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*Ramlat* looked at herself and realized she was missing the warmth of having someone hold her, the laughter, the love she used to get from her parents. And there was no one who understood her like her brother *Munir* did — even though people called him bad and a troublemaker. But he was the only one who never left her side when others did.
*Murumushi* looked at the photo again. She knew he was stubborn and strong-willed, but that’s also why she loved him. If anyone hurt you, he’d be the first to stand up for you. She sighed to herself, because she and *Zulaihat* could never stay in one place together.
Her heart was heavy. She remembered that it had only been 9 years since they moved from *Yakasai* to *Unguwar Sharada* on the outskirts of *Gandu*. She looked up and saw the girl who used to sleep with her and *A'isha*, now everyone had their own bed. Her heart felt empty.
"May Allah have mercy on you, Abbana." She said it quietly, then replied "Amin."
The ringing of the phone in the room cut through her thoughts. *Ummi* ran to grab the phone but *Ansar* beat her to it.
"Mommy, they’re calling! Ansar picked up the phone."
She took it, still looking upset, and went to meet *Ummin*.
"Shh! Be quiet. All of you get out of the room." They all rushed out, and the phone rang again before she could even see who was calling. She looked at the caller ID with teary eyes — *Hilal?* She picked up and said _“KARFEN KAFA”* 📞
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