Rebound Chapter 32: Glass of Water

You all guessed the people who are visiting wrong ;( mmmm should i tell you itha the starbucks guy was guessed right wla laa22??? a5aleekm u find out on your wla agool? la b5alekm you find out in the next post inshala.. adre im evil *devilish smile* 

   What were they doing here!! La2 mu mn 9jhum hathailllaaa! How dare they do this to me!! Her mother was staring at her with a nervous smile she sort of expected this reaction. Razan looked at them mad, frustrated and disgusted! They all played her. Razan was staring at the person ili salmat 3laiha and was so mad she didn't immediately recognize who the person on the right was. She moved her eyes to look and thats when all of this pushed her over the edge. She wanted to burst out and yell at each and everyone one of them but instead she took a very deep breath and stomped her high heals back up the stairs.

    "la7tha Razan hold on can you just come back down and lets talk!!" She ran up behind her grabbing her arm to stop her. "DONT YOU DARE TOUCH ME!" She looked back with rage fuming from her. You can see anger in her face from miles away. "You were in on this and you didn't even THINK about telling me! how could you how dare you! you know everything EVERYTHING and your here standing by THEIR sides against ME!" She felt hurt, betrayed, deceived, broken, disappointed.. you name it she felt it all at that moment. Out of all the people she knew she didn't expect this.

   Razan yanked her arm and continued walking up the stairs while her tears rolled down her cheeks. She went to her room slammed the door shut and locked it so that no one can come in. She kicked her heals of one at a time. Her left shoe slammed against her cabinet and her right shoe flew up in the air then landed on the floor right in front of her. She was so mad she kicked the shoe that was in front of here into the wall. She had enough rage to break everything in this room.

   She stood there breathing heavily, walked towards her bed and pulled her phone of the charger. She furiously punched in the numbers and pressed call. She didn't want to scream or yell but she wanted to make things clear. It was ringing but no one was picking up. It just made her even more mad. She pressed the dial button again and after about 6 rings they finally picked up "aloo?"

   "Shoof 7amad your little pretty plan didn't work! you trying to rub this in my face and to show me how freaking happy you are or whatever is not going to work! so i suggest you come pick up your lovely friends and don't ever think about coming by our house ever again wla walla tshof shay mashfta eb 7yatek FAHAMT!! and one more thing!!! don't drag other people into this!! you had no right to drag MY people into your little plan and convince them to be on your side! Its not going to work! 5ala9 efham i don't even want an explanation just leave me alone! is that to f-ing much to ask for!!"

   Razan didn't even brother giving him a chance to talk back or say anything she ended the call and switched off her phone. Her heart was heavy and aching but she didn't want to cry. She heard knocks on her door and decided to ignore them. She knew who it was so there was no point in asking. After the third knock she heard someone speak.

   "Razan it is me Julia i bring for you water. I hear you shout i am worried please open the door it is only me.. just take the water please." That was so sweet of Julia. She always treated her as her own daughter. She smiled at how she was so caring. She went to the door and slowly unlocked it. She opened it slightly just enough to get the water she wasn't in the mood for any small chat. "Thank you Julia" She smiled at her. "Sorry Razan.. walla i don't want to do this but i can't say no.." Razan was confused "What are you saying? sorry for what?"

   Out of nowhere someone jumped in front of Julia pushing Razan into the room and rushing in behind her, locking the door and hiding the key in the back pocket. When she got a good look at the face she felt like punching something. How could she have been so stupid!! ee hathe 7arakt'ha!! "Give me the key and GET OUT!! glt mdam your here and on their side i don't even want to see you!!"

   "Im not on their side! shfech your all mad w matben tsm3en wla klma mna!! im on your side! im here for you!! shfech mu rathya you calm down!! SNAP OUT OF IT RAZAN! ITS ME ASEEL LO SHNO Y9ER BL DNYA I WILL ALWAYS BE ON YOUR SIDE!!!" Aseel couldn't believe how blinded Razan is! How can she believe this! "HAA! *sarcastic laugh* ee i can see that! then please explain what i just saw downstairs please!"

   "Mu intay lo you didn't run back upstairs w 5laitena we explain chan al7en intay 3raftay klshay! bs mafech 9abr you always jump to conclusions!!" She was offended by the way Razan was speaking to her. Ya3ne she should know Aseel better than her herself and she should know that there was no way on earth she would do anything to hurt her.
 
   "Ma abe asma3 shay mnha Aseel!! If she's here to rub in how happy she is she can go to hell for all i care! I.. do...not.. care..!" Aseel has never seen Razan so cold. "Do you think i would come here and bring her with me so she could make you feel bad or hurt?? do you think i would do that??"

   Razan turned her head away from Aseel. She doesn't mean to offend Aseel bs she was too mad and honestly thats all she could see at the moment. Aseel's phone rang and she looked at the screen then back at Razan. Ard 3al telephone wla la2? would she get more mad? uhhh whatever 5al ard ashof shno fe.

   "aloo... ee hala.. umm ya.. aahhh no we still didn't talk.. 9j? la masma3t... ee ana ga3da 3ndaha now.. madre madre 5alshof sh9er.. bs because makna nabe tkbar ilsalfa.. 5ala9.. 5ala9 ok i'll call later bye.... ok bye" Throughout the whole conversation Razan was looking at her trying to figure out who the caller was. "Was that 7amad?"

   Aseel makant tadre etgool ee wla la2. Bs 7amad ma kan yadre 3an ilsalfa ya3ne ana ma gltla our plan. "umm.. ee uhwa, galy you called and you were saying stuff w uhwa mu fahm shno ga3d y9er."

   Shno ya3ne mu fahm shno ga3d y9er? "Shno 7amad maydre ina intay ihne with... Jenna?"

Rebound chapter 31: Rouge Allure

Heeeyy adre 6awalt again *hands on face* bs walla i've been shway busy and my back still hurts fa i can't think 3adl 3shan aktb a good post :( bs ktabt 3shan ma a5alekm tan6ron longer and inshaallaaa you like iiitt!! don't forget to read  shno katba a5r shay inshala and post your comments :D

ENJOOOYY :**

    The same day Razan decided to go back to the states early her mother called 7amad's mom and told her. Both her mother and his wanted them to get married and believed they were meant for each other and saw potential in their relationship. They debated on whether or not 7amad should come to their place and talk to Razan but they both agreed against it and planned differently. There only hope was for this to work.

   Razan didn't wait for her parents to call and change her flight so she did it herself. She called the travel agent and asked for the earliest flight back. Unfortunately, the only flight with available seats was in three days. She wanted to leave tomorrow bs shtswe a7san mn wla shay. She took it and told the guy she will be passing by in a while to pay him. They've known him for years w kila yt3amlon ma3a so her didn't mind her passing by later to pay.

   She got up and jumped into the shower. As much as she wanted to stand under the hot water she couldn't. She finished her quick shower and went back into her room to get dressed. She wore her juicy training pants and a white short sleeve top. She dried her hair and left it as it is and applied mascara, her cherry labello and blush. She put on here with Havaiana flip flops, grabbed her keys and phone and made her wait out to her car.

   As Razan was skipping down the stairs her mother heard her in the living room and called out for her "Razan hathe intay? ta3alay shway 3afya b'3aitech" This so was not the right time. Makant tabe t25r 3la the guy bl maktab 3shan mayro7 3laiha il7ajz. He can't hold it for the whole day. "Hala mama.. amray b'3aitay shay?" She didn't sit down hoping this won't take long and luckily her mother didn't ask her to sit down. "7beebti ilyoum byonla nas ilma'3rib w abech tkonen mawjoda ok?" She was not in the mood inha tg3ad ma3a nas w etjamlhum bs she can't say no to her mother "Inshala mama ana 6al3a shway w inshala ard gbl ilma'3rib w ajahz 3omre."

   Razan kissed her mothers head and left the house. She looked at her watch it was 3 pm. She had to get back by 4.30 3shan she gets ready. She has no idea what she was going to wear and she needed to style her hair and apply her make in attempt to change her mood for the night. She didn't even think about who might be visiting she just assumed that it was her mothers friend or something.

   She went to the travel agents and payed for her ticket change and it was 3.45 so she she decided to pass starbucks to get some coffee. She really needs it to stay awake since she hasn't slept properly. She got there in 5 minutes and parked her car and walked in. Razan waited in line for her turn and felt someone's stare burning through the back of her head but she was in no mood to turn around and look. She placed her order of a Venti Cappuccino payed and took her receipt and waited for her drink.

