Enemy Of The Past

_Chapter Seventeen_

One step ahead

I turned my head and looked at Fayrooz's sleeping figure she has been asleep for four hours, something is telling me to wake her up and to have some food but I also know that she will most likely not go back to sleep when she wakes up. I decided to leave the food in the kitchen and warm it up for her when she wakes up.

I sat down in my seat reading an article about the Private bank when I heard whimpers. I looked around I saw Fayrooz's frowned face as she sleeps. She smiled and went back went back to blank expression and I on the other hand sat there staring at her.

I averted my gaze coming to my senses. She is no doubt the most beautiful woman I have ever seen even though she is always so tough and hard I can't help but think there is a part of her that she is hiding the world from and it needs someone to breakdown the wall, without giving up but because it will be really hard.

"No-no let me go—Baba no, no, no" I heard whimpers again with a few whispers. I could only hear 'let me go' though.

She started shaking and sweating. I quickly got up and went to her side, i stood there looking at her not knowing what to do but the only solution seems to be waking her up which includes touching her, and I am sure she will not like that.

"No, no, no Mama, don't!"

"Fayrooz wake up, Fayrooz!" I said surprisingly my voice came out soft and considerate I would say. But she didn't wake up and it is like she is having a hard time doing that.

"Fayrooz!" I yelled. The air hostesses rushed in just then she woke up with a jolt. Seeing the situation they went back to the kitchen. I looked back at Fayrooz and saw her breathing in and out, blinking repeatedly trying to stop tears from coming down.

I sat there waiting for her to calm down, I know distracting her right now would lead to a break down and probably fight me for acting like I know her situation.

"Hey it is alright it is a dream" I said after a while seating on chair next to her taking her hand in mine. I knew something will happen with all the information about her life she has been getting these days. She opened her eyes and leaned back on her seat holding my hand tightly. She really does have a strong grip I must say.

"More like reality" She said her voice coming out the softest I have ever had

"That we have already lived but comes back every time we close our eyes" I added

"You have them?"

"Yeah I do but I get to control them"

"Me too but today it came back stronger with a little twist" I saw a tear slip down from her right eye, she raised her hand and cleaned it quickly.

"It has to do with what Mark said?" She sighed nodding her head.

"Just as I have come so far in life, it is starting to show me I might not be who I think I am" She added after some seconds.

"Yeah, I wouldn't say I completely understand your situation but I know who you are is not really the name you carry but what you do to build your legacy and you Fayrooz is a woman that has been through hell and yet she still makes sure to light up her surrounding for her people" When she turned and looked at me I could feel my heart beat increasing I don't know if she could feel it through my hand.

"You always seem to know what to say" She smiled

"Yeah but I fail at times trust me, if you give me a chance you would know" I said winking, she raised he brow looking at me.

"Are you using your opportunity now?"

"I wouldn't say that but if it is working why not? So you giving me the chance?" I blinked my eyes trying to give an innocent look. She shook her head chuckling and let me tell you Habiby that is the most beautiful laugh I have ever heard.

"Ah you are staring" She pointed out making me look down, oh i bet my cheeks and ears are turning red.

"I can't help it you are really beautiful, mashAllah" I mumbled under breath looking at our hands, it fits perfectly. I am sure she didn't notice and if I didn't let go it will look as if I am taking advantage.

"How about this?" She caught me off my thoughts

"Yeah?"

"Make me fall for you" I blinked multiple times staring at her, is she for real?

"Are you kidding? Because I am taking it serious here"

"I am serious but mind you I am not exactly the nicest person"

"Oh trust me I know" I laughed off

"What is that supposed to mean?" She exclaimed dragging her hand from mine. And I miss it!

"From experience I know but-"

"Don't make me change my mind"

"Okay, okay let me get you some food" I said laughing

"I am not hungry"

"Well thankfully I didn't ask, seat and wait princess"

"No, no! No Nicknames, absolutely not" Her eyes widened shaking her head. Good thing I know she somehow likes it when you annoy her other than follow everything she wants. Living with Ammar has helped me a lot.

"Here you go Mi Amour" She raised her brows which I shrugged to. She looked at the tray with three dishes fried potatoes, steak and salad, with a slice of chocolate cake and apple juice.

"Did you ask the kid everything about me?" She asked staring at me, I scratched my neck grinning.

"Yeah I could see that" She said and chuckled. I am willing to go extreme limits for that laugh.

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"It is good to see guys" Said Jayden smiling at me and Fayrooz, after hugging him, I actually missed them.

"It is good to see you too, where are the rest?" I asked looking around the barn. They are actually staying in a barn of some Farm.

"Ramis is out with Dania, they didn't tell me where to and then Liam is out with three sergeants with the drones as tourist, Luke got a job as bartender in a club where most Mafia's to go"

"And Rooney went to get us food, they left me and Hayden here to take care of this place"

"I will tell them you guys are here"

"Don't" I heard Fayrooz say

"We have to monitor our movements carefully because we are being watched" We noticed the strange guys at the airport monitoring. Thankfully we changed our appearance with Fayrooz wearing a blonde wig and her blue lens. I dyed my hair light brown and put on green lens.

"I don't know bro but you look different" Said Jayden looking at me

"Do i?" I raised my brow shaking my head. He can be stupid at times.