What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything? – Vincent
van Gogh
Aseel
“I’m so sorry baby. I really need
to go home.” Sarah said. “I’ll go with you.” I said. “You can’t you have to
stay with Tariq.” Sarah reasoned with me. “But…” I began. “No buts it’s been
three days already, I really need to go take care of things in the house… by
myself.” She said.
The fact that she’s leaving my side
made me very sad. She held my chin. “Hey…” she said. I met her gaze. “…I’ll be
back soon.” She said and kissed me. I couldn’t help but to smile. “That’s my
girl. Love you.” she said. “I love you too.” I replied.
As she left I went to the living
room and sat with Tariq. “Where did granny said she was going?” I asked. “Hmm…
she said she’s going to the supermarket.” He replied. “Why didn’t she tell me?
I could’ve gone there instead.” I commented.
“Sarah was here…” he said. “Oh…” I
said. He played a movie for us to watch. As we were watching I received a text
message.
‘Hey babe,
I’m sorry I can’t make it back tonight.
I’ll be back tomorrow.
-Sarah’
That message got me in a bad mood
so I went to bed.
Sienna
Three days have passed and I’m
still hiding in her room. Tariq is
supposed to be back today, I want to see him. I need to see him… ‘Is your mom
going anywhere today?’ I wrote, asking Razan as we were watching a movie.
“Yeah, she said she’ll be going out
soon.” Razan said. ‘Razz, May I ask you a favor?’ I wrote. She nodded. ‘Can we
go to the airport tonight to see Tariq?’ I wrote. “Sure thing, want us to leave
now?” she said. I nodded and we left to the airport.
Waleed
It’s amazing how the EP release
went. It’s been getting a lot of good reviews. I can’t wait to tell Tariq and
Sienna about it. People are starting to ask us for an album. I never thought it
would be that successful.
“Dustin I want to go meet Tariq at
the airport. Want to come with?” I said. “Ron is going there with his Friend,
why don’t you go with him.” Dustin said. “Cool. Ron I’m coming with.” I said as
I got ready to go.
Razan
I hope Tariq would help Sienna. She
really needs him right now. At airport I saw Ron there with Waleed. Sienna
didn’t seem to notice them. “Sie, Waleed and Ron are here.” I said. She smiled.
Somehow I think she misses Waleed.
We went up to them to say hi.
“Sienna!! Where the hell were you?!” Waleed asked. “She was with me.” I said.
He looked at me then back at her. “Didn’t you get my message?” he asked
her. She was about to write him but I
stopped her.
“Her phone isn’t with her. So no
she did not read get your message.” I answered. “So what is it Ms. Razan, are
you her official speaker now?” He
complained. “Yes, you got a problem with that?” I said. “You two calm down,
Sienna said.” Ron said.
Waleed looked at her in shock. “I’m
sorry.” I apologized to Sienna. ‘Don’t be’ she mouthed. Waleed tried to hug
Sienna but she stepped back. ‘It’s better this way.’ She wrote. “Sienna may I
talk to you for a minute?” Ron asked.
‘And leave them alone?’ she wrote.
“It will only take a minute.” Ron insisted. ‘Pete, Don’t bother Razz.’ She
wrote. Waleed rolled his eyes as Sienna went with Ron.
Sienna
I had no idea what Ron wanted. I
just followed along. “This might actually bother you, and I’m sorry that you
lost your voice. He needs to speak with you.” He said then he looked at me
waiting for me to write something but I didn’t.
“We’re here.” he said. I saw a
familiar face. I just sat there. “Thank you for coming Sienna.” Feras said. I
smiled. “I’m sorry for what I did.” He said. I moved my hand giving him a sign
to go on. “I wanted Razan all to myself and I still do. You were the only
person that she speaks of. I was jealous… at first I wanted her to know how it
feels to be second best. Though when you called me… I saw an opportunity to
make her mine only.” He said.
‘Why are you telling me all of this
now?’ I wrote. “I love her still.” He said. I rolled my eyes. ‘If you really
love her, you would have protected her from such feeling and you wouldn’t have
lied.’ I wrote. “Sienna please I can’t live without her.” his eyes began to
tear.
‘Give her a reason to trust you
again.’ I wrote. “Thank you.” He said. ‘Don’t.’ I wrote. I went back to Razan
and Waleed. I hugged Razan. “Sie, the flight arrived.” She said. I’m so happy
that I get to see him now.
Aseel
I heard a whimper as I was deep in
my sleep. “Aseel wake up!!” a faded voice was calling for me. The whimper grew
to cries as I opened my eyes. It was Tariq. “What’s wrong?! Why are you
crying?” I asked. “Grandma!” he said.
