Cursed With Beauty (57)

To my dear readers, enjoy!

Previously:

Amal: In a blink of an eye, I was on top of a galloping horse, running away from a guard dog that was let loose.

Mr.Marwan: I received some emails from my business partners out of the countries, they all seem very promising, and here's where I need you..
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Amal:

In my room, I sunk in bed daydreaming about everything that happened.

His chest touching to my back, I felt his heart beating fast. One of his hands around my waist so I wouldn't fall, the other guided the horse.

A knock on the door brought me back to what was the present. Grandmother and 3osha came in with news.

Khalid was traveling for a while, leaving Mai behind in her situation. I immediately went to his room to disagree.

Me: How can you just leave her behind like that? How irresponsible!

Khalid: It was her father's suggestion.

Me: She needs taking care of! She needs you more than ever!

I wasn't as mad as I was afraid. I was worried to take care of her, I wasn't ready to make mistakes, not with her.

Khalid: It's just four months, & I'll be back on breaks!

Me: I can't believe you..

I ran out his room, I couldn't stand him at that time.

Khalid:

It was a risk I was taking. Even though it was tough, Mai agreed to it.
I knew she would be strong enough to handle my absence.
Amal didn't understand my reasons, I didn't blame her for calling me irresponsible.
That was what I was.

S3eed:

I was on the field, sitting on the benches tying my shoes. Practice just started, & this time 7amad the other team's goalie.

On the field, it was just me, the ball, and no one else. It was how I let out all my frustration, and any negative emotion I had, regardless of the score.
I had no doubt I was good, but 7amad was tall, with big hands, everyone knew it.
I looked him in the eyes, and noticed him looking me straight in the eyes. He grinned as if he knew something.

I lost my attention, and without realizing it, the ball was stolen from me.

Amal:

It got intense in school. I walked with Reem while Salma stuck with Joojoo and occasionally Dalal would join them.

Even at lunch, it was the silence between us, there was a repelling tension that made swallowing lunch so uncomfortable.

Later that day, Dalal stood right in front of me, while Reem was catching up with me.

Dalal: I don't really know you, nor do I have the interest.

Her slim arms were crossed, she stood her ground with confidence.

Me: Good to know, now I have a class to get to.

She stopped me again.

Dalal: This isn't the way it's supposed to be.

Me: I can't explain myself any longer, I'm sorry.

Reem finally joined us.

Dalal: Reem what's going on?

Reem: Not much, Salma's been dating Amal's crush.

Dalal: Amal's crush doesn't date at all.

She laughed. As if it was the most outrageous thing she ever heard.
I was shocked she knew instantly who it was, I assumed Reem had told her.

Me: You know?

Dalal came to my ears and
whispered: Your eyes don't just sparkle for anyone, now do they?

I felt my face warm up, I tried to pretend I wasn't blushing.

7amad pulled me away, I thought it wasn't the right time at all!

7amad: Someone's been provoking him, letting out rumors about him.. I talked to S3eed.. Amal, it wasn't Salma.

He said, even though he heard nothing of our conversation.

Me: So who was it?