Chapter Twenty Two

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-Previously-

Once Layal told her parent’s, BAM. Salman went straight to Jail.

I called Layal to check up on her once I got home. 7emdlah she’s relieved that this creep was in jail. I decided I’d call Saif.

-Phone call with Saif-

Saif: Halla 7bebty

Yasi: Ahlein, Saif waink al7een?

Saif: umm, bait Faisal...

Yasi: Saif, why didn’t you tell me your father kicked you out?

Saif: Yasmeen, I needed time to think. I needed to be alone.

Yasi: Oh. Sorry for trying to be a supportive girlfriend and wanting to help.

Saif: Please latz3leen mny... Yasi you know ena I love you! You’re my Jazi! Mar’9a tz3leen mny! Maknt aby a‘9ygch eb mashakly...

Yasi: *giggles* Saif you know I love you so much! Wallah I doubt tgdar et‘9ygny! 

Saif: Inshallah doum asm3ch t‘97keen

Yasi: Chub Saif *giggles again*

Saif: Tgoly chub w t‘97ak! Agool 7bebty aka Faisal enadeny! Bakalmch fe BBM! And come to school tomorrow ha! Elmadrsa malal bdoon breaks with you

Yasi: Hahaha Inshallah! Okay 7ebeby, bye

I felt relieved once I knew Saif was okay. I do really love Saif. Yes, we don’t talk 24 hours a day like Reem and Faisal, but when we do talk, it means the world to me and it actually made my day. Saif also made sure he asked about me at least once everyday, just to check up on me. And we had to spend breaks together, everyday. The best part is that I know he loves me. ‘Dling! Dling!’ my phone was ringing, it was Noorah.

-Phone call with Noorah-

Noorah: Aloo Yasi habebi

Yasi: Aloo Noorah hayati *chuckling*

Noorah: Okay 9j, 9j, shlonch 7abebti?

Yasi: Chnch tawch chayfatny?

Noorah: Zain mny as2al 3anch! La bs 9j bagoolch! Thursday bekoon Saif’s birthday! I just thought a surprise birthday party from his gorgeous girlfriend would be the perfect birthday present?

Yasi: And his gorgeous sister! Who might I add is a genius! I’ll tell Reem 3shan we all go out on tuesday and we get things for the party! We can have it at Faisal’s house 3shan ehwa already hnak!

Noorah: Hahaha ee! Allay can’t wait!

-Saif’s POV-

My birthday is in a few days. Yes, I was turning 17 on Thursday. Exactly 16 years ago, my mother died giving birth to me. Yes, I’ve never celebrated my birthday and yes, I wasn’t planning on ever having a birthday party. When we were kids, parents would bring cake and food to our class for their child’s birthday and we’d have a party in class. My father never brought me a cake. Sally would make me a batch of cupcakes and she’d put a candle in one so I could make a wish. Every year I wished for my mother. Until I turned 11, when I realized I shouldn’t be wishing her back when I knew she was better off in heaven. I even told Sally to stop making me cupcakes, and eventually she did. She knew I it would just hurt me even more. I was so grateful that no one in school knew when my birthday was. I was super grateful that Yasmeen didn’t know especially, because I knew she’d want to throw me a party or do something really fun with the group. My birthday was a day I spent alone. A day I spent remembering my mother and looking at the few pictures my father kept of her.

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-Yasmeen’s POV-

Awal mara fe 7ayaty I wake up before my alarm. I was so excited to go to school! I was going to act like I didn’t know it was Saif’s birthday on Thursday. I planned on hanging out in break with Saif then I’d go and plan with Reem. I just loved planning.

Once I got to school, I walked over to Reem and told her that I was planning the surprise and she should ask Faisal if we can have it at his house. Us girls would get ready at Reem’s house, since her house was the closest to Faisal’s and we wouldn’t have to make any excuses for Saif to show up, since he was already living there. “Allay! 7dy I can’t wait! So, Tuesday me, you and Noorah nroo7 Seef? We can go get party things from 5ayal wa azhar!”Reem said; her smile wide and her hands clapping together ecstatically. “Eeee! Allay! 5al we go after school in our uniforms and Noorah can meet us there, then your driver can pick us up w nroo7 baitkum enwady the stuff!” I said, just as excited as Reem was. 

