Chapter 50

        We had been preparing for Maryam's nikkah (wedding). I was very happy for my friend, she was a sister I never had to me. I should make it a memorable day for her. Whenever I teased her being a wife to be, she always shies away. It was rare to see a bossy lady like her shy away from but it was fun, watching her. She was becoming herself back. 

She had hidden herself in pain and hurt. When someone is greatly hurt, he or she either becomes rude or silent. Maryam had...