The next day at the office, she was busy with her work when Hannan came to her office. Knocking on the door, he asked for permission, "May I enter?"

Sheharzaad was reading a file that had been given to her by Mr. Ijaz. She looked up at Hannan and passed him a tight-lipped smile.

"Yes, please," Sheharzaad responded, closing the file. She indicated he could sit in the chair.

"How are you?" Hannan asked her.

"I am good. What about you?"

"I am fine as well. I hope everything is alright," ...