ILYAS
I narrowed my eyes at her.
So, now she is best friend’s with Mehru?
“She is not going anywhere,” Neha challenged.
I leveled her with my gaze. I had to take her away from Mehru, and worry about my marriage and drown in guilt and sorrow later.
“And why is that?” I questioned, turning fully to my wife. “Don’t tell me she fills you with lies and you start believing them.” I crossed my arms.
She exhaled. “She has been telling me nothing, but the truth. And it actually makes sense as well.”
“Oh, no now you’re on her team?”
“There are no teams, Ilyas,” she snapped, her chocolate brown eyes fierce. “Maybe you should have told me about this beforehand, so we wouldn’t have to face this day today.”
And suddenly, I don’t have any words to utter.
“Neha, go home with him. We’ll talk
