blast from the past..

The next couple of weeks were that of many dates,laughter and excitement for Mohd and Aliyah..the more they got to know each other..the more they fell deeper into this relationship..

Before heading to bed...Aliyah set her alarm clock for her 8am class tomorrow..Then, her phone vibrated..it was a "no number" she picked up hoping it was her cousin from the states as this was usually the time he would call her sometimes to check up on her..

To her complete suprise it was Fahad(( FYI: the ex from highskool he was mentioned in the first post))..she hadnt heard from him in over a month..why was he calling her now?
Fahad: 3aliya eshlonach..welaht 3laich
Aliyah was stunned..she didnt know what to say except: ewlhat 3laik el3afya..how r u
Fahad: 3aliya tadreen shno elyoum
Aliyah: was like laa..fe shay y3ni momhim
awkward silence
Fahad in a low voice: it's my birthday remember
Aliyah's heart sank..they had this deal her and Fahad..they switched each other's birthday's since Aliyah was two months older then Fahad..so technically (As if Fahad had the same exact thought)
Fahad: nesaity ur birthday elyoum...(in an attempt to make her remember their "special"joke..
Aliyah felt guilty ..

She had decided couple of months ago to end her relationship with her high school sweet heart since he was a ladies man..He kept talking to other girls..cheating and lying and she was done with all of that..It was hard to do..but she had to..

Aliyah: la walah kent bat9el lak bs tadree m3arf eltime difference baina ehnee oo bain ur place in australia..kila at5rb6 filwagt..

Fahad let it go..he didnt want to call her and fight..he missed that voice..and he didnt want to upset her..It was true when ppl say that u only realize what u have when its gone..and he sure did miss her..he wanted her back no matter what..

Fahad: Aliyah tarah ana lal7een a7bich oo ma nesatch..oo abeech et3arfeen ena fahad elawalanii ta'3yar..oo ana gilt 7g baitna 3anich..oo bs kent abee as2lech gbel ma baitna ekolmon ahlaich ena ana aby ayay a56bech oo abech etyeen etderseen m3ay fe australia..

Aliyah didnt see this coming at all..she was shocked..stunned..who was this Fahad? has he turned over a new leaf..has he finally realized her worth...
She didnt know what to say..
Fahad waited hoping to hear an excited yes..he was disappointed by her response or more appropriately no response at all..
Aliyah: listen Fahad i really do care about u..bs u just dropped a bomb on me and i dont know what to say
Fahad cutting off Aliyah: chofay entay take the time u want ana 7ather lach 6rshay msg ay wagt..aw et9lay fenee oo goliii ...ill be waiting for ur answer..bs Aliyah abeech et3afeen ana a7bech oo mabi ast'3ana 3anich..oo 7agich 3lai 3ala kil '3al6a swait'ha fe 7agich..oo allah shahed ena ana amoot feech oo batim amooch feech..bs entay 3a6enee fer9a oo b3wath lach..

Who was this guy? who was this caring and thoughful guy Aliyah thought..
She quickly ended the conversation with Fahad (promising him to call back with an answer) since she saw Mohd was waiting on the other line...

She talked to Mohd for a few minutes and excused herself early from the conversation by saying she had a "headache"
She felt guilty that she was lying to Mohd..she didnt want to mess up things between them..they had the talk about previous realtionships before and she told him about Fahad..she didnt know if she should tell him about this confusing phone call..

She needed the girls now..She had to let this out..
She went to Norah's room since the girls chilled there before going to sleep..
She saw that Rana and Reem were there..reading Glamour and discussing fashion tips..
Norah noticed how Aliyah was upset..and asked her' eshfeech 7beebty"
Aliyah couldnt hold it in for much longer..

She burst into tears..Rana and Reem were shocked at this..The girls tried comforting her..
Aliyah: imagine guys..Fahad called me..
Norah: UMBAIHHH..eshybeeeeh!! mo chenach hadetaaa min fatraaa..
Aliyah: eee..yabee eredleee..oo yabee etqadam leee...
Rana: relax 7abeebty..dont cry,..we will work things out..entay bs dry your tears..oo lets all sit..

The girls clusttered around Aliyah in the couch..They were all discussing the major event that happened and what she should do..
Aliyah: laish these things happen as soon as im over him..as soon as i have Mohd..laishhhh
Reem; the voice of reason: Baby girl dont say that..everything happens for a reason..entay sleep on it..mo a7ssan..everything looks better in the morning nfs ma egoloon
Aliyah laughed meekly..The girls were trying their best to cheer her up..She didnt want to dampen their moods and excused herself..
She hugged them all and kissed them goodnight..They were her "family" in university..They were all best friends..The four of them and their adventures..

She went to her bedroom..and looked for her favorite blanket( it was the coziet thing ever..she had a mini tug of war with her little sister back home and stole it) it reminded her of home..
She imagined she was in her old room back home..
She closed her eyes wishing she was in Bahrain..
Wishing she was in her bedroom..in her bed..with her family..
Hot Tears rolled down her cheeks..
what was she going to do...


to be continued;)