Part 16 ;**

DALAL:

I was in my beige shorts and I was wearing a loose white t-shirt that fell off one of my shoulders and I was wearing my flip flops……

I had my ipod on and I was moving with the beat… I didn’t realize that I walked quite a distance…. I was pretty far from my chalet I couldn’t even see the chalets anymore…. I didn’t care I kept walking and moving with the beat…. I decided to turn around since it was getting late…and I really didn’t want to explain where I was…..



SHIT!!!


I saw a dark figure in front of me in a buggy…. I stood frozen in my place…I felt my stomach starting to fill with knots… live your life was banging in my ear and I was staring at his figure… I couldn’t see his face but I knew it was a guy….

What should I do?.....walk by him and ignore his existence?....crap!..he moved towards me………
I could feel my heart beat racing….. should I run pass him?... MOVE DALAL ….

I felt my legs starting to move….okay one step at a time…..I walked towards him looking down…… I moved to the side… I was as near as you can get to the water…. I was looking down and the songs where still playing in my ear…… I was passing him……yes I passed!! Wahooooooooooooo!!...


I felt myself calming down a bit…..but that soon came to an end…. I felt him near me…. He was driving by my side…..SHYABEEE?.... I still didn’t look at him…. THAT’S IT



I looked at his face…. SHIT…It was the creep from McDonalds….his mouth was mumbling something… I didn’t get a thing he was saying… I shook my head confused at him…. He stopped his buggy and stood up while the buggy was underneath him…. He was a bit pissed off….

I took my ear phone off …
“awa9lich?” “no” I placed my ear phone back on and kept walking…. I saw him pass me on his buggy and he cut me off….


WHY CAN’T HE GET IT??!!....he was raising his index finger signaling me that he wanted to talk to me for a minute….

I took my earphone off for the second time and waited for him to speak…
“what?” “salamtich….I told you I wanted you…” “and that’s my problem how?” shit he smiled … “never mind…get on” “I said no” CRAP he got off his buggy and I stepped back…. oO min il5ar3a I fell landing on my back…. Shit what does he want??

he reached for me with his arm…. I stared at his hand…should I take it??... “it won’t leave a mark..” I felt my cheeks turning colors

I took his hand and he pulled me up and close to him…. I was inches away from him….THIS IS NOT GOOD!!.....

“*cleared my throat and stepped away from him* what do you want?” “you’re name” he’s so blunt!!.... “ugh!...MOVE!” he wouldn’t let me pass… I maneuvered left and right but it was hopeless…

He bit his bottom lip and eyed me up and down….. “first no number…now no name….you know how to drive a man crazy”…. I was silent…what was I suppose to say?...

“bawa9lich….rikbay” SHINO ‘3A9EB!! Fear started crawling up my spine and I was holding back the tears…. I was nowhere near home and it was late…. “why?” “’cause it’s late and I wouldn’t want you to get hurt” he said it seriously with concern “I can take care of myself” he moved closer to me and I stood frozen in my place…

He was inches away from me…I inhaled his scent and boy was that a mistake….he smelled so good…..I felt myself getting woozy… he tilted his head near my ear and whispered “3ala ra7tich” shivers slid up my spine causing me to blush…..

He got into his buggy “I’ll see you around” and drove off…. I was still in a daze….SHIT I better get back to the chalet….

part 15;***

Dalal:

I got into the passenger’s seat and Dayoom and Fajoor sat in the back…
I turned the radio on and we went cazy…. It actually lessened my nerves…
He stopped the car and came over to my side….

After adjusting the seat and the mirrors 7amad turned the radio off “laaaaaaaaish??!!” “ bas abeeha itrakiz weyay..” “you can leave it on…it actually helps…” “noo… ma abeech itsoogeen with the radio on ever..” “waay bismelah” “I’m serious…atleast for your first year…. That goes to you too Dayoom” “okay dad!” he shook his head… “yalla drive” wish it was that simple….
I started to move and I felt more confident this time…..

10 mints later
“eeeeeeeeeasy on the breaks…yeah that’s good” “I’m actually better” “ alla ey3afeenee” I stopped the car and looked at him with a raised eyebrow

“you might be better but honey you are nowhere near good” “haaaaaaay!! At least I’m trying!!” it was true my turns were wide and pitiful …. My breaks well they sucked except for this one… “ugh! Who am I kidding? I’m the worst driver ever!” “no you’re not …take a left here” awww… I love him…. I do….

Dayoom :

I was listening to the way he talked to her…. He cared about her… he doesn’t talk to me that way and hell if he cares If I was a lousy driver….

“Dayoom in 10 mints you’ll drive” my heart skipped a beat… IFF I feel bad now for thinking that… “okay…” “bas you can’t compare my driving with hers….. I hate losing” “we won’t” “I will” Fajoor disagreed “laaaaaaaaa fajooooor!!” “I don’t care!” “ugh!” “ma 3alaich minha”

10 mints later...

“yalla Dalool stop the car….yalla Dayoom” “fine…” I got into the driver’s seat and I didn’t have to adjust a thing….

“get ready to be embarrassed Dalool..” “haaay shfeekom 3alay??”….

I started pressing on the pedal and the car actually jumped.. “shway shway… don’t press so hard…” “sorry” “hahaha who’s embarrassed now?” “chub Dalool” …….
I drove and I sucked!!!...big time!!!...

“I drive better than her right?” Dalool asked “actually she’s better” “what??...wow I really suck” “thanks” “sorry Dayoom” “you don’t suck…” “common give it to me straight..” “fine...you suck” “hahaha”

After a few mintues I started to drive smoothly…..

“why can’t I do this?” “what?” I asked “you’re driving like a pro..and it’s only been 20 mintues…NOT FAIR!” everyone started to laugh “fine laugh off my misery…whatever…it’s not like I care” Fajoor hugged her….

“you’ll get this..” “when?” “when you’re not so uptight!” Fajoor interrupted “I’m not uptight!” “babe…you’re uptight… you were holding the steering wheel like there was no tomorrow!” “I WAS NOT!!” “you were” “which side are you on??” “no one’s……we’ll stop in 10 mints..” “why?” “got to get ready for my date…” my heart stopped…

It was quiet
“shfeekom sakteen?” “my brother has a date?....” “yep…” “who is she?” “how do you know if it’s a she?” Dalool asked and we burst in laughter…
“Daloool!!!” he yelled in anger “sorry sorry!!.. It’s a she” “afa Dalool knows about her and I don’t??” “I’m telling you now aren’t I ?” “it’s not the same!!” Fajoor pouted “shfeech Fajoor your brother wanted to tell his best friend ma fee ha shay…” I added “yeah that’s right….I mean put yourself in his shoes… you would come to us first before you tell him” “TELL ME WHAT??:@” “hypothetically 7amad shfeek!” he was quiet and I could tell that we were all scared…..hell he scared me…

I stopped driving and got in the back seat with Fajoor and Dalool….
He turned the radio on to fill in the silence…..

Back at the chalet:
7amad parked his car and we got out heading into their chalet…
“Dalal… I need your help” he held her hand and went upstairs


Dalal:

7amad grabbed my arm and pulled my behind him before I had the chance to speek….
We went to his room….it wasn’t my first time so it wasn’t a big deal…

“OMG!hahaha…..you guys go through this?” “shut up and help me…which one?” he had three outfits laying on his bed…. “you really like her, Don’t you?” he gave me the look….I knew he liked her a lot!…. I slowly felt the pain crawling back into me…..

“that one..” I pointed at his dark pants and his cuffed up white shirt .
“pair it with….” I went over to his table “…..your ray bans” I placed them on him “and you’ll look HOT…” crap did I just say hot??...

“hot?? Hahaha” and of course I started to blush “shut up... you knew what I meant!”

He took off his shirt and I stared at his perfect sculpted body… I felt myself getting dizzy….

He was smiling at me……SHIT did he see me?....of course he did….I quickly turned around and left his room….

I headed down to Dayoom and Fajoor….

That day I spent the entire time facing my blackberry…..waiting….just waiting for him…… I don’t want him to fall in love …….at least until I get over him….

7amad: ping!
Dalal: what?
7amad: ping!
7amad: ping!
7amad: ping!
Dalal: WHAT??!!!:@
7amad: this is going well….but…:$
Dalal: what? :S
7amad: she’s too shy !
Dalal : what am I suppose to do?!!
7amad: I don’t know…..help?
Dalal: U R on UR own…..
7amed: thanks….;S
Dalal: good luck….
7amad: I need it!!



I went for a walk along the beach…. I needed to breathe…

part 14 ;*

DALAL:

So he started talking about this crush he had on a girl bil jam3a weya… I felt my heart ripping apart….. he was serious about this one… I felt it…

As usual he asked for advice and my opinion and I always told him the truth…. Well almost always….

