Epilog

Five years later.....

Auntie, when are you due? asked Keysha.

I can't wait to meet my cousin," added Aba.

And why do you want it to be a girl so badly? asked Ndeye.

Because Mama won't give me a little sister when everyone else has one," Aba complained.

I want it to be a boy, so I can play the protective big sister with him.

But you already have me and Rachid.

Not all the time, as far as you're concerned. You only come during the holidays. And as for Rachid, he doesn't like to play with me and is too proud.

Me, proud? Aren't you the one who's looking for excuses not to play with me, for some reason? asked the man who had just arrived.

Why should I?

That's for you to answer, I think, but I have my idea.

You can keep it to yourself.

You know, according to dad, relationships that start with hate, arguments, and bickering end up with love.

But not for me and you. I just can't stand you.

And then my mum and dad, they always bicker, like children.