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30. Homewrecker
Haneefah POV.
I was sitting on my dresser stool, staring at my reflection on the mirror and grimacing at what had become of me.
I looked pale and void, my expression held nothing but pain and all I ever did was to cover it up with a smile. In short, I looked messed up.
Haneef's absence made my sense of insecurity heighten. I don't know what's happening with Ikhlas and her sneaky act these days. She goes out without letting me know her whereabouts and comes back acting like nothing happened.
I just wished no one kept anything from me, I would have felt more wanted and I wouldn't have to struggle in keeping those horrible thoughts from invading my subconscious mind.
What will happen to me if it turned out to be that I will never have a child of my own?
Will Ikhlas and haneef ditch me and move on with their lives?
"Sure they will my dear,
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