Chapter 11

Anger curled hot and unstoppable in her gut, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn her from the inside out. She stormed towards the bathroom and blew open the door. Few minutes later, she came out and took her hijab before leaving her room to the living room.

He raised his head from his phone and rested his eyes on her. She briskly looked away from him as she folded her arms on her chest, tapping one foot on the soft carpet. He exhaled sharply and placed upright.

Ahmad looked tough, he looked like he didn’t care whatsoever she did. He looked like he could endure her hurtful words or the fact that she was still chasing another man. Deep down in him, he knew he couldn’t but he had to. He has to be strong, at least for the sake of ummah.

After they have prayed, he asked Allah for the good of that which has come to them, and seek refuge in Him from evil. Ahmad turned around and faced her. He stared at her face for an uncomfortable amount of time. Sh