Hello everyone:D Wow, I can't believe it's already the 20th chapter in the story! I enjoy writing so much, and I hope all of you are loving the blog:) Oh and if i forgot to say this in previous posts, I hope everyone is having a wonderful Ramadan:D.
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I awoke to a pitch black room, and a faint stream of moonlight hiding behind my curtains.
I quickly kicked the blankets off of me, feeling the thick perspiration trickling down the back of my neck.
I rolled to my side, and squinted my eyes at the clock on the wall. 3:35. I groaned, and quickly got out of bed, turning on the large white lantern lamp.
I reached over to my phone, glaring at the flashing red button.
It was one of those annoying broadcasts about people changing their status and picture.
I was wide awake, and had nothing else to do.
I sighed, and went to my desk, picking up my smooth Macbook Air, and then sitting back on my bed,.
I turned it on, and went to the bathroom, taking a cold shower. I got out, and went to go change into clean clothes. I settled on Hollister sweats and a pink tank top. I straightened my hair, and tied it up in a sleek ponytail.
I remembered my computer, and went over to my bed, clicking on the safari icon.
I browsed Youtube, looking for new songs. I settled with some Lana Del Ray, her hypnotic voice instantly soothing my mind.
I cached up on blogs, excited that there were multiple chapters awaiting.
After four hours, I closed the blogs, letting the music settle into the background. I sighed, and looked at my phone's screen, checking the time and date. I gasped, realized that it was Saturday. I remembered Fay, and that my father was leaving on his company vacation trip.
I went downstairs, seeing my father reading the newspaper, sipping a cup of Turkish coffee.
''Good morning Baba." I said, and kissed his head.
''Good morning Sara.'' He replied, taking another sip of his coffee.
''Isn't your company trip today?'' I asked, eyeing the suitcase by the front doors.
''Yes, we're leaving in an hour. I can cancel if you wish, since you just got home.'' He said, tensing up and the last part.
''No no! It's fine, have fun!'' I assured him. I knew my father had been planing this for over a month. All his co workers and their wives were going to Dubai for two weeks, just as they did every 6 months.
''okay, as long as you're okay with it. Yousef and his father will be here in about 30 minutes.'' He said, turning the page to the sports section.
Yousef only had one sister, Haneen, who was in England, getting her medical degree. Yousef's father never re-married, so it was just the two of them.
Our fathers both owned a company together, so Yousef usually stayed over while they went on their trip. I was usually fine with it, but considering the situation, I felt almost uneasy about the situation.
''Oh shut up Sara, it's not like he's going to be staying in your room!'' I snapped at myself, shaking the feeling off. We were still best friends, and it was going to stay like that. Well, I hoped.
''Okay.'' I said, watching my father scan the sports news. I took that as my signal to leave, and turned around, going back upstairs.
I changed into tribal pattern shorts from H&M that reached just above my knees, and a loose white shirt, hanging off my shoulder. I sprayed my coconut perfume on, bringing back the memories of summer. I put my hair up in a slick ponytail, and slipped on tan gladiators.
I still had 15 minutes to kill, so I decided to do my nails. I filed them and applied a simple clear coat. I was never really fond of nail polish, so I always wore clear. *true fact:p
After I finished, I went to go brush my teeth, and do my makeup. I kept it minimal, adding only mascara and one of my various shades of light pink lip gloss.
I turned off my computer and took my blackberry off of the table, slipping it in my back pocket. I lightly closed my door, not wanting to wake Fahad or Aziz. I went downstairs and went to go sit in the main living room, closest to the entrance.
I sat down next to my father, who was watching the news. I pulled out my phone and messaged Fay, asking her if I could come over at one. She agreed, and I closed my phone, slipping it back into my pocket.
My father went back upstairs, probably thinking he forgot something. I heard the door bell ring, and my nerves quickly tensed up.
''Sara! Can you get that?'' I heard my father shout from upstairs, his voice echoing through the house.
I got up, smoothing out my shirt and shorts. I bit my lip in nervousness. This was so weird, I was never this nervous around Yousef. But then again, we were never this crazy about each other.
I took a deep breath, struggling to pull open the large front door, as it's about at least twice my height. I swung it open, seeing Yousef and his father.
''Hello, uncle! How are you?'' I said, giving him a warm smile.
''Hello Sara! Good, how are you?'' He replied, sitting down on on of the large couches.
''Fine, thank you.'' I said, and turned to Yousef.