I was pushing him towards her… except for the last two girls I really don’t know what he saw in them….they looked trashy o0 sim3at’hoom alla bil 5air
We got out of the car and I walked towards my chalet…


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In the chalet:

I walked into the chalet…
“Dalool wayn kintay??!” Dayoom asked concerned…. “out with 7amad” “oh…you could’ve told me!...I waited for you to eat lunch!!! Plus I was worried!!” “sorry?” “ugh!! Never mind! I’m gonna eat!!”

I walked up to my room and I removed my shirt and jeans off…I looked for my bikini….
Iff!!! Where is it??..... “ROSE!! ROSE?!!!” “yeees Dalaaaal…” “where’s my bikini?” “what colooorrr?” “ the white one…” she opened my closet… “it’s not there I just looked…” and then I saw her pull it out….ga9at wayh!!... she had a cocky smile… “*cleared my throut* thanks”
I went to the pool to cool down…. I called Fajoor to come over and she did…

“HOT!!” She yelled as I made my way to the pool…. “intay illy HOT!!” I yelled back at her
“what’s new?” “mmm…nothing..DAYOOM!! YALLA!!” is the driving thing with 7amad a secret?... “I’M COMING!!” Dayoom yelled from inside the chalet…

We spent the rest of the day in the pool…





The next morning:

Fajoor:

Phone ringing…. I checked my caller ID and it was a strange number….


“aloo?” “ aloo bas?” “Rakan!!... I missed you…” “ana akthar 7ayatee...ha? wainich?” “bil chalet….meta bitrid?” “inshalal in 2 days” “inshalah agool 7abeeeby…” “…..” “7ayateee?” “…..” “Rakan??” “bamoooooot!!” “simla 3alaik laish??” “an amino?” “Rakan?” “no” “…..” “ana mino?” “maby agool!..” “la la chithy bityanineeny!!” “hahaha” “waaaay bas aby ashoofich!!” “hahaha…. Come back 3ashan itshoofnee…” "no I don’t want to see you…..” “haaa??!” “no no I meant I don’t want to see you like we always do….. I want to go out with you…” “……….” “fajoora?....” “hmmm?” “shitgoleen?” “about?” “ going out with me?” “..a5af..” “min shino?....minny?” “no!..mmm… I never went out with anyone before and ….well… I don’t know..” “………” “ why can’t you just look at me from a far??...like always?....” “’cause it’s not enough…. I want to talk to you face to face…” “…….” “fajoora?... I don’t want to pressure you into something you don’t want to do….” “ that’s what I love about you” “so you love me?” “I didn’t say that!” “yeah you did….how much do you love me??” “Rakaaan!!!” “hahahaha….OFF THAT MUCH!!...” “I’m hanging up now!” “ hahaha…..5ala9 5ala9…I’m sorry” “hahaha”

After my phone call I took a shower and went over to Dalool and Dayoom’s chalet

“hello gorgeous..” “well someone is in a good mood!!”… ugh should I tell her?.....I smiled back at her.. “laish 7aram?” “ magilt shay la takleeny!” “haha fine I’ll let it pass.. wain Dalool ?” “ee tabeen Dalool..” “haa? It’3areen??” “hmm! La kilish….” For a second I thought she was serious…

“FAJOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!” Dalool ran over to me and hugged me “ machinch ams shayfatny” “haaay!! 5ala9 no more hugs….” “ are you guys pmsing??” “NO!!”they yelled together... yep that must be it….

We went and sat on their porch outside and ate ice-cream as usual…
It was so so HOT!!...


I saw my brother make his way over to us… he said his hello’s
“yalla Dalal..” “shino?” “imshay” “haaaay!! No ! no! you had her yesterday…” “I’m teaching her how to drive..” “guess that’s out in the open…thanks” “ their driving lesson is next month” I was confused “no that’s me” Dayoom added… “Dalool doesn’t want to drive….” I looked at Dayoom in shock….
“Daloooool? Dalool doesn’t want to drive? I really believed that she’ll be the first to drive” “ I know!! The trouble maker is afraid of driving!!” “I’m right here” “I still can’t believe it… I really thought out of you two that she’ll be the first to drive...shocker” I said it looking at Dayoom. “ I’m still right here!” “ someone has to talk some sense in to her” “am I invisible?” “yalla goomay…teyoon weyana?” “yeah!!... aby ashoof shlon itsoug..” I answered him excited “sure…” “I’m not” Dalool answered and we all looked at her

“NOW you see me?” “yalla Dalool imshay” “many ry7a…. bas I’m not driving 3ogob illy sawaita ams! Maby” “I said I was sorry” “and I forgive you bas me and driving we don’t go together” I was really in the dark…. What happened yesterday? “shsawa?” “5ara3t’ha” “WHAT??...do you know how hard it took me to make her consider driving??!!” Dayoom scolded 7amad….
“hay…I’ll make her drive don’t worry..” “it’s like I’m not even here”

“Dalool gomay yalla” “I said I’M NOT GOING!” “you know you are so don’t make this any harder…” she raised both her hands “it’s like I’m talking to a freakin’ wall”
“I dare you” Dayoom said it looking straight into Dalool’s eyes “….you’re on!” “yes!!” I yelled with joy…. “but you better not scare me!!” Dalool said hastily

We walked over to his Yukon and got in…

part 13 ;*

DALAL:
“FINE!...I forgive you…” he sat back up and had a smile on his face..
We drove back in silence….. I was starving my stomach started to growl….
“yo3ana?” OFFF!!! “shwaya..” “shraych nakel mcdonalds?” YES!! “ sure” “yala” he drove towards McDonalds…
………………..
“ let’s sit…shrayich?” “okay..” he parked his car and we went into McDonalds….
“what do you want?...” “mmmm….cheese burger meal with big mac sauce large and diet coke…or mc chick you know what never mind.. ” I walked to the counter to tell her my order“cheese burger meal with big mac sauce large and diet coke please” I ordered … “you know it’s two burgers right?” “yeah” “okay….I’ll have mc chicken spicy meal…large diet coke” she told us the amount and I pulled my wallet out from my back pocket but 7amad stopped me by laying his arm in front of me…

he paid and I carried the tray to a table ....the only other table there was a table of guys who were staring at me as I made my way to the table….

7amad sat next to me….UGH!! WHY DO THEY KEEP LOOKING AT ME??!!!... I couldn’t eat….I WAS STARVING!!...but they kept looking back at me and kept whispering to each other….one of them smiled at me…

I looked over at 7amad and he was so into his food…..
Screw them I’m eating….and so I ate…as uncomfortably as it was I ate..

7amad suddenly stopped eating and lowered his burger… he looked pissed off “shfeek??” I asked…. He didn’t answer me….

I looked in the direction he was staring…..SHIT!!...he was looking at the guys…. They quickly looked the other way….
“ma feeny shay” and he went back to eating… I smiled a tiny smile....


7amad was done eating and left to wash his hands..... I kept eating my second burger….


One of the guys approached me…CRAP…. I looked down
“hey” I looked up at him….he was HOT…he looked like the ultimate bad boy…
“hi….” Crap what am I doing???.... he sat across me….wayed ma5th ra7ta..
“ so? You with that guy?” he motioned with his head towards the bathroom… “no” he smiled….damn he had a killer smile…
“ glad to hear it….this is my number ..call me whenever….” He held his arm out with a piece of paper….
He could tell I was scared … “it won’t bite..”he joked my cheeks were on fire….I looked at the bathroom… “I don’t date…” “I never said anything about dating…” I felt the usual burning sensation in my cheeks…crap crap crap…. I looked at my tray… “go away…please” “I’m not going until you give me your number….” Shit …..7amad is taking a long time…. I got up … I didn’t know what to do… I started walking towards the ladies bathroom but he was faster than me ….
He was in front of me…. I went left but he was faster… I went right and again he was faster… “I told you… I won’t go without your number…” “I’m not giving it to you…. Now move!” He smiled and wore his sunglasses “ I’ll get it…one way or another” and he walked away as I looked at him….
“swalich shay?” I heard a familiar voice… I quickly turned around… “ha?...no” I answered him avoiding his eyes he could tell I wasn’t telling him the truth…

“yalla imshay..” “ bas a’3asel wayeek” “ok la6awleen…” “lat 5af anna mu mithlik…” I walked before he had the chance to talk…

I came out to find 7amad sitting in one of the empty tables…. “awwww…I feel bad now…” “you didn’t take long don’t worry” “not about you!...if we leave this place now it’ll be empty…” he bit his bottom lip hard and shook his head slightly “imshay bas” I laughed…

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The drive back to the chalet with 7amad:

“alllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! I love this song!!!” I pumped up the volume and I was in my own little world… my arms were above me moving with the beat, my head too…..
I was pumped up and alive….