   Razan stood facing the people who were seated on tables and again felt someone staring at her. This time couldn't ignore the stares because she was facing the person. Her eyes slowly wandered towards where the stares were coming from. She looked at the face which looked so familiar but she couldn't remember where she has seen it. She looked away and made it look like she didn't mean to look but her mind was thinking. She tried to squeeze where she knew the person from out of her mind. I've seen him bs ya rbay wain?? shakla mu '3areeb w chna kan eb maw8ef mu7rej w mu mn zman bs mu gadra athkr... iiiffff ma a7b chthe al7en i can't rest until i know who it is bs ra7 ag3ad afakr w a7awl athkr. Her thoughts were interrupted when she heard the man call out her drink.

   She placed her receipt down on the counter, took her drink and put it in a cup sleeve and turned around to walk out. Before she stepped out the door she quickly looked back to take one last look to help her remember. The whole way back home she kept thinking but she couldn't put her finger on it.

   She got home and had plenty of time to get ready so she went into her walk in closet and sat on the floor staring at her clothes. She couldn't decide on what to wear because she had too many things running around in her head. After 30 minutes she was fed up and stood up suddenly. "iifff ana shfeenii 7tan mu gadra afakr fehm 3adl..." She scanned her clothes quickly and grabbed her black dress with 3 thick black straps at the back that makes the dress look like it was a wrap dress. The dress was a tight fit but it wasn't the slutty type of tight. It was the elegant tight and it went down to right above her knew.

   Razan sat down on her velvet chair and stared at her accessories. They way the dress looked from her neckline didn't allow her to wear a necklace so she wore her flowered diamond earrings and a diamond bracelet her father gave her when she graduated high school and got accepted into university.

   She started to apply her make up. She applied her mac compact then applied her black eyeliner. Then put on two layers of mascara so that her grey eyes, which at the moment really looked grey and down, would pop out. She put some blush on to give herself a bit of color. Razan pulled out her lipstick basket and rummaged through it looking for one specific lipstick that she hasn't used in ages. She finally found it underneath all the other lipsticks that she hasn't used in ages. It was the right shade that complimented her dress perfectly. It was red but a different kind of red. Not the bright red that you could spot from miles away, but the classic red that always looks great no matter what your wearing or where your going. It wasn't too dressy or too 3adya. It was right in the middle. It was her favorite Chanel rouge allure.

   She closed the lipstick and put it back then moved back to exam her work. She liked it. For some reason she wanted to look good even though she had no idea who the visitors were w malha 5ilg a7ad bs she wanted to dress up to cover up what she was really feeling from the inside.

   She stood up and went to put on her black Louboutin's. She looked at herself one last time in her full length mirror and liked what she saw. She turned her heals and walked towards her door, closed the lights and made her way towards the stairs. As she was going down it finally clicked who the starbucks guy is and she sort of gasped but in a low voice. She was so wrapped up in her thinking she hadn't heard people voices from the end of the staircase and as she was still thinking of the guy and went down the last step she heard a women's voice "ilsalam 3laikm Razan!"

   Razan felt embarrassed that she didn't notice then and turned red before even looking up. As soon as she lifted her head she changed from blushing to turning pale slowly. This was so not expected and not the right time.


Sooooo... mno twa83on zayrhm w mno the starbucks guy?? lets see how many of you get it right ;p i feel bad for making you wait so long fa mabekm et3a9bon laish i ended the post chthe hehehehe fa lets play this game *angelic face*. Post your comments tell me mno 3balk w agoolkm mno 9a7 w mno la2 gbl my next post ;D

Rebound Chapter 30: Cut short

Sorry 6awlt again excuse me bs i was a bit busy. Adry the post isn't that good bs my back is aching so much 9arle a few days and im finished it 3shan i wanted to post it before i sleep to forget about the pain w bcz maby a6awl zyada 3laikm! inshala you like and enjoy it :**
  
    A7mad woke up the next day to find himself under the covers and the door closed. He quickly got up and washed up in the bathroom and did his business then went downstairs to look for Jenna. She must have woken up before him. That was good though. He had no idea how he slept there last night.

   He went downstairs to find Jenna setting the table for breakfast. "Oh good your up! good morning." If anyone was to see Jenna now he wouldn't believe what she went through last night. She looked like a completely different person. "Good morning, laish kil hatha? ta3abtay nafsh mala da3y!" He was mesmerized by her look. She had a smile plastered across her face and her eyes seemed like they were sparkling. He couldn't help but wonder if this was all an act to show people she has a hard happy exterior or if she was genuinely happy. "Laa shda3waa! kint ga3da embacher glt aswelna shay nakla 3shan gbl ma namshy... wait i just noticed that 7amad dropped us off ams! shlon bnjra3?"

   He was looking at the food she made, pancakes, scrambled eggs, omelets, hash browns, toast, sausages. Everything looked delicious. "Lat7aten ana dgait 3la our driver eyi ehni in and hour and a half. Itha tben etrden broo7ch yrdch w ba3dain he'll come back for me w itha ma tben you go alone with the driver i'll come back with you, ili yra7ych"

   Jenna thought it was rude for her go and leave him since its his driver so she said it would be ok with her. They were to drop her off at 7amad's dads company since she left her car there last night. They had their breakfast and chatted for a while until the driver came. They went to company and a7mad made sure she got into her car and drove off. He didn't know where she was going and he didn't want to intrude so he didn't ask he was sure she was going to speak to 7amad.

   7amad ,on the other hand, didn't get much sleep. He was thinking about Razan all night and also about bader. He couldn't comprehend everything that happened and how Razan would know bader. It didn't seem right. None of this was right. He missed her terribly but didn't want to call her for three reasons.

One: He didn't know if she had cooled down yet and is willing to listen to him
Two: He was sort of mad about the Bader incident
Three: If he brings up the Bader incident she might think he was looking for something so he can get mad at her and they would be "even"

   For the first time he really didn't know what to do. He felt lost. He felt lost without her. It really is true that you don't know what you've got till its gone. 7amad didn't want her to be gone. He wanted her, he needed her. She couldn't just decide for all of this to be over without talking everything through. She just can't!

   Over at Razan's room her mother had just walked in to wake up her daughter for breakfast and to check up on her. She came home the night before crying her heart out. Her mother had no idea what had happened and her heart broke at the sight of her daughter crying in her arms for hours. When Razan finally decided to speak up her mother was shocked at what she had said and refused to explain her decision. It troubled her and she couldn't think of any reason why Razan would say that. She had told her mother that she no longer wants 7amad and that she should call and tell his mother that and there is no reason for them to come in the future 3shan ya56bonha.

   As curious as her mother was she didn't push her daughter knowing when the time is right she would come to her senses and change her mind or at least give them a valid reason.

   She sat at the edge of Razan's bed and looked at her face. It wasn't peaceful anymore. Her eyes were puffy and red from all the crying. Tiredness was overtaking her innocent pure face. She looked tense and every muscle in her face was far from relaxed. Her mother stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. Razan fidgeted a bit and stretched out before opening her eyes.

   She slowly opened her eyes and looked at her mom. It hasn't registered that she woke up. Her head was pounding and it was very painful she didn't know why. She saw her mother smiling at her but her eyes were sad. Then she remembered. It all came rushing back. Every event of the night before came rushing back into her head and the pain intensified.

   Razan's face turned to the other side not wanting to face her mother after what had happened last night. "9ba7 il5air 7bebti.. ha shlonech al7en?" As much as Razan didn't want to answer but she had to. Even though she knew where this conversation was heading. "9ba7 ilnor... im fine.." Her mother knew better than to believe her. "etg9en 3la omch Razan? wayhech ygol kl shay bs maygol inch ur fine now..." She waited for a response but Razan didn't give one. There was no point in answering, she won't like what she has to say anyways.

   "Razan...'3ayrtay raych 3an 7amad? mara7 etgolenli laish chthe 9ar fech ams??" Razan was mad again. God why don't they get it 5ala9 ma abeee! "La mama ma'3yart raye! wla ra7 a'3ayr raye! and i don't want to talk about it!!" She got up and jumped off the bed walking furiously to the bathroom to avoid anymore questions or stares from her mother.

   She jumped into the shower straight away. Nothing better than the hot water and steam to ease her nerves and take away the thumping pain in her head. She just stood there under the steaming hot water for 15 minutes allowing it loosen her up and calm her down. She then began to lather her hair up with the shampoo and scrub herself with the shower gel before stepping out and going back into her room to get dressed. An oversized shirt and leggings seemed like the perfect thing to wear with the mood she was in. She tied her wet hair up in a bun and applied cream on her face and body.

