Pearl Chapter 5: Doorways

Ok i looked for any actress/model/singer that i can think off to show you guys what Zaina kind of looks like. This is what i could find. The only thing that's different is the eyes, Zaina has sparkling brown eyes and that she has longer hair.

This is work Zaina:

  

This is casual Zaina: 

 This is going out more kash5a Zaina:

They're all the same person even though it might not look like it is :p

Anyywayyzzz here's the post!!
and also excuse any grammar and spelling mistakes i can already look at the screen right now ;p  

Previously:

  Yes, Yousef was being cheeky but for a good cause, he wanted Zaina to lighten up and know it isn't really a big deal, after all it was just water. "Umm... ok.. thank you, i just feel like i have to say sorry again.." Yousef took a step closer until he close enough to her but not so close that he would freak her out, looked deep into her eyes and simply just said "If you say sorry again then i will take it personally and i will take back my forgiveness."

   Zaina couldn't do anything. She stopped breathing and just looked back into those beautiful dark eyes that were complemented by those thick eyelashes and just bit on her lower lip not knowing what to say or do. Yousef shifted his eyes down to her lips, as much as he didn't want to, he just couldn't help the effect she had on him. Out of habit, Zaina lifted her right arm and just held onto her lower lip and looked down. Yousef's heart was beating a million times a second, as he thought he was the luckiest man alive to have a woman that has a huge unknown effect on him in his house. He looked at how her cheeks turned crimson red and was just about to reach up when he heard a very familiar song being hummed. When he used to hear that person humming that particular song, it used to lighten up his world but at that moment in time, he just wanted to scream at his lost chance to actually connect with Zaina outside of the work space......

   Yousef unwillingly moved away from Zaina real quickly and walked to the other side of the counter all the while Zaina was eyeing him and looking at his sudden change in character. She doesn't know him too well but she noticed the change. "Zaainnaa...." Yousef looked up and watched at how Zaina's head snapped when she heard, then saw Reem walking into the kitchen. Her head was moving back and forth looking at Yousef then at Reem then back at Yousef. Her face was expressionless. Yousef examined her as she attempted to put the loose ends together.

   "Shfech 6awltay..oohh Yousef aahhh i see you've met the lovely big brother!" Reem waltzed in with her bubbly aura. Zaina opened her mouth to speak but hesitated as just stuttered "Eee we have! a9lan we met mn gabl, im working on a case for their company she is part of the team I'm working along side with..." Yousef said that like he had just won the grand million dollar prize. "aahhaa!! i see! explains a lot!  Ta3aaal! shno hatha ili 3ala your trousers! Shmsweeee shaklek ytha7k!" Reem just pointed out the water Yousef has on his trousers that Zaina spilt all over him and was laughing as all sorts of explanation began to run through her head for why his trouser are wet.

   "Chub yalla!!..." He gave Reem a stern look that made a chill run up and down Zaina's back but all Reem did was stand there with one raised eyebrow and a hand on her hip staring back at him "6a7 ilglass mn eedi w ktait ili may 3laiy... there's nothing funny about that.. you've done it more than enough times in the past month" Yousef chuckled at how Reem's cheeks turned pink at the remark, then looked at Zaina, gave her a heart warming wink and walked out of the kitchen making his way up to his room to change.

   He threw is wet pants into his dirty clothes basket as we pulled out a pair of navy blue HCO sweatpants. Yousef couldn't stop thinking about her, the eyes and her lips. He was being lustful, he was just mesmerized by her beauty. He doesn't know what it is but something about her is making his heart skip a beat every time the thought of her pops into his mind.

   Yousef freshened up a bit and prayed before making his way back downstairs to the family. He couldn't help but wonder if Reem and Zaina were in the living room or not. Yousef decided to do something he never thought he would ever do. He took his blackberry and sent a blackberry message to Reem.

