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From The Desk Of The Editor ISSUE No. 1915

Sheida, California JAVANAN

My step-sister stole my husband!

has a job, and is no longer a trouble- would say to myself, my husband is
some girl, makes me feel at ease." planning to find a husband for her and
In the videos and photos Mahtab help her build a good life for herself!
had sent me over the phone, she When I was hospitalized due to Co-
was undeniably stylish and at- rona, Mahtab suggested going to
tractive, just like a movie star. Disneyland with Bahram. I told her it
"What happened to your was okay as long as they took the kids
husband?" I asked her. with them and they left. Sometime
"The man was a trickster." She after that trip, Mahtab told me that
When we were in Iran, my replied. "After him, I married she will go on a trip for several days
mother was known as a selfless, two more times, but neither suit- with a man she intends to marry. I was
righteous, helpful woman. In our ed me. It seems that there is no happy about this. But two days later,
neighborhood, anyone when fac- good husband in my horoscope." Bahram also went to San Francisco
ing a problem would seek help "Don't worry. I'll find you under the pretext of visiting a friend.
from my mother, and not even one a good husband myself." I was horrified by the thought of what
person would be disappointed. The day I saw Mahtab at the airport, I I had predicted happening. Indeed,
I remember one of the hot summer ran to her and hugged her tightly. "I'm I had guessed correctly. A few days
After that, we
days, when most of our neighbors lost all contact with Mahtab. My so happy God has blessed me with a later Bahram called me. He told me to
were on their way to the north of mother was distraught. She called gorgeous sister like you," I said. "I'm read the email he had sent and hung
the country, our next-door neighbors sure, men will all fall in love with you." up. I hurriedly read his email. He had
went to Ramsar. Mahtab, the family's all her friends. She even gave ac- Bahram, was so surprised when written in the email: I withdrew all
only child, who was very naughty quaintances traveling to Turkey, he saw Mahtab. "It's a pity for this my share from our joint bank account.
souvenirs and cash along with a
and also a few years younger than phone number to give to Mahtab. woman to give birth to a child and be- I leave the house for you. Take care of
me, said goodbye to me and left. But no one called that phone line. come a mother." He said. "Happy is the kids. I arrange the divorce through
The neighbors informed us about Several years have passed. My the man who becomes her husband!" a lawyer. Forgive me for leaving you
their terrible accident in the eve- mother was always sad, waiting to I was a little disappointed when I like this. Mahtab and I are in love.
ning of that day. Mahtab's parents hear some news about Mahtab, but heard this. But I didn't say anything. This email broke my heart.
and her grandfather had lost their the wait was in vain. six years later, I thought of my husband as a noble I was shocked. For several
lives and Mahtab, the only child a neighbor said she had seen Mahtab well-mannered man who loves our hours, I did not even have the
was injured and in the hospital. dancing on stage in a bar. Another two daughters more than anything. strength to stand on my feet.
We were all understandably upset. neighbor said she had seen her with Mahtab's arrival in our family caused I could not leave the house. For-
a lot of excitement. She gathered
tunately, my mother arrived on
On the same day, my mother left with a man and their two children rid- all the single and even married men time. When I told her the story, she
Mahtab's aunt, and one day later, they ing on a boat, happy and smiling. around her and kept getting of- was heartbroken; So much so that
returned with Mahtab, all with teary Years have passed without hear- fers for dinners, dances, travels, I had to take her to the hospital.
eyes and in black clothes. Mahtab ing about Mahtab. I got married and and even good job offers from ev- After that, I tried to take care of my
stayed in our house. A week later, my came to the USA with my husband, eryone. Mahtab, happy with all children and rely on my mother; A
mother talked to her aunt. She ex- Bahram. We started a new life and the attention, kept thanking me. mother who was the source of hu-
pected her to come and take Mahtab I named my daughter Mahtab in It may be hard for you to believe, manity and forgiveness. six months
with her, but she had other plans. memory of my lost sister. Like my but because of Mahtab, everyone passed. My mother and I gradually
"This girl is very naughty and trou- mother, I too hoped to open the door started to invite us to their parties. calmed down. One day we had set
blesome." The aunt said. "I can't stand one day and see Mahtab standing We were regularly at friends' houses up a table of tea and sweets in our
it. And her uncles are in Canada." there. I still did not stop searching. on weekends. Then, it was time to be small yard and we were talking. Sud-
"I'm willing to take care Two years ago, Mahtab called me. invited to multi-day trips. We were denly, the door opened and Bahram
of her." my mother said "I found your phone number through happy with these changes. Bahram entered the house. His face looked
My mother's proposal stunned ev- one of the neighbors." She said. had become so energetic. They often as if he had aged a few years. He
eryone. Later, after going through "Is that really you?" I shouted excitedly. watched movies and drank wine un- sat on a chair with his head bowed.
the necessary steps, Mahtab became "Where have you been all this time?!" til late at night. This gradually wor- "What happened Mr. Lover?" my
my half-sister. She also became my "I'm in Australia. I work in a com- ried me. The two of them went to mother asked. "Why did you come
naughty playmate. Every day I had to pany. I would love to meet you. meet with the lawyer several times back?" "Forgive me." Bahram an-
apologize to her classmates and play- I also miss my dear mother." but did not come home until night. swered. "I made a mistake!" "So what
mates for her bad behavior. My moth- "I'll send you a plane ticket. come When I asked Bahram where they happened to your dear Mahtab?" she
er was a patient kind woman who here. Mom is also coming here were, he said they had gone to a res- asked. "She fell in love with a rich old
gave Mahtab all the love and care to stay with us in a few weeks." taurant with some friends! After a man. She crushed me. I went to the
she could, so much so that all strang- When I told my mother the news, she few months, I came to believe that verge of suicide." My mother looked
ers thought she was my real sister. screamed with joy. "I'll find someone Mahtab had completely captivated at me. As if asking if I forgive Bah-
After finishing high school, I to take care of your sick father, then my husband with her beauty, but I ram. "Do not ask me!" I whispered in
went to university. But Mahtab I'll come there." She said. "This was couldn't believe there was more go- her ear. "Maybe years later. Maybe
got engaged and got married in the most beautiful news you could ing on! When I saw Bahram intro- never!"
a hurry. Then she went to Tur- have given me! I'll sleep well tonight. ducing new friends for a relationship Farsi Text on Page 7
key and completely disappeared! Knowing that Mahtab is healthy, and possibly marriage to Mahtab, I

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