After Five Years In Saudi Arabia I Came Home To Find My Wife And Son Hungry Behind The Mansion

Then I carried my bags toward the side path. The gate code still worked. The side yard smelled like cut grass, chlorine, and catered food. Through the dining room windows I could see silver trays, white roses, eucalyptus. The backyard was quieter, darker. The pool lights shimmered blue, but near the service entrance the porch bulb flickered weakly.continue reading …