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While Asad and Balira waited for the rest, Asad decided to make small talk.
"so Balira" she turned to face him giving him her full attention. "you never told what you learned in the university?"
Her eyes shone brightly she was happy that Asad was interested in what she did. "well... I wanted to study medicine but I found out I was more interested in literature so I changed it but the school I wanted to didn't have literature as a major, it was an umbrella course under English and linguistics. So in conclusion I decided to study microbiology because that's what my dad studied " Asad stared at her dumbstruck, he loved that she was starting to become more talkative. He wanted her out of her shy shell.
"That's fascinating Balira if you want, you can teach me a few things since you're conversant with the human body yes?" he walked closer to her not leaving any gap between them
She craned her neck up to look at him
"what would you like to know? It isn't that fascinating actually" He held her waist which made her want to run away. He looked her dead in the eyes "Everything that is of you is fascinating Blira" Her name rolled off the tongue like
Creamy butter. Their proximity made her palms clammy and her head was modelled.
''hey guys, sorry for taking so long" It was Abdin who spoke and trailing behind him were Vic and Halima. " why don't you tell him that on the way here you kept getting every snack you see" Abdin glared at Vic which he brushed off. They all got on the boat, paid and went to the Island.....
Saudi Arabia 2:00 am
Hamida woke up to get a glass of water because she felt parched. She walked out and into the living area. Something didn't feel right she looked back and noticed there were no stairs. Where am I? She thought. Surely this wasn't her house. She scanned the dark house and began looking for a light switch.
When she found one she flicked the switch and suddenly Walter jumped from the couch. "the lights please turn off the lights" Hamida was frightened when she saw him in his underwear!
She quickly turned off the lights and went back to her room but she fell with a thud and an 'oomph'. Worried Walter walked towards her in the dark
"Are you okay?" he said behind her which frightened her and she slipped while moving backwards but she didn't reach the floor because Walter held her by the waist and pulled her upright.
"Are you okay? Sorry, the tiles are slippery that's why I don't wear socks indoors. Hamida? What happened?" He still had his hand on her waist and there was little to no space between them. She felt suffocated so she wiggled out of his embrace. Realising this Walter stepped back to allow her to breathe. "Hamida you didn't answer before are you okay?" he asked with full concern. She answered "Yes I am fine" and went back to the room quickly closing the door.
Plopping herself on the bed she grabbed a pillow and screamed into it. What's wrong with me, why do I feel so hot and sweaty? She asked herself what the actual heck just happened. She just saw her lecturer in his underwear, her cheeks blushed when she remembered how toned his body was. What kind of thoughts are those Hamida, she scolded again and went back to sleep
Tokyo, Japan.
Jamal stood facing Mr Malik. He wasn't frightened by the guns pointed at him and he didn't care less if they shot him.
"I thought you were a civilized person, I'm unarmed tell your dogs to lower their toys" Jamal's words irked Joshua. He didn't like how arrogant Jamal was so he walked closer and pointed the gun directly at his head. "Boss please give me the pleasure of silencing this arrogant fool" Mr Malik laughed. "what do you want boy, you're funny but I don't like jokes Let's be serious here'' Jamal faced the Man. "sir I would like to work for you" his declaration made eyebrows scrunch. "what? you? work for me? Hah, a sissy likes yourself. Boy just go home before your daddy gets worried" He turned to walk off but Jamal was persistent. He grabbed Mr Malik by the shoulder and before he knew it her was on the ground. Mr Malik had flipped him and he landed hard on his back.
"if you want to work for me you'll have to be tough" He looked at Joshua "Pick him up he's coming with us" Joshua was hesitant but he did as his boss instructed. And like that, they were off to the island because Mr Malik was certain that was where Asad would go.
Saudi Arabia. 5:00 am
Hamida barely slept because her thoughts kept replaying what happened earlier. When it was 5 she got up and called Bozo to get in the car and go somewhere while Lucy would bring her things to distract the people who were stalking her. After giving the necessary instructions, she climbed out of bed to go to the living room. She was hoping that Walter wouldn't be there but he was there in the kitchen making something. She didn't see what he was making because she was distracted by the sight of him. He wasn't wearing a top, so she turned around ready to scurry away but he called her. "hey good morning Hamida, how did you sleep?"
Turning around she faced him and smiled "Good morning Walter I slept well thank you for asking" He handed her a plate full of pancakes and syrup. She took a seat at the counter and stared at the food, "this is what Americans eat for breakfast?" he turned around, "Yes of course who doesn't love pancakes?" she chuckled and he turned again to face her "What? What's funny"
She smiled "I'll have to teach you to make Arab foods it's way better trust me" They enjoyed their breakfast and when it was time Lucy came and left. And then they were off to school.
Island D, They arrived on the island. It was dark but the moon shone bright, they began walking and walking until they saw a cabin but it was larger than a cabin. They all went in the outside was green and covered with grass but the inside was modern-looking. They all marvelled at the decor, "this is enchanting Asad" Balira walked across the place. Asad puffed out his chest "This house is mine after all so, of course, it's fascinating" Abdin rolled his eyes at Asad's prideful behaviour. They all settled in and got themselves comfortable. When it was time for dinner Asad came down and took his and Balira's food to their room because he wanted to spend quality time with his wife at least. "hey I've got dinner" They both sat on the floor and said a prayer before eating. As they were eating there was silence between them but it wasn't awkward it was rather a peaceful silence to show that they enjoyed each other's company. When they were done he called Halima to come and take the dishes.
Balira was bored out of her mind, she deactivated her phone on Asad's orders so she couldn't watch anything online.
Suddenly Asad drew her close and hugged her while they lay on the bed, he put his chin on her head while touching her hair. She did not protest she loved it. "do you like this? " he whispered and she hummed. "I'm worried Balira, it must be stressful and confusing to you as to why I'm doing this but in due time it will all be over'' she listened to him while feeling his hand on her head.
"you must be tired please sleep my dear wife" He held her close to him for some time, and when he heard her soft snores he let go of her and laid her on the pillow and got out of bed slowly.
He looked at her and whispered "Forgive me, my love" and left locking her inside the room