Ghosts of the Past Chapter 5

Sarah

"I love you so much, and I loved your mother more than anyone in this world. She was my first love, you know that right?" Dad said. "Yeah." I replied. "Her passing was/is very hard on me... I've buried myself in work and haven't been a good father to you..." He was saying. "Hold on, did something happen... You're scaring me." I interrupted. "I just wanted you to know that your my only daughter and I want to be a better father to you." He said. "I know that you are trying your best and that's enough for me." I confirmed.
Aseel held my hand tightly as if she knew what he was about to say next. "I've met someone... And I'm planing on marrying her." He blurt. "I can't accept that." I replied. "Huh?" He was confused. "That would be like cheating on mom." I said. "Sarah... Honey, she's dead." He said. "She's waiting for you on the other side." I argued. "What other side? And since when do you believe in the afterlife?" He asked. "Since I lost so many people to it." I replied.
"Aseel, say something... Talk some sense into her." He said. "Don't do that... Don't get her into this." I demanded. "Sarah do you have any idea how much I've suffered? I need to get my life back together!" He said. "And the only way is by remarrying?" I walked away. Aseel followed me to our room. I was so irritated. I looked for my cigarette though I can't recall where I placed them last. As I sat on the edge of the bed.
What the hell is he thinking? I thought. I felt her hand wrap around me and her lips brush against the back of my neck, where I was kissed. I forgot my irritation for a split second. Her hands gently caressed my body till it reached my mouth. She put a cigarette in mouth and lit it up. I kissed her hand before she left it. She lead her head against my back and just sat there till I finished the cigarette. My head is clear now.
"Sarz..." She said. "Yes love?" I replied. "My world was an empty night sky before you. All the lights came with you. When you left, night turned into a moonless sky with nothing but stars." She explained. "How does your sky look now?" She asked. "It's a perfectly beautiful night sky." She said as she kissed the back of my right shoulder. "I'm glad." I said. "I think your dad is trying to avoid the moonless night sky, by living under the sun." She got to her point. "I'm afraid that he will forget that the moon once existed." I said. "That can never happen." She surely said. "How come?" I argued. "Cause no sun nor star can ever replace the moon... And night is bound to fall." She said.
I was silent. "At least meet her... If you don't like her, we can ask your dad not to go through with it." She said. "Good point." I agreed. I went downstairs. There was a stranger there. "Dad..." I called. "Sarah, this is Helena whom I just told you about." He introduced her. I ran back upstairs to Aseel. "I hate her already!!!" I complained. "That was fast." She said. "She was holding his hand just now." I stated. "And that's bad?" She was confused. "I didn't approve of meeting her yet... Plus I couldn't stand the scene." I said. "Now you can tell him you don't like her." She said. She held my hand as we walked to the stairs. My dad was holding that slut. "That's no sun, that's his freaking new moon!" I said. Aseel was frozen next to me... I don't think she was breathing.
"Seel?" I called. She started shivering then... "Mom." She whispered.

Aseel

I've never seen this coming... My shock is beyond comprehension. "Aseel?" She was surprised when she saw me. "Mr. Abdulaziz, you can't marry this woman... For your daughter's sake." I blurt. "What?! I thought you of all people will understand, Aseel." He said. "Why is my daughter here?!" Mom asked. "Cause she's my wife!" Sarah replied. "What is the meaning of this Aziz?" Mom asked. Sarah walked to the door. "Sarah, where are you going?" He shrugged.
"I love you dad, though I don't approve of this woman." She said. "Can't we at least talk about this?" He asked. She let go of my hand and walked up to her dad. She kissed his forehead. "See you the next 16th pops." She said. She walked back to me and kissed me. Held my hand and walked out the house. "You didn't have to piss her off like that... It not like she cares." I commented. "Though I kinda do." She said.


A year after Razan's wedding

Kate

Flash back....

"Dulce called me the other day and said that a major Spanish band wants us to join their tour." Sienna said. "That's amazing!" Sarah replied. "I wanna join the tour... And after the tour there will be a major metal festival in Germany, and they are open for registration." Sienna continued. "What about your job?" I asked. "I quite." She replied.
"Just like that?" Aseel was surprised. "Just like that." Sienna grinned. "I'm in if the tour is paid for." I replied. "Oh! I also signed with a record label... Though they need the rest of your signatures." She said. Sarah took the record papers and started reading through them. "Sienna.... Did something happen?" Aseel asked. "Nop, I just wanna play music for a living." She answered. "What about Razan?" I wondered.
"Sarah would you sign?" She shrugged. "Of course!" Sarah signed the papers as we all did.

That was 9 months ago.

