After finishing the administration, Hisyam feels a bit relaxed. However, the weariness still lies within. He decides to stop by at the cafe to take a rest. At a simple cafe with a lot of people are hanging out. He chooses to sit down in the corner next to the mirror. Then he calls one of the waiters to give him the cafe menu.
"Excuse me, can I get the menu, please?"
"Yes, sir" The waitress said.
"Well, you could leave me while I'm choosing my meal. I'll go to the cashier to order"
"Sure, excuse me"
(In the cashier he ticks his orders and do payment then back to his seat)
Hisyam is looking at the outside, he sees people are walking together by holding their phones, but he doesn't meet any family walk down the road. Meanwhile some kids on the road are selling fruits. Then, there is a boy pushing a cart and stops right in front of him. He looks so weary.
(The waitress comes to serve him the meals)
"An order number 30 for the table number 10, here is your order. Enjoy your meal"
(Hisyam has his lunch at 2 pm and he keeps noticing the boy)
He orders one more lunch package and he pays for it. He asks for the waitress to put the meals on his table then he goes out of the cafe.
"Son, what are you doing here?"
"I'm selling some grapes in my cart. I feel so exhausted after walking around the city, so I sit down here"
"Let's go inside, you'll have your lunch"
(Hisyam leads the kid to the cafe)
Gaza's Scene in The Plantation
Gaza looks at the vast expanse fills with crops. He keeps looking at the greeneries cause they look so satisfying. Then he rides his bicycle to the cattle barn. Many times praise for God's favor who still gives him a great person like his grandfather. So, he promises himself will keep all of these things no matter what.
"Young Sir Gaza?"
(An old man greets him)
"Yes, Uncle Egar"
"I'm sorry I almost don't recognize you because of the backpack. Pleased to meet you here. Do you want me to do something?"
"No, I just wonder how is it going here. Excuse me"
(Gaza approaches the horse stable)
"Yo Liza, what's up. Do you need more hays?"
(Liza neighs out loud more than once)
"Liza, calm down. I'm Gaza"
(Gaza rubs its back, when it gets calm then he rides it)
"Uncle Egar, let me bring Liza to a meadow nearby cause I need to sharpen my archery ability"
"Alright" Egar said doubtfully.
Gaza goes to the meadow nearby which he usually uses for practice with his grandfather. He attracts to a tree so he takes a bow and an arrow from his backpack. While riding his horse then he aims an arrow at a point in the center of the tree. But pity, suddenly he loses his balance. He almost falls down, but lucky Hisyam catches him immediately.
"What a nice shot"
"You're here, grandpa"
"Why are you here at this time? We must already at home before the nightfall comes"
(Hisyam and Gaza ride the horse back to the cattle barn)
"Put your bow and arrow on the baggage and fold your mountain bike aside. Egar, please take care of this horse. I'm going home"
"Yes, sir" Egar said.
(They both go home by riding the same car)
Arrive at home Hisyam takes a shower right away. Meanwhile Gaza is in his bedroom improving french language. He spends for hours to study as he feels excited to meet new people and learn new culture.
Until The Day of Departure Arrives...
"Cherio, Zeru! I'll be missing you so bad" Gaza hugged it.
A red Maserati is waiting for them in the front yard. Hisyam leads his private driver to the main route. At this chance no traffic jams, no horns, the cars are just passing by. They take about thirty minutes for the trip.
In the airport, they are warmly greeted and allowed to board the plane right away. How astonished Gaza doesn't find any passengers but he and his grandfather. The departure starts right when they board the plane.
Five hours later...
Bienvenue en France
"Thank God, finally we're here safely"
"Grandpa, I'm hungry"
They go towards the grey car which is already waiting for them. Hisyam asks the driver to stop by at the bakery nearby. He invites the driver to have a lunch together but he refuses politely cause he brings his own meals from home.
(Hisyam and Gaza enter the bakery)
"Bonjour" Greeted a woman.
"Bonjour" Gaza replied.
(Hisyam looks at the board menu, but he wants to order the different ones)
"Je voudrais les pains complet en tranches avec beaucoup de fruits dessus, s'il vous plaît" Hisyam said to the woman.
"Et moi, je voudrais deux croissants au beurre et deux croissants au fromage" Gaza said.
"Désirez-vous autre chose?" The woman asked.
"Grandpa, what about the drink?"
"I think a hot chocolate which is safe for us"
"Deux tasses de chocolats chauds de taille moyenne, s'il vous plaît. Nous voulons qu'ils emportent" Hisyam said to the woman.
"D'accord. S'il vous plaît, attendez"
(They are waiting for few minutes after payment)
"File d'attente numéro quatorze veuillez prendre votre commande" The cashier said.
(Gaza takes the orders to the cashier)
"Bon appétit"
"Merci"
(Then they go back to the car and continue their trip towards the hotel)
"Bonjour" Gaza greeted the driver.
"Bonjour, ça va bien?"
"Ah, très bien. Merci beaucoup"
(Hisyam gives something to the driver)
"Please, accept this. If you refuse, I'll get hurt"
"Thanks a lot, may your kindness be rewarded"
"Aameen" Gaza replied.
(Along the way road Gaza is sightseeing around him)
"Look at those people are in a crowd"
"They are watching pantomime on the street, we usually call it le mime" The driver said.
"Oh I see. Are you a french by the way?"
"No. I was an immigrant from a country prone to conflict. I could speak French like a native speaker, because my grandmother was a french woman. And I'd already changed my nationality into French, the circumstances required me to"
"What happened to your country?" Gaza asked innocently.
"I used to live in a country which brings together as a conservative country that wants to declare democracy, fight for independence that only results in chaos. But I thank God, in the end I settle down here"
"Are you working as a driver or you have another main job?" Hisyam asked.
"It's my side job because I have a bakery business in town"
"I want a private driver for my grandson to take him wherever he wants"
(The driver gives a business card)
"What's your age?" Hisyam asked.
"I'm twenty four years old"
"I can call you Gery then"
"Sure" Gery said.
(They arrive at the hotel and Gery helps them to take out their luggages)
"Thank you, Mr. Gery"
"And I also thanks for the lunch. Bonne journée"
(Hisyam and Gaza enter the hotel)
"Welcome to the Trianon Palace" Gaza said.
YOU ARE READING
A Footstep Of Gaza
AdventureA dream that leads Gaza into a nightmare. What is actually happen? Plenty of plot twists may help. Presented in simple language to make it easier for readers to participate in their imagination. Here's my first published story, hope you enjoy it!
