Ben held his breath as Nina finally opened the bedroom door. She had locked herself in since the afternoon, refusing to let him enter. He'd even sneaked into the back garden to spy on her through the window. She seemed to be just passing time, watching shows on her laptop.
Seeing Nina look calm and comfortable brought a slight smile to his lips. She didn't mind putting one foot up, or rolling around laughing and messing up the pillows. Ben really wanted to join her, but she wouldn't open the door.
Rose was perplexed to see Ben, who never watched TV, sitting on the living room sofa for hours until he fell asleep.
She had just woken him because the evening call to prayer had sounded.
After a few knocks, Nina finally opened the door. She looked pretty in a loose dress, wearing her pearl n
