Chapter 18

Latifa's POV:

Almost two weeks had already passed in a blink of an eye. Right now Me, Joe and Adam are on the plane heading back to Saudi Arabia. Adam was reading a book while Joe was sketching on a piece of paper. In a month's time he had to do 30 attire's to a contest. He will fly back again to America to participate. I hope he wins.

After we got back from the mall that day, Adam would rarely be seen home. He said he was busy. I wonder with what though.

As for me, I was wondering when I was getting back. I think school will start in a few days. I looked at Adam and he looked back.

Adam: What is it?

Latifa: Umm.. when will I go back to my parents?

Adam: Soon.

Latifa: When is soon.

Adam: Soon enough.

That wasn't a good enough of an answer. But I didn't pressure him enough. I looked through the window looking at the blue sky and white, puffy clouds. They looked so carefree.

Adam: We're moving today, so get your things in a bag and call a maid to help you.

Latifa: Where are we going.

Adam: You'll know.

Why be mysterious. I wish he would give me clear answers, not leave me all confused. I went back to looking at the clouds. They could always calm me down and make me feel peaceful.

We arrived at the airport as the sun was setting. We did the normal procedure for the airport and then got into a limo.In an hour or so, we arrived at the villa. We went inside and the maids were getting the bags in our rooms.

Adam: Go pack your things and get ready in two hours.

Latifa: Okay.

I went upstairs and took a long, hot shower. I really needed that. I got out and got dresses, packed my bag and went down. I wore my 3baya. It's been a long time since I wore it. When I got down Adam was sitting in the living room next to the door.

Latifa: I'm finished.

Adam glimpsed at me and then got up and opened the door, got out and into the car. Joe came from behind me and took my bag and followed Adam. I stood there for a moment not knowing what to do. Then, I followed them to the car that was parked in front of the door. Joe got the bag in the car and then went in the driver's seat. I followed his trail and got in the car. Suddenly, I could only see blackness in front of me.

Adam: I'm sorry.

I put my hand on my face. He blindfolded me.

Latifa: Why do you need to blindfold me?

Adam: I just have to.

I kept silent. He was extra secretive today. After 30 minutes, he un-blindfolded me. I blinked a few times and looked at him. He stared at me with a blank face.

Latifa: Thank you.

Adam: Ehhmm.

I looked through the window. The streets were familiar. It suddenly hit me. This was the street leading to my house! Am I going back today? I looked at Adam wondering. He was facing the window. I looked back at the window. This really is the street leading to my house. In 5 minutes we arrived home, at my house. I stared at it as if it was my first time seeing it. Joe was getting my bag from the car and put it in front of my house. Then, he went back in the car.

Adam: Latifa.

I turned back to look at him.

Adam:......

Shmoo5's POV:

Today, I was happy today. I had a feeling something good will happen. I took a bath and dressed in a nice white dress to a little under my knee. I went downstairs and saw my husband and two daughters sitting and watching TV. I joined them and we spent the whole day together. It would've been complete if Latifa was here.

3bdul3zeez: 4aak el-yoom aklt mn m63m aklhh 7loo, shraykm ajeeb mnh el-yom?

Hayfa: Esh aklh?

3bdal3zeez: Shawrma o mshawii o 65t'ha

Hayfa: Mn zmaan ma aklna k4a

Samar: Eeh mn jd.

Shmoo5: 5la9 yjeeb mnh el-yoom?

3bdal3zeez: Eeh. Klkm shawrma, 97?

Hayfa, Samar and Shmoo5: Eeh.

3bdal3zeez: Yalla ajl broo7 ana al-7een. M3 el-slama.

Shmoo5, Hayfa and Samat: M3 el-slama.

Adam's POV:

Her name came out of my lips in a whisper. She heard me and turned to me, waiting for me to say what I wanted to say.

Adam: See you later.

I said with a smirk. I then turned and got in the car. Joe started the car. All the way, Joe was glimpsing at me every few minutes.

Adam: Joe, is there something you want to say?

Joe:........

Adam: Just say it.

Joe: Was it the right decision to let her go?

Adam: ....Yeah.

Joe kept silent and continued focusing on the road. This wasn't the end. I was going to see her again.

Latifa's POV:

Adam: See you later.

He said with a smirk. And then got in the car and just drove away.

What did he mean by see you later? 

Was I going to see him again?

I pushed the thought at the back of my mind. I went to my front door. My hand a few centimeter's from the doorbell. Before I could push it, the door opened. I stood there with a smile and a tear sliding down my cheek.

Latifa: ... I missed you!

3bdal3zeez's POV:

I was on my way to the door. I opened and saw a girl, her hand a few centimeter's from pushing the button of the doorbell. A moment and I was baffled. A tear was sliding down her cheek as she smiled. She was my daughter, Latifa.

Latifa: ... I missed you!

I didn't talk. I just hugged her really tight. A tear slid down my eye and onto her shoulder. By now I could hear her sob. I let go and looked at her face. I felt I still couldn't believe it.

3bdal3zeez: Sh5bark?! keef rj3tii?! Meen elli a54ook?! Sww feek shii?!

Latifa: Ana b5eer ! Entoo elli sh5barkm?! ma tdroon shkthr wa7shenii!

3bdal3zeez: El-beet ma yswa bdoonk wallah! 7na b5eer bs fagdeenk!! emshii ed5lii ma tdreen shkthr omk mshtaga lk.

Latifa: Enshalla. Dgeega bjeeb shn6tii.

3bdal3zeez: Wenha?

Latifa: 3nd el-bab. Ana bjeebha.

3bdal3zeez: La ana bjeebha enti bs ed5lii.

Latifa: Enshalla. bs bstnaak.

Latifa's POV:

I waited until he got my bag and we both went in together.

3bdal3zeez: Shmoo5! T3alii bsr3a.!

Shmoo5: Enshalla jaya.

Shmoo5: Amdaak troo-

My mother came to the front door wearing a white dress. It made her look angelic. Her eyes widened when she saw me. I ran to her embrace. I hugged her with all my might and started sobbing. She hugged me back a minute later. She started sobbing with me and whispering words of 'eshtgt lk' and similar words.

Hayfa and Samar came to where we were after hearing our crying. They were confused as to why were crying since they didn't know I was kidnapped.

Hayfa: Tra klha esbo3een ma ymdii nshtaag =))

Samar: Eeh mnjd =)) yalla 3ad e'97kw ma tswa =))

My mother and I started laughing at them. I hugged them both and then we all went in the living room. My parents didn't bring up the subject because my sister's were here. After a few hours of chatting, my sisters went to their room to sleep. I got up to go to my room. I needed to rest after this long day. 

3bdal3zeez: Latifa.

Latifa:Sm?

3bdal3zeez: Eg3dii bklmk. 

I sat back down. My mother and father were sitting next to each other with serious looks on their faces. 

Latifa: Shfeekm? A7d 9ayr lh shii?

Shmoo5: La, bs... 

3bdal3zeez: Mn 6l3tii 4ak el-yom mn el-mdrsa, wsh 9ar? keef e56fook? meen hm a9ln elli 56fo-

Latifa: Baba. 

3bdal3zeez: Hmm?

Latifa: 3adii bukra agoolkm? Mn jd t3bana o el-salfa 6weela. 

My father frowned a little. 

Shmoo5: Ro7ii 7beebtii <3. Bukra awl ma tgomeen bntklm fe el-mw'9oo3. 

Latifa: Thank you. 

I got up and went to the kitchen. I called Helen to get my bag to my room. I went and brushed my teeth, wore my pj's and got into my comfy, warm bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I fell into a deep sleep. 

I wonder what tomorrow hides....