Chapter Twenty Two

"Week two of therapy"....

(Zaniya's office)...

Zaniya:.. She did start eating I mean she was bound to get hungry at some point....

Ermias:(sitting opposite Zaniya)..... Thank you for permitting her friends to come see her maybe they can get her to talk.....

Zaniya:... I hope so. Mr Ahli......

Ermias:...

Zaniya:... Trust me when I say this........ It pains me that she isn't opening up to me......

Ermias:....

Zaniya:... Ever since you handed in copies of her journal writings..... I haven't been able to sleep right.....

Ermias:......

Zaniya:... Your little girl is holding back pain that she is too young to bare....

Ermias:.....

Zaniya:..... I will offer all the help I can...

Ermias:... Thank you........ I just want her to be fine.....

"Zara's room"

(Girls all sitting in dead silence, Zara on her bed and the girls on the couches).......

Zara:........

Kuffi:(whispers)..... See, I told you we can't.....

Jhene:(whispers).... Come on we are her friends...