   Razan grabbed her laptop and plugged her headphones in. Opened her itunes and clicked on "Rashed Almajed's" playlist and allowed it to take her to a whole different universe. Away from all of this. She laid down on the bed and stared blankly at the ceiling. She had no appetite what so ever and refused to have breakfast, lunch or dinner.

   That was how the next few days passed. Razan stayed in her room doing random things and staring into mid air blankly and 7amad would think all night and spend the days making up for the sleepless nights, yroo7 ildwaneya w yg3ad ma3a rab3a to waste time, or buries himself in work at his dad's company.

   Neither one of them called. They both waited for one of them to make the first move as they were both confused and thought the other person uhwa ili '3al6an w ham eb nafs ilwakt needs time to cool down. 7amad began believing that maybe she did know Bader and Razan began to believe that 7amad was really taking the opportunity to get back with Jenna.

   Until one day, Razan woke up and decided that she wanted to cut her trip short and go back to the states early and get away from all of this and from her parents insisting she explains why she suddenly didn't want 7amad.

Rebound Chapter 29: Dreams and Thoughts

   A7mad and Razan stood there looking at each other. What on earth is he thinking?? Shalaih? Seriously? What are they going to do there! He must be kidding. "Umm.. 7amad are you serious? Shbnswe hnak? magdar aroo7 hnak?" She was trying to understand why he chose the shalaih when he snapped back at her "Tben your dad finds you and literally kills you? Do you??" He stared at her eyes but she couldn't read him. Was that a rhetorical question or was he expecting an answer? The look in his eyes scared her. He looked like he was cold and emotionless. What has gotten into him?

   She decided to answer him anyways because she was really scared of going there, especially with the 7amad and the state he's in "7amad shbswe hnak? I'm scared mara7 aroo7 hnak w ag3ad..." 7amad could read the fear in her eyes and cooled down a bit. He took a deep breath "Jenna...ilshalaih mafe a7ad, w bgool 7g il7ars yagfl ilgate w ysakr il laitat and you only open the ones inside 3shan ma7ad yadr ina fe nas bl shalaih ok?? Lock the shalaih door 3laich w mara7 y9er fech shay inshaala..its the safest place i could think of.." He couldn't force her to go somewhere when she was terrified so he had to explain to reassure her.

   "La 7amad please shno ag3ad hnak broo7y? Noo noo!! what if something happened w ana hnak i wont be able to do anything 7amad.. what if my dad..." He didn't let her continue, he knew that was what was scaring her. "Jenna...oboch mara7 ydl shalaihna.. shwade hnak?? may3arfny wla yadre inch u know me how would he think of going to our shalaih? t3awthay mn blees inshala mako shay! If i could i would stay with you bs i also have some explaining to do at home I need to go home..." He was trying to think of a solution. His head was pounding. He could hear his blood rushing through his body from all the pressure, over-thinking, frustration and anger.

   A7mad got an idea and thought it was worth pitching in to help. His family were out of the country and he was alone at home so it doesn't matter if he goes home or not. "Aaahh.. 7amad ana ahaly emsafren fa itha its ok with both of you i can stay bl shalaih ma3aha.. i'll sleep in the living room and she can pick any room she wants 6ab3an and i'll just stay there incase she needs anything and i'll leave in the morning as soon as she's up."  7amad was liking the idea, a7mad seemed like a great gentleman and he isn't the type of guy that would take advantage of a situation. "I'm ok with it.. It's up to Jenna... are you ok with this arrangement?"

   Jenna looked at 7amad not knowing what to say. She looked at his eyes trying to search for the right answer. She could tell that he thought this was a good idea and that he trusted a7mad. "Ok.. ili tshofona 5ala9" As awkward as the night is going to be it was definitely going to be better than staying there alone and being paranoid.

   As the 3 of them were having that conversation 7amad saw Aseel's car parking right next to Razan's car and getting out and running around to Razan's side. She opened the drivers door and seemed like she was doing something. A few seconds later 7amad saw a weak Razan being pulled out of the car and resting all her weight on Aseel.

   The site broke his heart and wanted to go and help them but he was sure Razan wouldn't want him near her. He contemplated whether or not he should go anyways or stay where he is. Did he need more drama at the moment? He held himself and stayed where he was. Not wanting to cause either one of them more pain.

   "YALLA EMSHAW OOFFF ILMUKAN 8AMTA I NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE!" As every second passed by he grew angrier and angrier. The more he tried to avoid thinking about Razan he always seemed to end up where he started, trying to not to think about her. 20 minutes through the drive he felt like he couldn't concentrate on the road anymore and he didn't want them to get into an accident. He pulled over at the side of the road and opened the door. 7amad looked over at a7mad "Enzl soug 3any mu gadr arakz rasy y3awrny wayd." a7mad didn't argue with him because by the look on 7amad's face he can tell he wasn't feeling well.

   30 minutes later they pulled up at the shalaih's drive way. 7amad told them to stay in the car 3la ma ygol 7g il7ars yba6l baba ilshalaih. 5 minutes later he gave them the ok to come on in. He showed them around and told Jenna to go upstairs to pick a room to stay in. He stayed with them for a while and them excused himself to go back home.

   Jenna felt very awkward to be in a place with a stranger. She only met him today and she knows nothing about him. After settling in she walked down the stairs and back into the living room where she found a7mad with the remote in his hands flipping through the channels. "a7mad tbe aswelk shay takla? ana bro7 ashofa itha fe food cause im hungry.." He sat up properly and looked at her, he was hungry but didn't want her to make food for the both of them.

   "Ee 7tan ana yo3an yalla agoom ma3ach enswelna akl.." As he was getting up Jenna felt like it was very awkward. She's going to make and have dinner with someone she doesn't know. She wanted to start conversations but nothing she thought of seemed right. They went into the kitchen and she pulled the fridge door open and popped her head inside to search for something to eat. "Fe ashay2 7g sandwiches, salads, there is hot dogs and im guessing home made burgers and fries, soup, eggs, pasta.." She was about to go on with the list of foods but he cut her off "mashalah kil hatha mwjod... bs kfaya ili glte hehe... mmm ana ymkn asweli sandwich, intay shno tben?"

   She looked at him an at the fridge and then at him again and then back to the fridge trying to decide on what to eat "Shfeech et6al3eni w et6al3en il fridge?? hahaha" He couldn't help but laugh at her."Madry shno aakklll lat'th7ak 3laiy..... bsweli salad" She looked ridiculously funny. "Yalla ok 5answe ilakl 3shan etray7en shway."

   They made their food and ate their dinner together on the dinning table in the living room. The put a movie on tv so that if they run out of topics to talk about it wouldn't feel weird. A while later they cleared the things and a7mad insisted that he washes the dishes and she should go get some rest. After a long argument she caved in, said good night and made her way upstairs to go to bed.

   A7mad laid down on the couch and was watching The Patriot on tv. His eyes were getting heavy and he wasn't concentrating on the movie anymore. His eyes slowly began to close and as he just fell asleep he heard a loud scream. He immediately jumped out of his place with his heart beating so fast and adrenaline rushing through his system. He ran up the stairs skipping 2 steps at a time. He ran to the only closed door upstairs and barged in without thinking.

   It was dark but the light from the corridor allowed him to see what was inside the room. He saw Jenna curled up into a ball stuck to the head board and was crying and screaming "Bismlaah Jenna shfeech???" He was so scared and surprised at the site he was seeing he couldn't move his feet "WA5R 3ANY! PLEASE LAT6GNEEE!! LAT6GNNEEE WALLA MASWAIT SHAY WALLLAA!!! WA5R 3ANYY!" She was shouting at him and all the fear that existed in the world was coming out with every word she spoke. She was crying hysterically 

   His heart broke at the words she said. Was her life that bad that she though he was going to hit her. He lowered his voice and held his hands by his side "Jenna mara7 a6gch.. intay maswait shay 3shan ag6ch haday shway im not going to touch you just please calm down." He walked towards her and as his eyes adjusted to the darkness he can now see the tears that were all over her face. He slowly inched towards her not making any sudden movements fearing she would think he is going to hit her. She was just staring at him as if waiting for the first slap or shove. He sat at the edge of the bed "Jenna im not going to hit you i promise bs please latswen eb nafsch chthe mu zain walla"

   She suddenly jumped out of her places and wrapped her hands around his neck and was shaking and crying so hard. He held her so tight in his arms and placed his right hand on her head and began reciting the 8ur2an. Ga3adt ygra 3laiha 3shan t'hda. He was rocking back and forth trying to calm her down. He could feel her heart pounding inside her chest mn il5of.

