Chapter 8

F A R A H I woke with a neck pain due to uncomfortable position I slept in. checking the time on my phone showing 7:00am I miss fajr prayer. I made my way towards the bathroom, glancing at the now empty bed. Last night event ran through my mind. I felt something warm dropping from my eyes, I wiped it off not wanting to remember his words but my mind keep recalling it. This marriage means nothing to me After spending almost fifteen minute sitting on one position, I managed to take my bathe. I felt much better; I prayed salatul fajr which I missed. I went down to greet my in-laws, aunt Khadija and uncle Abdallah are seated across each other while Jawad is seated in one of the chairs beside uncle. His face shows nothing just blank. 'Good morning aunt" 'Good morning Uncle" I greeted them trekking to the dinning. 'Morning Farah, you can call me Mom, get sited" she said. I glance at jawad whose eyes is on me indicating me to act normal like he cares. 'Here" Aunt placed two toasted