Yousef 8:37pm: Where r u??
Yousef 8:43pm: PING
                          PING
                          PING
Reem 8:45pm: Whats with the pings maann!!! im in the living room with the fam!
Reem 8:46pm: Wainek??
Yousef 8:48pm: Making my way down now
Reem 8:49pm: shno knt tabe?
Yousef 8:50pm: Wla shay 5ala9, i'm fine *hug*
Reem 8:51pm: Weirdoooo
Yousef 8:52pm: Fataasss
Reem 8:53pm: :@ ba9er a7s mnek w mara7 ard 3laik... just come down, mom just
                         asked about where u r

   Yousef walked in as he received that last bbm, just as he turned his phone to silent he looked up to find the only empty seat next to Lulu so he went and plopped down on the couch next to her and picked her up placing her on his lap and started to tickle her. He already know it works. After a couple of chuckles he stopped and just sat there with lulu on his lap and her head rested on his chest as they both listened to the different conversations that were going on around the room.

   "Yousef tadre ina Lulu awal mara tg3ad 3nd sha59 mat3arfa..." Yousef turned his head to look for the person who made that statement. His memory was now working overtime as he tried to put the right name to the face to make sure that he doesn't say the wrong name. "9j???" It was Rakan, Lulu's uncle and Zaina's brother. "Eee walla, ilsha59 ilwa7eed ili Lulu tg3ad 3nda ktha '3air uhma ehya Zaina.. awal mara ashofha ktha ma3a ay sha59 thany..." Zaina's eyes shifted to their conversation as she heard her name then looked at Yousef and Lulu. Those brown eyes of hers lit up and began to sparkle as she smiled at Lulu. As if it was a sign, Lulu quickly gave Yousef a hug and jumped off his lap and ran to Zaina as she curled up in her arms.

Y'3ar galbe mn kther mat7bk ilnas
w mn 6ebk a3ther kl mnhu y7bek
madam kl ilnas abek trfa3 ilras
ana awal ensan wgaf yft5rbk

   All Yousef did the rest of the night was watch Zaina, he couldn't stop staring at her, he couldn't take his eyes of her. She was pulling him in and there was nothing he could do about it. After a while Lulu fell asleep in Zaina's arms so she picked her up to take her to one of the room upstairs. Reem offered to carry her but Zaina said its ok and that she was as light as a feather.

   Yousef left the living room a few seconds after her in attempt to catch up to her and to insist on helping Lulu. He knew she wouldn't accept but it was worth a shot. He caught up with right before she went up the stairs and he quickly stood in front of her. "3a6eeni ashelha 3anch up the stairs..." It wasn't a question it was more of an order "Its ok i've got her, 3ade walla mt3awda..." Yousef stood there not budging with is arms extended out waiting. Zaina knew argueing with him was going to be useless so she gave in and handed Lulu over then followed him upstairs.

   After placing Lulu in the guest bedroom, Zaina tucked her in and made sure she was still fast asleep as Yousef stood leaning on the doorway waiting "Your so good with her..." He couldn't not give her that compliment because it was true, she treats her so well and loves her so much it shows so clearly. Zaina turned back to him as Yousef turned around to face her. Zaina looked through the door to Lulu and smiled "Thank you, i love her so much she has taken my heart away and deserves everything i do for her...she is best thing that ever..."

   Yousef once again took a step closer to her "I hope there is some left from that heart of yours for someone else to take..." He had a smirk on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. He noticed the confusion building up in her eyes and he knew he hit home. Yousef doesn't know why but for some reason, Zaina took a step closer to him "What do you mean by someone else???"

   "You know... like a husband and kids... a family of your own someday." Zaina wasn't the flirty type, or the girl with the multiple boyfriend type. She doesn't have anything against it, she just doesn't think its the right thing for and it would never work out. Yousef saw her biting her lower lip again. Is that a thing she does out or nervousness, he doesn't know but she looks so cute doing that. He shuffled a bit closer. Not intending to do anything, just wanting to be closer to her as he scent was pulling him in "Or do you not want that?"

   "That is.....none of your business Mr." She looked him in the eyes, placed her palm on his chest and pushed him back making him back off then walked away....leaving him dumbfounded.... again...