A Footstep Of Gaza

I Have Some Dreams

An euphonious sound of the nightingales, Mr. Sun starts to peek from the east, still Gaza lies on his bed. He wants to stay in bed all day as the summer is going. But, he is awakened by a knock on the door from the outside.

"Gazaly, are you already waking up? It's time to pray" Hisyam said.
"Yes grandpa, I'm going to be ready"

When he is going to walk towards upstairs he sees Hisyam just gets out of his room. So Gaza let him to go to the prayer room first. After finishing prayer, he goes to the kitchen to have a breakfast. He has some roasted breads wrap in honey and grape jam with a glass of goat's milk.

(There comes Hisyam in the kitchen)

"The weather outside is quite cold. I'm going to have a glass of lemon tea with honey"

He takes a lemon, pour the tea stew and add some honey inside the cup. After that, he is sitting with Gaza in the same table.

"The summer is still going on. Are you going to do something?" Hisyam asked.
"I still don't know yet, probably I'm just spending my time by reading. There are still a lot of books I don't read yet"
"What page are you in?"
"At ten page"
"Good luck. Well, I'm going to take care of Liza first then visit oil palm plantation"
"May I join with you?"

(Hisyam takes a sip the tea)

"Just stay at home cause I'll be back soon"

So Gaza backs to his room to re-read the unfinished page. The story he reads makes him live in the story. It also makes him curious to see the content of the basement where his grandfather's car collection is stored.

There he looks at the collection of so many antique luxury cars. From another room, Hisyam is riding a jet black car that has a small carving of jumping jaguar above its bonnet.

"Gazaly, come with me"

(He opens the left car door for Gaza)

"Drive me to the market cause we're going to buy some fresh lambs"
"But this isn't a random car. I'm afraid of making it scratch"
"Don't worry, I still have many collection of vintage cars. So, a scratch doesn't mind me. Come one"

He agrees to his grandfather's request. All the way road, he crosses a lot of cars so it makes him drives the car carefully.

"You look so good at driving" Hisyam said.

(He heads into the butcher first then buy some groceries)

"This market is so crowded. Or is it because of the summer vacation?"
"Probably. Besides, this market is the center among the rest markets. So, everyone is buying more significant necessities here" Hisyam explained.

He also meets many of his business partners, as this market is where he distributes his crops. As soon as they feel enough for their necessities, then Gaza and Hisyam head home.

At home, Gaza spends his time by reading a book. He is stuck on page twenty two, there he tries to interpret a hidden fragment of the story.

(He is being bothered by Zeru)

"No please, Zeru!" He said.

In the living room, he meets Hisyam is sitting on a rug while busy doing something. So, he brings a tray fills with a teapot of tea, 2 cups, and a saucer of saffron aside. Then he puts them on the table.

"Grandpa, I bring a favorite tea of you"
"Thank you. Please, have a sit close to me"

(He looks at his grandfather's laptop)

"Here are some list of best colleges in the world. Which one is going to be your favorite college?" Hisyam asked.
"Such a difficult choice, cause they're all top. Uhm..."
"I have one wish if you could studied in the British College. As I like to collect some cars made in the UK. And I hope more for our business will grow better. But it's just my wish"

Gaza looks at the laptop but he doesn't see the country he prefers. So Hisyam keeps scrolling down and reading each of its description until he is into a college in France.

"Well, I've marked three countries. Because they pocket the title of the best college in the world. Which one do you prefer?" Hisyam asked
"Grandpa, I'm willing to study military"

(Seen clearly by his green eyes, Hisyam's pupils get enlarged)

"Seriously it's your own choice?"
"It's because I admire Uncle Jordan. I feel like I want to be like him. And this is my wish"
"How if you have another path"
"I've chosen it" Gaza reassured him.
"I can't stop you then. Which country do you prefer?"
"France"

(Hisyam's face turns into anger, but he tries to calm it down)

"I have no idea, but my romantic side brings me to get there. They have some unique cultures, their pastries and we have some luxury products from them. And I'm trying my best to learn a french language. I may still not good enough, but at least I can communicate with the people out there"

(Hears a statement of Gaza, Hisyam stops scrolling up for a while)

"That's with your permission" Gaza added.

Then Hisyam is looking for the prestigious colleges in France to be compared with each other. He finally finds one and he clicks the link to fill out the registration form. Seeing so many requirements, he thinks that Gaza will meet those requirements.

Few moments later the college site approves the form...

"Well, I've enrolled you in a military academy in France by filling the form. For the next step, we are just waiting to receive a notification from the college within few days later. So break a leg!"

(Gaza is on cloud nine then hugging his grandfather)

"Seriously, grandpa?"
"Yeah, I'm serious"
"Thank you so much"
"Just keep hoping no matter what, cause we still don't know yet the result"
"At least I pocket your support" Gaza said.