watching, they give me uneasy glances that nearly make me feel bad. But I do not need to feel guilty. I don'

Friday night when I hear a fa

can recognize each member of my family's knock

plit second later, a s

bed, sweetheart? I'm s

need anything?". I respond, trying not to see

ead. "Alayna, are you upset with your father an

How could I be?". I ans

, dear. I know we surprised you b

last thing I expected you to say!

d that your father and I just w

I do! But you guys really surprised me," I s

ie. Never. But consider that for a moment. Don't you want to ma

id off, and I now have the job of my dreams. I apologize, Mum. I really don't want to think about marriage just yet. Per

refrain from further discussion. But you'll have to deal with this issue sh

u and Dad going to tell me?. Wha

some time. Don't be concerned; it's nothing

n and kisses my brow gently before turning

arents will tell me something. No, not yet. I had no clue what they needed to say to me

**

aying attention to me?!"

sted. Even though it's Saturday night, I want a decen

ay! You said so last week and the week before. It's

ternatively, you may sleep". I sha

o you want me to g

. I still can't believe she's my best bud

ow to come ov

't come over. Laiba Bhabhi is also always inquiring about you! I'm sure the next time

I miss her. But you have no idea how insane t

um and Dad miss you as well! And I'm feeling awful today! I'm sick, and

ight now, Hanna?

derstand You're not coming over for Zayan Bhai's sake. He is aware that you ar

uncomfortable. He's... he's our teacher. We report to

iving everyone in the family a headache for the past hour. And we're missing you,

as well as Uncle and Laiba! But...

over, honey. I w

s like I will be spendi

**

rjoyed. But I don't think anything of it since they both adore Hanna as if sh

d-thigh with black tights. I'm dressed in black flats with natural

door and welcomes me with a great, loving embrace. Dad doe

n you in what seems like an eternity! Come on in!

you! I've simply been so busy in the hospi

re Uncle and Laiba are seated. They both

ike that again! You know your condition".

unning!" She grinned and hugged me tightly, he

too, are stunning; you're be

You know how much we adore you! You arrived just on time

k can be; I've been swamped the previous two weeks. I've m

rting now!" Uncle says with a smile. He's as kind and gentle as Au

lly because they're facing Manch

my father and Yusuf Bhai. Usman Bhai

he supposed to be watching the game toni

tedly watch the game; he can't possibly

he silly girl, Aunty? What happened to Hanna?. She begged

strokes my face.

also give her a nice scolding. She summone

a headache! She told us how much she misses y

yesterday! She's insane! I'll be right back, Aunty," I respon