Chapter 17

SAAFIA’S POV:-

Jared was released, he must be there with his wife, having an affectionate time with her and me, where am I? Sitting alone on the bed, hugging my one knee and straightening the other.

Staring into nothingness.

I didn’t want to accept but Sarah was right. What was the point of a meaningless bond? These were not the thoughts I had for my marriage.

What good being with that man will bring me?

Was it worth it?

“Hey. What are you thinking? Are you hungry?” He called, snapping his fingers to get my attention while not removing his eyes from his laptop.

It was night, he was working. In the dark room, the light of the screen made his handsome features shine. Exhaling, my eyes shifted to him.

“I am thinking that I have been married for two months now yet it feels like a stranger is here.” I told him in a low, sorrowful tone.

“Sometimes a lifetime is not enough to know someone. These are only months. In fact, you can never know what another person thinks.” He continued, typing