love and grace

chapter 4

Ali's POV
When Hannah called me and told me to  pick Amani and take her to  the grocery store, I was supper excited . I quickly accepted without declining.
Since I was moving to the opposite direction I decided to turn back and drive  towards Amani's apartment.

After I saw  her yesterday I could not keep her off  my mind .We  never got to talk  but I hope we will do it soon.
In less than five I was already at the door post.
I rang the doorbell but she she did not respond so I rang the second time.
This time  she responded.
Oh my! even in sweatpants she was beautiful.
We greeted each other and she welcomed me to her house.
The house was small but beautiful and neat.
She went to the kitchen maybe to prepare something.

After a few minutes she came back with a tray of  coffee and some toast.
She asked if we could  pray.
And after some short words she was through.
That time would not be enough   to complete my D'ua
The french  toast was so yummy that I did  not resist  when she asked me to  take more maybe also because I had not taken my breakfast yet.
I was planning to take it in the nearby Cafe but now I was sorted
She headed to the  room behind I bet her  bedroom maybe to dress up.

When I was through she was not back yet  so I decided to do the wash up.

I heard some footsteps and looking behind she was standing  with a big grin.
I couldn't help but see her beuty.
Even in simple  jeans she looked good.
After asking why I had to do it she helped me put the untensils back on the  rank.
On our way to the car I walked slightly
Behind her and realized her sneakers were the same as mine, well not exactly.
Opening the door of the car for her she gasped as one not expecting so. I couldn't help but smile probably she was not used to it . She  better get used to it.

While in the car she started inviting some small talk. I myself I don't like small talk and also I don't chat with my clients but in this case I had to. I mean who could not.

She told me how she had come to work here in Doha and that she liked it here.

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We arrived at the grocery stores and I followed , I could not let the beauty queen to  get lost here.
I smiled realizing the pet name I had already given her, but shame on me she looked behind and met my smiley face as if she had some sort of  super powers to realize it.
" What?"
"What?"
"You were smiling"
"No I was not"
I lied
"Mmh!"
She turned and continued walking.
I bet she was not ready to argue .

In the store I realized she picked more veggies and fruits, well that what we need more anyways.
She grabbed some milk ,some  eggs , some frozen chicken and beef .
She would compare the prices , some times she could take the one with the  lower price  other time the higher price  I wondered why she did that.
As for me  I don't look at the prices as long as I had what I needed I was okey.

I realized she kept throwing glances to me  like a mother does to the son.
We headed to the counter and  lined up on the queue.
"I will be back."
She  said as she went at the back of the store.
She came back holding some more packets of milk.
She smiled when she realized I was looking at her.
Maybe she liked milk.
When  we were through at the counter I helped her carry the heavy bag while she carried the small one.

When I had put all the bags in the car I opened the door for her.
" Thank you ' she said while smiling
She always  did  this when i opened the door for her.
She motivated me to do some more.
We started heading back to the apartment.

I could see her through my rear mirror, she was on her phone.
I looked again and still she was on her phone but this time she was smiling.
Could it be  she is texting her boyfriend.
I could not help but feel a little jealous
If so the guy might be lucky.
"Amani"
"yes"
" I would like to take you on a road trip
along the city if you don't mind."
  I suddenly said without giving a second thought.
She went silent without saying anything
" Uuuh uuh!"
c mon talk Amani and don't say no please. I hoped she would not reject my offer.
" is it just a road trip?"
why did  she ask just a road trip
Was she expecting more.
What should I say
" Yes just a road trip"
" If that what it is I won't mind"
Yes she agreed to go on a road trip with me , well is not a big proposal but am happy  this time i am  not going alone and I got  to go with the most beautiful lady I have  seen so far. Wait!! did I say that.
Amani's POV
What was that ?
Did he  just ask me to go out with him.
Not  really out but a road trip.
Well it's all the same to me.
But is just a road trip calm down Amani  people  go for a road trip. I have seen in my social media groups people agreeing  to go on road trips. .
I agreed ,not after   asking  him if it was just a road trip shame on me, did I expect more. Oh my goodness what is happening to me I barely know the guy  and am here accepting his offer without getting time to think about it.
Dear God guide my thinking help me choose my words  wisely .I don't want to do anything unwise or something that will bring trouble to  me. Amen.
I said a short prayer when I realized I was getting carried away by  my emotions.
Ali pulled over infront of the apartments.
I probably won't get used to him opening the door for me .I can't believe am enjoying this. I chuckled.
He took  the bags out and helped me to carry them to the  house.
" Thanks so much Ali for your help I really appreciate"  I said as I handed him  his pay with some tip. Here in Doha clients give out tips as a way of appreciation. Back in my country few people do that they actually bargain  for you to lower  the price . I don't blame them though, the economy is not that good.
"It's nothing"
he replied with a sincere smile
He really had a beautiful smile.
"Ok see you..."
"The road trip is tomorrow"
He cut in.
" I will come and pick you up at 3pm"
" Okey"
"Oh I can I get you number please, you know..."
"Your phone"
I cut in realizing how he desperately wanted to explain himself.
" Ok I will call to see if you are  ready"
" Ok see you tomorrow"
" See you tomorrow Amani"
I opened the door for him as he walked out.
" Bye  " I said while still standing at the door
" See you Amani"
I made sure he had drove off and  I went back to the house.
Aww! tomorrow is road trip.
I  put my music on and the song Back to you by Mandisa was playing
I enjoyed the music as I went to unpack my grocery bags.

Thanks lovelies beautiful weekend ahead 💓💓🌹🌹