Enna Sona [Ziam]

Thirty Two

Yasser was sat in his office, pretending to work while he was actually scrolling through Instagram, a new hobby, when his assistant knocked on the door. He quickly sat upright, straightened his coat and became the boss they all knew.

"Mr. Malik, there's someone here to see you."

Yasser looked at his watch. It was nearly lunch time. He doesn't remember having any appointments at this hour of the day.

"Do they have an appointment?"

"No sir, but he said you know him. A Mr. Kemp."

Yasser's face quickly broke into a smile.

"Oh yes, let him in!"

He stood up as soon as the said person walked in and then they were hugging.

"Martin! How are you mate? Didn't know you got back to London!"

Martin Kemp was Yasser's old business partner. They go way back. When their kids were still in elementary. Then they moved away from London and Martin started his own business in the textile industry. Yasser has kept in contact with Martin. But he hadn't told Yasser about this visit.

"I did not move back, Yasser. I'm just visiting. Has some things I need to take care of. And.. Yeah, that's that. And I thought since I'm in town, I should come and meet you!"

Yasser could feel Martin wasn't telling him something. Something was bothering that man.

"So, tea? Two sugars? No milk?"

"Ah, you remember! Yes please!"

It's been an hour and they were just catching up on each other's lives.

"I'm really happy for your son, Yasser. Even though Raiyyan.."

Yasser smiled. To be honest he wasn't worried about Raiyyan. He actually knew where Raiyyan was and with whom. But he didn't want to invade. All he asked to the informer was if they were happy, and he got the answer in positive. Now Raiyyan can decide when to come back, and he will be received back with as much drama as a desi family can provide. He can't promise no drama. That just won't happen.

"I am happy for Zayn too, Martin. You know I was always worried about him. But now I can relax. My son-in-law is the best!"

"I can tell that from your proud smile. If only my son could learn something.. I didn't want to bring this up, but.. Yasser I'm worried about him! Every passing day there's a new mess created by him. I actually came down here to find a place for him to stay alone. He needs to stay away from our place for a bit, learn how to live on his own. His mother spoiled him way too much, he's already out of my hands and I don't know what to do with him!"

Martin's son was an only child. Being the only one to his parents, and with lots of money, it was easy for him to be spoiled. But he was creating trouble everywhere he went and Martin is getting old. He is to take care of the business after Martin. If he continues like this, he might as well give away his wealth to some Trust rather than to his son.

"How old is he now?"

Yasser was calculating something in his head.

"Same as your Zayn's. 24. Why?"

"Has he ever worked anywhere before? Does he know how to work in an office?"

Martin frowned. Didn't Yasser listen to him?

"Yasser I told you how he is. He never even worked in a coffee shop like normal kids would while they are in school or uni. He likes to make people work for him. Not the other way around."