The song was coming to its’ end and I thought I was coming back as well….
Wrong!!.....the next song came on “ahh!!” and I moved with the beat…

7amad lowered the volume “laaaaaaaa laish??” “wi9alna….” I looked around….we were back bil chalet….his chalet…

“la la I’ll come ba3dshwaya…please please please..” and I turned the volume back up …he stayed with me in the car…
“ if you’re staying then move with the beat!!!” I yelled as I moved…
He was staring… “MOVE!!” I yelled….he didn’t and I really didn’t care I was in the zone…I started to bum out ‘cause the song was coming to an end….

As soon as it ended 7amad turned off the radio…
I was about to get out of his car when he grabbed my hand.. “wait… I need to talk to you..” “okay?” I asked ….

part 12 ;**

DALAL:

We were near his car … “yalla rikbay” “wain binroo7??” “rikbay rikbay” …now I was really confused.. but I got into his car like always…

He started the car and we left the chalet premises… it was dead quiet he didn’t even turn on the radio…

10 mints later…

I couldn’t take it anymore… “bitgolee wain ray7een??!” he looked at me with his head slightly tilted but then looked back at the road…ugh!!..


“we’re almost there….” He started to leave the road and I clinched onto my seat because the ground wasn’t even….dash bar!!....WHERE THE HELL ARE WE GOING??....I started to worry…where is he taking me?...

I kept looking back at him every now and then….I was confused...worried...scared…but mostly confused…

He finally stopped his car… “yalla..” “what??” “ goomay you’re driving…” “WHAT??!!!!!!!!” “shfeech…” “NO!!..no no no…I can’t…” “ I ‘m with you..goomay..” WHAT?? I CAN’T DRIVE…DOES HE NOT GET THAT!! “your car is too huge for me.. I can’t” “don’t worry ..ana ma3ach…if anything happens I’m here…” he got out of the car and came around to my door….
He opened my door and I folded my arms and looked straight ahead….

“afa Dalool you don’t trust me?...gitlich ana ma3ach…” I started to ease up a little…. I looked at him and I pursed my lips….should I ?....he smiled his million dollar smile…I smiled back and got out of his car…..

I got into the driver’s seat….my legs couldn’t even reach the pedals….

I adjusted the seat…and waited for his commands…

“adjust the mirrors…” “ okay……done…next?” “remove the side brake…” I tried but it was so hard…I looked at him for help….

“Fine bas next time you’re doing it” “next time?” “by the time I’m done you’ll be driving like a pro..” I secretly smiled inside…
He removed the side brake…and gave me the rest of his instruction…

I started to drive…..It wasn’t that scary…… but my brakes were horrible!!... my turns were the worst in history….he was patient.... ugh!!! It made me love him more…..

After 20 mints of driving around….
“HA?!HA?!HA?!!!” “AHHHHHHHH…WHAAAAAAAAAT??? !!!” I stepped on the brakes as fast and as hard as I could… he started to laugh his ass off!!....I was trying to catch my breath …. What? What happened?…. “SHFEEEEEEK????!!!!” I yelled I still didn’t catch my breath….. “just wanted to see how you handled pressure” “WHAT??@!! YOU CRAZY??!!!!!” he laughed again… I wanted to punch him right then and there “keep driving…” “NO” “Dalool drive…” “you won’t scare me?” “ I won’t”….


10 mints later….it was dead quiet

“BALAAAAAAA 7UB BLAAAAAAAH WIJA3 GALB!!!!!!” he yelled out of nowhere “SHFEEEEEEEEEEEEEK??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” I stepped on the brakes again…. And again he bursts into laughter ….. “THAT’S IT!!”....I took off my seat belt and got out of his car….
I walked away from his car….. I heard him closing his door… “wain ray7a??!” “malik sh’3ool!” he pissed me off…he knew I was terrified of driving and he promised me!!....
“Daloooooooool come back…” I ignored him and kept walking…. I was about to cry…he really scared me…

The next thing I knew my body flung around and I was facing him…..I couldn’t hold it anymore…..I cried….
“I’m sorry” he hugged me…. I cried even more… “bas Dalool plz…”

I pushed him away from me as much as I wanted to stay in his arms I was mad at him…. I wiped my tears and walked towards his car….

I got in and looked straight ahead waiting for him to get in the driver’s seat…
He got in , looked at me and turned his entire body towards me…. I didn’t look at him…I looked out my window

“manny mit7arek” I looked at him surprised “ until you forgive me” he looked at me with regret…. I stared back at him….

part 11;***

3 years later:

Deema and Dalal kept their friendship with 7amed since they saw him every weekend in the chalet…

Dalal was very close to 7amad and he considered her as his best friend…which is huge...

Deema didn’t mind their closeness since she knew they were JUST FRIENDS… but she secretly envied their friendship…

Fajer was closer and more open with Dalal than she was with Deema but she still considered Deema one of her best friends…

Fajoor kept a secret of her own from everyone for about a year now….


The summer before college:
Dayoom :
Ugh…why can’t I get over him??...it’s just a crush??....why do I feel this way?... should I talk to Dalool?

I walked over to her room to find her signaling something with her arms to 7amad who was in his room across Dalool….
He looked frustrated and signaled her to go out to the beach to talk…he saw me and waved as he made his way out of his room….

I was biting my bottom lip….he waved at me butterflies were in my stomach….beautiful butterflies…
“EARTH TO DAYOOOM??!!…Welcome back..” “hahaha….sorry…your busy I’ll talk to you later…” I turned my body to leave when I felt her grabbing my arm “ I’m NEVER busy for you Dayoom…he can wait..” I loved that she always puts me first

“well…” I looked down….she was his best friend and I wanted to tell her that the feelings aren’t going away….
“ you still have feelings for him?...” she read me like an open book…I nodded… “ okay…so we clearly need help…do you still dream about him?...” I nodded again…after 3 years we still had the same conversation every month and everytime I was asked the same questions and I would answer her with nodding….this time I’m talking..
“okay Dalool …I know it’s been three years and your really close to him bas I really really want to get OVER HIM…” “me too….he sees me as a friend and… well he sees us as his friends and it’s killing me..” I was used to hearing things like that so it wasn’t a big deal hearing her saying that
“he doesn’t see you as his friend…he sees you as his best friend!!...” “I know and it hurts a lot….you think it’s great??! being asked about girls he liked and my opinion…it hurts…” I really felt bad for her

Being a friend of his was killing me but I never thought about it this way….I would die if I heard him talk about potential girlfriends…

“so?...what do you think we should do?” she shook her head and shrugged her shoulders
“ugh!!!...why’d he have to be so perfect?!!” we laughed and made our way out the room and down stairs…. I went to the kitchen while Dalool went out to the patio to see him…7amad…
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Dalal:

I had the usual talk with Dayoom and our feelings for him were only growing….. I secretly hoped that she’d get over him … I still dream of the day when she comes up to me and says “ I’m over him…you can have him now…” or something like that…here’s to hoping…

I made my way out to the beach to find out what’s wrong with that crazy man….

“what’s up??” I asked as I walked out to him… he looked frustrated… I started to worry….
“laa..slamtich..” okay now I’m really worried…he was clearly upset with me…what did I do??....
“here..” he gave me a box….I looked at him confused… “it’s a blackberry..” “what??!!....I can’t take this…” I wanted a blackberry but I felt that everyone in kuwait had one so I rejected it…
“mu ibkayfich…” “haaa?? shfeeek??” “go check your cell..” what did he mean…. “ laish??”… “wain mobilich?” I checked my pockets as he stared at me…. “da5el” pointing at my chalet I felt stupid… “yeeby ana na6rich” and he looked at his watch….WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM??!!...

I walked back to the chalet and went to my room….where is it??.... I checked my desk…my bed…my closet… I even checked my bathroom….I checked behind the pillows….where the hell is it??...
I went to Dayoom’s room and I couldn’t find it….

“ROSE!!...ROSE?!!!...ROSE!!!!” “yeees Dalal” she answered … “ where’s my cell?....find it…please…” she went to my brothers room while I went to the living room downstairs…. I checked all the tables …..
“ROSE!!..I FOUND IT!!..”…. I found my cell wedged in between the cushions….

I made my way out to 7amad again waving my cell at him….

