Chapitre 28: I Love You

His question pierced Maimuna's heart. She was well aware of her capabilities. All that she had was given by the man she pinned for. She had neither wealth, nor treasures to give him. She had nothing unique that she could give.

" I...I...I.. you are right. I don't have anything to give you. I have no wealth nor treasure. There is nothing I have except my body and soul. I can give you that. My heart, love, and loyalty. This is something that my sister can never give you. You have all of my love. Something which another woman can never give as much as I would. I... I... I. Love you. My life is yours to take as you wish."

There. Finally, the words were out of her mouth. She had bottled them up until she could no longer keep them inside. " I am sorry for suddenly telling you this. I don't know if you helped me out of pity or if you had other motives. To tell you the truth, I don't care. You have given me a reason to want to live again.