"I want to have many children and descendants from you, Lana."

Or

"I always pray, the rest of my age, we grow old together. Hand in hand. Enjoy the rest of the time happily until God says enough. Then, take one of us first."

Alana remembers the words Elbarack said when her husband was happy to receive the news of her pregnancy. During their life together, Alana had never before seen a look full of hope and joy drawn as clearly as what she saw at that moment.

When Elbarack conveyed his prayers and wishes, Alana felt curious. It was then that he came up with a question.

"Why don't...