It's been three days since I've seen Amir and his gang. Neither on school nor home. The last time I saw them was when they all got a message from Allah knows who and they disappeared.
Tomorrow is Scarlett's birthday and her twin's of course. Which I forgot until she told us that she's planning on having a party and she is hell bent on bringing me, Latifah and Sabrina there.
That is a problem. I'm not really a fan of parties and knowing Scarlett, it will not be pretty at end of our argument which is why I just want to show up, say happy birthday and be gone before she stops me.
It's weekend and I prefer to chill at home and paint than wasting my time on a party I would not even enjoy. No offense to Scarlett but I'm just like that as a person.
I need to find a gift for her tomorrow which me, Latifa and Sabrina will search for.
I heard the doorbell ring and I got up to get it, it must be the pizza guy. Since today itâs friday I wanted to spend some alone time with the netflix and pizza beside me.
Weâre going to have fun.
I opened the door, gave the guy his money before I had the pizza in my hands. I went back to the living room and made myself comfortable while putted on the Arrow.
But my mind can't help but wonder back to Amir. What is he possibly doing now?
Suddenly I got bored of Arrow. I swear I can't finish a series decently. I watch a show nonstop til I get bored of it, which happens all the time, leave it as it is, might pick it up again after months or years and begin watching another one. Yeah I function like that.
Sighing, I walked up to my room stretched my fingers for me to start painting after I devoured half of the pizza. Hopefully all this thinking will vanish away with the whiteness of the board.
As soon as I picked up my brush, I heard a loud noise like something heavy broke. I froze.
Is it a thief?!
But how could they get pass the code door?!
I held up one of my high heels from my closet and slowly moved toward the stairs. I halted when I saw someone familiar. Bismillah.
"Amir?" I called out.
He was standing in front a broken vase which I figured was broken by him.
He looked fine except for the whiteness of his shirt was now coloured with red and his bloodied knuckles.
I gasped as I went down to him and held his right hand up so I could examine it and he hissed. I'm not a doctor that's Sabrina's future job but I did learn the first aid from her so I know what I'm doing.
"What happened to you?" I said feeling hurt for him. It looked horrible. "And who did you kill?"
He pulled his hand away but I was having none of that. He's been away for the past three days and comes with blood on him.
I glared at him. "You and I need to talk but first we must do something about your hands." I pulled him to the living room and made him sit. "Stay here." I ordered and up to get the first aid kit and came back to tend his wound.
With a few swears and hisses I successed with wrapping bandages around his hands.
"Didn't it hurt when you were punching someone or something... don't tell me you were stupid enough to punch a rock."
He didn't answer. His face was lost with thoughts and looked tired.
"Amir where were you?" I asked studying his face.
"None of your business." He said low. I getting pissed now.
"What do you mean none your business? You were away 3 days and come back like this and you have the audacity to not inform me?!" I exploded.
"Are you my mother or what?! Mind your own damn business! I told to not ask me where I go and don't try to stick your nose into my life. You won't like what you'll see." He growled with a harsh tone I almost flinched but I held my ground.
He said that I stick my nose in his life? Oh he will see how I enter it with my whole body. I going to find whatever he is concealing.
That is a promise.
"Fine! Go die somewhere but not in here!" I spat at him and went out to the balcony where I took a seat on a rocking chair.
What could he be doing? What if they really are in a gang? But they can't do anything dangerous, can they?
I tried to calm my heart with positive thoughts but the sight I saw on him today was anything but positive.
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Groaning and heavy breathing was loud in my ear. I turn around under my blanket trying to ignore the noise hoping it will stop but to my annoyance it didn't.
What is that?!
I groaned and got up. Why is this happening to me... there is still 2 hours left til the prayer.
I opened my door and prepare myself to go downstairs but the noise was coming from Amir's room.
Is he okay? Why is he breathing heavy? Worriedly I rushed inside and found him lying on his bed drenched with sweat and gripping his blanket hard.
I shook his shoulders "Amir?" I called out but he didn't break from the sleep.
"Amir! Wake up it's just a dream!" I shook him harder and he opened his eyes wide meeting my worried ones as his breathing slowed down but still panting.
Whatever sleep I had in me was gone. "It was just a dream." Relief washed over me and I stroke his shoulders gently before I took one step back.
His face was unreadable. Was the nightmare that bad? What did he saw? He sat up at the edge of the bed, rubbed his face with his bandaged hand and studied me as I felt a little conscience of my PJ even though I was just wearing a grey sweatpants and a black long sleeved shirt.
"Do you want some water?" I asked reaching for the water jar on his nightstand.
He nodded slowly. After the arguments we had I'm actually not angry at him. I feel sorry for him. It's been a while since I had nightmares and I do not miss it.
I gave him the glass of water and gulped down a few sips. I really have no idea what I should do now. Maybe I'll just go back to my room. Yeah do that, Layla.
"Uh.. I'll just go back... good night?" I stuttered while he just stared at me making me even more nervous.
Why am I nervous?! Stop it Layla!! He is just Amir, get your shit together!
When he didn't respond I turn around but I felt arm wrapping around my waist and collided my belly with a face.
Amir was hugging my waist hard and I became motionless with shock.
"Stay" he breathed against my stomach.
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