Merely two days after Halima's unplanned visit, Suri felt a load on her fragile shoulders. Never mind the lack of affection in her marriage, the one she had to impress was her mother-in-law. Halima may not have come on strong that day, but it was a clear indicator that she couldn't wait to see their family grow.
Suri was aware of how complicated her situation would be in a few months or years, so she had to start trying now. She did her chores, prepared a meal for her husband and washed up. Suri went for a glass and gulped down two glasses of the bitter concoction that was meant to open her virgin womb.
Murad came home late that day, dusty and sweaty. He took his time in the shower and came out smelling nice. "This smells good," When it came to complimenting her food, Murad was the best.