I looked at my cell….SHIT….. 9 msgs and 5 missed calls….
I looked up at him and he had an eyebrow raised and a crocked smile… I smiled a wide goofy apologetic smile back at him…

“I still can’t accept this …” “yes you can…your birthday is coming up soon so consider it a birthday gift…” awww he remembers my birthday… “nice try but no………………….....why’d you get me this any way?” “’cause someone was a lousy friend..” “haaaay!!:@!” “this way I get to talk to you whenever…” “a little clingy I would say..” next thing I knew he carried me and started running towards the water…. “AHHHH!!..PUT ME DOWN!!...PLEASE!!...AHHH!!” I was yelling and screaming…. “TAKE IT BACK!!..” “NO!!” I was laughing “ TAKE IT BACK OR I’LL THROW YOU!!” “YEAH RIGHT!!.....PUT ME DOWN!! …NOW!!” he loosened his grip and I truly believed that he’ll throw me…. “I TAKE IT BACK!!” he tightened his grip and moved away from the water…I wish I could stay in your arms forever…

I took awhile to catch my breath and to come back from that dizzy state I was in from being so close to him…
“ I don’t know how to use this thing…” hoping it’ll be an excuse to not take the blackberry “I’ll teach you…it’s really simple...First let’s move your contact list to the phone and whatever you want to move…” I could just die when he said “I’ll teach you”…and the rest was a blur to me… “sure..but I really want ice-cream..” “ ma malaitay min hal ice-cream??” “*gasp* amil min ice-cream??!!...you clearly don’t know me…” he started to smile… “ guess we know who the lousy friend is..” he moved closer to me and my heart skipped a beat…he was inches from my face and he whispered “ you don’t want to mess with me..” I felt shivers move up my spine….oh my god….I felt my cheeks burning …I hope he doesn’t notice…

We went inside our chalet and he followed me to the kitchen…

We ate our ice-creams and I was going towards the staircase when I heard him “ where you going??” “mmmy room?...” “you know I don’t go there..” “what’s the big deal??” he was mad now…guess he doesn’t like going to my room…I really didn’t understand why he never wanted to climb upstairs… “FINE!...I really don’t get you..” I walked back to him….. we were friends why does he make such a big deal about going to my room…

We went to sit on the porch
“so when’s your driving lesson??” he broke the silence as he dabbled with my new blackberry.. “never” he looked up shocked… “Dayoom said her’s was in 2 months…” “yeah…well that’s Dayoom..… I already have a driver and I don’t want to drive…” “laish matabeen itsougeen?? Awal mara ashof wa7da chithy” “maby…. Inzain Fajoor said your cousin fil emarate can you ask him if he can get me the silver cover mal il blackberry bas mu silver silver…silver ma6fy ?” he was quiet for a while and slightly lifted his eyebrow “la7’6a la7’6a la7’6a…sij sij laish matabeen itsoogeen” “because!” “ee??” I was quiet staring at my nails… I really need a manicure… “it5afeen?” he flashed me his famous smile and I melted right then and there….. “yemkin” I said in a low voice… “imshay..” “wain?” “agoolich imshay” I did as I was told…I was really confused..

part 10 ;**

Dayoom :

Ugh!! I can’t believe he just said that to her!!...
Of all the people she could fall for she had to fall for my 7amad?
A tear formed in my eye…. I quickly wiped it away… I missed my sister but I really like him….


DALAL:
I was so into my food…it was delicious but I felt a pair of eyes were on me the entire time…I knew she was looking…I didn’t care….
We were done eating and we went to wash up…I then went out to the patio where everyone was with Fajoor and I looked for 5alood to go buggy riding.
I saw her sitting next to him laughing and 5alood was with 3azooz goofing off in the sand….
5aled(Fajoor’s brother) was sitting next to 7amed and he was calling 5alood.. “simyeeey!!...ta3al!!...3a6ny wayeh ishwya!!…” 5alood ran to him “hala” 5alood answered him out of breath..
“haa ish3indik el7een?” “haa?...ummm…baroo7 ma3 Dalool laish?” “afaaa!!..itroo7 ma3a Dalool o0 it5aleey semeeyik?!!” “hahaha..ta3al ma3ana…” and I was standing there like an idiot…. “wain bitroo7oon?..” he asked 5alood looking at me…I smiled..
“madree…nitmasha fil buggy….” “3indich mane3?”….shfee?? he’s being weird.. “laa..shda3wa..” I answered him…
“Fajoor tyeen wiyana?” “laa maly 5il8 into rou7aw…”
I was about to leave when I heard her…
“Dalal!! Ana aby il buggy…” OMG!! SHFEEHA!!... I don’t like this at all..
“meta??” I asked… “madree…il7een…” WHAT THE HELL….SHE KNEW I WAS GOING OUT NOW!!...
“lama ared you can have it…” I said… bas mally 5el8ha…
“na3am!!...ana aby il buggy il7een…” IFFF “ 5alood is it okay itha tardifny?” I asked my brother…. “bes kint aby at9abaq wyach…” he whispered to me ….waaay itloomooony ib7oba?!! “you can take my buggy and I’ll take 7amood’s” offered 5aled…FASHLA!!...SHOULD I ??... “yalla imshay…”….sweet…

5aled walked and 5alood and myself followed him…he kept looking back to smile and I smiled back….

5alood ran to our chalet to get his buggy..while I followed 5aled to their scary garage….I hate it…it’s so spooky
“ can I wait here?..” “laish?” he asked confused…
I looked at the ground and started to move some tiny rocks around with my leg….. it was so obvious that I was shy and scared…

“it5afeen miny??” he asked..and I was surprised “ no!..umm…I just don’t like your garage….there I said it!!!” he looked at me really confused and had a huge smile in his face…. “ can I ask why??” “ umm..no” “common!!” “you’ll laugh at me!!!” “hahaha…I won’t laugh…” “you just did!!!!!!”
“please?” “….it’s scary…” his smile widened…

He went in their scary garage and pushed out his buggy “here you go..” “thanks”
He went back to get …ahmm…7amad’s buggy...

Meanwhile 5alood was having a blast on his buggy and kept whinning…
“yalla..we’re coming…”
We started our buggies and we left the gate…
“I have a great place we can go to…if you like I mean..” “EEE…YALA!!” shouted 5alood back at 5aled
I laughed 5alood shakla mu 9ij…. I nodded “ lead” I ordered “inshala 3amity…” I couldn’t help but smile

We followed him and we were at the most beautiful place ever!!...it was wide….it was leveled so I wasn’t afraid for 5alood and the view was unbelievable…I could see the sea and I was able to see inland and it was endless.... you couldn't see homes and buildings...it was you and the desert....it reminded me of my happy place in the sea...

“wow…sub7an alah..” he smiled at me…
“yalla 5alood!!” “na3am”5aled answered me....awkward .. “umm…I meant my brother…haaha…” he laughed
“ha?” “na3am mu ha??.........yalla we’ll race..” “heeya!! Yalla….7adij ibtandmeen…” “haa?.. I thought I would go easy on you…bes your so going down!!” “ kaaaaak!! 5anshoof!!” and all 5aled would do was smile..he really was being weird…
“what you smiling about??...your going down too!!” I said being dead serious…
“I like to see you try!”
“yalla….3…” this reminded me of the race with Fajoor and Dayoom…I missed them…I missed the old Dayoom…and I kept having flashes of the fall….IFF MU WAGTA I WANT TO WIN!!!..
“….2….1!!!!!!!” we raced and I was behind 5aled and my brother was first….I was LAST?!! NO WAY!!! 5aled got close to 5alood and he passed him….

I stepped on it and I gained on 5alood and gave him my tongue….
and I got closer to 5aled….
I reached 5aled and I would pass him a bit then he would pass me….
I tried again to get passed him and win but he kept gaining on me whenever I passed him….
we were next to each other trying to beat the other…5alood my brother gained on us…
I was not going to lose….. the three of us were next to each other trying to win….
I will not lose!!!....I will WIN!!! I WILL WIN!!!!...I WILL!…
We were side by side….neck to neck….
I was passing…I was getting past them…..
YES!!!!! I PASSED THEM!!!!
“WHOA!!!!..” I screamed with joy….


I won and 5aled was behind me and last was my 11 year old brother 5alood…
“mara thanya!!!...please 7addi ra7 afooz!!” “hahaha....you don’t have a chance….” 5aled was quiet…starring in amazement…..WHY IS HE LOOKIN AT ME LIKE THAT??..
“shfeek?” I asked weirded out by his look… “……walashay…” “you sure??” he really was weird “…it’s just that I never got beaten in a buggy race….especially by a girl….” “she’s not a girl…trust me..”
“haaa??!!” I looked at my brother with shock… “whaat??!!” “shino what??!!!...I’m not a girl??? 3ayal shino??” “hahaha…” he shrugged his shoulders…
On our way back….5alood was speeding infront of us…while 5aled and I drove side by side…
“ I still can’t believe I lost…” he broke the silence “ why not??!!” “at first I was going to let you and 5alood win…but when I heard you say your going down …Iwanted to race you and I passed you all but you managed to gain on me and I was in a “no way am I going to lose” mood…but you beat me…you truly won ..fair and square..” “okay…so why are you shocked??...is it because I’m a girl??” I asked… “ partly….well yeah!!...but because I was the undefeated champ and I lost to you…” “hahaha…I guess that makes me the undefeated champ…” I like the sound of that….he smiled and shook his head slightly

We reached Fajoor’s chalet,5alood went to our chalet while 5aled and I went to the creepy garage…..

