An Interview With: Akram Sadiq (On Hold)

Interview #4

Interviewer: Cristen
D-Cristen116

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“Ms. D-Cristen116… your turn to interview.” I waved at Cristen and she stepped closer to take the interviewer seat.

Cristen smiled at Melody and shook her hand earnestly. She sat down on Mel's left side and angled towards her with a sincere expression.

“This isn't a question, but I just want you to know that even if you did put on weight, Akram will still… I mean, all of us will still like you... So please don't feel bad if you end up eating ice cream as comfort food and all other junk foods. At least do it on behalf of the people - like me - who can't eat them because of allergies.”

“Thank you… So sorry about your allergies.That really sucks, doesn't it?” Mel's lips twitched and then she bit them, a sympathetic look in her eyes.

“Totally! “ Cristen grimaced.

“I guess I should be grateful for what I have… or… in this case, what I don't have.” Mel pressed her lips and stared at her hands.

“Aw! God bless you.” Cristen got up and gave Mel a quick hug and then laughed in embarrassment for being carried away.

I tried to redirect the situation. “Hey, Cristen. Do you want to add more questions?”

“Yay!!! Yes I do have more questions.” She clapped her hands. “Ok, let me start with Melody.”

“What is your favourite type of flowers?”

“Oh! I love pink tulips.”

“Ahh! They're beautiful,” Cristen said holding her hands together.

“What type of movies do you like watching?”

“Mostly, romantic and, um, animation movies,” Mel said with a tone of embarrassment.

“Oh, I love animation movies. Seriously, who doesn't?” Cristen enthused and continued.

“Tell me. Who was your favourite character from Home?”

Melody's face lit up in a rare, full smile. “OH was my favorite. He's such a cutie!”

“I know, right? I love how he changes colours!!!” Cristen said in clear excitement and began to imitate Oh's voice. “I put my hands in the air like I just do not care!”

Mel laughed quietly, placing a hand on her mouth.

“Okay! And what's your favourite scene from Home?”

“Well, it's silly but… I cried when Tip found her mother and she ran to her and they all hugged?” Mel's eyes watered. “And the background song… Oh God!”

Mel swallowed and closed her eyes.

Akram leaned to whisper something in her ear and her eyes opened again, a bright smile adorning them. She nodded her head quickly, a thrilled expression on her face.

OK! Now I'm dying to know what he just told her! Ugh!

Cristen stared at them curiously for a second then proceeded to the next question.

“Would you be able to live without Asha?”

“Never!” Mel lifted her brows, glancing at her best friend, who was leaning on the counter and waving at her.

“Course, she can't live without me, Cris. I'm practically her life-saver.” Asha winked and raised a V sign from afar.

The audience laughed along with Cristen.