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After laying around for god knows how long, I finally decided that I did not want to stay in Dubai any longer, I needed to get back to London as soon as possible, I missed the city, and more importantly, I missed Mama Tasmeen. I wonder what she is doing right now, probably cleaning the kitchen or the rooms. I wish she could just rest sometimes. I was in my thought when I heard a soft knock, probably green eyes. How come everything about her is beautiful? Even the way her knock sounds. Wait what? Did I just think that? What the hell is wrong with me? It must have been the alcohol, yeah that is it, that is the only explanation available. I heard another knock and realized that I still hasn't answered, so I cleared my throat

"What?" I said, trying to sound busy

"Can I come in" She said in a soft voice

"I am busy, but yeah" I told her, looking around to find something to do

"Hey" she said coming in, putting her hands behind her back, while smiling. "What are you up to?" she asked wrinkling her nose in a cute way.

"Nothing, just work" I said while taking the few documents on the bed, and putting them on the lamp table.

"Hum, I see, shouldn't you relax a bit? I mean you look like you've been working a long time" she asked sounding concerned. I don't want her pity

"That is none of your business. Remember, you should stay out of my business, if you don't want any trouble" I said in a serious tone.

"Oh , um, I am sorry" she said sounding really regretful "Uhm anyways, aren't you going outside, before the sun goes out? I mean, since we are leaving today?" she asked again. Doesn't she understand english, or is she just dumb? I just told her to leave me alone in a very clear way, I guess it just wasn't clear enough.

"Huh? So now I am getting thrown out of my own house, that is new" I said smirking.

She turned red, and I could read frustration and confusion on her innocent face

"Uhm, yeah, I mean no, no, I just thought that you would want to enjoy the weather outside"? She said while shaking her head, and I could see few Auburn hair being loose on the side of her face. What a beautiful hair. Malik, come back to your senses

"Do I look like the type of person to go out and enjoy the weather?"

"I mean, no, not at all, it's just that you look so serious and you never smile, you look like you are not fun at all" She added, all serious

"That is not true" I said, trying to deny it

"Which one? the you don't smile part, or the you are not fun part" She said while smirking. I can't believe that she was able to turn this around, I can see her technique now, trying to make me talk, and show an emotion, well she was able to succeed. Yet again, she was able to make me lose my composure. What is it about her? I mean I've been to a lot of conferences, interviews, I have even signed contracts with politicians and presidents, I have never, not once let myself be fooled, well except by my father with the contract, but that was another case.

"You know what? Since you don't have anything to do, pack your bags and we are leaving in 50mn" I said trying to change the subject.

"Ok fine, but this is not the end of this conversation" she said while laughing. "Make it 20 for me, My suitcase is already ready, I just need to make a quick Salat, and then I am all set" she said while going out of the room

The mention of Salat changed my mood literally. Everyone knows that my rule number one under my roof is not to mention 'His' name or anything related to worshipping him. Everyone knows better not to break that rule, or his life would be a living hell. Everyone, except mama Tasmeen, and her, just out of respect. And now, green eyes should also be aware of this rule. She can think about him, worship him and stuff, far from me, as long as I am not aware of it.

So, I went out of the room quickly and caught her arm, I ignored the little tingle I felt at the tips of my fingers.

"In this house, or any of my houses, it is STRICTLY forbidden to mention, or perform any act of worship. Is that understood"

I saw confusion from her eyes, then she opened her mouth "Wait you mean worshipping Allah Soubhanahou Wa Ta Aala?" She asked

"IS THAT UNDERSTOOD" I yelled after hearing the mention of his name.

I saw her lips trembling, she opened her mouth, then closed it, then opened it again, and just saw her lips moving slowly and forming a weak "Yes"

"Good" I said letting her arm go

She just touched where I held her arm. I couldn't see if it was red or not due to her long sleeve, but from her expression, I could tell it was, I didn't know that I was holding her with a lot of force. Dammit, I quickly turned around when I saw her struggling to keep herself from crying. I left her standing there and went straight in the room. I just punched the wall. I can't believe that I hurt a woman, more importantly green. I can't believe I made her cry. Dammit, I might not like her because of the situation, but I promised myself that I wouldn't hurt a woman, not after what she went through. I can still see the hits she was receiving, still fresh in my mind, even though it happened years ago. I can still see her tears, her smile never leaving my mind.

