All You Need is One: Chapter Ten

Sienna

“So is it time for my dance yet?” Waleed whispered behind me. “You’re kidding right?” I laughed. “No I’m not…” He said with a straight face. He reached for my hand and escorted me to the dance floor.

I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it because he is like a brother to me. We started dancing. I can tell looking in his eyes that he was happy. That’s a good thing I guess.

Razan

At that point, I realized that I might wake up someday and she wouldn’t be that Knight, My Knight. I also felt a hint of jealousy. There was this strong thought… or was it a feeling? That Patrick might just be the one to steal her away from me. That idea scared me.

“Razan I love you. That girl wasn’t what you think… she’s my cousin. I swear I would never hurt you like that. Think about it, happy birthday again.” Feras said. Those words of his come to mind.

He’s not perfect and I don’t expect him to be. He never lied to me before though. Why can’t I believe him now? I love him still… but why can’t I accept it? Am I just so used to her perfection that I can’t accept his flaws?

Wait I know that look… Sie don’t, I thought. She kissed Waleed’s left cheek. What is he doing to my Knight?

Waleed

I seriously didn’t think that she would go for it. I don’t think I’ll ever wash my left cheek. “Any Other Requests, Mr. Patrick?” She asked. “Let’s see… let’s sing that duet.” I said. “Didn’t we go over this already?” She asked. “No!” I answered.

“What song do you have in mind?” She asked. “It’s up to you.” I assured her. She was walking toward the stage. “What are you waiting for?” She turned and asked me. I ran up to the stage. “Guys jump on stage.” I called the guys.

The guys took their places on stage. “What are we playing Ms. Sienna?” I asked. “I’m broken by Seether.” She said. So we started playing the song.

Farah

“'Cause I'm broken…” That’s when Sienna started singing. I felt weak. Suddenly my cheeks were wet. What’s that? I wondered. I was crying… I tried to hold back my tears but I couldn’t. It’s too much to bear.

That song spoke my feelings. After the music stopped I saw a shadow standing before me. I looked up and it wasn’t whom I expected it to be.

Sienna

He was standing in front of Farah. “Sie…” Razan called after me. “Your highness…” I bowed before her. She hugged me. “You were great up there.” She whispered in my ear. She’s shivering. I can’t ask her what’s wrong again.

“Razz, I have something for you.” I said. She backed up and looked at me. “Another gift?” She asked. “Something like that.” I said. I held her hand and walked to her room. “Farah, don’t leave alright.” I commented when I passed by her.

“So what do you have for me?” Razan asked as we entered her room. “You’ll see soon.” I said. She sat on her bed. I went through my stuff and got her ‘Other gift’. “Princess, don’t you think you’re missing something?” I commented.

“Missing something?” She questioned. “Yah, I mean you’re a 15 year old princess now… isn’t there something missing here?” I explained. “Sie come on…” she began to say. I leaned toward her.

“You’re missing your tiara, princess.” I whispered as I placed the tiara on her head.

Razan

My shivering stopped. I looked in the mirror. That tiara is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Sienna was sitting on the floor next to my bed. “Sie… that’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Thank you.” I said. I went closer to her.

She stretched her hand for me. “You look beautiful, princess.” She said. I held her hand and sat on her lap. “My knight’s the best.” I said as I snuggle on her lap. Sienna sang something in my ear. ‘Your shining smile brightens up my day.’ That’s what I remember from the song.

The lyrics were amazing. “Sie…” I said. She squeezed my hand. “He called me.” I said. I felt the need to tell her. I can’t keep it to myself any longer. Part of me just wanted to show her that I still need her. I don’t want her to leave me.

I don’t want to lose her too. “By ‘He’ you mean…” She began to say but I interrupted her. “Yes.” I said. She nodded. “He said that I misunderstood him.” I explained. “What are you going to do now, princess?” She asked.

“Stay like this for a little longer?” I said. “Razz, I mean this has been keeping you down. What are you going to do about it?” Sienna demanded. “I’m going to stay in Sienna’s lap for a little longer.” I said and kissed her cheek.

Sienna

I didn’t want to pressure her. So I let her be. I have to do something about it though. “Princess, you need anything before I leave?” I asked. “No take care of yourself.” She said. “You too.” I replayed as we got out of her room.