“booooo!” “it’s not funny!!!!:@” “yes it is…so you coming in??” “I don’t think so…” he entered his scary garage and came out to take his buggy from me….
“thanks….today was fun..” I told him as I walked towards my chalet
“goodnight champ!!” he yelled and winked….I blushed.
I’m going to talk to Dayoom…. I missed her….
That’s it I’m talking to her tomorrow …. Since bin7ader bacher bilayl…


The next night:
Dayoom:
After packing my bag I went over to Fajoor’s chalet
I was with 7amad on their patio watching the sea….and Dalool was nowhere to be found… I haven’t seen her all day…
I watched 7amed’s every move…. I laughed at his jokes and I had a great time….
7amed was about to get out of his chair when he saw Dalool making her way to us…. He sat back down
I saw her and I felt a tugging in my heart….
I missed her….I missed her a lot…
Is a guy worth my relationship with her…..
Is it worth losing her?.... I almost lost her once and I never want to feel that way again but am I going to lose her?
I love him….but do I want to lose my bestfriend?...my sister?

Dalal :
There she is…
I need to talk to her…. I need to tell her I missed her and that I wanted her back the way she was….I need to
I walked over to Fajoor’s chalet while Dayoom was talking and laughing with 7amad and Fajoor… I could just die….
5aled walked out to them…he saw me and smiled…I smiled back… I did have fun yesterday…I needed a day like that…
I was greeted by everyone…except her….
“can I talk to you?” “umm…sure…” she said it with the least interest…
Doesn’t she miss me?... we walked along the beach in silence..
I was quiet….how do I start?…I hate this….
Ugh!! Dayoom was the only one I would share everything with and now I can’t talk?!!!
“ I hate this Dayoom…” I finally said “what do you want me to do about it??!” I never expected that….especially from her…
“I DON’T KNOW!!.... I just don’t want to lose you …I MISS HANGING OUT WITH MY BESTFRIEND!!.... don’t you even care??!” she was silent….her silence said it all and it killed me…
“you know what just forget about it!!..” I walked away from her before she was able to say anything wanting to cry my heart out……

4 days later

I avoided Dayoom the best way I could….and spent most of my after school time at Fajoor’s house….I saw 7amad on a daily basis….

At school I would walk in a different hall way and I would always use the longer way to my classes to avoid bumping into her…. I was hoping none of our friends in school noticed anything but they probably will since Dayoom and I were inseprabable….

I feel so alone….. the only time I saw her was in the car heading to school or heading back and ofcourse since we shared a room we saw each other at night….

later that day:
“Dalal….” She was looking down at her lap sitting on her bed… I turned to look at her…I was taken back ‘cause it’s been so long since I heard her….hell it was the first time she starts a conversation…well atleast I think it’s a conversation…
I saw her eyes tearing and I hated seeing her that way…. I rushed over to her and gave her a hug….it felt good being able to do that…
I was hoping a hug might help but it only made her cry historically…. I cried aswell…I MISSED HER


Dayoom :

I was sitting in my room on my bed and all I could think about was the last conversation we had….I DID miss her A LOT…
I want her back…. I won’t lose my sister and my best friend because of a guy…. If being with him ends with me losing her then it’s not worth it…
“Dalal….” I was staring at my lap holding back my tears ….something happened that I really didn’t expect….no scratch that…I didn’t deserve…I got a hug… after that I was crying historically….
After everything she hugs me…I ignor her and I end up with a comforting hug?
That night Dalool and I agreed to be friends with 7amed…JUST FRIENDS…our relationship meant more than some crush…



The next 2 months were hard at first…
If I saw 7amed with Dalool I would flip out and she did the same….
It was awful!!....but thankfully after these two months we were back to normal….
I was fine seeing her with him and I think she felt the same.
Our relationship was back to normal if not better…
I told her everything and she did the same…. It was as if nothing had ever happened …
but she was alot closer to 7amad.... I envied that...

part 9 ;**

Dalal:

I went to the kitchen downstairs and opened the freezer….hmmm…do I want Columbia or lulu?..... Columbia?...lulu?….columbia it is…

I took my ice-cream out to the patio and I unwrapped it…my mouth start to fill with saliva as I looked at it…. “haay!!!....that’s mine!!!” “not anymore…seeing that you owe me one…” 7amad snatched my columbia from my hand and started licking it… “HOW RUDE!!” with a hand over my hip…
“Remind me again why I owe you this time??....” he keeps using that excuse everytime I have anything edible in my hand… “well last time you scratched me with your nails…” “I DID NOT!!” “yeah you did….I took the galaxy caramel and your nails scratched my skin..” “you snatched my galaxy caramal and I accidently scratched you....it was your fault….and it wasn’t intentional!!” he looked at me straight in the eyes and I blushed!!...his eyes are so beautiful….
Ugh!! He annoys me…right?...
“what you doing up so early?” he asked me… “ I should ask you the same question…” “ I asked first….so?..” “ I’m going for a swim…you?” “I wanted to snatch your ice-cream…hehehe” “hahaha…no seriously..” “seriously” I blushed ….ugh what’s wrong with me?!!!...remember he annoys you…
“Dalool you ready?” “yeah…your brother took my ice-cream again!!” I said it pouting… “7amoood 3aib!!...buy your own and let the poor girl alone!!!”....
“5ala9 5ala9 sorry..i’ll buy another one when I get back…” Fajoor and I had a “where you off to?” look “ baroo7 shalaih refeegy”..

He left and Fajoor and I raced towards the water….I won of course…
We swam until we were done swimming and Fajoor was so scared she kept wanting to go back.
I was in my happy place again and I was calm…..it was me and the sea…and Fajoor this time for the first time...
“so tell me again why you like it out here..??” “ Fajoor look around..what’s not to like….your one with the sea….you’re away from everything and..LISTEN…” “WHAT??!” “JUST LISTEN” “ I hear nothing Dalool” “exactly..listen to the wind and the sound it makes…tilt your head back and listen to the sea…” “ wow” “ I know” “ your more messed up than I thought!!” “ya 7mara!!!..that’s it I’m not sharing anything with you anymore!!” “I’m kidding…bas I still don’t like it here…it’s so scary let’s go back please..please..” “fine…”


1 year later….

Dalal :

I have to tell her…I just have to!!!....today’s the day I tell Dayoom about my feelings for 7amad…she’ll know what to do…ugh!! Why do I feel this way!!...it’s been a year now why are my feelings for him growing?....

“Dayoom….umm…I need to talk to you…it’s kind of important…” “me too…I need to tell you something and it’s been killing me…” we headed to her room since I couldn’t concentrate in my room seeing that his room was across from mine“okay…what is it??..” “ la intay goolay..” “ummm…well I don’t know how to say this but…I kinda like a boy… A LOT..” “OMG!! ME TOO!!!” we started to laugh…little did I know what I was about to hear.. “REALLY?!!!....OMG WHO IS IT?!!” I asked…she looked down shyly.. “is it someone I know??!!” she noded “OMG!! Is it that cute boy in your algebra class??..the one that stares at you…???” “NO!!!...he’s actually a lot older… but you tell me about yours first..” “ OMG!! How old is he?!!” she wouldn’t budge… “well…I saw him a years ago and I began to have feelings for him…but I don’t think he shares the same feelings…your turn” “well I kept this for a year and well I really really like him Dalool and it’s driving me crazy…I keep having dreams about him..” “ ME TOO…I actually wanted to know what I should do..” “ ugh!!..we’re useless…” “so who is it??” the next thing she said shattered my world “7amad…Fajoor’s brother..” I was shocked…paralyzed…I felt a tear beginning to form…my sister was falling for the same guy I was…. “you …like him too…don’t you?” I kept looking at her…. “ my 7amad is the guy you like?” “your 7amad?!!!:@.....your 7amad!!!!!... I’m crazy about him and I not losing him to you!!!!” this wasn’t the Dayoom I knew…it just wasn’t “I didn’t mean it like that…wait…what did you mean by not losing him to me?!?!” “ I think it’s very clear….NOW GET OUT!!!!@” I left her room in tears….FINE DAYOOOM YOU WANTED IT THIS WAY….MAY THE BEST SISTER WIN….


I haven’t spoken to her for 2 weeks and I haven’t seen Fajoor either…I isolated myself…was it worth losing my sister?....
no I won’t lose my best friend because of a guy…a crush…a feeling
We were at the chalet

I walked over to her room to talk to her to tell her that it’s not worth losing us….

