Chapter 19: Thrown Into a New Reality

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The sun had just begun to peek through the window as I stirred awake, my mind already racing with thoughts of the dream that had kept me up all night. I couldn't shake the feeling that it held some kind of important message, and my curiosity was piqued. As I sat up and rubbed the sleep from my eyes, I gazed out at the quiet, serene morning outside.

Everything seemed to be in perfect harmony, yet I knew that something was brewing beneath the surface.

My mind was abuzz with endless possibilities as I contemplated the meaning of the mysterious object that had appeared in my dream, the object that Jasmine had thrown at me. What could it be trying to tell me? What secrets did it hold? The questions echoed in my mind, urging me to uncover the truth.

But little did I know that the answers were closer than I ever could have imagined. As the day unfolded, it would reveal a series of events that would lead me to the very heart of the mystery, and unlock the secrets that had eluded me for so long. With each passing moment, my excitement grew, and I could feel my heart pounding with anticipation. This was the day that everything would change.

With a heavy heart, I slowly lifted myself off the bed, my feet feeling heavy as I made my way to the bathroom. The weight of the world seemed to be resting upon my shoulders, and my thoughts were in constant turmoil, making it difficult for me to focus on anything else.

As I stood before the mirror, I stared into my own eyes, trying to make sense of the emotions that were coursing through me. It felt like an eternity had passed as I stood there, lost in my reflection, unable to move.

Suddenly, the sound of the "Imam" calling out to people to come and pray jolted me back to reality, and I remembered that I had a duty to fulfil. I tore my gaze away from the mirror and splashed some water on my face, hoping that it would help to clear my mind.

But as I looked up once again, I saw something unexpected. There was Jasmine, my sweet little princess, with her head on my shoulder, looking up at me with her bright blue eyes. It was as if she knew I needed some comfort, and was there to offer it in her feline way.

Despite the chaos inside me, seeing Jasmine there gave me a sense of calm. I knew that I wasn't alone and that I had someone who loved me unconditionally, no matter what I was going through. With a small smile, I continued washing my face, feeling grateful for the small moment of peace that had come my way.

I carefully performed the ritual ablution, allowing the cool water to wash over my hands, face, and feet. It had been months since I last went to the mosque, but today felt different like something important was waiting for me

there. As I dressed in warm clothing to ward off the chilly morning air, a wave of inexplicable sadness washed over me, and I found myself sitting on the floor of my home, tears streaming down my face.

It was as if the weight of the world had suddenly descended upon me, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something terrible was waiting for me. Perhaps it was the memory of Jasmine's death, which still haunted me even after all this time. Or maybe it was simply the overwhelming emotions that come with returning to a sacred space after such a long absence.

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