Farah had a smile on her face. She was more relaxed. “Farah shall we leave?” I asked. She nodded and held my hand. “Goodbye guys.” I said as we were leaving. The guys were packing up their instruments.

“Bye-bye, hope to see you again soon.” Ron said. Tariq went to drop off Tina, and the driver was waiting for me. Farah and I entered the car. “Would you sleepover at my place today?” I asked. She nodded again.

I don’t know why isn’t she talking? I mean did he tell her something or was that because of the song? “Okay.” She said. Finally she said a word. “Is there something you want to tell me about?” I asked.

Her face went kind of red. “Nothing happened.” She said. When we got home I introduced her to Jassem.

                      

Farah

I got frightened when the huge guy stood in front of me. “Your friends are tiny.” He commented. Sienna pushed him. “Be nice.” She said. I mean even compared to her he’s huge how can she joke around with him like that.

“Please to meet you Ms. Farah, I’m Jassem.” He said. “That’s better.” Sienna commented. “It’s my pleasure to meet you.” I said. “As you would tell her about body building, I’ll excuse myself.” Sienna said as she headed to the bathroom.

Jassem started joking around. Then he explained to me everything I didn’t know about body building. He was a very nice guy. He’s also pleasant to talk to.

Sienna

As I entered the bathroom I searched for that number from Razan’s mobile. I dialed it up. “Hello.” He said. “Hello.” I said. “Who is this?” he asked. “I’m Razan’s Friend… what do you want from her?” I demanded.

“I called to wish her happy birthday.” He answered. “Stop calling her… and if you hurt her again. I’ll make you regret the day you were born.” I said and hung up. I regretted what I did as soon as I closed the line.

Though, it had to be done. When I went back to the room Jassem and Farah were laughing. “Well! Now that she’s back, excuse me.” He said as he headed to the door.”Oh! don’t forget about tomorrow.” He said. Farah nodded.

“What do you have tomorrow?” I asked. “He’s training me.” She answered. “Oh yeah!” I said as I sat on my bed. “So what happened today?” I asked. “Nothing…” She said. “I’m here if you want to talk about it.” I assured her

Razan

After the party, I sat with mom and we talk about the party and the band. I also told her that Ron wants to take me shopping. Suddenly the door bell rang. I went to see who was at the door. There wasn’t anyone there.

There was only a flower bouquet. ‘I’m truly sorry… I love you.’ I looked up and saw his Jeep. He appeared from behind the Jeep. I froze in shock. “Razan, can we please talk?” Feras said from outside the house gate. My heart beats fastened.

I rushed back inside the house. As soon as I closed the door mom was behind me. “What’s wrong sweetie?” she asked. I jumped. “You startled me.” I said. “Sorry, who was it?” She asked. “Feras.” I answered.

“Let him in.” She said. I forgot that I didn’t tell her about that day. She went outside. “Feras, come on in.” She said. “Thanks Aunty, I just needed to talk to her about something. Sorry to come by at such a late hour.” He said.

“Its okay, come on in.” Mom said. This is so not happening. I can’t face him now. “Happy birthday Razan.” He bent and kissed my hand. My heart beats fastened. “Thank you.” I said. Mom went to her room.

“Razan it’s really important, you’ve got to hear me.” He said. I nodded. We went and sat in the living room. “I missed you.” He said. “I did too.” I replayed. “You believe me?” he asked. I nodded.

“What’s the important thing you wanted to tell me?” I asked. “Your friend Sienna…” he trailed off. “What about her?” I asked. “I don’t think she’s the person… you see in her.” he said. “Feras… we’re talking about my best friend here.” I said.

“That’s exactly why I’m telling you this.” He said. “Why are you sounding vague?” I demanded. “I want you to believe me Razz.” He said. “I’ll believe you.” I assured him. “Look.” He said. He showed me his mobile.

The last number he received. “Do you recognize the number?” He asked. What is her number doing in his cell? And it’s an incoming call. I nodded. I couldn’t speak nor did I want to know what he’s about to say.

