"Salamat was a victim of circumstance and was traumatized as a result of her past. She was willing to give life a chance but something seems to be missing.

The past came tumbling before her when she was already healing and could barely remember the pain. She became stigmatized and couldn't help but give in to despair.

Will she be able to overcome these troubles someday? Or will it affect her mental state and disrupt her matrimonial prospect? Will Habib's betrayal break her or make her stronger?"

THE STIGMA

　　On Sunday morning, Salamat went back to Nasara and she noticed that the site that was being excavated was already messed up due to the previous day's downpour.


　　She wondered what the field crew would do considering the damage the rain had caused to their work.


　　She was glad the whole field was empty. That was the kind of environment she loved. Having the whole field to herself, made her excited and at ease.


　　Also, the dampness on the rock and the chilly atmosphere made it perfect and she smiled with satisfaction.


　　'If only life could be this peaceful'.


　　She sat quietly on the rock, brought out her diary from a small purse, and started scribbling on it with her pen.


　　Sometimes, I wish the world would go on without me,


　　At times, I long to be surrounded by friends,


　　Other times, I wish to be alone.... far away from anyone I know.


　　Most times, seeing how beautiful nature is, motivates me to keep going,


Chapter 15