Don't Talk to Boys

“What are you doing, Noha?
Why are you watching T.V.?”

“I finished my homework. I’m gonna study in a bit.”

“Exams are coming up. Are you praying these days?”

“Yes.”

“Also, what’s with all these extracurricular activities?
What’s the point of them? Pay attention to your studies.
I heard that you talk to boys on the phone. Why?”

“Why’s that a problem?”

“Why do you talk to boys?
Why’d we send you to an all-girls school then?”

“What’s wrong with talking to boys on the phone?”

“What do you mean what’s wrong?
And what’s the point of your guitar lessons?
You need to pay more attention to school.
Go inside and study.”

“Yes, sir.”

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