Daddy's greeting interrupted her, just as she was about to do something. He entered the room, watching how Jannat had suddenly changed out of fear. He sat down on one of the large royal chairs that adorned the parlor and said, "Come here, Mama."

As if she had been waiting for this, she ran and hugged him tightly. He held her firmly, then turned his gaze to Mommy, who was watching the scene in silence.

"Why don't you understand what I'm trying to tell you?" Daddy asked unexpectedly.

She approached him. She was a woman who couldn't be mistaken for less than 42 years old. She sat down facing him, sighed, and said, "Daddy, you need to understand the consequences of what I'm telling you. Jannat is still a young girl, and the lifestyle she's learning now will shape her future. Look, she doesn't do anything but sing and play music. She's only 12 years old, but she's already writing her own songs and making her own lyrics. Her homework is left undone."

"That's enough, Mommy. Didn't you say she's just 12? I don't want you to worry yourself. She will stop eventually. And I don't want anyone to touch my daughter, period," Daddy said with a stern face, showing no sign of joking.

Mommy, realizing that this wasn't the first time this had happened, replied, "I'm sorry. It won't happen again, insha'Allah."

She quickly looked up as she heard the song of her favorite singer. Before anyone could react, she dashed downstairs to the living room. She fixed her large eyes on the huge plasma TV mounted on the wall, smiling broadly as she watched Ashman singing and entertaining the audience.

"Are you going to leave this place or what?" her brother Sulaiman said harshly, realizing she hadn't noticed his presence in the living room.

She felt a shiver run down her spine, not knowing he was there. Without a second thought, she ran to her room and locked herself inside, trying to catch her breath.

She picked up her laptop and logged into Ashman's Instagram page, fortunate to find him online. They started chatting immediately, but it was all about music.

**Who is Ashman?**

Ashman is the only son of Hajiya Bilkisu. His father passed away while he was still in the womb, leaving behind a vast fortune. He was raised solely by his mother, who provided him with everything he needed. From a young age, he aspired to become a renowned singer, a dream he fulfilled. However, he does not listen to advice; he indulges in womanizing and substance abuse. Through his music, he met Jannat, one of his biggest fans. Seeing that they shared the same passion for music, he managed to deeply embed himself in her heart, even before she understood what love meant.

**Who is Jannat?**

Jannat, whose real name is Maryam, is the daughter of Alhaji Abdullahi and Hajiya Aysha. Alhaji Abdullahi is a wealthy money changer. He is the only child of his mother, Hajiya Maryam, whom they call Inno. After her husband passed away, she moved in with her son. Alhaji Abdullahi has one wife, Hajiya Aysha, and four children: Sagir, the eldest; Sulaiman; Sawam; and the youngest, Maryam, also known as Jannat, who was named after her grandmother. Alhaji Abdullahi is extremely fond of Jannat and spoils her. Since she was six, all she does is sing and play music. Her father thinks it's just a phase and buys her musical instruments and other things, believing she'll outgrow it. However, the only time he gets upset is when someone disturbs her. At the age of 11, she met Ashman, who fueled her love for music and became the object of her affection. She completely trusts Ashman and has given him her heart.