"O young people, those among you who are able must enter into marriage. For it helps to divert your attention from women. And it is a safeguard against lust. And those who cannot marry should observe fasts, for fasting too is a safeguard."
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MARIA
As the baby's sobs come to an end and I feel his body relax against mine, I realise that he has fallen asleep.
"Let me take Yusuf home." I hear green eyes say, his voice gentle.
I put one foot on the ground then the other. And God, he's heavy. 'Perks' of being short. I wrap his legs around my waist and lay his head on my shoulder, which lolls to my neck.
I never want to leave him!
Turning towards Green eyes, I whisper, "Where do you live?"
An odd look crosses his face.
My brows furrow and I shake my head a little. "I just want to . . .
