I took my time making chai and arranging a plate of biscuits on a wooden tray. By the time I carried the tray into to my parents room, I was surprised to see my mother sitting up and chatting. Its devastating, Fozia was saying I've been there myself you know. I'm not sure how one even recovers. or if you even can, my mother responded. I stared at my mother. It was one thing to feel tis way when my baby sister was born, but to still think it now? Munira can't possibly recover. He burned their orange groves to a crisp. Fozia continued I heard it was her children playing with matches in field. Mariam said
All talking about Jawa taking control and how bad he is and his father was better. Also happy they are on the other side of the village.
Amma's awake and sitting?
Amma's asleep
That's good
Amal, my father said. He watched me from the doorway. I don't mean to get your hopes up. Drinking a cup of tea is nice, but it's still going to to take time for her to fully recover and be up and runny the house again But maybe--------- No Amal. I'm sorry, but it has to be this way