He looked much better then yesterday. His hair was neatly combed down, covered with a Ferrari hat. He was wearing A&F shorts with a white V neck shirt, and his signature red Toms. He gave me a huge grin, and gestured to the duffel bag he was carrying in his hand.
I looked down, feeling my cheeks turning red. I closed the door, and followed them into the living room. My father was greeting his, and both their voices boomed through out the house.
Fahad, Amal, Aziz came downstairs, greeting everyone. I sat down next to Amal, feeling my phone vibrate in my pocket. I opened bbm, seeing there was one new chat open.
Yousef Al X: Wow, I just saw the most beautiful girl in the entire world! And she's mine! How lucky am I? :D:D
I laughed, looking up at him. He was trying not to smile, focusing on his father. I replied, my perfectly manicured nails brushing over the keyboard.
Sara Al X: Really? :o
I giggled, watching his reaction.
Yousef Al X: Really! And I love her SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! :D
I realized Amal was leaning over my shoulder, reading everything. She laughed, and I playfully elbowed her in the ribs.
Sara Al X: Well, she loves you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH :*
I looked up, seeing him grinning at the screen. Our fathers came to sit down, so we both put our phones away, placing them in our pockets.
They all chatted away until it was time for them to leave the airport. We all hugged and wished them a wonderful flight, making my dad promise to call me once he got there. I waved as they drove away, watching the back of the Range Rover turn the corner out of my driveway.
I gave Amal a mischievous grin as we all walked inside the house.
''I'm going back to bed, if you need anything, Maria is in the kitchen.'' Aziz said, climbing up the stairs.
''And I'm going out in an hour with Abdullah!'' He said, running back to his room.
''And I have to go to school, I promised Jassim I would help him with French.'' She said, trying to hide her smile.
''Ooohhh.'' Me and Yousef laughed, and I gave her a wink. They had such cute crushes on each other, it was just too sweet. She went upstairs, her cheeks turning into tomatoes.
''Oh and I have to go over to Fay's place, she has to help me with the social classwork I missed. Just for 2 hours'' I said, giving Yousef an apologetic look.
''It's fine, I'm just gonna unpack and take a nap, I'm exhausted.'' He said. ''Care to show me to my room?'' He smirked, even though he knew this house just as well as his own.
''Why of course!'' I giggled, playing along. We both went upstairs, leading to one of the guest bedrooms, the one that Yousef always stayed in when our parents went on vacation.
He opened the door, the hinges creaking. He put down his bag, and then we both went back downstairs.
We said bye to Amal, who practically sprinted out the door.
We had breakfast, and hung out for the rest of the day. At 12:30, I remembered Fay, and got up.
''I can take you if you want'' Yousef said, pulling out his car keys.
''Are you sure?'' I asked.
''Yeah, anything to spend more time with you!'' He said, slipping his hand in mine.
''Okay, I just have to go get my school bag. Be right back'' I said, running up the stairs. I went into my room, grabbing my pink school bag. I suddenly thought about the necklace Yousef had given me. I went into my closet, and opened the velvet box it was in.
I put it on, securing the clasp around my neck. I hadn't wore it since the ''accident''. I smiled, and then ran downstairs, outside to Yousef's Porsche.
I got in, and gave Yousef my phone, telling him the address.
I whatsapped Fay, telling her I was on my way.
20 minutes later, we arrived to a modern, 3 floor villa. Yousef parked the car, and I picked up my bag, telling him I would call him when we finished.
I moved the open the door, but I felt Yousef's hand wrap gently around my wrist, pulling me back in my seat.
''Don't I deserve something?'' He smirked, closing his eyes and tapping his cheek. ''Okay.'' I laughed, blowing him an air kiss.
He laughed, and I got out of the car, walking up to the villa. I whatsapped Fay, telling her I was there. A house keeper greeted me at the door, telling me that Fay was in her room.
I thanked her and went up the stairs, admiring the house. There were a lot of windows everywhere, and the walls were covered with paintings and murals. There were a lot of plants and flowers around, giving the house a lively feeling.
I knocked on the door. ''Come in!'' I heard Fay call.
I twisted the doorknob,and opened the door, seeing Fay sitting by her desk.
''Hi!'' I said, going over to greet her.
''Hey!'' She said, giving me a big hug.
We both sat down at her huge glass desk. I opened my bag, pulling out my textbooks and notebooks, as well as all of the homework.
''Thanks so much Fay for this.'' I said, reaching in my bag for my pencil case.
''No problem!'' She grinned.
