Chapter 28
Aminat’s Point Of View "Assalam Alaykum, beta." Mama smiles as she sees Abdullah and I walk over to the dining room. "Walaykum salam," Abdullah and I reply. Abdullah helps me sit down, then he takes a seat himself. I stare at the eggs, toast, butter, and tea in front of me with a gulp. Everyone starts eating and I gaze over their plates. I look at Daneen, then her baby bump. Why me? I didn't know what came over me I just burst out into tears. "Aminat?" I hear mama call. I cover my face and shake my head at my thoughts. "Aminat." Abdullah holds my hand, but I snatch it away and run out of the house. "Aminat!" I hear him yell. Large footsteps follow me. I reach the balcony and hold the railings, letting the tears flow. "Why, Allah why?" I drop on my knees and cry harder. "Amina
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