The drive back home was very quiet. And again I had questions just brewing in my mind without answers, I did not plan to keep them to myself for any longer though.

Getting to the apartment, we noticed all lights were turned off.

“Turn on the lights please.” I said, referring to Karima because we were still outside. I did not hear anything from her and there was no result, as lightening.

“Karima, please—” I suddenly heard the switch sound and the lights were on the next split second.

The sight I saw was so terrifying! “Karima!” I yelled out of fear, seeing her wimping on the floor.

I bent...