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The morning rays of sunshine erupt through the window making me walk towards the window to take in the bright sunshine. I stood like that for 20mins before I sprinted off to the bathroom.

I took a hot shower to soothe my body, sleeping on the couch always leaves me with an aching body. taking out a simple sea green gown with a matching hijab, I applied hair cream which is almost finished I need to do some shopping later, I thought. and a little lip balm to prevent my lips from drying.

descending downstairs spotting Jawad dressed in a T-shirt and black pants, drinking a cup of Allah knows what coffee or tea. He looks more handsome in them, what are you thinking Farah. I mentally scold myself.

'Farah dear, I was just about to call you," Aunt Fatima said. 'Come sit". she ushered, I took the seat opposite Jawad, who is busy eating his breakfast without sparing me a glance.

'He

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'What!" I stared at him mouth hung open as if he's grown two heads. His face didn't show any form of a joke. 'Why must we act as couples in love, let's act normally," he clenched his jaw knitting his brows in a frown.

'It's the only option we have," stuffing his hands in his pocket, he stormed out of the room, closing the door with a loud thud; I let out a small sigh

How can we pretend to be couples in love, when we don't even talk to each other that much, something must be wrong with this man.

I stayed up in my room all day, only go out when it's necessary. Picking up the plate, I took them downstairs, the living room is eerily quiet. Aunt Fatima must be sleeping. Taking a bottle of water and walking towards the room, I heard the sound of something smashing followed by voices which I recognize so well.

'At least try"

'Stay out of my fucking business" hearing the footstep

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By the time I went back to the office, I asked precious to give him the file as I'm not ready to face him again at least after what happened. When I told her about the resignation she was surprised and angry at the same time, although I didn't tell her the whole reason for my resignation.

'Oh, Farah. I'm going to miss you" she engulfs me in a hug.

'You're a good secretary, he's going to regret letting you go, I will make sure of that" she folded her hands in a fist squinting her eyes a bit.

'I will miss you too, and don't worry he's going to find another secretary who is better than me" I wiped off the lone tear that threatens to spill from my eyes.

'We will get in touch right?" She asked breaking the hug.

'Of course we will" precious is indeed a nice friend. I didn't encounter any problem while working with her.

After packing my necessary things I bid her goodbye glanci

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The morning rays of sunshine erupt through the window making me walk towards the window to take in the bright sunshine. I stood like that for 20mins before I sprinted off to the bathroom.

I took a hot shower to soothe my body, sleeping on the couch always leaves me with an aching body. taking out a simple sea green gown with a matching hijab, I applied hair cream which is almost finished I need to do some shopping later, I thought. and a little lip balm to prevent my lips from drying.

descending downstairs spotting Jawad dressed in a T-shirt and black pants, drinking a cup of Allah knows what coffee or tea. He looks more handsome in them, what are you thinking Farah. I mentally scold myself.

'Farah dear, I was just about to call you," Aunt Fatima said. 'Come sit". she ushered, I took the seat opposite Jawad, who is busy eating his breakfast without sparing me a glance.

'Here" she placed a plate and a cup of hot tea in front of me.

'Thank you Aunt" she nodded in return s

Chapter 14