Chapter 57

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"Why should I be weary when every cell of my body is bursting with life?"
                                                     -Rumi

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The mansion came alive with the everyday bustle of the workers each commencing their designated chores for the morning

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The mansion came alive with the everyday bustle of the workers each commencing their designated chores for the morning. The staff quarters held most of this in its chest as everyone went about their usual morning routine, while the main house felt like a world apart. Pin drop quiet except for the noise from the silver cutlery when it collided with the walls of the ceramic mug.

The sweet smell of freshly fried akara diffused all around the small space, accompanied by the distinct aroma of the thick gruel. None of all the nice things served in the mansion beat the local breakfast.

"Did Haneefah tell you about the photoshoot?"

I can even believe I'm bringing this up!

"What photoshoot?"

Ahmad's brows knit together. "Oh!" he exclaims.

"I know that look," Rukkayya smiles as she nibbled the soft akara relishing the rich taste.

"What look? I don't have one."

"A strong denial.."

The soft, plumpy kosai was halfway to his mouth when Ahmad pauses. "  Touche! one - zero. Anyways, Haneefah wants us to model for her new line."

The spoonful of Kunun gyada was to her lips when she quickly withdraws it. "What?"

"I know right! Thank God I'm not the only one who thinks she is crazy. I mean I've always known she's crazy but this is grand."

"I don't understand...There are models in the emporium, why us? How do we fit the role?"

"Uhhhhh because I'm good looking," Ahmad rolls his eyes playfully.

"Yes of course you are good looking but.."

"I am?"

Rukkayya pauses gauging his response against her next sentence. "Nope."

"Say it dimple, 'Ahmad is good looking',"

"A'ah!(No)."

"Come on, pretty please!"

Rukkayya sighs in defeat. "My husband is handsome."

"Atta girl! That wasn't so hard now was it?" Ahmad raises his palm towards her. "High five!"

The sound of their hands clashing breaks through the silent room.

The sound of their hands clashing breaks through the silent room

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