4. On the other side of the window, it seemed as if bricks were raining down from the sky.

3. A hundred meters ahead, the driver kept his gaze fixed and a woman seated next to me in the back placed a bag of fresh onions on her feet. Her legs resembled Parvin E'tesami.

2. The windows refused to budge, and the car's air conditioner was out of order. I attempted to hold my breath or take shallow breaths.