I jumped off of bed. “Where is
grandma?!” I asked. He sat on my bed. “Grandma’s gone.” He cried. “What do you
mean she’s gone?! I’ll call the cops to look for her.” I said. He jumped of off
bed and stopped me.
“The hospital called.” He said. I
fell to the floor. I couldn’t feel my legs. “Why do they always leave?” he
asked. I hugged him tight. I have no idea how to answer or how to protect him
from this feeling. I forgot to think about myself. My heart was breaking.
I couldn’t stop myself from
crying. She was all that we got left and
now she’s gone. Tariq needs a role model in his life someone to look up to.
What will happen to us now? How will we live? Tariq cried himself to sleep in
my arms.
I was crying without a sound. I
couldn’t sleep that night. I was wishing that she would call my name again. I
was wishing to see her again. I can’t understand how this happened. I should’ve
gone to the super market instead of her.
She would still be here, wouldn’t
she?
Razan
Tariq hugged Sienna tight. “How
come you’re here?” He asked. “She came here to see you.” I answered. “Little
sis, you okay?” He asked. Sienna was shivering. “She’s just happy to see you.”
I answered.
“She’s shivering like crazy.” He
said. “She misses you.” I answered. “Why is she alone with you?!” he asked. “I
kidnapped her.” I said. “Good, you made up.” He said. I nodded. “Didn’t your
family tell you she was missing?” I asked.
“No, they just asked me not to
speak with her.” he said then looked at Sienna. “Which I’m clearly not doing.”
he completed. “Sie, can we go home now?” I asked. She nodded. “Wait wait, what do you mean she’s going home
with you? Her older brother is here.” he said.
“Sir Second knight, I need my First
knight.” I said as I cling on to Sienna. “Sienna, will you come with me?” he
looked at her. She was trying so hard to
speak the word this time. “N…n….No!!” she spoke. Then she ran away. I ran after
her.
She suddenly stopped and turned
around. I stopped too. She walked slowly toward me. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean
to run away from you.” she said. “I know.” I assured her. “Can we go to your place?” she asked. I
nodded.
As we were leaving the airport I
saw Ron again. Standing next to him wasn’t Waleed… it was Feras. “Sie…” I
choked the word. She looked and saw him. She sighed. Feras was walking toward us. “Razanii…” he
said.
I froze at the spot. “… I’m so sorry
for all the pain I’ve caused you.” he said. I met his gaze. “I’m a foolish man
for what I’ve done. You deserve better than me.” He said. My eyes got teary. “I
love you more than you can imagine.” He said.
“I can’t live without you Razan, I
was selfish for lying. I can’t ask of you to forgive me. I just need one more
chance. I’ll try my best to make it right.” He said. “Can you come here for a
second?” I said as I pointed with my finger for him to bend down.
“I forgive you.” I whispered in his
ears. He was shocked. The look on his face was priceless. He lifted me up. I
was about to push him away when I found myself in Sienna’s arms. “You’re going
too far bro.” She said. “She’s my girlfriend.” He complained.
“Ex, she isn’t yours yet. So behave
yourself.” She defended me. He rolled his eyes at Sienna. “I’ll call you later
Razanii.” He said as he left with Ron. “Thank you.” I told Sienna. “No need that just
my duty princess.” She said.
When we arrived at my place, Sienna
hesitated to come in. “What’s the matter Sie?!” I asked. “I want to thank you
for taking me into your home.” she said. “No problem.” I replied. I opened the
door. “After you princess.” She said as we entered the house.
Farah
The weather was pretty nice today,
so I sat outside and was on the phone with Waleed. “Tariq Hamad came back to
the country today.” Waleed said. “Cool, did Sienna see him?” I asked. “Yeah, I
saw her at the airport but she wouldn’t go home with him.” He said.
“Why wouldn’t she?!” I asked. “I
have no idea. She was with Razan and she refused to leave her side.” He
answered. “Oh, they’re back together.” I commented. “They’re the same as
they’ve always been.” He said.
“Oh…” I answered. “Enough about
them, how are things going on in your house?” he asked. “Better than they used
to be.” I answered. “I can’t wait to graduate!” he commented suddenly. “Why is
that?” I asked. “To make you my wife.” He replied.
I was caught off guard. I hung up the phone.
Aseel
I wonder what time it is. The door
bell rang. I was lifelessly walking toward the entrance . I opened the door and
it was Sarah. It was still dark outside. “I thought you weren’t coming.” I
said. “Are you okay?! I’ve been texting and calling you… you didn’t answer.”
she asked.
“Oh, you were?” I replied. “What
the hell have gotten into you?!” She demanded.
