Chapter 19
Summary
- Nisha obsesses over the stolen Louboutins, wonders if the theft was intentional, and whether the police would take her seriously considering the situation.
- She reflects on her past relationship with Carl, notably his control over her attire, and questions his motives behind dictating her fashion choices.
- Living conditions are strained with Jasmine and her daughter Grace; space feels limited and tensions are high due to proximity and shared responsibilities.
- Nisha is focused on retrieving her shoes to negotiate with Carl and worries about her son Ray, who expects her return and is sensitive to her deceit.
- Juggling thoughts of her situation and the frustration of her living arrangements, Nisha works efficiently, finding solace in the physical exertion of cleaning.
- Nisha receives a duck as a gift from the kitchen's supplier, Aleks, along with cooking ingredients and instructions, causing her to question his intentions.
- On her way to pick up Grace, due to her coworker's inability to do so, Nisha gets into a physical altercation with a woman on the bus, ultimately being ejected.
- As a result of the bus incident, Nisha loses the duck and ingredients intended for dinner, disappointing Jasmine who had expected a surprise meal.
- Feeling misunderstood and a burden, Nisha offers Jasmine money for her stay and attempts to leave, but Jasmine reassures her that she's still welcome despite frustrations.
- Grace and Nisha reconcile, with Grace expressing regret for her unwelcoming behavior after learning about Nisha’s circumstances.
- Grace questions Nisha's decision to have Ray stay in America for schooling, leading Nisha to confront the implications of her choices on her son's happiness.