Chapter 7

I stand at the gate of Riha's school. I wave at her, see her wave back and smile. That smile keeps me going. I can tolerate more years of abuse and insult for that smile. I love her so much.
I turn around and begin to walk, my right leg hurts. It's been a week but it still hurts. I take an autorikshaw to my house. Well others call it my house. But it's nothing less than a hell for me.

Standing in front of the mirror I observe the blue black spot on my forehead, it has faded a little. I wish things were different. I wish my husband wasn't a cruel person. I wish he was merciful and forgiving. I sigh and flip the comb in...