''Okay so I think we should review the chapter first, since this is going to be the one for the tes-''
Suddenly, we heard an earsplitting scream echo through the house.
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I quickly kicked the blankets off of me, feeling the thick perspiration trickling down the back of my neck.
I rolled to my side, and squinted my eyes at the clock on the wall. 3:35. I groaned, and quickly got out of bed, turning on the large white lantern lamp.
I reached over to my phone, glaring at the flashing red button.
It was one of those annoying broadcasts about people changing their status and picture.
I was wide awake, and had nothing else to do.
I sighed, and went to my desk, picking up my smooth Macbook Air, and then sitting back on my bed,.
I turned it on, and went to the bathroom, taking a cold shower. I got out, and went to go change into clean clothes. I settled on Hollister sweats and a pink tank top. I straightened my hair, and tied it up in a sleek ponytail.
I remembered my computer, and went over to my bed, clicking on the safari icon.
I browsed Youtube, looking for new songs. I settled with some Lana Del Ray, her hypnotic voice instantly soothing my mind.
I cached up on blogs, excited that there were multiple chapters awaiting.
After four hours, I closed the blogs, letting the music settle into the background. I sighed, and looked at my phone's screen, checking the time and date. I gasped, realized that it was Saturday. I remembered Fay, and that my father was leaving on his company vacation trip.
I went downstairs, seeing my father reading the newspaper, sipping a cup of Turkish coffee.
''Good morning Baba." I said, and kissed his head.
''Good morning Sara.'' He replied, taking another sip of his coffee.
''Isn't your company trip today?'' I asked, eyeing the suitcase by the front doors.
''Yes, we're leaving in an hour. I can cancel if you wish, since you just got home.'' He said, tensing up and the last part.
''No no! It's fine, have fun!'' I assured him. I knew my father had been planing this for over a month. All his co workers and their wives were going to Dubai for two weeks, just as they did every 6 months.
''okay, as long as you're okay with it. Yousef and his father will be here in about 30 minutes.'' He said, turning the page to the sports section.
Yousef only had one sister, Haneen, who was in England, getting her medical degree. Yousef's father never re-married, so it was just the two of them.
Our fathers both owned a company together, so Yousef usually stayed over while they went on their trip. I was usually fine with it, but considering the situation, I felt almost uneasy about the situation.
''Oh shut up Sara, it's not like he's going to be staying in your room!'' I snapped at myself, shaking the feeling off. We were still best friends, and it was going to stay like that. Well, I hoped.
''Okay.'' I said, watching my father scan the sports news. I took that as my signal to leave, and turned around, going back upstairs.
I changed into tribal pattern shorts from H&M that reached just above my knees, and a loose white shirt, hanging off my shoulder. I sprayed my coconut perfume on, bringing back the memories of summer. I put my hair up in a slick ponytail, and slipped on tan gladiators.
I still had 15 minutes to kill, so I decided to do my nails. I filed them and applied a simple clear coat. I was never really fond of nail polish, so I always wore clear. *true fact:p
After I finished, I went to go brush my teeth, and do my makeup. I kept it minimal, adding only mascara and one of my various shades of light pink lip gloss.
I turned off my computer and took my blackberry off of the table, slipping it in my back pocket. I lightly closed my door, not wanting to wake Fahad or Aziz. I went downstairs and went to go sit in the main living room, closest to the entrance.
I sat down next to my father, who was watching the news. I pulled out my phone and messaged Fay, asking her if I could come over at one. She agreed, and I closed my phone, slipping it back into my pocket.
My father went back upstairs, probably thinking he forgot something. I heard the door bell ring, and my nerves quickly tensed up.
''Sara! Can you get that?'' I heard my father shout from upstairs, his voice echoing through the house.
I got up, smoothing out my shirt and shorts. I bit my lip in nervousness. This was so weird, I was never this nervous around Yousef. But then again, we were never this crazy about each other.
I took a deep breath, struggling to pull open the large front door, as it's about at least twice my height. I swung it open, seeing Yousef and his father.
''Hello, uncle! How are you?'' I said, giving him a warm smile.
''Hello Sara! Good, how are you?'' He replied, sitting down on on of the large couches.
''Fine, thank you.'' I said, and turned to Yousef.
He looked much better then yesterday. His hair was neatly combed down, covered with a Ferrari hat. He was wearing A&F shorts with a white V neck shirt, and his signature red Toms. He gave me a huge grin, and gestured to the duffel bag he was carrying in his hand.
