14 The next morning, I went to see Abdullah at home. The boy was fine. It was Mr. Ali who looked as if he had been defeated. “Will you drive me?” he asked me with a broken voice. I helped... Continue Reading →
10 I was eager to talk to Hannah and Mariam. I wanted to hear Hannah’s voice. I needed to hear about what she did that day. Did she go to the market with Mariam? I thought to myself all day.... Continue Reading →
7 The week went by fast. My routine was simple. I got up, got ready, and headed to the house. I always left the apartment at least half an hour early, to avoid getting stuck in traffic. I picked up... Continue Reading →
4 We pulled up to a covered parking lot. There were spaces for three cars, and Ahmed occupied the last one. I opened the door, and felt the anxiety that I was expecting to feel. It wasn’t the job that... Continue Reading →