the next thing I know; my back is hunching down and a pair of soft squishy arm

d her tightly but not too tightly. Her small squishy

you come and see me any sooner?" She complained and released me from her hug.

you just a few days ago?" I said and took her hands in mine

he scolded in a nonserious way. I

I will visit more often from now on."

declared and proceeded to sit in the corner of the room which held a small sitting area. she started setting the plates for

se

a year ago, it was hard for her to move on because she loved my grandfather too much. She was depressed and I worried for her so I moved in with he

ied so that left out the possibility of her suffering from Delussions. Just about in my senior year of College, she requested that I admit her in a Senior Shelter because she didn't wa

tured because of her careful grooming. Of course I was never a trouble child when I was small, rather I was very coy and reserved. I always had my nose in books and maps. My Grandfather was a Colonel in the US army and he had a huge library in the

erted. The rest of my family. . . . Well, I suppose I have been disowned by them I guess. But it doe

n shook my shoulder. I realized

and sat on a chair. "So how are yo

chamomile. Although I seriously hate this flavor of tea but unfortunately my

from the bakers today." She informed. I shook my head. S

t today. Why don't you eat them anymore? Even last time y

ookies anymore because they are made of rum. That's alcoh

orite that's why she always orders them for me whenever I visit but i suppose that she never understood when I told her that I had reverted to Islam. She was fine with me as long as I was happy with the path I had chosen for mysel

ere is something very important that i want to tell you." I started and moved my chair near hers. Her blue

to marry." I tol

. "Oh Sonny this news has just made me the most happiest woman in the world. I waiting for you t

ds in assurance. She grinned and gave me a tight hug. "Please be happy. I wish you

verything about her, " she began and i panicked internally. Thankf

work. I'll come back soon okay?" I s

?" She demanded childishly that caused me to chuckle. "Of

**

h to put me down. I jumped out of my car and headed inside the shop. Gazing at the

wers for my fiancee, " I asked politely with my gaze down as I turned towards the girl. I must admit that saying

at is the

me so which flowers would suit a

us or just plain restless. I was so enthusiastic about this marriage meeting. All day I kept thinking about it: what's she's going to be like, how she will loo

using.

mmented. I smiled and purchased them quickly. After I was in my car, I gently placed the roses on the back floor and sped to the Islamic center. Once there, I glanced at the rear mirr

ating very fast. Maybe I was

k was answered. He was sitting on his desk a

He greeted wholeheartedly. I smiled

shortly, " he said. It dimmed down my expectations a bit. I had really hoped that she would b

e?" I blurted out u

Amber Zaid, " he responded. I

I inquired, my eyebrows

is a very common Muslim name in that country." H

or. All of a sudden I got timid and my heart b

a player, don't let the prospect of a female get you to lose your cool. Don't let your tw

n. Plastering my killer smile (as the ladies used to call it

e, " he claimed and

tched in my throat wh

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