PEACE AT LAST
Faaris stared at his two best friends, then to Nadiya, Renzo, the Zach's with their two children, Mack and his secretary Roma. They were all shouting surprise to him, with big smiles on their faces. He was more than surprise they know his birthday and even celebrated it. And the fact that they are here with genuine smiles on their faces and not because of his money, touched his heart.
He saw Alishaa come in with a white and blue two layers cake in her hand and handed it to Nadiya. Who kept it on the table in the middle. She gestured Faaris to come forward, he hesitated for a second but walked to her.
"Blow the candle" She gave him one of the smiles he wished his mother gives him. He looked at Alishaa, who gave him a big grinned, his eyes light up a little and he blew out the candles. Even though it was slightly uncomfortable for him.
"Yeeyeeey!!" They all cheered, soon everyone started wishing him indiviadually giving him the gifts they hope he likes.
"Happy birthday son, i know its weird for me to call you that, but you've always been my son, Happiness and good health is all i wish for you" Said Nadiya and kissed his forehead. Faaris closed his eyes trying to understand all the emotions he was feeling at the moment.
"Thank you MamaNadee"
"Finally you've stopped calling me ma'am, i knew i would be on your favorite list" They chatted a little before Nadiya left to bring the food out.
"Happy birthday bro" Said Naadir doing their bro-handshake
"Happy birthday Old man" Said Rashid doing the same.
"So now, i thought I said I don't want any parties? And how did they know it's my birthday?"
"Well you see, we decided to do as you ordered and we were thinking of getting you a gift-"
"But couldn't come up with anything good, we went to Alishaa and i swear we didn't tell her...i don't know how she figured out, right" Naadir nudged Rashid for help, he gave him a confused look before catching up with what he meant.
"Yes we don't know how she figured out, she just did" Faaris looked at them suspiciously but decided to question it later after they are done talking.
"So she said she has a better idea and then she made us work all day, that's why we didn't come to work"
"But she went to work"
"Yeah, she took My car, and has been going and coming until when she went to get you and oh Riyaa gave her a free day, she went so that you won't be suspicious" Said Rashid smiling as he eyed Mrs Zach who was near the food stall, sharing meet balls.
"I will be back!" He said and quickly left to the direction. Faaris and Naadir looked at each other before letting out a small laugh.
"That's quite understandable from someone like her" Said Faaris looking at Alishaa, who is sharing the cake, with Rose.
"She likes you just as same as you like her" Faaris turned and looked at him
"What do you mean?" He asked
"I mean like it's pretty clear that you like her but your ego is too much to agree and she too likes you but too busy with other people to notice.. You two go insane if it is a topic about any of you"
"I don't want to argue with you right now, i will go and do something better"
"Yeah yeah, just say you want to talk to her... Bye i have to stop Rash before he finishes the meatballs" He said in quick motion and walked to Rashid. He smack the back of his head the moment he reached there and soon they started arguing.
Alishaa finished cutting the cakes into pieces, placing each one of them on the plates. She started giving everyone after that she took the big piece and a smaller one in her hand and walked to Faaris.
"There you go birthday boy and yes you are going to eat it, it is a normal chocolate cake that doesn't have all the things you are allergic to, especially milk"
"I see you made the cake"
"Yeah, no one can take that list of yours" he collected it and took a bite. Alishaa stared at waiting for him to tell her what he thinks about it.
"Soo??"
"Not bad"
"Okay" She smiled and started eating hers
"Normally girls would be sad if they are told not bad instead of it is so sweet, it's the most sweetest thing i have ever eaten"
"Well you are not a normal boy and I'm a crazy girl...And how many girls did you encounter? Huh?" She wiggled her brows
"None, just my sister used to say it, when she's giving me the lessons about how to treat girls!"
"She gives you lesson on how to treat girls?" Said Alishaa laughing
"Yeah, it was so annoying but i had to take it! Since she doesn't take no as an answer. Five years back she set me up on a blind date, do you know how it ended?" She shook her head, admiring the happy and talkative Faaris.
"I ended up forgetting the girl in the restaurant and went to a emergency meeting, I didn't remember her until later at night when she called me and insulted me" Alishaa laughed as Faaris let out a small chuckle
"What did your sister do?"
"She gave me silence treatment but I don't know how Rashid got her to forgive me"
"Where is she now?"
"Egypt"
"I would've invited her if i knew... I think i will have to do the thing to make Nashy and Rashy to tell me"
"They told you about my birthday? Those two said they didn't!"
"Yeah, i told them not to tell you" She smiled evilly
"How did you get them to tell you?"
"That's for me to know and for you to forget about it" Faaris stared at her before deciding to let it go
"Don't you ever get tired of smiling?"
"No"
"Well it brightens up a lot of people's day, don't stop" He gave her a full smile. He turned to Renzo.
Alishaa stood with her face red, her eyes widening and her mouth halfway opened. She shook her head and laughed. Feeling happy Faaris complemented her and not about work.
I knew i would get him to my side! I always knew!
You knew?
Oh alright! At least we made him laugh today! Wait why do i want to make him happy?
She snapped out of her thinking mood, hearing her mother's voice calling her.
Faaris walked to Naadir and Rashid who were arguing. He sat down, looking at everyone within the Diner. They were all laughing, some still eating the cake, others chatting. And everyone just enjoying themselves.
This is the most happiest day he had lived, since the last five years. And for the first time his birthday isn't some rich people gathered around talking about business and expensive dresses, suits and Mansions. It is just a normal community living together, with love and happiness. Just simple.
His thoughts went back to Alishaa, he saw her chatting with her mother laughing. Her eyes bright as usual, he couldn't deny that indeed it is the most beautiful eyes he has ever seen. Especially that it change colors, it becomes brighter when she's happy, it becomes dark when she's angry and it becomes blur when she's sad.
Why the hell? I'm i thinking about Alishaa's eyes?
I won't deny that they are pretty but why her...Ya Allah, i don't know if Naadir is right or wrong but i am pretty sure i have something for her!!
I pray you stay happy!
He moved his eyes to Naadir and Rashid who are fighting about something.
"When will you guys grow up?"
"Uhumm... Never now give me my smoothie"
"Take the other one this is mine!!!"
"And here we go again" He leaned back on his chair.
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Ficção Geral[A BILLIONAIRE STORY] |Life can be hard sometimes, never stop believing in yourself and always have faith, everything is temporary| >>>>>>>>> Alishaa Saleh, A young hardworking girl with high standards and great Fashion design skills. Even though h...
