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act with anyone after the Nikah ceremony. I guess that it was a good thing, because I wasn't i

for his family, and by the time I turned thirteen, Abu presented us with a

e. All the servants of the house were so glad to see me. But I'm sure that their h

d. I requested the driver to take me to the bank. I took my father's debit cards with me. I had no idea what to do, but I had to empty all the avai

r; he took care of everything for me. A total of two of ninety

han. And they call themselves Muslims. They don't even know that God's wrath will be soon upon them; for oppressing an innocent orphan like me. I

ants' wages. It took me some time. Now I was beginning to understand a wife's position a little bit. Ami always kept a di

nd the gate keeper and the security guard. Even if I leave and I don't know when

e important keys to the locks and the safe were entrusted to me whenever Ami and Abu had to go somewhere. My little brother was three years younger than me and he would

to me. I took a bag from the storage room and carefully placed all the boxes of jewele

, I'll be responsible for his happiness and satisfaction. So whe

hehzad is rich and must have everything, then I'm afraid of a very terrifying reality. And even if my assumptions are correct, then what if I don't get along wit

my head violently. Staying quiet for such a long time is letting m

I cannot assume or judge his chara

s a newlywed bride, then everything would be brand new and would have to take my mother's things. It

el. He was my hero. He made me the person that I am today. If nothing, he gave me the principles by which I live my life. He taught me how to be a good human being a

my life will be my husband and I wonder, if my heart will ever be able to accept him. At first, I opposed greatly, but knowing my

that my father had bought when he was a beginner in the world of business. These were very cheap, but he had bought them from the m

tie hanging on a hanger by the towel rack. It was a

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l as well. If I hadn't been married now, I would have been sending out forms for universities and preparing for the entrance tes

er turning eighteen was my primary plan. I wonder if I'll be able to continue my studies abroad. I wonder if any U

f a sudden, I burst into tears. I just felt like crying my heart out. I have so many thought

treatment from my relatives and then the sudden marriage. And no

. We sat on the grass but after I got tired from crying, I laid my head in Hina'

ays ago, Khadija?" Shumaila enquired. "Yes, tell us what happened

. They both went silent after I shared my painful story with the

influence. My father could have easily gotten you out by using the high court." Hina said her voice soft and full of concern

ful and have influences in politics and even if you had helped me, then their pride is too great. They cou

people even human?" Shumai

a stroked my forehead. They are like my sisters. I share everything with them. But af

?" Hina enquired. I stayed silent. I d

Do I have much of a choice?" I murmured. Abruptly, they made me sit upri

apped across my face. I have never been slapped at be

have no choice? You always have a choice-if you were married so what? It's not like the marriage was consummated or something that you are feeling so down and helpless. You can always get a divorc

e here now and I and Shumaila can offer you protection. We will h

I won't be a burden to him since it will be his responsibility to take care of me. Besides, I don't know him so I cannot assume anything. Even if I present myself to the court, then even the odds will be against me. Because according to the law and the Shari'a, I am of legal age and the case will be nullified. And if

joke. And besides, divorce is the most disliked act in the eyes of God. And knowing our society, nobody

owed my head. A headache was beginning to rise in my head. "Anyways, I have to think about this whole situation with a positive attitude. Who knows, ma

way, even though we will be miles away, but remember that you are not alone, you have us. If there is any problem, then don't hesitate to tell us, Okay." She grinned with affe

y get more upset. I began to stare at the sky. I'm going to miss this sky so much, and the dirt that I'm sitting on. I

esolve." She giggled. I tilted my neck. "I don't know. I didn't look at him. I don't want to judge him through his looks. T

hen why did he request a bride from Pakistan?" Shumaila mused. I pouted. That was a li

trong voice. "I might know

your latest thoughts abo

pseudo Muslim." I mused. Shumaila grim

I call the people that who are only Musli

that?" Hin

n't true." I declared under my breath. "Those kinds of people are very difficult to handle. I do

patted my shoulders-contemplating the best course of action for me

uditorium. Of course, everyone kept on asking me about my parent's death and my future plans, but

. Its warm waters always make me feel so plush. The beaches of America are nowhere near as beautiful as the coasts o

and my respects to the father of the nation-the great Qua

MOSOLEUM OF QUAID E

never I think about leaving. My belove

e times of load shedding and the sound of petrol generators ringing through the air and the people gathering in the neighborhood to pass the time together and the various strikes and political rallies being carr

white; the shad

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ining servants to take good care of my house while I was gone, if possible,

ill be leaving behind. I can only take the memories with me. So I stared hard at the pictures so that

t to lose them all and start a new life. What's it going

re the entire night. When I woke up the ne

very familiar to me. When I got it out, I was shocke

Abu had given it to me on my fifteenth birthday. He had bought it from Paris during one of his business trips. Whenever I was upset,

otional companion f

same time, it pressed down my heart. What was the use of being

the side table. I took it in my hand

r me play?" I talked the picture. Maybe I was

obedient boy. A symphony was beginning to form at the back o

ning into white-a sad harmonic sound is born. It

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