eyes filled with indifference.

26:12No one cared that she was calling him.

26:14No one pitied her.

26:16Mama Zubaydah felt something deep inside her break.

26:20She had once thought she would always be powerful.

26:23That she would always have control.

26:25But standing there,

26:26watching the boy she had tried to ruin become something greater than she ever could,

26:31she understood the truth.

26:33Karma never forgets.

26:35The night was silent when Mama Zubaydah took her last breath.

26:38There was no one by her side.

26:40No loving hands to hold hers.

26:42No soft voices to comfort her.

26:44The grand mansion that once echoed with laughter and power was now nothing more than an empty, crumbling shell.

26:51The woman who once controlled everything had died with nothing, not even a single soul, to mourn her.

26:57News of her death reached the village the next morning.

27:00People barely reacted.

27:02Some shrugged.

27:03Some exchanged whispers.

27:04But no one cried.

27:05She had spent a lifetime ruling over others.

27:08Yet in the end, she had died completely alone.

27:10When Jabari heard the news, he felt nothing.

27:13No sadness.

27:14No anger.

27:15No relief.

27:16Just emptiness.

27:17Days later, he stood at her grave.

27:19The burial had been simple, with only a handful of villagers attending out of duty, not love.

27:24Jabari looked down at the cold earth covering the woman who had once tried to control his life.

27:29The woman who had deceived him, manipulated, used him for her own greed.

27:33And yet, despite it all, he had won.

27:36He reached into his pocket and pulled out a single white.

27:39Gently, he placed it on the grave.

27:41He didn't bring flowers out of love or grief, but out of understanding.

27:45She had given him nothing but pain.

27:47But in that pain, she had unknowingly given him something greater.

27:51Strength.

27:52His voice was calm as he whispered,

27:54You gave me pain, but you made me strong.

27:57Thank you, and goodbye.

27:59Without another glance, he turned and walked away.

28:01He never looked back, because his story was just beginning.

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