I went inside the house. She followed me and turned on the lights. “Have
you been crying? You look horrible.” She said. “Yes.” I answered.
“What the hell Seel? I told that I’ll be
back.” She argued. “I wasn’t crying because of you…” I said. “What… happened?”
she softly said. “Grandma’s gone.” I said, as my tears started falling again.
The fact is still sinking in.
Part of me can’t accept yet. Sarah
come close to me and hugged me tight. Rather than picking up the pieces my
heart shattered into million pieces. It is real, she’s not coming back. I cried
my heart out lost in her embrace.
Next thing I know I was in my bed
Sienna, Razan, Tariq, Ron and Gavin were there. Sarah still had her arms
wrapped around me. They all said their condolence as they sat around me. “Where
is Tariq?” I asked.
“He’s sleeping in the other room.”
She whispered in my ear. Soon they all left. It was only me and Sarah. “What
are we going to do now?!” Sarah asked. “What do you mean?” I got confused. “Your
only 16… you can’t live here on your own and if the law finds out… you’ll be
forced to live with your mom or dad and probably separated from Tariq.” She
explained.
I’m not ready to think about things
like that I still can’t believe she’s gone. “What do you think we should do?” I
asked since I wasn’t able to think. “How about you and Tariq move in with me?”
She suggested. “Sure.” I agreed.
“But we need to speak with one of
your parents first.” She said. “I know where dad is.” I replied. “Then we’ll go
meet him.” She said. I nodded. She kissed me down my neck. “We’ll always be
together.” She said.
The next day we went to my dad’s
place. He got remarried and has other kids. I had cold feet at first. Sarah
held my hand. “We’re in this together don’t worry.” She assured me. I rang the
door bell. A maid opened the door.
“May I speak with Mr. Saqer?” I
said. “Wait.” The maid said. We waited for a while till he came by the door.
“Aseel…” he said. “Have you heard about grandma?” I asked. “Yah Tariq called
and said she passed away.” He said.
Sarah squeezed my hand trying to
tell me to be strong, though I couldn’t talk no more. “Mr. Saqer, due to the
circumstance I offered you beloved daughter and son to live with me. I’m an
only child, big house, and parent away.” She said.
“Okay they can live with you.” he
said. “Thanks father.” I said. “Whatever.” He replied. We went back to the car.
Sarah opened the door for me. “See everything went smoothly, now where is my
kiss?” she said. I stretched my legs to reach her lips as I kissed her tenderly.
I didn’t notice that my dad was
still standing by the door. As I was about to enter the car something pulled me
out. “Seriously?! A girlfriend.” He yelled. “Mr.…” Sarah began to say when he
interrupted her. “Don’t you dare mention my name.” he yelled.
“Tariq, Aseel get you inside the
house and as for you… you’ll leave and never come back here again.” He yelled.
I went inside the house. He got inside few seconds after me. He slapped me.
Give me your phone. “No.” I said.
He was about to slap me again but I
stopped him. “Do not act like a caring father now.” I commented. I ran to the
window Sarah’s car was still parking out front. I received a text from Sarah.
‘I’m sorry…
-Sarah’
The car went away. I threw my phone
under my dad’s feet. “I will never forgive you for this.” I said. “Who was
that? The girl that just left?” one of his daughters asked. “That was my
girlfriend.” I said. I heard a crushing sound.
I looked behind me and father has
stepped my phone.
Sienna
As I was sitting in Razan’s bedroom
I heard Tariq’s voice entering Razan’s place. I went to the living room.
“Tariq…” I said. He was holding the bass guitar he got for me and Razan was
standing next to him. “Surprise.” They said.
“How did you get a hold of that?” I
asked. “I found it” he said. “Why didn’t Jassem come with you?” I asked. “GYM.”
He said. “Tell him I miss him.” I said. “Will do.” He replied. “May I?” I
pointed at the bass. “Sure.” he said as he handed it to me.
I sat on the couch feeling the
stings when the door bell rang. Tariq went to open the door. “Sarah?” he said.
“I need to talk to Sienna.” She said. He let her in. “May I talk to you in
privet?” she asked. I nodded.
We went to Razan’s Room. “I’m
leaving the country.” Sarah said. “What are you saying? What about Aseel?” I
asked. “Her dad took her away.” She said as her tears started falling. “She was
the only reason I stayed… I can’t stay her any longer.” She was panicking.
“Calm down.” I tried to comfort
her. “I can’t, I should’ve left when I could.” She said. “What does that even
mean?!” I asked. “It means I was supposed to leave the country long ago but I
stayed here for her.” she explained. “When was that?” I asked.
