11 Safiya looked out the window and took in the familiar sights and sounds of downtown Atlanta. The driver Darius insisted on her having was taking her to the restaurant where she was meeting Layla for lunch. The last eight months were like a blur. Who knew the life of the rich and famous was so busy? The three weeks she and Darius had spent in the Tunisia seemed like light years away. While in Djerba, they had gotten closer and the cares of the world seemed to be a distant thing. After the awkward conversation they’d had the first week, Safiya’s resolve to live in the moment but guard her heart became greater. Before their return, Darius had bought her the most expensive ring set he could find. Very quickly, she had gotten settled into her new abode. Just like in Djerba, everything a

