t upright and hugged her pillow then rested her head on it. She looked at Hafeez sleeping peacefully and that view alone made her felt at ease. First it was aunty Mariyah. Yesterday

mind hurts much if one refused to shared them. Now i want you to listen attentively... I am not complaining and i know what your fear is. Pray to Allah hun, you would feel better and bear in your mind you are never alone... We are in this together. Hmm?" He smacked her shoulder with his shoulder playfully. "Yes and thank you so much my jus... I mean my hun" they laughed and prayed night prayer until it was time for dawn... They prayed dawn prayer and slept for an hour...woke up and prepared to work. Perfect! ********** "What would you like to eat love?" Khadijah asked him as she sprayed perfume on him. He stared at her in wonder. He couldn't hide his excitement though. He wished this will continue for ever. Someone should not tell him its a dream. This ain't a dream. It was surreal. "Anything prepared by my darling wife is delicious" he smiled at her while they approached the gate. She gave him his bag and car key. "Take care of yourself for me at work" she waved and he waved back and stepped out. She stood still waiting for his departure before she went back in. She saw him came out of the car and marched to where she was. "I forgot something... I forgot to say i love you dee" he said while he turned back. "I love you more darling" she called at his back and he left for work. While at work, he kept wondering what triggered the change in dee. What caused it? He kept thinking...he was happy with the change but at the same time afraid... What if she had understood what their motive was? On the other hand, dee cleared the house, cooked delicious food for Khalifah and dressed elegantly. She stared at herself in the mirror and she was satisfied with her looks. She rubbed her protruding belly and smiled. Her mind had not been in peace since what maama said. She don't know why she was not comfortable. She knew she wasn't the best of wives but for now, she will do whatever it takes her to keep her husband to herself. She don't want to imagine living with a co-wife and that was when her mother's advice came back to her head. She remembered how her mother took her time and explained to them how things worked...but still with all they do, they should be patient and prayerful otherwise they would