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK….
“Deema?...” I can’t believe I just called her that… 2weeks made me feel like a stranger… “Deema can I come in?...” IFF SHDA3WA RIDAY!! I opened her door and let myself in…I looked around but couldn’t find her…maybe she’s with fajoor…and then I heard laughter…I walked towards her windows to see THEM!!...together….HE was carrying Dayoom and he threw her in the sea while Fajoor laughed beside him…he then carried Fajoor and threw her in…

That’s what I mean to you Dayoom ?!!.... I was mad…. I was furious…she was trying to take him away…and she didn’t care about me or what I felt…let the games begin!!

I walked outside to where they were and Dayoom eyed me with hatred…I never thought I would see her this way…I acted as if I didn’t care….

“7ayalah minya!...haaa? mako ice-cream I can steel??” he asked and I blushed.. “Dalool wainich!!! 7addy walhana 3alaich!!..” Fajoor ran and gave me a hug “walla ana akthar….excuse me” “wain ry7a tawich yaya…!” Fajoor pouted.. “ishtahayt ice-cream….” “kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaak!!!” I loved it when he laughed!!..his voice…his eyes…and last but not least that smile!!!...I could just die

Dayoom looked at me with disgust…I walked away not giving her the least of my attention…
“so shlon iljam3a wyak?” asked Dayoom as I walked out again with my ice-cream…she brushed his arm…
“walla tamam…” “mako a special someone?” she was so blunt!!... “Dayoom!!..” Fajoor was as shocked as I was…. “what?...he is in college and there are a lot of pretty girls….” “hahaha….laa mako…” he answered her rubbing the back of his head… “eee….you better not!!..” Fajoor told him off… “ I have the perfect girl in mind for you…bes she’s 2 years older than you….” Yeah right Dayoom…I bet she was trying to act casual…nice try.. “yeah?.. no thanks” he laughed it off

Screw this…I’m going for a walk before she decides to climb into bed with him…..

I had my ipod on and I walked by the beach….an hour and a half passed and I decided to head back for lunch…I was starving
I entered our chalet and there was no one there….the table was not set and it was very quiet…this is not good…
“ROSE?!!...ROSE?!!...ROSE!!!!..” …WHERE THE HELL IS EVERYBODY?!!...I yelled one more time… “yeees Dalal…why you yelling??!”…haa ishtabeen…. “where is everybody…and why haven’t you set the table??” “Dalal mako lunch today… everybody go to pajoora house por lunch..” I opened my eyes widely….great now my mom’s going to have me for desert….ugh!! I really don’t want to get into trouble….
“Daloola…telephone por you..” ugh..CRAP.. “who is it?” I whispered to her.. “pajoora..” phew!! “heeey!!” “hii!! Wainich??!!!...” “bil chalet…why?” acting dumb always works miracles..
“yalla come over for lunch…everyone ate bas I waited for you….maita min ilyou3 so you better RUN!!” “haha..inshala 3mity Fajer!!” I went over to her house and my stomach had butterflies fluttering in every directon…
I was about to knock when the door flung open…"YALLA!!” “Yuma” god I missed her…everyone laughed at my facial expressions…
“Yuma Daloola wainich?” my mom asked concerned… “hahaha…I was walking and I forgot about today….sorry?” they all started to laugh except for her…little miss goody too shoes…
“Dalool itroo7een ma3ay fil buggy?” 5alood asked me with his sad big brown eyes “akeeed!!” “sij??!!” why was he shocked I always hang out with him and this wasn’t any different… “ee…shfeek?..” “ madree…hehe..wanasa..yalla…” “bes akil o0 arou7 weyak…” I was blushing like hell because prince charming was looking at me “ ya7lalich…” OH MY GOD!!!....HE SAID THAT TO ME….I laughed and Dayoom was about to explode…hehehe…extra points for me…..

part 8 ;*

DALAL:
“Dayooma laish tabcheen??” Fajoor asked her while her brothers just stared at us.
Dayoom hugged me tightly and I did moan from the pain “sorry!” she quickly yelled…she thought that this was all her fault and I would’ve been fine if she hadn’t yelled for me…it was partly her fault but I did turn my head around which was a stupid thing to do…
I comforted her the best way I can….

Dayoom and I were in Fajoor’s chalet…5aled and 7amed excused themselves …so he’s not a bad guy I guess…as they were leaving
My cell rang and I saw that 5alood my brother was calling
“aloo?” “aloo Dalool wanich?” “3ind Fajoor shfeek?” “malait…3zooz ga3d 3al buggy and….i missed you..” “awwww!!....tabeeeni ayelik?..” I’m really close to 5alood… I would take him anywhere he wanted and I loved his sense of humor… Plus Dayoom and I would mess with my brothers a lot and I guess they liked that…“no..ana mo yahel…” “ digeega bas…” I looked up and 7amad’s face was that of disapproval….WHAT’S HIS PROBLEM??... “Fajoor 3adi 5alood comes over??” “ee akeed” I put the phone back to my ear…. “Ta3al chalet Fajoor…ok?” “mmm…ok..” “oooo…5alood 3adi tyeeb chocolates ma3ak??” “ok..ok..”

“matfakreeen ila iba6nich??...” asked Fajoor and I shrugged my shoulders and gave her a smile … “mino 5alood??” asked 7amed in a harsh tone “my brother..” Dayoom answered him smiling…his face relaxed after being shocked with the answer he got from Dayoom.. “oow simyeeey…a7la ism fil 3alam!!” said 5aled proudly we laughed out loud… “I’m going to the chalet to clean up and I’ll be right back…plus I don’t want to explain to 5alood why I look like this…” “I’ll go with you..” offered Dayoom “no..it’s ok..5alood is coming over now anyway…”
7amad and 5aled left and I was behind them…
5alood came in from the back door of the chalet holding a plastic bag in his hand…thankfully he didn’t see me….I really was hungry…

I tiptoed inside our chalet and quickly went to my room locking the door behind me…
I stepped into my bathroom and stripped down….my body was a stranger to me…it was bruised badly on the right side of my waist and stomach… I had a bruise from my rib cage extending to my hip…my back had tiny bruises everywhere….my right knee was a shade of blue… I got into the shower and felt the warm water against me skin…I gently scrubbed my body with my mango shower gel… It did hurt when I tried to bend….

After my shower I got dressed and headed to Fajoor…

I devoured the containment of that plastic bag like there was no tomorrow…Dayoom, Fajoor and 5alood stared in amazement...

It was getting late so we said our goodbyes and headed to our chalet...
One hell of a weekend!!...I thought this was going to be great and instead..i get a day of hell…is tomorrow still on??....
“Dayoom we’re still going tomorrow, right?” I asked. “maynooona!!!...tawech 6ay7a min ilbuggy..and you want to go to that dangerous place!!!” “haday Dayoom it was just a question and mafeny shay…fa 3ady” “laa mu 3ady!!!... I’m NOT going and I bet Fajoor ISN’T EITHER!!” “FINE lat 3a9been…..............I’m sorry your right…” she hugged me and I indured the pain without a peep…

The next few days were the hardest days I ever had to go through …I was thankful when a day ended….

Dayoom and I kept a straight face in front of our parents and brothers and I ached every time my parents hugged me or when my brothers wrestled with me…

After a week I noticed my bruises starting to fade and to get smaller….not much time until I get to wear a swimsuit and a pair of shorts….

A month passed and I was bruise free!!....hello my beautiful bikinis mommy missed you…
During that month we got closer to Fajoor’s brothers…

Dayoom:
His body….his eyes..ugh!! no…not the smile!!!....I was looking at an angel….his manliness!!!... he walked towards me and looked me dead in the eyes…waaaay bamoot!!....he lowered his head “kiss me Dayoom …… Dayoom…..DAYOOOM…DAYOOOM GOMAY!!”
“DAYOOOM….YALLA DAYOOOM BESICH NOOM!!” “HMMMM!!” “yalla plz gomay…” “this better be good!!” “shda3wa Dayoom ana Daloola itgolinlaha chithy?” “what time is it?” “it’s beach time…yalla!!”

