CHAPTER 48 It's a Saturday, so Aliyah cooked for the kids the entire day. She momentarily pushed to the back of her mind how she felt that morning when she woke up without Khalan. They had breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. They played the whole day then watched a movie in the evening. It was the first full day she spent with the twins, so they were exhausted at the end of the day. Khalan never called or sent a text message to her the entire day. When the kids were asleep, she tried to call him. Khalan picked-up the call after two rings. "Hi," his voice was raspy. "Hello," Aliyah said. She was too shy and devoid of pride at that moment. "What's up?" His tone was ordinary, devoid of expression. "Hmm. I am wondering what time you would be coming home? You've been out the whole d