Banu and Nadim

ch 4 : The goals of two women

Marjan was impatient, standing in the middle of the room, the room of the new master
Her hands remained on her sides and her fists were clenched, she chewed the skin of her lips with greed and stress, she could feel the taste of blood in her mouth.

In the dark room, which was lit by the light of several lamps or candles, she stared at the woman whose back was to her and was filling her cup.

Finally, she opened her mouth to say something, she tried hard not to raise her trembling voice, the last thing she wanted now was to increase the existing tension:

- For God's sake, Banu, was it really necessary? Surely you should have started such a brazen show?

Contrary to her intention, her words were tense, no matter how hard she tried, she could not come up with anything positive to say.

Silence prevailed again, the sound of flowing wine made her tense, the woman reluctantly placed the bottle of drink on the table, turned and looked at her older sister, unlike when she was in the cemetery and was completely nervous, she looked confident and calm. And fully aware. From every goal and plan she had.

- Yes, it was needed, now tell him to come.

Banu's tone did not intend to fight. There was no warning in her voice. Pure honesty could be felt.

And then she took her cup without haste.

Marjan's eyes widened in surprise. Her gaze didn't leave the lady's gaze for a moment. She wanted to say something, She opened her mouth several times, but the words were swallowed in her mouth and only a few unintelligible sounds came out , she frowned.

Marjan's patience was finally over. she went towards Banu with a frown, grabbed the collar of the woman's coat and took the cloth in her fist and pulled it towards her, so that Banu had to bend a little , their faces were at a small distance from each other.

Marjan was a cluster of anger, the golden light of the lights created bright shadows on the woman's face and her long hair. She seemed to be grinding her teeth with all his might, her voice could barely pass behind the white barrier of his teeth:

- How can you stare at me so shamelessly? How can you be so rude after all the events that happened, you tell me so coldly to go tell him to come to you! You know what you want me to do ? just today, Dad died... Actually, I have to say, just today, his father died, just today he understood all the laughter and happiness and Well, this past one year was all a lie, just today he realized that we all played it, just today his father was buried without any proper respect,The next lord behaved like a savage right next to his father's grave ! All these events happened less than six hours ago,  Banu , do you understand??? Less than six hours! Dad's grave is still fresh! And now you want him to come here and meet you?

Marjan smiled,  Banu was still staring at her sister like a cold and emotionless statue, she didn't even blink once during the conversation and examined all the details of Marjan's face with her cold eyes, Marjan continued:

- Don't ruin it, Banu , you are my sister, and he is dearer than my brother! You and I know very well why dad didn't want you to be here! You know, I could have stopped him from sending you away! You know, I could have stood in front of him, you know why he sent you! You know it was right, I beg you banu , don't ruin it! I'm begging you ....if you screw this one up, if you make a mistake here, it won't be fixed ,Don't let what Dad fe....

Marjan's words remained incomplete, banu raised her hands and placed her warm hand on marjan's wrist and took her hand in hers , by pressing her hand a little forced her to loosen her collar, she paused before letting go of her sister's hand , Younger sister caressed the woman's hand with the tip of her finger, the flame of Marjan's eyes sank into the serious calmness of the lady's eyes.