Everyone was fast asleep and she stole few moments for herself. She had been married for five years now. When she was just eight she was engaged to her first cousin. Few days later she was married and sent to this house.
At that time she did not even knew what marrige meant. But her father wanted to get rid of his responsibility as soon as possible. Her mother could not utter a word as her father threatened that he will give Talak if she disagreed.
Her mother Bano was quiet and sucked in her tears and fears. Shagufta had no inkling what was happening to her.
She was married to her cousin fifteen years older. He had lust and unending hunger for her body. She cried endlessly but all in vain. No one was there to help her or hear her cries. All ears were deaf.
She found solace in the soothing embrace of the night stars. They listened calmly and helped her tears dry in their embrace.
Slowly she found a deep love and a serene connection with the night sky. Stars were her bond of love and her saving grace.
She vowed to herself, she will stand tall for a better life. Maybe her twinkling friends will help her gain courage and strength to fight for her rights.
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