"2asfa Baba" and I kissed his head. My dad and I weren't extremely close but I loved him dearly. He wasn't close to his parents growing up and so it would be unfair to expect him to be very close to us. He tried though, and when he did, it was really nice.
"Okay, so when we get to California, we're going straight to the hotel and then we'll all change and shower and go to eat. Aunty Mona and 3amo Aziz are so excited to see all of you." Mama said as she sat everyone in their places on the plane. We were about to take off. I wasn't sure how I felt.
On one hand I was excited to go back and see Nawar and Rania. And did I mention that my best guy friend is moving to California with us?! Abdullah was one of my best friends. We really loved each other. He was an addition to my family. I don't have many cousins so my friends definitely filled that space.
On the other hand, I didn't want to leave my home. I love this country so much. Every emotion is more intense here, every sunrise and sunset are more beautiful than the last. Kuwait will always be my favorite place, however it was time to leave once again.
.......3 Days Later
"Mama Me and 7amood are gonna go shopping and meet up with Abdullah. His parents are coming soon so you better be nice to them and make them happy they're leaving him with me!"
"Hahah okay honey, don't worry. Abdullah's parents couldn't be leaving their son with anyone better."
Abdullah was 23 but his parents somehow still had a very tight control on his life. He loved them and respected them very much. Because of that he never stood up to them and rarely fought with him. I don't think he ever realized, but his parents take a little advantage of this fact. So letting him come to California, so far from home, was a big deal.
"Oh by the way, we're going to dinner with Aunty Mona today. Aziz is busy with work stuff. Bring Abdullah if you want! Bye kids, have fun! Be safe! Don't talk to strangers!"
"Okaaaaaay Mama bye already!" Me and 7amood said in unison as we rolled our eyes and left the hotel giggling.
We decided to get presents for Tala and Joori and Faisal. I also decided to get a present for Abdullah since he was finally coming to California. I was SO excited.
Did I mention that me and Abdullah have been having weird moments? They're not exactly weird. But there are times when it seems like maybe we aren't just friends after all. I think it's too easy to get this type of friendship confused with other feelings. So I keep putting it to the back of my head.
We're very protective of each other and I love him for that. That's another reason my family loves him so much.
"Jawaaaa Look what I found! I'd look so hot in this huh ;)" 7amood was trying on a black leather jacket.
"You already have 2 and you get enough girls with the 2 you have. No need for more. Speaking of girls, you should see the dirty looks the girls working here are giving me cause I'm with you! If only they knew I was your sister..pffff" I whispered to him.
"Well, they're pretty cute. We should clear that up for them then. No need to make them suffer anymore...HEY SIS, LITTLE SISTER, LOOK AT THIS" 7amood said as he turned and looked at the girls, all giggling and excited now. He winked at them and kept talking to me. He was such a flirt.
At the same moment, the most beautiful guy ever walked into the store. I was sure I'd seen him somewhere before..
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