WHY ME
“If you don’t want this, Didi, maybe you should say something.”
Her heart tightened. “And say what, Ali? That I don’t want to get married? That I want to keep studying? You know they won’t listen.”
Ali looked like he wanted to argue, but instead, he sighed and nodded. “Yeah. I know.” He paused, then gave her a small, encouraging smile. “But...if it gets too much, tell me. I’ll always be on your side.”
Ayesha’s throat tightened with unexpected emotion. “Thanks, Ali,” she whispered.