We're in Barcelona, Spain. "Sienna please put on some cloths." I complained. She was smoking in the balcony with only panties on. She ignored me. "Sienna!!" I throw a shirt her way. "Fine." She only put on the shirt. I was about to walk away. "Katy, would you please ask those people to leave?" She requested as she closed the balcony door.
There were two guys and a girl sleeping in her room. "Parties over guys... Please leave." I announced as they grabbed their cloths and left. I went to the balcony. "Sienna can we talk?" I asked. "I'm not in the mood right now... Can you grab me a beer?" She said. I handed her a beer. "I just wanna understand what your doing?" I said. "I was playing a strip game with the guys... It's fun, you should try it some time." She said.
"What are you hoping to gain out of this?" I asked. "I just told you... It's fun!" She replied. "How come you look so depressed then?" I wondered. She ignored me. "Would you at least clean your room it look disgusting." I commented as I left. As I was going to my room... "Hey Kate, listen to this." Sarah said. I was outside her bedroom door. She played a beautiful melody with Aseel. "What do you think?" Aseel asked. "It's beautiful." I replied and walked away.
I check my phone and there was a message from Dante... "How is Sienna?" The message said. "She's the same." I replied. Later that day we had a concert. She seems like her old self when ever she's hold the bass. After the concert Dante was there. "Hey, you were great!" He said. "Thanks." She replied while walking away. Outside the club where we performed there were dozens of people there. The fans were screaming and it was loud. "I love you, Sienna." A guy from the crowd shouted. "I love you too." She said and the guy fainted. Other fans asked for our autographs as we signed for them. Some fans took pictures with us. Where there was this one fan that didn't ask for anything.
I saw her approaching Sienna. So I went and stood near Sienna. "Thank you for saving my life." The girl said. Sienna nodded. The girl had a gift with her... She handed it to Sienna. "It's a small token of my gratitude." She said. Sienna took the gift and kissed her. "Thank you." Sienna said. The girls face went red. We excused ourselves and went back to our place. "What were you thinking kissing a fan out of the blue?" I asked. "She did what?!" Sarah and Aseel were shocked. They didn't see what happened. "I wasn't..." Sienna said as she went to her room.
"I don't think I can stand anymore of her irrational behavior anymore." I complained. "Did you notice her scars?" Sarah asked. "Have you had any serious conversations with her? Aseel asked. "I can't get anything out of her." I replied. Sarah took her phone and dialed someone. "Hi... Sorry to disturb you in such hour..." She said as she left the room.
Next morning, when I went to the kitchen Sarah and Aseel were there. "Morning..." I greeted them. "Morning, I have some news to tell you..." Sarah said. "What's up?" I asked. "I think I found a solution to our problem." She said.

Later that day...

"Sienna, wake up already... It's 4pm." I said. It's so annoying that I have to take care of someone... "Get out!!" She replied from under the cover. I sighed and jumped on her bed. "The label called... They said that we have to perform in our country, something about a private event booking us." I said. "So?!" She replied. "We have to be at the airport in 2 hours." I explained. "Wake me up in an hour then." She said. "SIENNA!!! Now, you must take a shower." I said. She lifted the cover off her face and stared at me. "Yeah, you stink... So please shower first." I complained. "Fine, wanna join?" She said. I walked to the door. "Oh and find something clean to wear." I shrugged.

We're out side the private event.


Razan

Today is my wedding anniversary, a lot have happened in one year. I became a mother, and I got to college. "Hey, people are waiting for you outside." He said and kissed me. "Are Mubarak and mom already out there?" I asked. "Yeah, your the only one missing." He said. He put out his hand and I held it. As we were leaving the room. "By the way.... You're mesmerizing." He whispered in my ear. I blushed.
Everyone was there at the party. Feras held Mubarak while little Sienna was around him. "Razan, Mubarak is the cutest kid ever!" Farah said. "Sienna, is the cutest." I said. "Sienna thinks Mubarak's a toy... Look how she's poking him." Waleed said. "So cute!" Mom said. The door bell rang. I went to get it.
When I opened the door I saw her standing there. She got on one knee and lowered her head. "Go in..." I said to the girls. "We're leaving her to you." Sarah said as they went in. I stepped outside and closed the door. "Sienna get up." I said. She didn't respond. I sat where I was standing so I could see her face. She was shivering and her eyes were dripping tears. Never in my life have I seen her cry.
"Sienna..." I called. She didn't respond. "Watashi no kishi." I said. She looked at me, "Your highness." She grinned. I've never seen her smile like this before. It felt as if she was the happiest girl alive. "You shall rise." I demanded. "Happy anniversary." She stood up.

Flash back...

