Chapter 54

Rima was silent, then carried the tray that Afaf was preparing and left the kitchen, heading to the elevator. Afaf followed her. After they entered Mrs. Fidaa’s room, Afaf turned on the lights near the elevator, then she went to the balcony and opened the curtains to let the sun’s rays in and illuminate the room, and like every day, the grandmother said:

“You were not late for my breakfast, as usual, Afaf. Why did you see me in the dream yesterday when I was scolding you?”

Afaf said, “I am here on time like every day, and I was not late for a single minute or even came early, nor did I see you in the dream, because my sleep was calm and restful.”

Rima laughed after she placed the tray on the table that Afaf had set and then said: “Rather, we came three minutes earlier than yesterday, Dada Afaf.”

Afaf said, “Rima, are you with her or with me?”

Mrs. Fidaa said, “What is this stupid question, Afaf? Of course, Rima will support my words, as I do not make mi