I couldn't hold the tear that fell on my left cheek, and then the second, and now, it was thousand of them. F*ck, I can't believe I did this. I went in the bathroom, and washed my face, ran my fingers through my hair and fixed myself on the mirror. I took a deep breath and was able to be calm again. I went out of the room and straight in the kitchen, and took out the small toolbox aid that mama Tasmeen forced me to keep here, saying that it will become helpful one day, I guess she was right after all. I also took a pack of ice and took the stairs two at a time. I already knew where to find her. I heard her sobbing from outside and just opened the door.

She quickly hid her tears, thinking that I didn't see them, and gave me a bright smile

"Hey, uhm,do you need help with something" She said while getting up and fixing her scarf and coming towards me. I can't believe this, I hurt her, made her cry, and once I come in the room, she smiles at me and rushes back to help me? what the hell is this?

"Hello" she said while shaking her palm in front of me, looking confused.

I took her shoulder with one hand, making sure I was gentle and brought her next to the bed

"Sit down. Please" I added

she did it and was looking at me with a puzzled face. I pointed at her arm "Can I" I asked her. she just nodded her head. I just sat on the bed, putting the box and the ice on the bed next to me. I rolled up both of her sleeves, and ignored the fact that I was too closed to her. I held her first elbow, and started to apply it when she jumped, making me hit my jaw with the ice

"Ouch. Can't you just sit still for a minute?"

"OhmyGod, I am so sorry, I didn't mean to. I sawyourwristsbleeding, and thought that you should be attendedfirst" she said quickly. Did she hit her head or something?

"What?"

She took a deep breath before repeating what she said earlier in a language humans could understand " I didn't mean to hit you, I just saw your wrists bleeding, and thought that you should be attended first you know"

"Well thanks for that, now my jaw needs help too" I said sarcastically

"Sorry"

"Don't worry about it, I was just playing with you"

"Ah, so Mr serious face knows how to joke?" she said in a joking manner. She did not just say that.

"Take it back"

"No " She said stubbornly

"Take it back, now"

"Or what?" she said challenging me

"You asked for it" I said in a menacing tone. I pushed her on the bed and got quickly on top of her, I tickled her and she was laughing so hard that no voice was coming out of her mouth

"P---l---e---a---s---e" she said, each letter being cut out by her laugh and then I finally felt a little bad, but wouldn't stop until she admits it

"O-k'a-y I ta-ake it b-a-ck" After hearing that, I stopped, and now was proud of myself. What I havent realize however, was that I went a little too far this time, I was on the top, and her on the bottom, our faces were too close, and I could feel her breath on my face. Her long beautiful auburn hair was all over the bed and few were on top of her flushed face. I took few strands and put them behind her ears. I looked at her full lips, then her eyes, went back to the lips, and then the eyes. All I wanted to do was to kiss her, I leaned in a little closer, and she closed her eyes, ready to welcome it, but I couldn't do it, I couldn't afford to make that mistake, at least not to her. So I sat on the bed again and cleared my throat. She opened one eye, and then both, and I could see confusion in her eyes and maybe disappointment? I couldn't tell because she shook her head, and her hair covered her face once again.

"Uhm, I think we should take care of your arms now" I said sounding unsure for the first time in my life

"Um, yeah, your wrists too" she said, putting her hair behind her ears.

She sat next to me, making sure to leave some space between us. I smiled at that and looked at her, she was facing anywhere but me. I took the pack of ice and held her elbow once more

"you first. In case you decide to jump out of nowhere, please make sure not to hit the jaw again" I said still serious

"hahaha very funny" she said while glaring at me. She is cute even while glaring

There was a silence, but I guess it wasn't an awkward one. I put the ice on the arm, and waited for a while, and then switched to the other arm, until I decided that it wasn't going to cause problems on her beautiful skin

"Now your turn" She said sounding excited

"Uhm, should I be worried? With the face you are making, I am not sure I want to be an experiment."

"Malik, are you going to trust me or what?" she said a little frustrated, wait she said my name again. She held my hand again, and started treating it

"I have a lot of expertise on this. I used to heal papa and Omar, whenever they were hurt", at the mention on their names, her bright smile disappeared, and was replaced with a sad expression. I guess that Omar guy is really important to her, since he was able to change her mood. I wonder how long they've known each other, maybe it was her boyfriend or something. Just the thought of it made me angry?

"Oh, I see, you must love this Omer then" I said with a calm voice, trying so hard not to punch the wall behind me. Oh how I want to punch that guy. But why? It's not like he did anything to me.

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