Darkness to light chapter 1

guided them and they chose their own paths.
Host Thank you for taking the time to speak with us.
Dr. Salma Thank you for having me.
As the closing music played signaling the end of the program the host invited viewers to join them next time for another inspiring story. Applause erupted in Dr. Salmas home as her grandchildren cheered their excitement mingled with Nursins tears and Heshams quiet reassuring smile. He whispered to his sister She deserves all the happiness.

Nursin wiped away her tears. Yes shes suffered a lot to get here.
Lets get ready to celebrate her when she comes home Selina suggested.
They all jumped up eager to decorate and prepare snacks. They contacted friends and family inviting them to the surprise party. Soon the house was filled with people and they turned off the lights to create a surprise.
The drive from the studio to her home took two and a half hours giving her family and friends plenty of time to prepare. When she arrived she noticed the house was dark and assumed her children couldnt make it home. Her son had told her he had work that night and his wife and children were staying with her family. Her daughter since getting married had moved to a nearby neighborhood. She smiled at herself in the mirror and stepped out of the car locking it behind her. As she walked towards the house she murmured to herself I wish you could be here with me today but thats life.
She walked slowly each step heavy. She knew that once she was alone her mind would wander back to the past. The questions would start to gnaw at her Had she done the right thing? Was she being unfair? Or had they deserved what she had done?