Skin Deep.
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  • Reads 241
  • Votes 28
  • Parts 5
  • Time 56m
Ongoing, First published Dec 26, 2015
Mature
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"Jamiliah! Come back and -"
"You know what? No. And it's Jamie. Don't call me Jamiliah ever again. I'm done here." And with that, I left. Not allowing my mother to have the final say.
"I'm done here." I whispered again, my heart drumming in my chest. 

Although I knew deep down she had probably yelled at me to come back or stormed after me but in my head, I had the last say and it felt refreshing to say the least. 

I didn't know where I was going or what I was doing. I just followed my gut - and my gut was telling me to just get away from this place as fast as possible. 

That was when I was 18.
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It's been four years since Jamiliah has seen her parents or her family. But now, looking back at the past she realises that she should reconcile with her family. Living on her own and trying to make a life for herself, Jamiliah has struggled with all sorts. 

What happens when her past comes back to haunt her? 
Will her family accept the new her? Will they take her back?

This book is open to read for all! :)
WARNING: The main girl in the story is Muslim and the story includes Islam however, it is NOT a perfect representation nor is this a story about what Islam is about. Islam is perfect whereas it's believers are not. I hope you understand. 

Enjoy.

Note - I've changed the category from Teen Fiction to Spiritual.
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