'As I stand here alone, I have nothing to fear. For I trust in Allah, He is all that I need.'
-Zain Bhikha.
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AYRA
I open my eyes and come face to face with Rohaan, who is looking straight into my eyes. He holds my stare, not once looking away. Both of us staring at each other in a comfortable silence.
"Rohaan, please tell me what happened to you while you were away?" And there it was, out of my mouth.
My heart pounds wildly in my chest, afraid about his response.
His eyelids become heavy and for a moment he closes his eyes. My gaze immediately falls on his thick and curled eyelashes. But, I'm pulled out of my fantasy when he opens his eyes again.
He runs a hand over his thick light brown hair. I watch as the muscles in his biceps and forearms flex.
My face immediately flus
