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Two days later, Zeenah got a call from Khadija, telling her that their mum was awfully sick and might end up being taken to the hospital. Zeenah quickly dialled Abubakar's number, and even though they weren't speaking ever since the episode from his uncle's house two days back, Zeenah let go of her pride and called him. "I need to go home, Inna is sick." She blabbed quickly as soon as he picked up the call. "You'll go home when you learn of ways to respect your husband, Zeenah. Now, I'm very busy, do not disturb me anymore and do not dare leave that house until I say so. Else..." He left the threat hanging and ended the call. Zeenah sagged into the chair behind her, her legs were shaking and her eyes were dry. She willed for the tears chalking up her chest to come out, but nothing. She