Sorry everyone! I've been so busy with classes these past few weeks. Heres the next post!
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"Ahlaaan! When did you get back, man?"
"Last night. 3aboods dad isn't doing to good, we came with him. How is everything with you?"
"Ohh, salamat. 7imdillah. Everythings good! Work is going really well and the firm is still taking up every waking moment of my life. I can't say Layan is too happy about that, but I'm just making sure I can get what I need to done."
"Haha congrats, man. I'm happy for you. It really sounds like you're happy. Tell Layan I will definitely be stopping by for one of her amazing home cooked meals!"
"Heeey! That's not funny! Do not encourage her cooking, I beg you. Last time I had to eat chicken that was barely chewable and rice that was practically black from how burnt it was. I had the maids take it and hide it when she went to answer the phone. And you know who was calling the house? Me! I couldn't eat it, bro. I really tried."
"Hahahahaha. It is pretty bad. Well I will stop by and we can order! I have to see her, the future mother of my next niece or nephew, before I go!"
"Inshallah. I know she'd love that. Oh, by the way...I know right now might not be the best time..I need you to come finish signing the last of the papers at the office today. Fawaz man, I know this has been really hard on you. And, well, I don't think I could have been as strong as you have. But..yeah...just stop by whenever you're free and we'll finish it up. It'll be like it never happened."
"....But it did...Yeah man, 5alas. I'll come by soon. Uhh, yalla. I'll see you later" ..click.
In the meantime...
"Jawa have you talked to your brother lately?"
"Which one Baba?"
"The oldest one who seems to have a new life of his own. We haven't heard from him in over a week."
"Ee, dad. He's busy. He's an adult now and exploring life. He probably has 3 kids and a dog and the mother of his children is older than you, but it's okay! He's still young enough to learn."
"I'm so happy I send you to America to learn and this is what I get in return. Hahah, my daughter is so bright. Mashallah. If only you could put that imagine to use with your studies, then maybe we could get somewhere."
"Yes, that is true. But at least I don't have 3 kids and a dog yet!"
"Hahaha, oh god...Jawa, 7abibti, is everything okay? Everytime you look at your phone you get a weird look on your face."
"I what? Oh..sorry. Yep, I'm fine! I guess I'm just worried since I haven't heard much about Abdullah's father yet. I think I'm gonna go over there soon and see what's going on."
"That's a good idea. Tell them we send our regards. I'll go by soon."
"Inshallah, Baba." ..And with that I got up and started up the stairs to my room. As much as I truly am worried about 3boods dad, Fawaz has been acting really strange all of the sudden. I don't know if I did something, or I said the wrong thing. Just a few hours ago everything was so perfect and now he seems so..distant? Oh well. I guess I'll keep acting normal and maybe he'll come around.
"Of course this is where I find you."
"Shhh...sleeping and watching gossip girl. Blair and Chuck...shhh..."
"Ughh Rania, Move over."
We spent the next two hours in and out of sleep while watching Blair and Chuck fall back and forth in and out of love with each other. It feels so stupid to say but I guess I kind of understand that confusion.
"Yalla. Time to go over to Abdullahs and see la familia."
"Isn't that my family?"
"Is it? Madry, my spanish is shit. My Arabic has never been great and you think I can top if off with Spanish?"
"Ahh, true true."
We got dressed and hopped in my mom's car. She let me borrow it for the day. Since we're only here for a few days theres no point in renting a car for us to use. We blasted the radio and sat without talking listening to iiO sing "Is It Love" while driving along Gulf Road. It felt so good to be back. So many memories came rushing back and I wanted to cry and smile and laugh all at the same time. I looked over at Rania and could tell she felt the same. It was that feeling of being home that really did something to you.
Of course this cute little moment of ours was interrupted by some asshole who thought it would be cool to cut us off and try to flirt. Wow, I didn't miss this. ..Okay, well maybe a little. It can be a little entertaining, you have to admit. Just from time to time. However, this was getting annoying. He wouldn't quit. So we finally slammed on the brakes and he almost hit us. I couldn't tell who it was because his windows we're so tinted. Who is this guy? He's going to ruin to my lovely drive! I called Fawaz and mentioned it to him and within no time Fawaz was in the car and ready. I can't believe this guy! He's following me even into the parking lot of Palms. No one ever sticks with it that long! Fawaz was waiting but this guy acted like he didn't even notice. He seems so creepy. The look on Fawaz's face was priceless. He could have killed the guy. I couldn't help but laugh. There was my guy, ready to protect me and kick this guys ass, and looking pretty damn hot while doing it too. I was so happy.
It worked out well since we were all going to see Abdullah's family anyways. Once the asshole left we followed behind Fawaz and went on to 3bdood's house. Apparently everyone was at the hospital and it was family only time for the next few hours, his aunt told us. She said if went in an hour or two that it would be fine then. So we decided to go pick up Nawar and get coffee before hand. And we'd meet Fawaz later.
