"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

　　The reality of life was scaring him. He was scared of what the future holds. He was scared of what would result from his father's ill health and was also scared of losing any of his parents.


　　Yes! That was his greatest fear. The fear of losing a loved one is devastating and can scar you for life.


　　He wished it would never happen. He wished he could escape experiencing the inevitable. But the reality was that it is inevitable.


　　That was his type of being, always worrying about what the future holds. He was sad about his parent's present situation and he wished there was something he could do. But his hands were tied.


　　His fears were numerous and he couldn't even start counting his fear. But he was ready to face whatsoever was to come, as a man.


　　Examinations were fast approaching and Saleem was trying hard to keep up with studying and working.


　　Fortunately, Mr. Ade gave him a break from work so he could concentrate well on his exams.


Chapter 20