   He lifted her up and shifted his weight so he could rest his back on the head board. She stopped crying and was just gasping for air every few minutes mn kther ma kanat ga3da tabchy. He had no idea how long he was sitting their for but he didn't stop she must have fallen asleep and calmed down shortly after. Before he knew he had drifted off to sleep with Jenna still in his arms and he had his arms around her as if to protect her from her own thoughts.

Rebound Chapter 28: Parking Lots

   7amad stood their lost, upset and hurt as well. It wasn't only Razan that was hurt, those words she spit out at the end hurt him too. They broke him. They can't be over, they are far from being over. He couldn't think straight his mind was wondering rushing to different places at once. He didn't know what to take care of first. How is he going to deal with all of this. He walked back up to the 12th floor after hearing Razan walking into the 9th floor to probably take the elevator. He decided to let her calm down before talking to her.

   He stood outside the door and walked back and forth while rubbing his hand over his head trying to calm down a bit and compose himself. He took a deep breathe and opened the door to walk back to his office. He knew he had some explaining to do but he was going to avoid it. He had no idea how to justify or explain what they just witnessed.

   7amad decided to walk into the office and jump right back into the conversation they were having to not give them a chance to ask. As he walked in he avoided their eyes but he can feel their stares burning holes into him. He started talking but frankly he had no idea what he was saying. He walked back to behind his desk to take a seat when he looked up and saw A7mad's and Jenna's overflowing with questions.

   "What?? don't expect me to explains this is soo not the right time!!" He had no other choice but to tell them that so they don't expect any sort of explanation. "Where were we? Its getting late and i've been here all day i need to go home and so do the both of you." He was exhausted and really was too tired to think about problems anymore. "Umm... well we were about to conclude that Jenna is old enough ina tro7 trfa3 8athya 3ala raylha and the judge will definitely be on her side because we have enough evidence and medical reports to prove that he has abused her which caused a miscarriage recently, It might even be enough to get him charged."

   7amad was nodding at what he was told. It seemed right but he had a feeling this wasn't going to go as smooth as they are all hoping for. Jenna's father won't let this pass when he finds out. They need to get Jenna to a safe place or else the second her father lays his hands on her there is nothing anyone could do to stop him.

   "Ok.. that sounds like a plan but we still have a problem. Jenna needs to go somewhere safe. No hotels, no resorts, nowhere where her father might go searching for her..." He was thinking hard for a place but he just couldn't come up with a safe place. He suddenly got up and grabbed his keys. "Get up lets go i know where to take her. I'll explain in the car." They didn't question his sudden actions and they just got up to follow him.

   Meanwhile, Razan got into her car but her eyes were filled with tears that she couldn't see clearly and everything in front of her was cloudy. She knew for sure that she shouldn't drive home. She picked up her phone and struggled as she dialed Aseel's number. She didn't know who else to call.

   "Aloo..." Thats all it took for Razan to start crying so hard again. "Aseeel!! come get mee! pleeaasee come get me i can't drive! I can't breath!!" Aseel was shocked and alarmed she had no idea what on earth was going on all she could hear was Razan crying and trying to gasp for air "Razan shfeech??? where are you!?" She had no idea what she should be saying. She tried to calm her down or should she just find out where she is and go to her. "7amad's dads company! Aseel.... pllleeassee bsr3a! I.. I... I can't breeeaathh!!"

   "Ok ok ana kany yaya now!! where are you exactly 3shan ayelch bsr3a w i don't look!" She had to save as much time as she could she had no idea what Razan's situation is and if she is hurt or not. She wanted to go directly to her. "Parking block, 3rd level" Aseel said ok and quickly closed the phone. She wanted to stay on the line and calm Razan down but that would distract her and she wouldn't drive properly and quickly.

   Razan sat there and just kept crying her eyes out. She loved him and on the day that he was suppose to be in her house with his mother she finds out that she really was just the rebound girl to him and he went running back to Jenna the second he got the chance to do so. It hurt her to know that and to see it in his eyes that he wasn't going to tell her. He might have had a perfectly good reason to keep it from her but she would have found out sooner or later and it would still have shattered her. At least now she knew before things became official.

   She was mad at herself for not listening to the feeling in her gut and that she tried to push her fears away. She was always right when she had a feeling but she chose to ignore it this time because she truly believed that 7amad loved her and he wouldn't abandon her.  But apparently she was wrong.

   Razan suddenly heard a tap on the window and jumped at the sound. She turned to the window and tried to see who it was but she couldn't with all the tears. She slowly wiped her eyes with the back of her hands and looked again but she couldn't recognize the face so she rolled down the window and just sat there not saying a word. She had no idea what to say and her face probably terrified the person as her eye make up is surely all over her face.

   "ilsalam 3laikum... e5ti 9arle 5 dgayg ga3d eb syarty w el9ara7a mu gadr amshe mn ihne shaklch y3awr ilgalbe glt aye ashof itha b'3aitay ay musa3ada.... mn muta intay ga3da ihne?" The man sounded very sincere and worried. Razan didn't know how to respond "Aaahh la im fine... umm.. mashkor maga9art you can go i'll be fine someone is coming for me now."

   The man looked at her not entirely convinced but decided to give her space. If she said she's fine then he's just going to leave her alone "Ok 3ayal ana brd sayrte bs ban6r laima ashof a7ad eyelch, its not safe for a woman to be in a parking lot in her car all alone.. if you need anything i'll be over there." He pointed over to his car. Right then they heard the large metal door open and 3 people walking into the parking lot.

   7amad spotted Razan's car as soon and he walked out but there was someone standing there. He squinted his eyes trying hard to recognize that man's face. "Is that... is that bader from accountings???" He was furious. How on earth does she know HIM! Bader turned around and saw them. 7amad saw him turn back to Razan, he said something then left and made his way to his car.

   "Come on lets go!" He had anger in his voice. Jenna had to ask as he was scaring her now. "Where are we going 7amad?!" He was silent for a few seconds then said with a stern voice "ilshalaih..."

Rebound Chapter 27: Missing Pieces

Sorry 6awlt 3laikm again *puppy eyes* bs this is a long post 7gkum! ENJOOOYY :*** 

    The girls decided to kill the morning by still going to get their nails done. Razan thought it would be a great way to get her mind off 7amad since he wasn't picking up or replying to her messages. As much as she tried to convince herself that there is nothing wrong she had still had this feeling in her gut that something wasn't right. Something has happened. They also went shopping for a while. Razan bought everything she laid her eyes on, even if she didn't want or need it. She just bought everything in attempt to make herself feel better but unfortunately it wasn't working.

   Razan wanted to go home and take a little nap since she was up early and her mind was over-thinking and took up all of her energy. She couldn't get any sleep though. She kept tossing and turning and looking at her phone every few minutes hoping there was something from 7amad. 2 hours later she decided to get up and take a shower and tidy her room up to waste as much time as possible before deciding to go to see 7amad in his dad's company.

   She did everything. Cleaned up her room, tidy her closet, took the longest shower, curled her hair, took her time applying her make and it still feels like not enough time has passed. She gathered up all of her courage, got dressed, took her bag and her car keys and made her way to 7amad. The whole ride she tried not to think and to just give him his chance to explain things. To tell her why he wanted to cancel and why he hasn't bothered to answer her phone calls or messages. She couldn't deny feeling hurt and slightly abandoned. He left her with no reason or explanation. With no early notice.

   Razan reached the parking lot and had to go up 3 levels before finding an empty space even though it was 7 pm. Apparently people in this company work really late. She was hoping it would be empty so that no one would notice her visiting 7amad. No one knows about the 5e6a or that they knew each other. She walked into the entrance and took a look at the place. It was beautiful, so elegant and classy. The ceiling of the entrance was very high and a humongous chandelier was hanging from up there. She probably has never seen a chandelier this big. She looked down at the brown marble floor and the bright white walls.

   There wasn't a reception around just a security desk and she doubted that they would know where to find 7amad. She walked over to where the elevators were but just stood there and didn't press the "up" button not knowing which floor to press once she gets on the elevator. She remembered him once saying that the office his dad had for him was on the 12th floor so she thought it must still be there. She made her way up and stepped out looking around. She felt very lost so she realized she probably looked lost as well.

   Razan decided to walk around and find her way on her own and to start from the right and look for 7amad. No one really acknowledged her or looked her way. Everyone was very engrossed in their own work and didn't have time to look up. About 15 minutes later she  heard his voice at the end of a hall way so she followed his voice until she realized which office his voice was coming from.

   She couldn't help but smile at the warmth of his voice. But he wasn't alone. There were people in there with him and the conversation seemed very serious but she decided to go in anyways, she came this far she wasn't going back. She stood by the door which was open and knock on it waiting for 7amad to see and decide whether she should come in or if he wanted to step out to talk to her.

