He lowered his head dutifully when he spoke: ‘I swear that I’m honest and faithful.’
‘Yes, honest and faithful because I’m watching you. Because I know you don’t fear God.’
‘May God forgive you. God knows I’ve done nothing wrong.’
‘I can see you staring at them when we walk down the street. Or do you think I’m stupid?’
‘God forbid I accuse you of stupidity, but you forget that you’re the most beautiful woman in my eyes.’
She lowered her eyes as she took a bite of the delicious tart and yielded to the sweetness of flattery. But she quickly came out of her daze and widened her eyes. ‘Stop it with the sweet talk, Medhat. I don’t believe any of this.’
She was perceptive. It was true he was constantly cheating on her with his eyes. It was what they called adultery of the eyes. And now tha
