Un-Arranged Love

Chapter 36

Alayas POV:

It was the day of the trip to the art programme. I was overjoyed that Alex had recovered from his attack. I probably packed too much but I didn't care that I had brought more clothes than I needed. It was a two-day trip, and since Alex would be there, I wanted to feel and look beautiful. My mother had driven me to campus since I was carrying a large suitcase and she didn't want me to struggle on the bus. My mother had handed me a bag of food to take with me on the trip. It was enough to feed the entire bus. My mum appears to have forgotten that meals will be served at the lodging location.

"Mum, I can't take this bag of food. It's embarrassing "   I stated this as I rolled my eyes and attempted to return the bag to her.

"Alaya, don't be silly. I made a lot so you could share it with your teachers and friends on the bus"  As she pushed the bag back towards me, she said.

"I'm not going to take it, mum." I protested angrily and pushed the bag back at her.

"Yes you are! I had to get up so early this morning to get those ready!" As she shoved the bag back towards me, my mother exclaimed.

"Mum, I didn't ask you to cook anything!!"  I replied, a little louder than I should have.

This was the problem with my mother. She would not only pack me a lunch when I had a trip, but she would also cook for the entire bus. My mother was loved by the teachers. I on the other hand was always embarrassed. Nobody else's mother did this. Why couldn't she just be normal!

Just as we were arguing about the bag of food Professor Green was behind me. While twirling his moustache, he was staring at me and my mother, confused.

"Good morning Alaya, are you two arguing over here?"  He was bewildered by my and my mother's actions of pushing the food bag back and forth between us.

"Good morning Professor Green. No, we're not having an argument. Why would we be arguing ?" I replied as calmly as I could while giving my mother a look that said, 'Don't you dare embarrass me.'   My mother was one of those people who liked to win at all costs, even if it meant she played dirty.

"Professor Green, is it? I'm Alaya's mum. Are you her teacher? It's lovely to meet you."  My mother greeted Professor Green and extended her hand to shake his. This wasn't great for me because I hadn't informed her of my decision to change majors from medicine to art. I was praying Professor Green wouldn't mention anything.

"It's great to meet you, Mrs Khan." Professor Green enquired, "Why are you two pushing this bag back and forth?"

"Well, Professor, I woke up extra early this morning to make some snacks for Alaya's upcoming trip. I made a lot so she could distribute it to everyone of her classmates and teachers, and she keeps complaining about how humiliating it is. What do you think Professor? Is it humiliating for a mother to be concerned about her child eating or not?"  My mother stated her case to the professor.

"Well Alaya, I didn't expect this sort of behaviour from you. You've got a wonderful mum there. Mrs Khan, if it's all right with you, I'll gladly accept the bag and distribute the food to everyone on the bus. I am also attending the ar........"

"Professor Green, thank you very much. Please take the bag from my mother, and I shall see you later."  I hurriedly told the professor to stop talking so he wouldn't say anything about the trip being for art students.

"Professor Green I hope you will enjoy the food I've prepared. I've packed samosas, pakoras, onion bhajis, shami kebabs....." My mother tried to say.

"All right, Mum, I'm sure Professor Green will enjoy what you've made."  I had to cut off my mother in the middle since I couldn't risk her finding out.

"Mrs Khan, it sounds lovely. My mouth is watering just thinking about it."   Professor Green took the bag from her and walked away.

"Mum I've got to get going. I love you and see you on Monday!" I blurted quickly and hugged her tight. As she drove away, I waved goodbye. 'Phew! Crisis averted.' As I wiped the perspiration from my brow, I thought to myself.

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