I looked at the clock and it was 6:00!!!! “Dalool!!! Isa3a sit!!!!!” “adree..yalla gomay tadreeen minzman ma siba7t and I finally get to….and I want to swim in the sea with you…yalla gomay and wear your swimsuit….” “Dalool aby anam!! I was having a nice dream and you ruined it….” I can’t believe ina I still dream about him…should I tell Dalal?... I hope I see him today….I hope I see 7amad.
“Dayoom I’m so excited..I waited a month to swim!!!...I’m getting ice-cream you want some??” “NO…I WANT TO SLEEP!!” “FINE!!...waaay I can’t believe you!!” she stormed out my room and left me at peace…

part 7 ;**

DALAL:

We went straight to their garage where they kept the buggies…it was huge and dark…I hated it..it scared me..
“shfeech Dalool?...stop grabbing me so hard..hahah.. Dalool mu gadra amshey…”
“ahhhh!!”
At that exact moment the lights were on and we were nowhere near a wall and so I screamed like the true coward I was….
We turned around and saw him near the wall with an eye brow raised chewing a gum..
“*cleared his throught*….Fajoor shga3d itsawoon?..”… “waay 7amood 5ara3tna!!...walashay bes ibna5th ilbuggies…”
“ahha..intay oo……..?” looking at me “ Dalal” I answered him before Fajoor did…ugh he annoys me!!
“wain ry7eeen??..” SHAKO? But he was her brother so I’ll let it pass “madree…nitmasha ishwaya fil buggies 7amood shfeek??” “laa..wala shay… inzain shasawy itha 9ar shay fi ilbuggy??...”
“mara7 e9eer shay fil buggy!!...” “witha 9ar shay??” he looked at me…IS THERE SOMETHING WRITTEN ON MY FOREHEAD?!!!
“mara7 i9eer shay…lat 5af..” I said it with confidence “itha 9ar shay I’ll give you my buggy…” “3indich buggy?...”
“ee..3indaha buggy bas i5t’ha Dayoom is using it so we’re taking these buggies…shfeek 7amood??!!” “mafeeny shay…inzain intay o0..?” pretending to be forgetful MEDA YENSA ISMEY?? UGH!! “DALAL!”… “deerbalkom 3ala il buggies…hehehe” waaay amla8!!..
“inta shga3d itsawy ihnee?” Fajoor asked him “yay a5th il jet ski…yalla bye..” he left us and we pushed the buggies outside … and drove’em over to my chalet…Dayoom saw us and came over to us on the buggy..
“6awaltoo…yalla let’s get a move on…” “yalla…” we drove out the chalet and drove on the side of the road behind eachother…I was behind Fajoor and Dayoom was behind me…we found an open area and decided to have fun there…
After an hour I swapped buggies with Dayoom…I missed my baby…
We decided to race and so we were side by side…. “3….2…..1!!!!!!” shouted Fajoor….we raced and I was winning!!!! For some reason they were slowing down…


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Dayoom:

As we were racing Dalool was ahead of me and Fajoor…. and I was LAST!! We were still in the race when Fajoor and I started to slow down ….it was getting bumpier and there were hills and slopes…I was terrified ‘cause Dalool was getting further and further away and I don’t think she realized that we slowed down..
“DALOOOOL!!!!.....DALOOOOL!!!” I yelled hoping she’ll stop and turn around…it all happened so fast…

Dalool looked back at us and just like that the left side of her buggy rose off the ground and she along with the buggy fell down the hill…......"DALAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!!!"
I saw my sister roll down the hill in a buggy..........…
my heart stopped beating.


I drove as fast as I could to get to her…..the buggy was on top of her right leg and she was laying on the sand her hair on her face….is she dead?? That was all I was thinking about….I ran down the hill and got to her side …

“Dalool ?!!.....Dalal?!....Dalool please…” I slowly moved her hair away from her face….
“ Dalal ??.. Dalal?...” I whispered in her ear..she didn’t move….she didn’t moan…she didn’t respond…..
“aloo…..7amad..please *sniff* please ta3al….Dalool…Dalool mit3awra….” I heard her give him directions on where we were …

7amad and 5aled arrived shortly after the phone call in 7amad’s black yukon…..they quickly came down the hill to help us….

I was crying at this point...my sister was on the ground unconscious and all I could do was cry….

Fajoor’s brother 5aled calmed me down while 7amad checked Dalool’s pulse…

7amad and 5aled lifted our buggy off Dalool and 5aled called her again…still no response…

I then saw 7amad slap my sister hard…. I waited to see if she’ll react and I heard her moan….and she slowly opened her eye lids…5aled placed his hand under her head…she was clearly out of it…

7amad grabbed her arm and lifted it over his head and placed his arm under her head and his other arm under her knees and he lifted her off the ground….5aled opened the back door of 7amad’s black yukon and 7amad placed Dalool on her back inside…
“sim3oony ana bawdeeha il mustashfa …” “noh…noh…” said Dalool in a low but hearable voice…7amad turned around and we saw her trying to get up “ ma feeny shay…walla mafeeny shay…” her voice got louder….it was great to hear her talk…

“ bas a5aleehum echaykon 3alaich…” insisted 7amad.. “echaykon 3ala shino mafeeny shay….” She stepped out of his car but lost her balance and fell…thankfully 5aled caught her…
“Dalool 5aleehum bas echaykooon 3alaich..” I pleaded.. “Dayoom ma feeny shay…I’m just dizzy…..I’m fine now…see…” she circled showing us that her body was sound….

Dalool is stubborn sometimes and when she makes a decision she’ll stick to it …so she obviously wasn’t going to get checked…

7amad whispered something to Fajoor and she nodded in agreement.
“5ala9 mara7 awadeech il mostashfa bes bawa9lich il chalet…our chalet…we have an aid kit and it’ll take care of that cut on your shoulder…”
Dalal looked at her cut … ta3afas wayha 3ogob ma shaft her cut
5aled drove our buggy back...while Fajoor and I drove behind him….thankfully our buggy wasn’t scratched at all…it was dusty but it didn’t have dents.
Dalal was in 7amad’s car as he drove her to the chalet…

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DALAL:

I heard Dayoom calling me..so I turned around to look at her and that’s all I remember…I remember my body being pushed in every direction but I didn’t know what was going on…I then felt the pushing and shoving on my body stop…I blacked out after that..

I felt something hard against my cheek and I woke up after that…
I saw light everywhere blinding me…I saw weird shadows hovering my body…..am I dead??
My vision started to slowly clear up when I felt someone tug on my arm and I felt the ground beneath me disappear..
I was in a car...and I heard him say something about a hospital…. I rejected his idea …I felt better and there was no need to scare my parents…


In the car with Hamad:

I started rubbing my cheek it was burning me…he was SMILING??!!!... a 14 year old girl gets hurt and you smile???
“did you SLAP ME??!!!” I asked remembering the event and confused to why he did that… “yah...well you didn’t respond…” “so you slap me??!!” “it woke you up didn’t it??” he looked at me with victory in his eyes.. I remained silent…

“are you in pain?...” he asked looking concerned “no” I lied my body ached all over… “It’s a good thing I wasn’t on your buggy…” I blurted….he smiled “as long as you’re okay”...... awwww

“I didn’t know you could drive…” “I’m 18 and I just got my license but between you and me….I’ve been driving since I was 14” “aha…I see” “This doesn’t mean you can drive!!” “I wasn’t going to..:@” I gave him an innocent shocked look but I felt like he could see right through me…

“yah we’ll see…” “what’s that suppose to mean??!” “nothing” we were silent after that conversation .

we reached Fajoor’s chalet..HIS chalet…I got out of his car and I saw Fajoor , Dayoom and 5aled entering the chalet on their buggies…Fajoor and Dayoom waved at me and I tried to wave back but “ I !!....”
“shfeech??” “ma feeny shay..haha” my shoulder…my shoulder shot pain up and down my arm …I slowly brought my arm down and tried to lift it again to see if I was in pain…I felt it but it was a lot less intense than the first time..it’s probably just bruised…


I looked at 7amad as motioned me to follow him with his head…I did…
I went to their bathroom and *gasp* OMG!! I was covered in dust …I looked freaky…..I lifted my shirt I had bruises on my sides and on my back…Crap they’re huge…I guess it means I won’t be wearing my bikini any time soon…


KNOCK! KNOCK! KNOCK!
“Ahhh Dalal??” “Yes??” I opened the door and he was holding a small box in his hands… “*cleared his throat*We better clean that cut…turn around”
“oh…it’s ok….I’ll do it..” “I better do it to make sure that it’s done properly” WHAT LIKE I’M INCOMPETANT??? I CAN’T CLEAN A SIMPLE CUT??!!!! “what?..you think I can’t clean a stupid cut??!!!” “I’m not saying that…” I raised both my eyebrows “ I’m saying that the cut is on your shoulder and you won’t be able to clean it well…that’s all...” ugh.. THAT’S ALL...just when I started to like you … “stop being a kid and turn around!!!” he ordered me..."FINE!!” I turned around and he had a cotton ball soaked in something yellowish orange
“Ewww!!…What is that??!!”
“It's to clean your cut…now this might burn a little..” “what??!!” I moved slightly away “lat9ereen yahel..ta3alay” “ana mo yahel!!” he’s getting on my nerves!! “Fine!! intay mu yahel…now stop moving and let me clean your cut!!”…. “whatever..” I muttered under my breath...

