INNA WILL BE SO HAPPY TO BE A GRANDMA
Sixteen-year-old Aliya waved in response to the greetings of her friends, who were washing at the river as she strolled past them. She was heading to in particular. She just wanted to get out of the house and have some breathing space from her nagging parents and headstrong younger brother. As she walked through the village, she greeted no one, only waved to a few people who called out her name. Her mind was racing through different thoughts. Maybe, I should go see him and tell him. Yes! That would be the best option, Haliya thought, and she began to increase her pace. “I will meet him before he leaves for the farm,” she said, assuring herself. She got to Hassan's house just as he was about to leave. He was already locking the door when she walked into the open-spaced compound with no gate. He put up a broad smile when he saw her, and in his usual manner, he hailed her. “What a wonderful morning to behold the beauty of the priceless gold of Arabia.” “This is not ...