16.

A few days later, Zakariah left for hunting, in the nearby jungle.

It was full of wild animals and hunting was a faster way of procuring meat rather than visiting the market.

Sarah was aware of his departure, but when he didn't return till evening, she began to worry.

She kept on looking at the wall clock and counted the minutes, just to reduce her anxiety.

The night had already fallen, but still, he wasn't back.

Sarah opened the door many times, just to check if he had arrived but no luck.

She was getting anxious and scared, although she wouldn't call herself as a weak-hearted woman but being alone in a house in the middle of a thick forest, wasn't a very comforting thought.

She prayed hard for his return.

Before this night, she had never really worried about her safety. It was a new realization for her, his presence gave her a feeling of being protected.

Around midnight she heard a knock on the main door.

Sarah's heart almost came to her throat.

Who could it be?

Zakariah alre