 “You shouldn’t trust her.” he said. I couldn’t understand. Why would she call him? “Why would you have her number on you cell phone?” I asked. I needed to understand. “She… wanted me.” He sounded disappointed. I didn’t know whom to believe.

Wait… what’s happening? I started having flash backs of all the times we spoke of him. Could it be that she likes him? It must be true… What reason does he have to lie to me?

Aseel

“That was very boring.” Sarah complained. We were back at her place. “It was cool party.” I said. Sarah was shocked. “Girl, you’ve never been in a real party. Have you?” She asked. “We just came back from a real party.” I answered.

“I can’t believe my girlfriend is boring… and you call yourself a drummer?” she said. “Sarz…” I began to say. She put her finger on my lips. “You’re lucky enough that you have a girlfriend whose expert in partying…” She trailed off.

“I’ll teach you how to party, the right way” She whispered in my ear then kissed my cheek. She led me to the kitchen. Her kitchen was opened with the living room. She turned on the stereo. Then she got two small glasses out of the cabinet.

She got some apple juice and a very small bottle and started filling the two glasses. “What’s that?” I asked. “That’s the live of the party my love.” She said. She slides me a glass. “Drink up.” She said.

The drink taste funny. She got out her cigarette and started smoking and started dancing. She came closer to me. We danced together.

Sienna

Next morning, Jassem trained me and Farah both for Body building and Martial art. I have no idea why I was included in practice. We trained from 5:00 am till 6:30 am. Then we got ready for school.

When we got to school, Razan wasn’t there. Aseel didn’t show up either. We went to our classes. Aseel was absent she didn’t show up in any of the classes. It’s lunch break now, I went to sit at are usual place and no one came.

When I went to science class Razan and Farah were there. “Hey… Where have you been?” I asked. “Classes…” Razan rolled her eyes. Wait what’s going on? Throughout the class both of them didn’t speak with me.

“Razz, is there anything I can help with?” I asked. “I don’t need your help.” She said with a fake smile. I’m not needed. Razan doesn’t need me. What’s happening? I felt as if I was suffocating. I couldn’t stay there any longer.

I went out of class and called Jassem. “Hello Jassem, would you please come pick me up from school?” I said. “What’s wrong little sis?” He asked. “I need to get out of school.” I said. “I’m on my way.” He said.

When he came to pick me up, “What happened?” he asked. “I needed to get out of school.” I said. He rolled his eyes. “What did they do?” he said. “What are you talking about?” I was acting dumb.

“So it must’ve been Razan… what did she do?” He demanded. “Nothing Jassem… just get me home.” I demanded. I was back at home. I went straight to my bed room. I changed my clothes and started playing play station 3.

Next thing I know it was 6:00 pm. I need to talk to her. I dialed her number. “Hello” she said. “Hi, are you mad at me about something?” I asked. “Did you call Feras last night?” Razan asked. “Yes.” I answered.

“I can’t believe your saying it so surly… Forget that you ever knew me.” She said and hung up.

Aseel

I woke up and I was undressed in Sarah’s bed. She was sitting on the grand piano, Smoking. My head was killing me. I couldn’t remember what happened the other night. “Sweetie, pain killers are on your left.” She said.

She walked up to me and climbed on bed. I was still laying there. “Too dizzy to stand, are you?” She said. She inhaled the cigarette then exhaled it in my mouth while kissing me. I started coughing pretty bad.

“You still alive?” she asked. “Yeah, you won’t get rid of me that easily.” I assured her. She laughed and laid next to me. “Take the pain killers.” She said. “Wait, what about school?” I asked. “We’re skipping school.” She said.

“Tariq would feel lonely today…” I said. “Nah! Tariq is pretty popular. He has a lot of friend.” She assured me. I took the pain killers. She wrapped her hands around me from behind and kissed my left shoulder. “’Je t'aime(Fr)’ I love you.” She whispered.

She kissed the back of my neck. “’Te quiero(Sp)’ I love you.” She said. My face was all red. “’ 私愛してるWatashi aishi teru(JP)’ I love you.” She said as she kissed my ear. “These are all the ways I know to tell you I love you.” She said.

“I know one more.” I said as I turned and faced her. She smiled. “’أحبك A7bich.(Ar)’ I love you.” I said and kissed her tenderly.