Manar's POV:
"So.. we're here now.." I said nervously as she was staring at me
"Oh, I'd like to say hi.. but I'll give you my Quran first, there you go"
"No no no no no! trust me, it won't be a good idea! Oh, and thanks.. I'll take care of it" DID SHE JUST SAY SHE WANTS TO MEET MY MOM! The heck is wrong with that girl! If mom saw her she'd probably prevent me from talking to her again! Well of course you dump head.. Leila would only think that we're a normal family.. little does she know that mom gets involved in almost everything in my life, including my friends; she wouldn't like me to get closer to a Muslim girl as she might think, and if she discovers that her whole family are atheists it will definitely make things worse..
"Why..?" She asked.
"It's just, mom isn't necessarily friendly around new people.."
"Just.. let me say hi.."
"Leila, no.. trust me in this"
"I insist"
"Fine, but don't blame me if anything" Why am I even bothering, it's the first time I meet her; we're not even close friends..
"Hey, hope you're doing great Mrs Basim" Leila said
"Hello sweetheart, great thank the lord, are you Ghassan's daughter?" and mom had to mention god everywhere she could, but how on earth does she know her dad?!!
"Uhm.. yeah.."
"We work in the same field that's how I know him" oh great! Just perfect! I know what's gonna happen next.
"Alright Mrs.Basim, it was nice to meet you" she turned at me quickly, and said: "hug?"
Oh no.. please don't tell me I heard that correctly, not in front of my mom, she's gonna give me a hard time about it later.. but it would be embarrassing as fuck to refuse, I mean.. it's just normal.. what would Leila think.. ugh screw this!
"Yeah, sure.."
It was the briefest hug I've ever had, and to be honest, I'm not used to any kind of physical connection; I hate it when people touch me! But this one didn't bother me at all, contrariwise; it's calmed my soul. If only it wasn't in the presence of my mom..
"See you later, bye!"
She said with a huge smile on her face then left.
"What was that Manar?" My mom said fiercely
"Ugh.. there we go again.."
"You know how much I hate naivety! besides, I don't really like this family, I expect you to be cautious around that Leila girl; she sounds weird and mysterious"
"Ugh.. mom, I'm not 4 years old! I'm sure I can manage" although i spent the last two hours of the day fighting with my controlling mom, I was unusually happy, like truly happy.. was it because I spent sometime with Leila? I must admit, she's different from all the people I have ever met!
Leila's POV
I can't believe what has just happened, did I really hold Manar? I can't even think straight! My heart is beating too fast and I can barely swallow, damn! Why's my face turning red! Its heat has surpassed August' s temperature! Alright.. just.. relax.
I've spent the way back home appreciating the innocent memory of a hug and a handshake..
"YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED!!" I said enthusiastically
"What?" Said Tamara calmly
"I went out with Manar Basim"
"WAIT WHAT?? ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT YOU WENT ON A DATE WITH A GIRL YOUR AGE!"
"Well, not a date, I think she's straight anyways, but yeah.. I think I'm having a crush on her.."
"UH, FINALLY" she said breathlessly
"Shut up, you're only excited because now you're sure that i'm over you"
"Well, am I excited because you're getting your thirty three-year-old straight ex-teacher out of your mind and starting to act as a normal seventeen-year-old teenager?? Sure." Tamara was the IT teacher that I've loved two years ago, she's helped me accept who i am, especially the gay thingy, I learnt how to embrace myself with her support and she's been a great aid really, most importantly, she's always been there.. I'll forever be grateful for her.
"So? How did it go?" Said Raylie keenly.
"What are you talking about?" I said stupidly as I was eating, it's hard to focus when you have a huge plate of grape leaves in front of you, it's an eastern dish that i'm utterly hypnotized by..
"The date?"
"Just, shut up, it's not a date you ass"
"If you say so" she smirked briefly and left.
Tawjihi starts tomorrow and I already feel the pressure tearing my guts up.. the hell is wrong with me! I just hope I make it through..
"What are you thinking about?" Dad said curiously.
"Huh, have you ever heard about knocking the door? And nothing.. I'm just getting ready to sleep.."
"Are you ready for tomorrow? your mom told me it's the first day"
"Of fucking course she did, yeah I'm ready, thanks for reminding me."
"Hey lili, watch your language!"
"Sorry dad.. oh and, stop calling me this stupid name!"
"Listen sweetheart, I can sense how nervous you are, I know it's terrifying.. but I want you to know that we all believe in you.."
"Thanks dad, this means a lot to me.."
"Now, turn down the lights and sleep, oh did you brush your teeth?"
"For God's sake dad? Why are you treating me like a four-year-old?"
"God? HAHAHA, where did that come from?? Oh and, you'll always be dad's cute little baby lil"
"Seriously dad!! just goodnight"
"Night sweetheart, sleep tight."
Done!!! How do you like it so far? Hope u enjoy xx much love ❤
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