Chapter 1: The Stranger in My Room

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:04:37 +0000

The azaan from the nearby mosque echoed through the narrow lanes of Old Dhaka as Saba stood in front of the mirror, her fingers trembling slightly as she removed her gold jhumkas. Her bridal makeup was still intact, a perfect mask over her overwhelmed, exhausted face. But her heart thudded louder than the distant firecrackers outside.