   7amad quickly looked at the door and was completely shocked to see her here. Obviously he wasn't expecting her at all. She smiled at him and he hesitated w ertbak shway she felt like he didn't know what to do. "Umm... Razan.. aahh hii.. what are you doing here??" He couldn't say anything other than those words. There was a women who has tears all over her face and look terrified and a man who was sitting there in his suit that looks very expensive but still had a very worried look across his face.

   This looked very serious. 7amad wasn't lying about having a big problem from the look on each of their faces. "Hala 7amad umm.. i was hoping i could talk to you about.. ummm.. you know..." Her eyes kept darting between 7amad and the two people sitting there. She was curious. "Aaahh yeah come in come in... ummm Razan this is A7mad he's a friend and a lawyer..." a7mad got up and shook her hand with a fake smile trying to be polite "...and this is... e77mm" he cleared his throat before proceeding "...Jenna.." Her head automatically snapped to look at him face. Was he serious?? His eyes had a look of sadness and guilt. He knew what she would be thinking.

    Razan turned again to look at Jenna. She was disgusted, frustrated and anger was raging through her body. Jenna on the other hand stood there with her hand extended waiting for Razan to shake it. Razan's face turned red with anger. Her eyes began to tear up. She couldn't believe it! He didn't even tell her who i was! What on earth was he doing here with HER!!

   "You cancel on me for THIS!! for HER!!" She pointed at Jenna emphasizing who "her" was. "I knew it! I just had this feeling in my gut for so long and i kept ignoring it but i guess i was right! Don't even bother calling to re-schedule. I'll just tell my mom you went back running to Jenna when you realized we were really happened and you still wanted..." She looked at Jenna and gave her a cold stare while scanning her from top to bottom "..this" She turned on her heals and walked straight out not looking back.

   Her tears were covering up her face by now. She practically heard her heart shatter inside her chest. Her heart beats were so rapid it felt like her whole body was having a heart attack. Her breathing was too heavy and she couldn't get enough oxygen to enter her lungs.

   Razan heard footsteps behind her and she knew it was 7amad. He wasn't calling out for her or trying to talk to her because he didn't want to make a scene infront of everyone. Razan tried to quicken her pace. She didn't want to take the elevator. She couldn't stand the site of him let alone his smell in a closed place. She felt like puking even though she didn't really eat today.

   She took the stairs and was practically running down and even skipping a few steps. Good thing she was in good shape and didn't get tired easily, 12 floors was a long way. As she reached the 11th floor she heard him rushing down the stairs trying to catch up with her and as a matter of fact he managed to. He was right next to her and waited till they finished that flight of stairs and grabbed her arm trying to stop her. "Razan tkfain stop... let me explain its not what you think it is plz..." she cut him off.


   Razan pulled her arm out of his grip and was way beyond mad. "GET YOU HANDS OF ME!! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT TOUCHING ME!! explain what haa!! what do you want to explain! its pretty obvious isn't it??? OMG how could i have been so naive and stupid!! ignoring my own gut! i was so blinded!! You could have just told me that you wanted HER.. why are you even here! why did you come after me?? Go... go get her! before you loose us both!" She was gasping for air in between each sentence! she couldn't breathe and every breath was painful. It felt like every sentence she spoke was ripping her soul out of her body little by little. Her heart felt like it was going to stop beating any second. She felt like a fool. "I guess i really was just the rebound girl...."

   She turned around and began to continue walking down the stairs. She didn't even wait for him to answer. "Razan wallah ina ana ma abeeha WALLAA! She's in trouble and she came for help! She didn't know who to go to mat3arf a7ad! everyone she knew ya mn 6araf oboha w matgdar tro7lhum because they would go directly to her father and he would kill her!!"

   "Yeah and you love her too much to turn her down RIGHT?? You care to much to say no! you can't bare to see the women you love broken and hurt and suffering! Which is what i am right now! YOU broke me! YOU hurt me! in one second! but you don't care.. you don't love me, you love her! So you went running back to her as soon as you heard that she needs help!" She couldn't take it anymore. His words were destroying her.

   "I love YOU! i love Razan Al-Y! i dont love her... Her dad forced her to marry a guy his own age and she was treated like trash she was in and out of hospitals atleast 5 times each month and she finally was able to run away and she had nowhere else to go she needed help and a7mad is now her lawyer! i need to help her not because i love her! but because i once loved her and if this were anyone else! if this was one of my sisters i would have wanted them to have someone they could go to for help!" He tried to explain to her as briefly as possible just to get her to understand but it seem like it was not working.

   "And you wanted to look like the perfect hero! There just in time to save her and sweep her off her feet and get her back then after you get her the divorce you marry her and keep her safe and sheltered from the "bad" guys in this world" She had sarcasm written all over her face. "I don't care 7amad... do whatever you want. Even if this where true i still won't forgive you for canceling today for her and not even bothering to call and tell me or answer any of my phone calls or messages. You didn't even try me! you didn't try explaining all this to me! If i hadn't come here myself you would never have told me would you??!!"

   She looked up at him standing a few steps above her. She stared deep into his eyes praying that he would say what she wanted to hear. That he was going to tell her. That he was going to call her as soon as he left the office to tell her everything but his eyes said something else. A whole different story. She knew that if she hadn't come he wouldn't have told her. He didn't to answer her question anymore. He couldn't lie to her. She was way too hurt to lie to her now.

   Razan began crying again and running down the stairs "Its over... i don't want anything to do with you anymore.... " She didn't hear his footsteps running down after her. As much as she wanted him to come after her and pull her into his arms to comfort her. She was glad he didn't she needed her space and right now she doesn't think she can't stand him anymore. Her heart probably is never going to be glued back together. There were too many missing pieces.

Rebound Chapter 26: Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Nawarii this is dedicated to you hehe i loved your comment about Aseel hehe

A long post for you guyz! Enjoy everyone :**

   This was it. Tomorrow is the day, after that there really isn't going back, not that Razan planned on going back. But it was becoming oh so real and serious. She was very excited and she had no idea how the night would go. She asked Aseel to spend the night at her place so she could be there for her throughout the whole day and help her out. There wasn't much left of the day and neither of them felt like going out so they decided on getting take away from Domino's pizza and then staying in Razan's room and watch F.R.I.E.N.D.S. until they fall asleep.

   They ordered a large cheese pizza with some potato wedges and chicken kickers. They knew it was a lot but they will finish it if they are staying up late, they always do. They went to the Sultan Center to get their favorite Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream. It seemed like they were planning on gaining 10 pounds in one night but Razan needed to get her mind of things.

   "Razan... i think what we have is enough a5af taklen kil hatha w bacher your dress doesn't fit! you know you can gain weight over night with this food that would last for a month!" She knew that wasn't possible bs ya3ny they have never bought that much food for one night. Neither one of them was a fan of over eating, or eating for that matter. "HAAYY laish etfawlen 3laiiiyy! mara7 i gain weight and we didn't get THAT much food, besides i need the ice cream! you know how much i love it and i miss it!! i need my ice cream so SSHH no one is going to gain weight overnight."

   Aseel couldn't help but laugh at what she referred to the ice cream "MY ice cream? Seriously now its your ice cream? hahaha walla et'tha7ken when your stressed" Razan glared at her with a that-is-so-not-funny look "You know what that ice cream means to me, don't let me replace you with it!! bshooof shno btswen if your in my position, God i need to get u man and fast, your turning all crazy on me haha"

   "Shut up matsweenha w entay ilcrazy! you can't replace me with anything you love me too much!" Aseel thought about what Razan said. What would it be like if it was her. She imagined the day and the man and the situation and how she would meet him. She didn't want to date at the moment she knew her education would be more important and didn't want to drag a man into this and then choose her studying over a man. It wouldn't be fair, but she wanted to be loved. Its not like nag9ha 7anan, no her parents and siblings and friends are enough but still every woman wants to be loved and cared for by a man who looks at her with sparks in his eyes.

   They went home and ate their pizza while watching their F.R.I.E.N.D.S. marathon until it was 11 pm. Razan decided she should go to bed in a while so she grabbed her ice cream out of the mini fridge and dug into it. She can never have enough of her chocolate fudge brownie ice cream. She has to force herself to stop eating it. But she was glad she had it, she just felt like she was going to need it. 

   At 11.30 she got up and walked into the bathroom to do her business, wash her face and brush her teeth. She went back into her room and got into her navy blue boxer and white tank top. She loves sleeping in mens boxer they as SOO comfortable. Not the tight ones, the ones that look like shorts and are loose.