I looked down, feeling my cheeks turning red. I closed the door, and followed them into the living room. My father was greeting his, and both their voices boomed through out the house.
Fahad, Amal, Aziz came downstairs, greeting everyone. I sat down next to Amal, feeling my phone vibrate in my pocket. I opened bbm, seeing there was one new chat open.
Yousef Al X: Wow, I just saw the most beautiful girl in the entire world! And she's mine! How lucky am I? :D:D
I laughed, looking up at him. He was trying not to smile, focusing on his father. I replied, my perfectly manicured nails brushing over the keyboard.
Sara Al X: Really? :o
I giggled, watching his reaction.
Yousef Al X: Really! And I love her SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much! :D
I realized Amal was leaning over my shoulder, reading everything. She laughed, and I playfully elbowed her in the ribs.
Sara Al X: Well, she loves you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH :*
I looked up, seeing him grinning at the screen. Our fathers came to sit down, so we both put our phones away, placing them in our pockets.
They all chatted away until it was time for them to leave the airport. We all hugged and wished them a wonderful flight, making my dad promise to call me once he got there. I waved as they drove away, watching the back of the Range Rover turn the corner out of my driveway.
I gave Amal a mischievous grin as we all walked inside the house.
''I'm going back to bed, if you need anything, Maria is in the kitchen.'' Aziz said, climbing up the stairs.
''And I'm going out in an hour with Abdullah!'' He said, running back to his room.
''And I have to go to school, I promised Jassim I would help him with French.'' She said, trying to hide her smile.
''Ooohhh.'' Me and Yousef laughed, and I gave her a wink. They had such cute crushes on each other, it was just too sweet. She went upstairs, her cheeks turning into tomatoes.
''Oh and I have to go over to Fay's place, she has to help me with the social classwork I missed. Just for 2 hours'' I said, giving Yousef an apologetic look.
''It's fine, I'm just gonna unpack and take a nap, I'm exhausted.'' He said. ''Care to show me to my room?'' He smirked, even though he knew this house just as well as his own.
''Why of course!'' I giggled, playing along. We both went upstairs, leading to one of the guest bedrooms, the one that Yousef always stayed in when our parents went on vacation.
He opened the door, the hinges creaking. He put down his bag, and then we both went back downstairs.
We said bye to Amal, who practically sprinted out the door.
We had breakfast, and hung out for the rest of the day. At 12:30, I remembered Fay, and got up.
''I can take you if you want'' Yousef said, pulling out his car keys.
''Are you sure?'' I asked.
''Yeah, anything to spend more time with you!'' He said, slipping his hand in mine.
''Okay, I just have to go get my school bag. Be right back'' I said, running up the stairs. I went into my room, grabbing my pink school bag. I suddenly thought about the necklace Yousef had given me. I went into my closet, and opened the velvet box it was in.
I put it on, securing the clasp around my neck. I hadn't wore it since the ''accident''. I smiled, and then ran downstairs, outside to Yousef's Porsche.
I got in, and gave Yousef my phone, telling him the address.
I whatsapped Fay, telling her I was on my way.
20 minutes later, we arrived to a modern, 3 floor villa. Yousef parked the car, and I picked up my bag, telling him I would call him when we finished.
I moved the open the door, but I felt Yousef's hand wrap gently around my wrist, pulling me back in my seat.
''Don't I deserve something?'' He smirked, closing his eyes and tapping his cheek. ''Okay.'' I laughed, blowing him an air kiss.
He laughed, and I got out of the car, walking up to the villa. I whatsapped Fay, telling her I was there. A house keeper greeted me at the door, telling me that Fay was in her room.
I thanked her and went up the stairs, admiring the house. There were a lot of windows everywhere, and the walls were covered with paintings and murals. There were a lot of plants and flowers around, giving the house a lively feeling.
I knocked on the door. ''Come in!'' I heard Fay call.
I twisted the doorknob,and opened the door, seeing Fay sitting by her desk.
''Hi!'' I said, going over to greet her.
''Hey!'' She said, giving me a big hug.
We both sat down at her huge glass desk. I opened my bag, pulling out my textbooks and notebooks, as well as all of the homework.
''Thanks so much Fay for this.'' I said, reaching in my bag for my pencil case.
''No problem!'' She grinned.
''Okay so I think we should review the chapter first, since this is going to be the one for the tes-''
Suddenly, we heard an earsplitting scream echo through the house.
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Cliffhanger :c mashallah you're an amazing writer<3
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