A knock on Rakia’s bedroom door was heard as Adeline’s voice called for the woman to come downstairs immediately, as Dashtan was waiting for her in the living room.

“Is he really serious about you, Sweetie?” Adeline asked as she walked with her daughter down the stairs. Rakia sighed and nodded, at least that was what was going to happen in the future. They would get married and have a household that was... Meh. Rakia’s mind didn’t know what to call the household. Adeline smiled, her face beaming. She was happy with the news that her daughter had found someone who could make her forget the pain of heartbreak.

Adeline...