   She said goodnight to Aseel and jumped into bed making sure there was enough space of Aseel when she sleeps. Since Aseel sleeps over a lot there was a bed for her in Razan's room bs she never sleeps on it. She always tucks herself in right next Razan. "Aseel... Don't forget we need to wake up at 9 please 3shan 3la ma we have breakfast and change and stuff i want to go get my nails done and then my hair etc. Maby a5al9 7ada 7ada tomorrow 3shan i dont get nervous."

   Aseel was laying down on the floor watching tv so she rolled on her back and tilted her head up looking at Razan upside down. "Ebtlasht fech walla.. inshala 3amty ng3ad at 9!" Razan smiled and blew her a kiss and put her back onto the pillow. She took her phone to text 7amad. She hasn't spoken to him since 3 pm.

   Good night 7amad :* i love you, can't wait for tomorrow... IM SO NERVOUS hehe :$. She kept the phone in her hand waiting for a reply from him. 2 minutes later her phone vibrated indicating that there was a message.

   hehe ya 7lwch walla.. 7tan ana i can't wait walla madry shlon ba9br laima tomorrow night. ana bl dwaneya and going home in a while. i love you babe :**

   Aseel woke up the next morning to the most annoying sound created by man. An alarm. She doesn't remember setting her alarm so it must be Razan's phone. God that is the most annoying tone ever! who in their right state of mind would want to wake up to this!! oooffff inshala tsma3 w etsakra ya3ny. It stopped ringing a few seconds later and she thought great a7san i can go back to sleep.

   5 minutes later the phone began ringing again. Walla itha she doesn't close it aksra!! Aseel wasn't a morning person and she doesn't like waking up early. "ooff RAZAN..RAZAN.. razan itha maskrtay your phone ra7 aksraaa!" Razan rolled over lazily lifted her hand up and managed to find her phone and close the alarm. She stayed in bed until 9.30 and then decided to get up and take a shower and leave Aseel to sleep for another few minutes.

   She was done by 9.45 and got dressed into black leggings and an over sized red shirt. Aseel was in a deep sleep and her face was tempting Razan to annoy her into waking up. Even though she knew Aseel would kick her ass after it but it would be worth it. She got a bottle with a top that you pull up and suck. (madry shno esma hehe i usually call it a fish-fish bottle). She filled it up with cold water from the sink and walked back to the bed and around to where Aseel was sleeping.

   She pulled open the top and let the cold water slowly drip onto her forehead. It was the most annoying thing. She didn't move at first, a few seconds later she reached her forehead and began to wipe away the water drops. A few seconds later she began to fidget and then she creased her forehead and it seemed like she was really irritated. She slowly opened her eyes and saw Razan standing over her with a wide grin plastered on her face. She realized what the irritating thing was as she saw the bottle over her head. She quickly jumped on the bed and pulled Razan down and grabbed the bottle out of her hand. Razan couldn't stop laughing and she was out of breath.

   "LAA22 ASEEL... tkfain dont i just showered tkfain please nooo!!" Aseel wasn't going to fall for it and was determined to spill the remaining water in the bottle all over Razan's head. "ee zain you showered then a little bit of more water won't bother you" She began squirting the water all over Razan's face ignoring her. When the contents of the bottle were completely emptied she got off Razan and began walking towards the bathroom "Thats for trying to annoy me w ana nayma yal malee8a hahahaha shtswa 3laich al7een"

   Razan got up and dried her face then pulled her wet hair into a ponytail attempted to dry her bedsheets but failed and decided to just let the maid change her sheets later. She sat on her couch with her laptop and began surfing the internet. She checked her facebook and emails and chatted with a few friends until Aseel finished showering and getting dressed. It was already 10.30.

   "Yalla Razan 5ala9t lets go eat breakfast ma3anna im not so hungry after what we ate last night bs a7b ilchay 7aleeb mal baitkom! i can't resist!!" Whenever Aseel was sleeping over Julia the maid always made sure that there was shay 7aleeb for Aseel during breakfast. She was the only one in the house that would drink it. "haha ee tlgain al7en Julia msawya chay 7aleeb bs 7gch intay, ma7ad '3airch yshrba."

   As they were having there breakfast Razan's mother walked in with a worried look on her face. She said good morning to the girls and sat down across from Razan. "Razan 7bebti bgoolch shay bs mabe ytheg 5lgech.." She got her daughter worried. Razan's mother didn't mind having Aseel sitting there. She thought of her as her own daughter and she wouldn't hide anything from her. "Hala mama shfech.. tara 5ara3teeni.."

   "La mako shay inshala bs tawa om 7amad eta9lat 3laiy w etgool something came up w 7amad 3nda mushkila tharory y7lha today w ina they asked if they can postpone to another day. Gltlaha ya5thon ra7t'hm w awal ma 7amad solves the problem to call and let us know muta ybon eyon"

   Razan's face turned pale and a million things began to flow into her brain. What could it be? 7amad ma galy shay 7tan he didn't text me this morning to tell me. What the hell is wrong with him. She tried her best to hide her feelings and shock so her mother wouldn't think that there is something going on. "mm.. ee.. aahh.. ook mama 5ala9 thanks for telling me."

   Her mother got up and left the girls alone. "Razan 7amad galch shay? did he text you to tell you 9ar shay wla la2?" Razan couldn't think straight and she did was move her head from left to right as in saying no. "ok that's weird! talk to him shofay shfe.. you mother galat ina 3ndna mushkila ymkn fe shay!"

   "aahhh.. ya sure i will... I'll call him itha ma rad 3laiy I'll pass by his office at his dad's company later on today akeed bkon hnak." She then drifted into her own world thinking about every single reason possible that would push 7amad into canceling tonight. Where her previous worries true? Was he regretting this? Is it her?

   She shook her head as if to push every thought out of her head and decided that it is none of those things. It must really be something big. She grabbed her phone and dialed his number, no answer. She dialed again, still no answer. So she thought she would text him. 7amad whats going on? My mother just told me you canceled tonight.. whats wrong. Don't let me worry please text back or call when you see this.

Rebound Chapter 25: Chloé

   Everything seemed to happen very quickly. Razan woke up early the next morning and called Aseel to attempt to get her out of bed to go shopping with her. Even with all the clothes she has in her walk in closet she has nothing that seems perfect for the night that 7amad and his mother would be coming. After the third call Aseel picked up the phone with an irritated voice. "Razan!! waaay ilwa7d maynam ya3ny??? I didn't sleep ila 3 am! what time is it? shtbeeeeen!!" Razan had to admit that it was a bit to early to call Aseel and ask her to go shopping especially after the 12 hour flight and the different time zones.

   "SOO-RRYY.." She said with a sarcastic tone, she wasn't sorry at all she need her best friend at the moment! "...its 9 and 7tan ana i didn't get enough sleep but Aseel i have nothing to wear for when they come!" She put on her daloo3a sad act to try and lure her in and to convince her to get her butt out of bed. "OOLAA!! ALL THOSE CLOTHES WITH THEIR TAGS ON AND YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!! Aseel glbay waych w chubay i WANT TO SLEEP 7aram 3laich!"

   "Your turning down a whole day of shopping with ME! Aseel tkfain wala i have nothing that would look good 3shan lama eyoon.. please tadren ma7b albs shay w ag3ad fe in a very special occasion w ana mu mrta7a! i wont feel good about myself!" She pleaded and pleaded until Aseel finally gave in "FIINE fine bsch 7anna 9ada3tay rasy mn il9ub7! oofff yalla be here in an hour im not driving im too sleepy! and you better have coffee ready for me!" She took the opportunity to boss Razan around since she would do anything to have her come shopping with her.

   Razan got up and ran on her tip-toes to bathroom to take a quick shower. She turned on the hot water tap and allowed the steam to fill up the bathroom. She walked back into the room and took her clothes out of her closet and layed them on her bed then jumped into the shower. 10 minutes later she walked into the room with her towel wrapped around her body and her dripping wet hair pulled over her right shoulder. She pulled her hair up into a bun before getting dressed. She didn't want to get the water all over her clothes.

   After getting dressed into her white knee length dress she sat down on the her velvet chair facing the mirror and pulled out her hair dryer and dried it allowing to flow freely on her shoulder. She decided to leave it down naturally. She then began to apply her make up going for a natural look. A bit of mascara and blush and a light pink/nude lipstick. She grabbed her purple flats to give her outfit a bit of color and accessorized with diamond stud earrings and a white leather rope Bottega bracelet  and she was ready. She looked at her watch and had 20 minutes to get them coffee from Starbucks in Jabriya and go get Aseel from Surra.

