It was going so well, until...
Let me explain.
You know how I started randomly bleeding that ever so dreadful morning...
Well, I had continued bleeding for a while after that without getting caught by my parents.
The bleeding itself wasn't constant. It was quite course in the initial stages however this subsided in the coming days. However, one thing that didn't settle throughout and has constantly plagued me was a strong cramping notion, primarily in the regions surrounding my abdomen and sometimes the pain would extend to my lower back. As if this wasn't enough, I relentlessly suffered from an extreme fatigue and feel ever so faintly light-headed, probably as a result of my strenuous daily endeavours. Every task felt like a mountain on my shoulders to add to all my internal struggles. 'How am I to survive like this?' I would wonder on many an occasion.Deep down, I knew I wouldn't be able to hide it for long. I mean how am I supposed to even expect it if I don't even know when to expect it?
So anyways, I had disposed of my rag last night and had gone to bed. When I woke up, My mother called me to her quarters.I entered and that was when she sprung upon me the very same rag I had disposed of just last night. At that moment, I look down. My mind stood still before darting with an array of questions.
'How did she attain it?'
'Did I not remove it properly?'
'Should I have burnt it?'
My mother sighs.
"So Haneefah, I think it's about time we have a chat."
...and that's where we are now.