Spontaneous Attachment

11

dedicated to a fellow friend _mayerm_bee

The little girl was telling about her Ammati when Zaid returned with two cones of ice cream.
Her eyes sparkled when she saw it and she moved closer to me

"Don't tell Ammati that I took ice cream,she said it's bad for me and she also told me not to talk to strangers,and I shouldn't collect anything from them,but you're a kind stranger right?"

"Of course"

"But don't tell her,she would scold me"

I smiled at her feeling attracted towards her,or was it because I had a thing for cute children?

Zaid handed me the ice cream when he reached us but the girl was quick to take it from him.

"Thank you aunty's brother,Allah will reward you"
She said as she took a bite.

"Cream&cookies,next time you buy me ice cream, I prefer chocolate chip"
She grinned at him while he stared at her, mouth agape.

"Aunty,your brother can't speak?"
I tried stifling my laugh while I shook my head at her childishness,but she took it as a no he can't speak.

A sympathetic look spread across her face as she got down from the bench.

"It's okay, I'll tell Ammati about you,her friend is a doctor and I think she would help you"
God,she was truly innocent.

Zaid opened his mouth and closed it,unable to get a single word out,and I was busy laughing to help him.

"It's okay,don't try to talk,I'm sure my aunt will help,and you don't have to thank me, people that help others get rewarded"
She gave him another innocent grin.

"Alright, I think you should go back to your aunt"
I managed between laughs

"Are you going to visit me at home"
She stared at me hopefully.

"When I'm free,but I don't know your address"

"Ammati will tell you,and when you're coming will you bring anything for me"

"What do you want?"

"Chocolate and candies"
She squealed

"Okay,in Sha Allah"

She pecked me on the cheek "my name is Naima" and she sprinted off.

My attention went back to my brother who couldn't speak and I was laughing again,the expression on his face was priceless.

"Where did you get that...little...girl from"

"You don't need her aunt's friend after all since you're now able to speak" it's really fun to taunt someone, especially when you're not at the receiving end.

"You're impossible"
He muttered and raised his cone but I was quick to snatch it from him and took a huge bite.

"Mhmm,this is so tasty and sadly you don't get some,poor you"
I took another bite and moaned.

"What did I do to deserve you.."
He said annoyed while putting his hands on his hips

"As a blessing you mean"
I blinked at him innocently and he rolled his eyes and walked away.

"Wait for me"
I yelled still laughing.

When Zaid told me we were going to the park, I thought it was a bad idea since we were adults,but I think it was worth it.
It's good to remember old days

***

"Fauzi,you need to see this"
Zoya tapped me as she shoved her phone in my face.

"God,what is it"
I took the phone from her.

The opening of the latest MBC branch is taking place Next month in Izmir and the government is planning on giving the company a contract on the reconstruction of the government house.....

"What's so special about it?"
I enquired,not seeing anything worth my interest.

Zoya face palmed "scroll down and see the CEO"

I blinked when I saw him,you have three guesses,only one is correct.

Yes,it's Mr grumpy with anger issues,he's the CEO....

"Close your mouth, I know he's so handsome,if only I would get to meet him one day"
She said dreamily and I looked to her side to make sure her fiance didn't hear what she said.

We were currently sitting in a restaurant having lunch,which Zaid forced me to take him, after making me go almost round the whole country.
I regret agreeing to his challenge yesterday at the park.whatever possessed me at that moment?

We met Zoya and her fiance on a date and they asked us to join them.

"You're engaged!,stop admiring other guys"
I hissed at her while she rolled her eyes

"You're really boring"
She snatched her phone from me and continued scrolling.

Hesitating for a moment, I asked
"Erm....which site was it you were checking" she looked up with a frown "the one with the guy's pic" I couldn't help a nervous laugh at the end.

"It's a celebrity gossip"
She smirked "having a crush already?"

I felt my face heat up "that's not what I mean... I..."

"Don't worry, I won't judge"
She giggled making me roll my eyes. Why had I asked her in the first place?

"You know what,the guy is one of the most handsome and richest bachelors in this country,I'm talking about top ten"
I blinked at her,that means I met one of the most handsome guys in Turkey.

It's not a big deal

My inner voice scolded.

"What are you girls talking about"
Zoya's fiance asked turning to face us.

"Nothing serious,just girl talk"
She winked at me

"Fauzia, I think we should head home and leave the couple"
Zaid chipped

"Yeah,Zoya,I'll see you at work"

We said our good byes and left.

I really don't like this chapter,but what ever.
Thanks for reading.