Their Ulterior Motive

I am beyond alarmed by this unsettling revelation concerning Imran. Without blinking my state of shock shifts into that of irateness as I glare at Mister Mirza rightfully so."After knowing such horrid details about your son, you had me marry him?"

Mister Mirza flinches at my words as his expression slips into guilt and deeper sadness. "It was done to save you. Listen to me, your stepmother Naheed was scheming for your execution with Razia over the phone before all of this proposal business. Khalil had overheard them speaking a few months ago and he notified me. I thought I had persuaded Razia to have you as our daughter-in-law instead, I thought we'd fix Imran's life and save yours. But I had no idea of what Razia and Imran's ulterior motives are!"

My stomach churns in complete unease over the knowledge he's imparted. I feel as if I'm being suffocated by his words alone. My hands tremble, my palms developing clammy. I slide a finger under my hijab below my chin to loosen it. Mister Mir