Chapter 27 June 1965
It’s Ellie’s Wedding.
She has a beautiful white silk wedding dress.
Mehrdad doesn’t want to do the white handkerchief custom (proving Ellie is a virgin).
The reception is in the garden. Ellie’s mother has out done herself – there are twinkly lights, a band, lots of food and fireworks.
Ellie is sad. She misses both her father and Homa, in particular Homa, but she has done as requested and made no contact.
Chapter 28 1965-1970
Ellie is married. She’s not working, without Homa to push her she has lost interest and enthusiasm in a career. Besides when she has children, it will be find to be home.
Twice a week she goes to the beauty salon.
Children aren’t forthcoming. She buys presents for all the children of her friends.
Three miscarriages – her mother thinks it’s the evil eye.
Maybe it’s god’s plan, maybe it’s destiny.
Chapter 29 1977
Mehrdad has been offered a research position in New York – 2 years, a temporary post.
Two weeks before leaving, Ellie is in the Grand Bazaar buying presents to take with them. She runs into Homa and her daughter. It’s awkward, but Homa does describe her as an old friend before making a quick exit.
Ellie tells her to contact her if she needs anything – her mother will know how to contact her.