Absently, Zahira stroked Zuma's hair back as she listened to Azhar, nodding quietly in agreement. Zuma was a young girl and as such needed to be escorted and not out too late and things like that. Everything her husband said was true and valid and she saw absolutely no reason to argue with him. Quietly and patiently she waited for Zuma's explanation for why.
... and an interesting explanation it was.
Slowly, Zahira arched an eyebrow and shifted to look at her daughter better. Zuma smoothing her skirts and fidgeting was a clear sign that something she had said wasn't exactly the whole story. Fingers gently brushed under the young girl's chin as she murmured quietly, "Are you sure that's the only reason, Zuma?"
As much as it was an offer to come clean, the tone clearly indicated that it was a warning as well. If she didn't come clean, they were going to be having quite a few problems.