“It was the same day she told me
that she’s transferring to another school.” She said. “Oh before I met her.” I commented.
“Yes. I only stayed because she said she wasn’t going to leave me.” She said as she was crying.
I hugged her. “Doesn’t she have her
cell with her?” I asked. “I can’t call and cause her trouble. Her father
forbids me to ever see her again.” She said. “Can’t we ask little Tariq for
help?” I asked. “Useless he doesn’t have a cell.” She said.
“Sienna please, I need to see her
one last time before I leave. Dad just booked me a flight tonight.” She said.
“Okay.” I said. I called Aseel but her phone was off. When we left Razan’s
bedroom, Feras was in the living room just great.
“Sarah can you keep an eye on those
two… till I bring you Aseel?” I whispered in Sarah’s ear. I went to stand next
to Razan. “Hime-sama, is there anything you need before I leave?” I asked.
“Where are you going?” she asked.
“I’m going to bring Aseel.” I said.
“Oh! Okay.” She said. “Let’s go Tariq.” I said as we left the place.
Aseel
I kept wondering why she didn’t
fight for me. I tried to put my phone together. No luck, it was smashed pretty
bad. The door bell rang, I looked out the window and it was Tariq. What is he
doing here? I wondered.
I ran to the door. “What are you
doing here?” I asked. Sienna was standing next to him. I didn’t see her from
outside the window. “I just missed little Tariq.” Tariq answered me. “He’s busy
unpacking.” I said. “Oh! Well come with us.” Tariq said.
“Why should I?” I argued. “Sarah
needs to see you.” Sienna said. My heart ached. “But…” I began to say When
Tariq carried me to the car. “Let go…” I said. “No, and no buts either.” Sienna
said as we were inside the car.
We were outside Razan’s place. “I’m
not going in.” I complained. Sienna went inside the house. Someone was trying
to open the back door when I looked up again. It was Sarah. When she got into the
back seat Tariq stepped out of the car.
“I’m sorry.” She said. “Why?” I
asked. “I’m sorry, that I’ve put you through this. I’m sorry that I miss lead
you… to make you think that we can be more than we were.” she said. I kissed
her violently. “Don’t… I forgive you.” I said. “I can’t forgive myself. You
deserve much better than me.” She said.
“No, all I need is you.” I said. “I’m leaving the county in few
hours.” She said. “You’re kidding right?” I said. She should me the ticket. “You
promised not to look for me. You deserve to know that I’m leaving.” she said. “Sarz,
don’t leave me, please.” I begged. My tears started falling.
“I can’t dad want me back. You’ll
find someone better than me.” She said. “I don’t want anyone else but you.” I
said. “I don’t want to be with you anymore… Goodbye.” She said as she stepped
out of the car. I lost her too. I kept crying in the back seat of Tariq’s car.
Sienna
“Would please tell me, what is he
doing here?” I asked. “I want to make things right.” He said. “Is that so?” I
argued. “He’s trying to make an effort here.” Razan said. “Like?” I asked. “He
just told me what you said to him that night exactly.” She said.
She came closer to me and kissed my
check. “You’re the best knight ever, Sie.” She whispered. “I also told her how
jealous I am still of you…” he said. “Seriously, what’s the deal with this guy?”
I complained. “Don’t blame him. you receive more kisses than he does.” She said.
My face went red… Unbelievable. “Excuse
me.” I said and I went outside. As I was standing outside, Sarah left Tariq’s
car with tears in her eyes. I stopped her before she entered her car. “Sarah
what’s wrong?” I asked.
“I’ve hurt her, she’s crying.”
Sarah said. “Why did you do that?!” I was confused. “I can’t live with the hope
that she might come back to me someday, it will kill me.” She said. I hugged
Sarah. “She deserves better than me…”
she said. “Don’t speak like that.” I said.
“Go comfort her, Goodbye.” She said
as she got and the car and left. I turned around and Tariq was sitting in the
car and Aseel’s laid her head on his lap. I went back inside the house. Feras
was kissing Razan’s cheek. “Goodbye.” He said.
4 years have passed…
Sienna: I’m still
living at Razan’s place. My band is my life. I'm studying sound engineering.
Razan: I’m
getting engaged to Feras this week. I didn't complete my studies.
Farah: I’m seven
months pregnant with a girl. I'm aiming to become a kindergarten teacher
Waleed: Farah and
I decided to name our girl Sienna. I'm no longer in the band. I got a business diploma.
Aseel: I'm still the Drummer of Unspoken words. We had major success with both our EPs and Album. I hope that she see how much I've grown as a musician. I also hope to see her in one of our live shows one day. I'm studying psychology now.
The End
The End