   She got her usual grande cappuccino and a grande latte for Aseel. They needed all the caffeine they could get for the long day. As soon as Razan turned into Aseel's block she picked her phone up and called Aseel and tell her to make her way downstairs. The moment she pulled up in their driveway Aseel walked out of the door in her dark blue skinny jeans and yellow flowy top.

   She got into Razan's car and kissed her on her cheek before getting mad at her "Intay mu 9j! fe a7ad yg3ad at 9 in the morning after a long flight!!" Razan just laughed at her and didn't bother to respond to that remark and to just change the subject "Where do you think we should go first?? Madry wain aroo7!" Aseel suddenly began searching for something as if she lost something very important "Shfeech t7oseeen??" Razan couldn't be any more patient "Where the hell is my coffee!! You know i can't function this early in the morning without my coffee!"

   Razan burst out laughing and tears started to roll down her cheeks. It took her 10 minutes to stop laughing. She didn't expect all that to be Aseel just looking for her coffee. She finally managed to tell her where it is "Its on the back seat behind you.. 76aita warra 3shan may6e7. hahahahaah omg that was hilarious! this definitely woke me up i dont think i need as much caffeine after this."

   "EE ee laugh laugh! your not the one who had to drag herself out of bed because SOMEONE thinks all the clothes in her closet are not good enough" She mimicked that last part the same way as Razan said it over the phone.

   They arrived at the avenues and began their shopping mission. They went into every store that could possibly have a nice elegant dress. But nothing. Nothing clicked to Razan. She couldn't find that IT dress that called out her name. They decided to take a break and have some lunch since it was already 2. They have been shopping for 4 hours and they used up all their energy. They had a few stores they needed to go check out after lunch and if Razan doesn't find anything them they will be heading to il9al7eya. She would definitely find something there.

Razan: I need to shop as much as i can until i find the dress Aseel, madry when 7amad's mom is going to call and when they want to come visit. I need to be prepared. You know how i get when things go wrong at the last minute 3ady i cancel just because something tiny went wrong.

Aseel: Inshala you will don't worry about it. There where millions of beautiful dresses but madre shfech wla shay 3ajbech

Razan: adry ina they were all nice bs madry i didn't feel like any of them felt right.. madry i just can't explain it.

   They finished their lunch and checked out a couple more stores before heading to il9al7eya. The same thing happened. Nothing felt right. Razan felt down. She worried about not finding the right dress in time, what then? She wont feel right if she isn't in a dress that called her name for 7amad and his mother.

   Razan decided to try her luck one last time today. She wanted to go to Chloe, there was almost always something she liked when she walked into that store. So her and Aseel made their way to Chloe and Razan took a deep breath before she stepped into the store. She looked at the first floor and nothing looked good so she made her way upstairs. She started from the right and made her way across the racks of clothes until she ended up opposite the side of where she started and turned around. She felt lost and wanted to take one last glance until she saw the mannequin.

   It wasn't THAT special but she loved it. It clicked. It wasn't just calling her name, it was SCREAMING it. She walked across the room to the mannequin and stood there admiring it. A huge grin began to form across her face and Aseel noticed it. "You like it?? Is this one IT? 3ad 7ada 3ajeeb you would look f-ing smokin hot!"

   It was a chocolate silk dress from Chloe with a metallic-copper bow at the back of the waist. The sleeves where puffed and the front was a v-neck with a halter-strap that goes around the back of the neck. The back also had a v-neck from below the halter-strap to about the middle of the back. The hem of the dress was like a bubble. It looked gorgeous. Like i said it wasn't that awesome but something about it just made her love it. It was slightly revealing but it was ok. Not over revealing.

   She asked the lady that works at the store if she could have that dress in her size but there weren't any left other than the one on the mannequin. She pleaded with the lady to check the size of the dress and that she really needed to have it! Finally her luck turned around and the dress turned out to be in her size.

   The dress was taken off the mannequin and she tried it on. It fit perfectly as if it was made for her only. She didn't hesitate for one second and took the dress. She felt relieved and like a huge weight was taken of her chest. All she had left was her shoes and accessories which she can easily find the next day. She never has trouble finding the right shoes. They went back to Razan's place and decided to spend the night there watching movies and eating popcorn and chitchatting. Everything seemed perfect.

   On the fourth day back 7amad's mother finally made the call. They would be coming to visit two days from then with her sister and 7amads aunt (his dad's sister). Razan had everything set all she had to do was get her hair and make up done on the day. This couldn't have went any better or smoother. Everything was finally falling into place.

Rebound Chapter 24: Wifey

   It was time to go back to Kuwait. Everyone was packed and they were ready to leave and catch their 7 am flight back to kuwait. It was going to be a long 12 hour flight. The 3 of them checked in and waited by their gate until it was time to board the plane. Neither one of then had slept the night before as the all stayed up late finishing the last minute packing.

   Their seats where in business class. They needed comfortable seats because of the long hours they will be spending in the air. 7amad and Razan had seats by the window and Aseel was right next to them on an isle seat. As soon as they boarded and took off Aseel fell into a deep sleep and didn't want to be bothered. Meanwhile, 7amad and Razan chatted for a while until 7amad felt like he needed to sleep and couldn't keep his eyes open anymore.

   Razan took the chance to look out the small window. They sun was still rising in the sky and the colors were beautiful. There were streaks of orange and golden yellow and a few lines of read beaming through the large clouds. She always wondered what it would be like to touch the cloud or maybe to fall through them while sky diving or something. She knew even if she were to sky dive she won't be taken high enough to fall through large clouds. But still she wanted to feel them. She kind of had a feeling that they felt exactly like cotton candy. When you pull a strand of it you would get long strings that stretch out before breaking.

   All she could say over and over again was "sub7an Allah" the view was spectacular and the colors where nothing like she has ever seen before. The different shades could never be exactly duplicated onto a canvas. Even a photograph wouldn't do them justice. She just wanted to sit on the cloud and glide across the sky with them and to be taken to different places and to see the different beautiful breath taking views from a bird eye view.

   A while later she turned to check if 7amad was still asleep and he still was. She grabbed her ipod and put it on shuffle. She layed her head on 7amad's shoulder and wrapped her hand around his forearm and pressed play. She could never sleep on a plane without her ipod. The noise that goes around on the plane would constantly wake her up. She pulled her blanket to cover the top half of her body, pressed play and closed her eyes. She fell asleep to the sound of Rashed Al Majed singing the song Mn Galb. Razan loves this song and it always reminds her of the cruises her and her best friend Aseel would take during christmas break.

   7 hours later Razan woke up and suddenly felt that her neck was stiff and her back was aching. She quickly pulled her heavy head off 7amad's shoulder and looked at him. To her surprise he was awake. She didn't feel him fidgeting or moving at all. "9ba7 il5air" He gave a her a wide grin. "9ba7 ilnoor.. mn muta ga3d? laish maga3dtny 3shan anam 3ala il window athaitek" She felt guilty. It must have been very uncomfortable for him to sit in position for god knows how long just because she was still sleeping

    "Shda3wa athaiteeni, sh7aga aga3dech.. you were sleeping and i know you are tired. You looked so peaceful i couldn't wake you up even if my life depended on it" She couldn't help but smile back at him. That was very thoughtful of him. "Thank you 7bebii.. bs ham sorry itha athaitek" She kissed his cheek and sat back resting her head on the chair.

   "Did you eat anything 7amad? Tara ams inta you didn't have dinner." She didn't have dinner either but she didn't feel like eating lately and besides he is a man he needs to eat its different. "La baby i didn't eat i must have missed the meals they served w ba3dain ta3alay shda3wa intay ams klaitay shay, la lunch wla dinner intay ili mafroth taklen mu ana." He looked like he was mad as he realized that Razan's eating habits just kept on getting worse and worse. "Bnady il stewardess agolaha etyeblch shay taklena you look very pale." He already had his head popped up above the seats looking for someone when Razan tried to convince him that she doesn't want to eat. "la 7amad mala da3y a9lan ana ma7b akl in planes 7tan lo im starving! shlon al7en wana mu yo3ana a9lan.. plz wala akl awal ma no9al ilkuwait."

   She could see anger fill up his eyes. "Mu eb kaifech Razan! how much weight have you lost this month! mu zain 7g 97tech you are already thin w you lost weight sh9er?? your as light as a feather! mako mu kaifch ebtaklen ya3ny ebtaklen." She felt hopeless. She honestly didn't feel like eating. You know those days you have when you can't eat and if you force yourself to chew the food you can't force the food to go down and it takes you ages to allow yourself to swallow it? Thats what she's been feeling. She knew she can never win over 7amad and eventually she has to eat until he feels like she has had enough.

