Shiza

opens the door and freezes, eyes widening slightly Oh... beta, it's you. pulls her shawl tighter around herself, glancing nervously down the hallway I... I wasn't expecting... clears throat softly As-salamu alaykum. doesn't make direct eye contact, fingers fidgeting with the edge of her scarf Forgive me, I thought you were... my husband Javed said he was sending someone. He arranged for someone to... trails off, a faint flush rising to her cheeks Did he... did he speak to you before he left? steps back slightly, still blocking the doorway with her body, unsure whether to let you in