It was a week since my phone and iPad had been taken away. I had no contact with Suhail but I did know that his brother and Najwa were coming to South Africa to visit. They were also coming to get a few of Najwa’s suitcases. They were going to visit for about 2 weeks and then they were moving to England forever. I’m going to miss Najwa soooo much but her cousin Myriam was coming to study at WITS, she was only 18 but I know I’ll grow close to her. We met before and I really liked her personality. She was such a pleasant person to speak to.
Today they were arriving and I hadn’t spoken to Suhail. The last time I spoke to him, he told me that he might come because he wanted to see me again… the thought of that just made me smile.
We were leaving for the airport and I was sooo excited I was finally going to get to see Myriam after the wedding. Damn I missed her.
”Myriam, how are you?” I asked excitedly hugging her, when my eyes opened in shock there next to Najwa’s husband was Suhail looking so damn fine, in a jogger pants and a T-shirt. I wanted to go over to him and hug him but than realized my parents and everyone was there…
”Wow, Zahira you really like Suhail, come with us home so you and him can chat. Let Najwa and her husband go with your parents. By the way I got my license and I got the new Mercedes SLS!” Myriam whispered to me while we where still hugging.
“Myriam, I think we should stop hugging like we haven’t seen each other in years. Everyone is looking at us like we are crazy and giving us weird looks…We’ve got so much to catch up so let’s get your few bags the other bags are coming tomorrow,” I told Myriam as I came out of her embrace. We started walking to her car that her dad bought for her. It was white…
As we were getting close to the car I realized that its only a two seater so I turned behind me telling Suhail there won’t be place for him in the car sticking out my tongue. Well at least I’ll get to catch up with Myriam…
Suhail’s POV
I can’t believe I’m actually coming to South Africa. It was my first time. Normally my family goes to the Middle Eastern Coutries, Europe, Brazil and America. I was going to see Zahira my darling… damn i’m acting like a girl.
As I was thinking, Zahira turned around and said “Suhail you can’t come with us there’s not enough place for you,” she said while pulling out her tongue at me. That made me smile like a crazy love-struck fool. Well, I was. She looked so cute just sticking out her tongue, she looked so adorable. I wish I could take her out for her favourite, Marcels Frozen Yoghurt.
”Zahira, you can always sit on my lap,” I replied to Zahira winking at her… Zahira began to burn bright red and gave me an assuring smile. We drove home with Zahira sitting on my lap. Everything was perfect except for the fact that Myriam was in the car…
We arrived at our destination and we helped Myriam unpack the luggage from the car. Zahira and I then had some time alone while Myriam watched TV. We spoke for a while about everything. The topic of Zuhair arose but I could see that it hurt Zahira to speak about it so I changed it quickly. I asked about Naadirah as I knew that Zahira felt guilty and felt that she was the cause of all problems. I was glad to see Zahira respond positively but I knew something was up…
Zahira’s POV
There are some things you just can’t tell one friend yet tell the other, I don’t know why. I have always wanted to tell Naadirah something but everytime as I was supposed to say it I just couldn’t. There were many secrets I didn’t share with her yet she shared her every secret with me. I felt so guilty. I just couldn’t tell her those things as I knew I would lose my friendship with her if I did tell her those things that I regret doing. They were things I could only share with people like Myriam, she understood everything and always took my part of the story. She always thought of me as the little sister she didn’t have. She was closer to me than she was with Najwa and my elder sister who’s her age…
I missed Myriam and she was back with me by my side and we would finally be partners in crime again. Did I mention Myriam and I have been friends longer then me and Naadirah? Well yes, I’m friends with Naadirah but our friendship will never go further if I don’t man up and tell her those secrets that I’ve been covering up for years. After all she is my friend. I guess I can’t call her my bestie just yet…
The weekend went and we were writing a physics test early in the morning. I was nervous as I didn’t get time to study. My weekend went so fast as I was with Suhail. Time really does fly when you having fun. I approached my desk and in front of me sat Naadirah. I had to tell her everything today but not now. Recess will be the perfect time to talk. Before I knew it, it was recess. It was confession time…
Xoxo
Nazain ♡