Reem signaled Faisal to come towards us so she could tell him the plan. Once Faisal was next to us, leaving Saif standing all alone which was my signal to go talk to him. “Good morning beautiful”Saif said, once I was in front of him. He flashed me a smile, making his dimples visible. His curls looked extra messy today; which was really hot. He must’ve taken a bath and come to school. “Hello Mr. Dimples”I said with a giggle. “Ana agoolch beautiful w inty tgoolenly ‘Mr. Dimples’? Afa wallah”Saif said, fake pouting. I laughed and hit his shoulder lightly. “Yalla awa9lch homeroom?”Saif said, pulling my wrist gently. I nodded and walked with him, adjusting my Juicy Couture shoulder bag, which was so heavy thanks to the shit load of homework we had for the weekend. Saif chuckled “asheelha 3anch? Shaklch btmooteen”he said, holding out his hand for me. I hesitated then said yes. He looked so funny carrying a glittery bag in his hands. We were walking really slowly until I noticed no one was standing around in the hallways. “Shit Saif! 7ady late!” I said, running towards my class. “Well, well Yasmeen. I see hanging around with your boyfriend is more important than coming to homeroom. I don’t even know why you showed up.”My teacher said, while she was staring at Saif carrying my bag. I quickly snatched my bag from Saif’s hand and said “He’s not my boyfriend; he’s just a friend. And I’m sorry, my bag was heavy and Saif was helping me.”Saif looked annoyed but I gave him an apologetic look and he shrugged it off. I knew he understood my situation. “Aha. Come inside and don’t be late again.”She said, giving me a disapproved look. I nodded and waved goodbye to Saif. “And you, young man, get to homeroom... NOW!”She said sternly to Saif. Saif put his hands up giving her a ‘I surrender’look and ran away. I laughed and walked to my seat.

The rest of the day went by pretty normally. Saif and I hung out at break, eating our chips and talking about the most random things ever. I loved our breaks. He kept making fun of my reaction when my teacher caught us. And I kept smacking his shoulder while he acted like it actually hurt him. 

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It was finally Tuesday and me, Reem and Noorah were finally gonna buy the party supplies! “Yalla Reem! You can talk to Faisal on BBM!”I shouted out of the window, embarrassing Reem and making her run to the car.  “Yaly shagoolch! Hal gad jealous ina Faisal e7b esolif ma3ay? Uf inta7ry please.”Reem said, closing the car door behind her. I burst out laughing and replied “Why would I be jealous? 3ndy Saif!”Reem hit me and I whatsapped Noorah that we were on our way to Seef.

Once we met up with Noorah in ‘Bloom-N-Fantasy’, we started taking pictures with the funny costumes but actually started getting supplies once the Indian guy that worked there started giving us death stares. We ordered balloons and a banner, we also got some decorations and plates. Once we were done, we went over to Reem’s house to plan the rest of the party.

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FINALLY THURSDAY! I acted normal at school because I didn’t want Saif to suspect anything. It was odd that no one else wished him a happy birthday... he also looked pretty sad today... I shrugged the feeling off. 

Once I got to Reem’s house, I layed my outfit on her bed. “Allaay!!! Wayed 7lw!!!”Reem said, smiling from ear to ear. It was a pair of aztec print skinny jeans with neon colors and a short sleeved, sheer white top, that had a round collar made of small pearls. I wore neon, floresent green heels with it and a glittery clutch for my phone and lipstick. I have nude lipstick on and winged eyeliner on. I left my hair down. Reem wore a baby pink dress that hugged the little curves she had with a belt that had a big bow in the back. She wore hot pink heels with it and a black Chanel shoulder purse. 

Once we got to Faisal’s house, he told us all to hide. I was so proud of the decorations and all of the work me, Reem and Noorah did. I stood next to the door, so I could be the first person to see Saif’s reaction and so I could switch on the lights, obviously. 

Once Saif walked through the door everyone scream “SURPRISE!”at the top of their lungs! People popped confetti poppers and people started whistling. I whispered to Saif “Surprise 7abebi, I hope you liked it”I gave him a soft smile. “Uf Yasmeen! This is why I don’t tell people about my birthday! If I wanted to have a party I would’ve made one myself!”He said, while he stormed out of the room.

I just stood there. Tears falling from my eyes. I literally just froze in my place. Why did he just do that?