F A R A H

'What the hell are you doing here" he roars one look at him and you'll know he's very angry ready to explode.

'I...I...was" I stuttered finding the right word to way. The words choked on my throat when he took a slow step towards me grabbing my wrist.

'You're hurting me please...ja-" I tried to free my hands from his hold but it seems my words were in vain, he lead us to the bedroom pushing me, my hands landing on the hard wall, I wince in pain due to the tight hold on my wrist.

'How dare you enter that room" he seethed.

'I...was just exploring" I managed to say without looking at him.

'Exploring what. You don't have the right to go around my house exploring, stay within your limit, you're nothing but an obstacle in my life" my head snapped to his direction hearing his bitter words. I felt something tug in my heart.

He took a predator step toward me, pinning me against t

F A R A H

It's been a week since our marriage but nothing changed between us. First, he leaves without eating breakfast, and comes back late, eats his dinner change his clothes and sleep, I wonder if he even prays. He doesn't even care about me, or how I'm doing. what do you expect my inner mind reminds me. But his behavior doesn't stop me from living my peaceful life, as he had already given me a piece of his mind.

Since today is Sunday, I decided to make pancakes for breakfast as Aunt Fatima is not around. I know Jawad won't eat but I still prepared plenty just in case.

I slumped down on the couch eating my pancake topped with strawberry syrup, my eyes dart toward the stairs hoping Jawad will come down but no sign of him. I cleared my plate putting the remaining pancakes inside the refrigerator for later.

I went upstairs and took the new novel I'm reading, which of course belongs t

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 j

F A R A H

'What the hell are you doing here" he roars one look at him and you'll know he's very angry ready to explode.

'I...I...was" I stuttered finding the right word to way. The words choked on my throat when he took a slow step towards me grabbing my wrist.

'You're hurting me please...ja-" I tried to free my hands from his hold but it seems my words were in vain, he lead us to the bedroom pushing me, my hands landing on the hard wall, I wince in pain due to the tight hold on my wrist.

'How dare you enter that room" he seethed.

'I...was just exploring" I managed to say without looking at him.

'Exploring what. You don't have the right to go around my house exploring, stay within your limit, you're nothing but an obstacle in my life" my head snapped to his direction hearing his bitter words. I felt something tug in my heart.

He took a predator step toward me, pinning me against the wall his face few inches from mine, pure hatred on his face.

'I'm sorry Jawad" I stammered feeli

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