Chapter 19: A Friend's Help and a Teacher's Patience

Ejaz was in his room, reading their previous lecture, when he came across something he didn't understand. He knew very well that Zia knew it. Right now, he was too tired to go out. He really wished Zia had a phone; maybe that would make things easier for them.

He kept the book and switched on the television, but his mind kept insisting, Why not buy a phone for Zia? With that thought, he sprang up and went out. From there, he strolled to the main road, where. . .