   They rest of the 5 hours went by with them chatting, watching movies and playing silly games. Aseel woke up 2 hours before they were going to land and joined them with their game of cards.

   Once they landed and got off the plane, 7amad let them walk out before him. He didn't want her parents to be suspicious it was enough that he is going to say it was "coincidence" being on the same plane as them when he says hi to them since his father is going to drag him over to them.

   Her parents seemed delighted to get to know him and they were positive about everything. They were close to actually setting up the dates for the 5e6ba right there in the airport but they managed to pull themselves together. 7amad's mother promised she is going to be calling soon. Razan was blushing throughout the whole conversation. She didnt look up once or engage in the conversation and was lost in her own thoughts as she stared down at the tiles and her shoes. 7amad kept on stealing glances and as soon as they went their separates ways he texted her.

   fdait ili tst7y walla.. inshala im going to be sitting with you in your own house soon enough. I can't wait, good night wifey i love u :*** hehe

   Razan smiled at the word wifey. She liked it, no she loved it. She was going to be his wife. He is going to her hers and only hers finally. She was sure that all her doubts from the last few days were only her nerves taking over her. 7amad forgot Jenna and he wanted her. She pushed every negative thought out of her head and told herself to enjoy this time.

Rebound Chapter 23: What if...

Sorry 6awalt 3laikum waayyydd i'll try not to do that again :D inshala this post is long enought for you guyz and im going to post soon. I just have a few things that are occupying my mind and i can't stop thinking about them long enough to get my thinking straight.

Soo.. ENJOY!! :*

  "Mmmmm.... laa2 shfek baba galy lazm afakr bl mawtho3 w ba3dain lama ard ilq8 and your mama calls t3arfon my decision." She loved teasing him, tbe et3arf his reaction even though she knew he was going to play along. "ee 9aa7 lazm etfakren... ma awa9eech fakray 3adl inzain bs mdam btfakren fe shay a5thaa mnech..." She thought about what he might want from her but she didn't know "Shnoo hal shay ili tbee??"

   "The ring i gave you lama you said yes!!! mu btfakreen ya3ny you take back the yes fa im taking back my ring!!" 7amad knew she would say no and admit to her approval. "LAA2! kilish ila the ring! you can't take it back.. no nooo mara7 a36ekyaa hehehe!" She loved that ring because it symbolizes the their decision to spend the rest of their lives together. He can't take it back no matter what. She will always keep it and wear it even if god has other plans for them.

   7amad laughed so hard at her reaction. She didn't expect that at all "Haa 3ayal engool ina laima al7en your answer is a yes mdam you want to keep it? tara 5ala9 there is no going back! i expect the same answer lama my mother calls.. mu an9dm haha" She felt like she needed to tell him her feelings. "6ab3an mara7 a'3ayr rayi w 7tan lo god throws something else at us and has other plans for us in store you still wont take it back. I love this ring and it will always remind me of you and our pure love. I will always wear it lo shno y9er bl dnya l2na 6ol 3omry ra7 a'6l a7bk."

   He liked how she could tell him anything and wasn't afraid of confessing what she truely feels. "3omry mara7 a5tha mnech, i was just joking. If it doesn't remain our engagement ring it will still be a gift from me to you and i never take back gifts lama a36eha 7g sha59 mn galby."

   They had a normal chat after that until he got home. They said goodbye and he promised he would call her later on after he had lunch. He made sure she ate properly cause she has lost a few pounds recently since she has been stressed out with university and all of the other things going on.

   Before he had lunch he called his grandfather to let him know how things went and 7mdilla he was very happy for him. He had the best lunch in so long and spent a little time with his family and his younger brother since he had missed him greatly. He had afternoon tea with his father in his home office and caught up with the company his father owns and was filled in with everything. Even though his father hasn't mentioned this yet he knows he is planning to hand over the company to him after he graduates.

   "Yuba ana madry itha omi galatlek wla la2 bs ana nwait atzawaj w fe wa7da eb baly." He thought his parents should know now or at least his father since the meeting with Razan's father went as planned. "Hathy ilsa3a ilmbarka w ee omi galalty inek tbe Razan Al-X ili ma3ak eb amreeka 9a7?"

   "Ee 9a7 w galtly inkum et3arfon omha w oboha ba3ad... yuba ana knt rad 7g shay mu3ayn knt abe aswe eb nafsy bs mu 7g iljam3a.. maknt aby agoolkm 3shan mat7awlon et'3ayron rayi la2na ana knt m8tne3 bl 8arar ili et5ath'ta..." He didn't know if his father with disagree with his decision but he hoped that he would respect his decision. "Ana yait 3shan akalm obo Razan eb nafsy w a5tha mna ilmwaf8a gabl ma omi etdg 3ala omha"

   His father was disappointed at first but he then understood why 7amad did it. He wanted Razan's father to know that he really wants Razan w shareeha. 7amad told his father that Razan's dad agreed to this and is only waiting for Razan to make her decision and they expect a call in about 2 weeks because thats when Razan will be back for her easter break. 7amad went back to his room and spoke to Razan for a while then went to sleep as he has a flight the next day and wants to be well rested.

   7amads flight back went smooth. Razan's mother had called her a day after that and told her about 7amad. She thought that Razan would be rejecting this guy the way she did with the one before so she tried hard to convince her and explain to her that this is the right thing for her. Razan called a few days after and told her mother that it is a yes. Her mother was over joyed. Everything was going to be official when they got back to kuwait. 

   Their days were normal. Nothing out of the ordinary or special. They would go to classes and spend most of the days together. Planning things, talking things through about when they get married. They would do the usual, late lunch or dinner and just hang out either by the docks or at home watching tv or at a cafe. But one of those days stood out.

   It was two days before their flight back to kuwait. They went out for dinner at an Italian restaurant and then decided to go buy a few movies, chocolate and ice cream and stay at home and watch them with Aseel. Razan felt bad for not spending a lot of time with her and she knew that when they got back she would be spending less time with her with everything that is going to be happening.

   Razan wasn't entirely herself during that day. She was distant and 7amad noticed but he didn't mention anything. He knew it was just stress but it was actually something else that was pulling her into a different world. She wanted to mention it a few times throughout the day but she kept quiet. It wasn't the time to argue and bringing this up now will only cause problems especially that they are both silently stressing out about this whole engagement. They are worried that they would have to face obstacles which would delay the big day.

   During the movie at home Razan didn't pay any attention to it. Instead she was looking at her ring and thinking. Thinking deeply. 7amad began to become upset at the look he kept seeing in Razan's eyes and he couldn't take it anymore. They haven't kept anything for each other and this isn't any different. Something was running around in her head.

   "Razan... Are you going to tell me whats wrong any time soon?" He whispered into her ear not wanting to disturb Aseel as the movie still hasn't finished. Razan looked up at him and gave him one of her captivating smiles "There is nothing wrong. mafeeni shay" She kissed his chin and placed her head back onto his chest as 7amad tightened his hug around her waist and pulled her closer to the chest. "You've been staring at that ring all day and your mind has been in a million different places i know you very Razan. There is something that you are thinking about that is scaring you...." He didn't want to say it but it was true and he had one thing in particular that might be the reason for this "...Are you scared about getting married to me?"

   Razan was taken aback and didn't expect that question at all. How could he question her decision. She pulled her body up from his chest and looked in deep into his eyes. "Hell no, i can't wait to get married to you and i will never question my decision to saying yes to you." She kept looking into his eyes for a few more minutes to reassure him that her love for him runs deep into her veins. It fills her to the core of her body. Without him her heart would not be beating. It was like the oxygen her body needs to function.

   7amad felt a bit better that that wasn't what was bothering her but he still isn't convinced that their isn't anything inside that her head of hers. He pulled her head down and placed a warm loving kiss on her forehead and allowed her to lay back down on his chest. She fit perfectly.

   "Intaw bskum swalef! aby a6al3 w afham shga3d y9eeer!!" Aseel's eyes were glued onto the screen but they must have disturbed her for her to suddenly get mad at them. "hahaha shfech faj2a 3a9bty maglna shay bs inshalaa bnskt 3shan 5a6rch" They giggled at her when she suddenly added "SSSHHH!"

   They remained quiet and 7amad endmaj bl film marra thanya but Razan didn't even know what the movie was about.. She didn't watch a single minute. Instead she thought again about the real reason that was keeping her distant today. What if? What if 7amad was still not ready for being committed to her for life? What if there were some pages in his life that haven't been turned over? What if he still thought about her? What if he never got over her completely? What if he realizes that he still wants Jenna when it was too late?