Rebound Chapter 21: Cufflinks

Sorry i didn't post for 2 days bs kint shway mash'3ola and was stuck on this post LOL ;p

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   Later that night Razan was thinking about everything. About how she met 7amad, how things progressed, when she began to actually feel that she loves him and the fight they had about Jenna. They might not have gone through a great deal of fights and they will have their fair share of them soon enough but the fight they had about Jenna made them grow closer and realize how much they love each other.

   Her easter break is in two weeks and a half. She had already booked her ticket and is spending her easter break in kuwait. She wondered about whether things are going to officially happen between them. Will her father accept 7amad? She couldn't wait. She was scared. She started thinking about if things don't go as planned. Will 7amad get over her and get married later on to someone else? Will he give up? Will she get married to please her parents and allow them to see her family and their grand kids. She didn't know, only time would tell.

   Her heart hasn't ached this much in ages. She has not felt great pain in so long she forgot how it actually felt and she believed this was the worst kind of pain that could possibly exist. It was the kind of pain that can't be easily cured and can take years to heal.

   7amad was on his way to kuwait and arrives the next afternoon. Since he was only there for 3 days he has to go to meet her father the next day. He knew where her father worked which made things a lot more easier. He didn't need to ask around. Razan's father is known around the country. He is a respected businessman.

   Things felt rushed for 7amad. He didn't have enough time to think things through thoroughly or relax and rest before meeting him. He barely had enough time. The next day he woke up bright and early. 7amad still felt jet-lagged but he shook off the feeling and made his way to go see his grandfather first. It was the first thing he always did when he got back from the states.

   "9ba7 il5air Yady.. shlonek?" He had made it just in time to have breakfast with his grandfather, He kissed the crown of his head and sat down next to him. Breakfasts with him were the best time ever. "7mdilla 3al salama 7amad ana b5air inta shlonek? ma kna dary inek raje3 ilkuwait!" No one knew why he was actually here. He just told his parents that he had a few things he needed to do for university.

   "Allah ysalmek! ee walla kilshay 9ar bsr3a, yay 3nde cham sha'3la lazem asweha 7g iljam3a w brd 3ogb bacher inshala" He knew his grandfather wouldn't fall for that. He knew 7amad more than any other person. Even his parents can't read his eyes as well as his grandfather. "7amaad.. 3yonek etgwli shay thany, et5esh 3alaiy ya wldy? gool sh3ndek laish raj3 bs youmain."

   7amad got scared. Should he tell him the truth or insist that it is just university work. He decided not to lie. After all his grandfather loves him a lot and he might have a few words of advice to help him through this. "Walla yuba bainy w bainek ana 3ndy shay bswe w maglt 7g omi wla oboy ini ana yay 3shan hal salfa. Bs ana 3a6at ilwalda 5abar w uhma emwaf8en mabda2yan."

   He explained everything to him. Of course he didn't tell him they we're in a relationship la2na mahma kan he still wouldn't accept that part. "Tbe il9j ya 7amad. Ana mwafe8 bl inta ga3d etswe. Obo ilbnaya ra7 yadry ina inta shareeha w mdam yatlek iljor2a inek etroo7la awal gbl ma ilwalda tet9l 3laihm ra7 tathbtla ina inta rayal gad ilmas2olya... allah ysahel 3laik inshala w ywafegkum. Inshala oboha ywafe8 w kilshay ytem 3ala 5air.. ma awa9ek 6ameni awal mat5al9 mn ilrayal." 7amad knew that nothing could stop him now. As long as his grandfather rathy 3ala kilshay ma7ad ygdar ygwla shay. No one says no to their grandfather.

   He excused himself and thought it was about time to make his way to the company. The sooner he gets this done the better. He won't have to worry about it for a long time. As soon as he got their he looked for a parking spot and couldn't find one ila eb mukan b3eed. He parked his car and walked in hot sun towards the entrance.

7amad: Excuse me where is Mr Al-X's office?
 
Security: He is on the 6th floor, elevator is on the left.

7amad: Thank you

   He got into the elevator and impatiently waited while tapping his foot until he reached the 6th floor. He look for signs for direction. (Mr Al-X --> ) So he went to the right and walked down the corridor reading every name on the doors. He finally reached the last door which was right in front of him. He knocked on the door and waited for a response. He heard a voice coming from the inside so he took a deep breath fixed his 8etra and slowly pushed down the door handle and opened the door.

   He peaked through and saw the secretary staring at the door waiting for him to enter.
Secretary: ilsalam 3laikm tfathal

7amad: w 3laikum ilsalam. E5ty law sam7tay b'3ait ashof Mr Al-X itha mu mash'3ool.

Secretary: tfthala eg3ad ana al7en aroo7 ashofa. 3ndek ma3a maw3ed?

7amad: La walla bs ana raje3 ilkuwait youmain bs 3ashan ashoofa

Secretary: Inshala ana al7en ashoofa bs momken ilesm law sama7t

7amad: 7amad Al-Y

   He sat there waiting for her to exit his office. He felt like it has been hours. He kept fidgeting with his cufflinks. He tried calming himself down by thinking about Razan and her sweet smile. He already missed her. Inshala kilshay ytem 3la 5air w etkon mn n9eebi ya rab. His thoughts were interrupted by the secretary walking out. "Estath 7amad Mr Al-X ygdar yshofek al7en bs 3nda maw3ed ba3ad sa3a fa inshala mawtho3ek may6awl?"

He got up with a huge smile on his face. He was in luck "Mashkora matga9ren mara7 a6awl inshala." He made his way to the office. He felt like things were happening in slow motion. He knocked at the door, entered and was greeted by a warm, sweet smile. He instantly knew where Razan got that smile. He felt at ease as soon as he saw a familiar smile. "ilsalam 3laikum ana asf yait bdon maw3ed bs ana raje3 7g youmain w fe mawtho3 kan wedi akalmek fe sha59yan.. inshala im not intruding"

   "La lat7aty your not, tfathal ana ma3ndy shay" He immediately knew why everyone respected and loved him. He had the warmest heart w esloba mashala 3laih mako a7la mna.