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CHAPTER 18
The next day I do my morning routine of prayers and exercise, and after breakfast I drive the children to school. I am wearing a brown sweater, wide leg trousers, orange tote bag, an orange hajib and leopard heels. I drop the kids at school and drive to the office.
I have been working all day, and now I am on my way to pick the kids up from school. I prayed Dhuhr (Afternoon) prayer before leaving the office. As I am walking out of my office I see Fatima and Emma walking towards me like they have a bone to pick with me. I hope I have done nothing wrong.
“Where are you going to?” Fatima blocks my way not allowing me to pass.
“You have been avoiding us all week,” Emma states, putting her hands on her hips.
“How can you guys say that? I would never avoid you guys. I have just been swamped that’s all.” I realize I have hardly spoken to either of them this last week.
“Really? Because if you are not avoiding us, where are you going now?” Fatima says
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