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"Ahlaaan! When did you get back, man?"
"Last night. 3aboods dad isn't doing to good, we came with him. How is everything with you?"
"Ohh, salamat. 7imdillah. Everythings good! Work is going really well and the firm is still taking up every waking moment of my life. I can't say Layan is too happy about that, but I'm just making sure I can get what I need to done."
"Haha congrats, man. I'm happy for you. It really sounds like you're happy. Tell Layan I will definitely be stopping by for one of her amazing home cooked meals!"
"Heeey! That's not funny! Do not encourage her cooking, I beg you. Last time I had to eat chicken that was barely chewable and rice that was practically black from how burnt it was. I had the maids take it and hide it when she went to answer the phone. And you know who was calling the house? Me! I couldn't eat it, bro. I really tried."
"Hahahahaha. It is pretty bad. Well I will stop by and we can order! I have to see her, the future mother of my next niece or nephew, before I go!"
"Inshallah. I know she'd love that. Oh, by the way...I know right now might not be the best time..I need you to come finish signing the last of the papers at the office today. Fawaz man, I know this has been really hard on you. And, well, I don't think I could have been as strong as you have. But..yeah...just stop by whenever you're free and we'll finish it up. It'll be like it never happened."
"....But it did...Yeah man, 5alas. I'll come by soon. Uhh, yalla. I'll see you later" ..click.
In the meantime...
"Jawa have you talked to your brother lately?"
"Which one Baba?"
"The oldest one who seems to have a new life of his own. We haven't heard from him in over a week."
"Ee, dad. He's busy. He's an adult now and exploring life. He probably has 3 kids and a dog and the mother of his children is older than you, but it's okay! He's still young enough to learn."
"I'm so happy I send you to America to learn and this is what I get in return. Hahah, my daughter is so bright. Mashallah. If only you could put that imagine to use with your studies, then maybe we could get somewhere."
"Yes, that is true. But at least I don't have 3 kids and a dog yet!"
"Hahaha, oh god...Jawa, 7abibti, is everything okay? Everytime you look at your phone you get a weird look on your face."
"I what? Oh..sorry. Yep, I'm fine! I guess I'm just worried since I haven't heard much about Abdullah's father yet. I think I'm gonna go over there soon and see what's going on."
"That's a good idea. Tell them we send our regards. I'll go by soon."
"Inshallah, Baba." ..And with that I got up and started up the stairs to my room. As much as I truly am worried about 3boods dad, Fawaz has been acting really strange all of the sudden. I don't know if I did something, or I said the wrong thing. Just a few hours ago everything was so perfect and now he seems so..distant? Oh well. I guess I'll keep acting normal and maybe he'll come around.
"Of course this is where I find you."
"Shhh...sleeping and watching gossip girl. Blair and Chuck...shhh..."
"Ughh Rania, Move over."
We spent the next two hours in and out of sleep while watching Blair and Chuck fall back and forth in and out of love with each other. It feels so stupid to say but I guess I kind of understand that confusion.
"Yalla. Time to go over to Abdullahs and see la familia."
"Isn't that my family?"
"Is it? Madry, my spanish is shit. My Arabic has never been great and you think I can top if off with Spanish?"
"Ahh, true true."
We got dressed and hopped in my mom's car. She let me borrow it for the day. Since we're only here for a few days theres no point in renting a car for us to use. We blasted the radio and sat without talking listening to iiO sing "Is It Love" while driving along Gulf Road. It felt so good to be back. So many memories came rushing back and I wanted to cry and smile and laugh all at the same time. I looked over at Rania and could tell she felt the same. It was that feeling of being home that really did something to you.
Of course this cute little moment of ours was interrupted by some asshole who thought it would be cool to cut us off and try to flirt. Wow, I didn't miss this. ..Okay, well maybe a little. It can be a little entertaining, you have to admit. Just from time to time. However, this was getting annoying. He wouldn't quit. So we finally slammed on the brakes and he almost hit us. I couldn't tell who it was because his windows we're so tinted. Who is this guy? He's going to ruin to my lovely drive! I called Fawaz and mentioned it to him and within no time Fawaz was in the car and ready. I can't believe this guy! He's following me even into the parking lot of Palms. No one ever sticks with it that long! Fawaz was waiting but this guy acted like he didn't even notice. He seems so creepy. The look on Fawaz's face was priceless. He could have killed the guy. I couldn't help but laugh. There was my guy, ready to protect me and kick this guys ass, and looking pretty damn hot while doing it too. I was so happy.
It worked out well since we were all going to see Abdullah's family anyways. Once the asshole left we followed behind Fawaz and went on to 3bdood's house. Apparently everyone was at the hospital and it was family only time for the next few hours, his aunt told us. She said if went in an hour or two that it would be fine then. So we decided to go pick up Nawar and get coffee before hand. And we'd meet Fawaz later.
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