Letters To The Ones We Love The Most

A FRIEND OF MINE

KHAIRAT'S POV:

"Do i really have to go?" I asked Maleek who just hopped into the car and was about igniting the car engine to start

"Do you want the hot wheat bread or not?" He questioned back from where he sat. Imitating his words I rolled my eyes before gently hopping into the car to seat.

The ride was a silent one with the radio speaking right until we reached the restaurant .

"You can come in if you want"He said walking out before slamming the door shut

I heaved a long tired sigh in pure frustration before deciding to step out from the car and follow suite.

"4 hot wheat bread please"Maleek said ringing a bell right where he stood by the receptionist counter.

It was so early in the morning not only did the street feel quiet but also the resturant seemed vacant.

"I don't think there's anyone here" I said scanning the resturant

" There was an open sign outside the restaurant door, I'm very sure there's someone here maybe they...."

I turned around as I walked towards the door just about to open it when I heard a familiar voice

"Good day sir,How may I help you ?"A young girl of about my age said

I turned around and saw the person I expected to see "Fauziyah"

"Four hot wheat bread and also 2 extra large fries with egg and ketchup" he said making his orders

"Ok sir, Everything will be done in about 15 mins time please have a seat on one of those seats ........."

She stopped midway her sentence right when she noticed my presence and excused herself.

"Excuse me, I have to pick this call"Maleek said excusing himself from my sight as he walked out of the restaurant

"Sure"I answered

I started tapping my feet and fingers on the table anxiously .

"Maybe it's just someone that looks like her" I said gently reminding myself because the girl I saw looked thin, had red marks all over her face and neck not only that I noticed a swollen bruise right beneath her left eye.

"Ma'am your food is ready"she said placing the nylon on the desk and was about leaving when I said "Are we going to pretend like we are strangers"

She stopped immediately hearing those words and was about speaking when a middle-aged man walked into the scene with a sweet smile plastered on his face

"Excuse me ma'am ,hope there isn't a problem?" He asked

"No there is actually no problem at all ,I...."

"Okay then ma'am we appreciate your services, Fauziyah quick! Go and start brewing coffees for the customers coming in" The man said gently squeezing her hand

"Yes...yes sir"she said stammering a bit

"But I...."

"Let's go ,I will be late for my morning lectures"Maleek said from my behind.

I stood up neglectedly and took the white nylon in my hand before looking towards Fauziyah who was busy taking orders of the customers coming in.

Feeling bad ,I walked out of the restaurant with Maleek besides me . We drove back home

"That girl in there is a friend of mine"I started off talking to no one in particular but me

" Who?.."Maleek asked completely lost in what I was saying.