“I!! you’re burning me…” “ta7amelay shwaya..” “aaaaaeye!!” “I’m almost done….basich…” he kept dapping the cotton ball on my shoulder… the burning sensation stopped..

“ayyy!!”I said it just to annoy him… “there I’m done.......now are you hurt anywhere else??” YES!!! “no” I lied “okay..so I’m going to call your parents and..” “NO!!!” “what??” he looked at me shocked.. “Don’t call my parents...please” “why not??” he asked slightly lifting one eyebrow “JUST DON’T!!” “you’re going to have to give me a better explanation…otherwise I’m calling…” WAAAAAY!!! “ugh…I just don’t want to scare them…that’s it...just don’t…I’m fine so there’s no need to tell them” I also didn’t want to get into trouble …

Fajoor,5aled and Dayoom walked in the living room where we were…
“haaa Dalool shlonich il7een??” “fine…you guys didn’t tell my parents, did you?”
“ahh..No?..why did they call??” “no….la yo9al 3indhom okay?!!” they all nodded…I saw Dayoom behind 5alood with her head down…
“Dayoom shfeech?..” I asked concerned..she might’ve told them and I really hope she hasn’t…I saw tears falling down her face and I rushed to her side

part 6

The next morning:
Dalal:
I forgot about last night..and I felt that today is a new day and a new beginning. I got out of bed at around 6:30 am and got into my one decent bathing suit (a one piece black swim suit) and tip toed my way down stairs with my extra large colorful towel…I didn’t bother waking up Dayoom ‘cause she’s not a morning person..Who am I kidding? I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON as far as my family knows…..I just like waking up in the morning during the weekends in the chalet.

I entered the kitchen. Grabbed an apple to satisfy my crazy appetite and headed to the back glass door..

I made my way down the beach feeling every grain of sand under my feet..i felt the soft hot wind blowing through my hair and finally I felt the coolness of the water against my skin.
It welcomed me and I was at peace…I was surrounded by water.. I started to swim further away from the chalet and it got deeper and deeper..

I felt calm..happy.. I looked back at the chalets and they still seemed big to me..so I decided to swim further…it wasn’t my first time so I wasn’t worried..i kept swimming and swimming and when I looked back I saw the chalets small..i decided to lie on my back and float…every now and then I lifted my head to check that I was still in eye range of the chalet….

I heard a buzzing sound but I ignored it…it got louder and louder…god what is that??!! I checked my watch and it was 7:15...it was still early to go back…damn what is that? I heard that sound get closer..i lifted my head and noticed 3 jet skies….SHIT!! …it’s ok just go back to the chalet..just swim…I kept saying this…I didn’t...I didn’t move …my head was the only thing above the water surface…what are the chances they were going to see me??!!....NO!!...NO!!! GO THE OTHER WAY!! Ahh they’re heading my way…I started to swim towards the chalet without splashing water trying my best at being invisible…CRAP!!....one of them noticed me…I started to swim faster…I was fast but there was no comparison to what they were on…they came near me…

“i5ty feech shay??...tabeen musa3da??” NOOOOOOOO….IF I DID I WOULD’VE SHOUTED!!!!... I shook my head… they had a tiny smile on their faces..

“akeeed??” YES..GOD JUST GO AWAY!!!!!... I nodded…PLZ PLZ GO AWAY!!!... I made sure my body was underwater…I didn’t want to flash my butt in their faces…they looked older..around mid twenties..
One of them started to look around..i started to worry..WHY ARENT THEY LEAVING??!!!! My legs started to get tired underwater. I wanted to lay on my back but they were still here …
“7abebty chinich wayed ba3adtay 3an ilchalaihat…mitakda inch mu mi7taja inwa9lich??” NOOOOOOOOO!! SHAKO??.. okay I need to be firm and direct for them to leave.. “laa i5ooy maskoor ma 8a9art bes ma a7taj musa3da…tigdroon itroo7oon..” there I said it..NOW GO!! Their smiles got wider.. “ya 7lailich..cham 3mrooch?” SHAKOO?? “mm…14..” OMG!! My legs are killing me…PLZ GO!!..
“ahlich ma galoolich ina 5a6er 3alaich inch itba3deen 3an il chalet?..” WHAT ARE U?? MY BROTHER?? MY FATHER?? ..i got desperate my legs were killing me..
“imbalah..5ala9 plz roo7aw..”
“awal shay tw3deeni inch ma tba3deen 3an ilchalaihat??” I knew they were concerned and it’s true I was pretty far away from ilchalets but 7adda SHAKOO!!..i didn’t respond…that’s it I don’t care if I flash my butt…I dove deep under water and started swimming towards the chalet..I came up to breathe and dove back into the sea and kept swimming it was my only solution to get back to the chalet without having them see my body..plus my legs were in unbelievable pain…they were so heavy ..the second time I came up I looked back to check if they were gone but they were on my tail every step of the way… they were saying something but I couldn’t hear them I kept going under…..

the fifth time I dove I stayed under water for a while..Swimming towards the chalet…

When I came up to breathe.. I looked back and they were heading the other direction..they were leaving!! IL7IMDELLA!!! I was getting closer to the chalet….I kept swimming I could almost feel the ground beneath me….i kept swimming and swimming…stupid!!...stupid!!… stupid!!..I shouldn’t have gone so far….

My legs!!my poor legs!!..I finally felt the ground and started crawling towards my towel…I was on all four… I wiped my face and especially my eyes they were burning me…I was so tired I just laid on my stomach with my head over the towel and my legs were still in the water…
I looked like a survivor of some tragic event that occurred at sea…. I flipped over and faced the sky my head over my folded towel and my legs feeling the soft waves...I took a deep breath and had my eyes closed.

I checked my watch…SHIT..I have to get back in door before Fajoor comes over for breakfast… I tried to get up but I was so tired…my legs were able to hold my body up….I grabbed my extra large towel and covered myself up..
I turned around to head home when I saw him..watching me…standing on his side of the beach..eyeing my up and down with some sort of anger in eyes…WHY THE HELL IS HE LOOKING AT ME LIKE THAT??!! NO WHY THE HELL IS HE LOOKING AT ME???!!!!... I don’t know him and he doesn’t know me and there he is judging me?!!! WHO THE HELL DOES HE THINK HE IS??!...i started wobbling towards my chalet…I felt the back of my neck on fire!!..i felt him watching me walk to my chalet.

In the chalet:
“rose?…rose?!” I yelled softly trying my best not to wake up 3azooz who was asleep in the living room… it amazed me how he was able to sleep in such an open area..our living room had windows that extended to the ground revealing the fabulous view of the sea and invited the sun rays in..

“yes Dalal?..” “please make breakfast…I’m starving..” “ pajoora coming por breakpast??” she asked “yes..make breakfast for three..”

I climbed the stairs and walked into my room.. I was going to change when something in the corner of my eye caught my attention…
I walked towards my large windows and saw him…in his room...on his computer…his room was across mine?!!...ugh!! Crap! He’s looking at me..
I ran towards my curtains and closed them as fast as I could…still tightening my grib on my towel….I could swear I saw him smile...I took a shower and let my hair naturally dry…. I wore an oversized white shirt that fell loosely on one of my shoulder and beige shorts…I went down stairs to find Dayoom and Fajoor attacking breakfast…I joined them of course…

My mom walked in and greeted us…she touched my wet back “Daloola 7abebty nashfay sha3rich gabel la i7oshich bard…tisk tisk tisk…’6ahrich yercha5 mai..” “laa maby…7ar ilyoom..please mama..” “itha 7ashach bard mu tabcheen 3indy!!...” “inshala..hehehe”

My dad walked in “9aba7 il5air…o000 ashof iljameelat gamoo…hala fajoora 7abebty shlonich?” “tamam il7mdela 3amey..” after exchanging the pleasantries he kissed my moms’ forehead and sat next to her…
“ya3nii ana mo jamela??..” my mom asked my dad
“ana gilt intay mu jamela??!!...intay il7sn kila…shftay shlon tabeen tithawashain..” he teased her..we all started to laugh

After breakfast I got my buggy keys and left the chalet with Dayoom and Fajoor………
“ Dalool please 5aleny ana awal..” she looked at me with puppy dog eyes.. “FINE..bas I get it at night…” “DEAL!!” “MA YO9AL 3IND MAMA AW BABA..OKAY??!!” “ fine…Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” “yal yahel!!”

“Dalool imshay na5th buggy 7amood o0 intay i5thay buggy 5alood” her brothers each had a buggy and since 3azooz and 5alood were goofing off in theirs… “mmm….madree fashla..i’ll wait lema 3zooz o0 5alood ey5al9oon oo ayeekom..” “chub!!...imshay yala…we’re taking my brothers’ buggies and that’s it…” “hahahaa 5ala9 ok…”

Dayoom was on the buggy driving it around and Fajoor and I walked to her chalet….