I was outside her apartment. I knocked on the door. "Coming" she said. She opened the door "My queen." She bowed and kissed my hand. "I need to talk to you..." I said. "Sure, come in." She said as we went inside and sat at the table. "What's the matter, your highness?" She asked. "I need you to stop calling me that." I said.
"I don't understand." She replied. "We need to stop the princess/knight role play." I explained. "Did something happen?" She asked. "I need to learn to take care of others... Feras is trying his best to take care of me, and I want to do the same for him." I explained. "Razz, the role play can stop no problem... But that's not all is it?" She said. "Correct, I can't see you if I want to become a better wife for him." I blurt.
"Your my best friend, Razz..." She was saying. "It wasn't that way for me." I interrupted. She fell silent. I've never seen her make such face before. She always had a gentle smile on her face. "If that's what you wish my queen." She forced a smile and walked to her room. "Sienna..." I called after her. She stopped. I stood behind her. "I'm sorry." I said. "I understand." She turned. "I wish you all the happiness in the world." She kissed my forehead then went to her room and closed the door.
I thought she would resist or fight for me... My heart's aching. It felt as if the world suddenly lost its colors.


Today she's all messed up in front of me. I even saw her cry. I thought she didn't have any feelings. "Sienna what happened to you?" I asked. She got a cigarette from her pocket and put it in her mouth. "You don't mind do you?" She asked while she was looking for the lighter. "I do." I got it out of her moth and threw it away. She sighed.
"Don't tell me your drinking too." I said. "I am." She replied. I forgot how honest she is. "Are you sleeping around too?" I asked. "NO! How is that any of your business?" She said. "Sie, I care about you." I replied. "Right, and that's why we can't even be friends." She argued. "What are you trying to gain by any of this?" I shrugged. "I'm just having fun." She said. "Take off your jacket." I demanded. She took it off.
Her hands were filled with scars up to her shoulders. "Is cutting yourself part of the fun process too?" I got irritated. "Razz, maybe I'm just awaiting my end." She said. I slapped her... I don't know what have gotten over me. My eyes got teary. "What about me?" I whimpered. "You have Feras and your baby." She said. I never told her that I had a baby. "You knew?" I was shocked. "I knew... And your pregnant again now." She confronted me.
"How did you know?" I asked. "It doesn't matter. It's not like you need me..." She was saying. "I do need you. I needed you. I'll always need you." I interrupted and tears started falling from my eyes. "Naka nai de." She wiped away my tears.
"What are you doing here?" Feras asked. "I was told that we were booked for a private party." She replied. "We didn't book any bands." He said. "I asked them to bring her here." I confessed. "Why would you do that?" He asked. "I need to speak with her, please leave us alone Feras." I demanded. "Don't take too long." He said as he went back inside.
"Why does he have a problem with me again?" She asked. "I told him about the wedding night." I replied. "When did you tell him that?" She asked. "In Spain, during our first night together." I said. She looked away.
"What did you ask them to bring me here for?" She asked. "I want you to go back to the old you!" I said. She burst in laughter. "I'm serious." I stood my ground. "Okay, when do you think I've changed?" She asked. "After Feras asked you to leave me alone." I responded. "Why would I change after anything that jerk says?" She chuckled.
"Watch your mouth Sienna." I said. "Right, so how did I change exactly?" She asked. "You were never there and you stopped caring all together. It was even okay with you to never see me again." I blurt. "I was always there... And your the one who said that you don't want us to see each other again." She said in defense.
"I said it so you would stop me...." I trailed off. "So you would say you will always be there because you promised." I finished. "I'm sorry, I didn't know that this is what you wanted. Though please, don't cry because of me." She wiped away my tears. "I got sick in Spain and you weren't there... So don't tell me that you were always there." I said.
"Typical Feras..." She murmured. "What did you say?" I asked. "Since it's your anniversary, why don't you ask Feras what happened in Spain while you were out?" She suggested. I was totally confused. "I mean that guy is just as spoiled as you, what makes you think that he can handle such situation by himself?" She implied. "What are you saying?" I asked. "We're missing a party and I'm tired of this gloomy mood." She shrugged and went inside.
Feras came outside shortly after. "What are you doing? Come back inside." He said. I went inside with him. Sienna was teasing little Sienna. Mom was talking to Ron and Kate. Waleed, Farah, Sarah and Aseel were chatting. Tariq and Tina were playing with Mubarak. "This feels like old times." I murmured. "Did you say something?" Feras asked. "No nothing." I replied.
Later that night, I couldn't stop thinking about what Sienna said last. "Feras, promise you'll be honest with me." I demanded. "What's with you all of a sudden?" He asked. "Just promise." I said. "I promise." He said. "What happened when I was out sick in Spain? Who helped you?" I asked. "Why now?" He asked.
"Please I just want to know..." I said. "Someone from the hotel." He said. "You promised that you'll be honest with me." I was disappointed he was obviously lying. "Why would I be dishonest about it?" He asked. "Maybe because Sienna was involved?" I confronted him. "Why are you asking me, when you knew she was involved... I can't believe she was bragging about something like that." He said.
I was silent. I didn't know she was involved... I was just trying to tease him. Was she there the whole time? I wonder. Though I've never seen her when I've awoken. "You broke your promise so easily... I didn't know that she was there, and she didn't tell me anything." I confessed. "You played me." He was shocked. "I guess I did." I said as I left the room.