Part 2 Chapter 43

It was late afternoon in the day. Preparations have been taking place in the Abdallah house. Every angle was adorned with flowers and balloons. ’Happy Birthday, Amir and Zara!’ were embellished in bold on the milk concrete wall. On the other side dishes of different kinds were settled on the dinning. A man and a woman who look like couples were seated on the couch watching something on the phone.

Suddenly, a young girl emerged from the stair wearing a navy gown. She’s tall and has a slender body, her hair wrapped around with a black scarf.

“Mom, I can’t find my earrings,” she said to the woman sitting together with the man.

“How will you find it, when you spent one hour dressing up? The guest will be coming any time soon.” The woman’s attention now went to her as she scolds her. The girl’s face fell.

“Let her be. Take your time, Zara, the party won’t start without you.” The man