"Nada where are we going?" asked Aleesa.
"Are we not going to the mall?" said Eleonora looking towards Nada.
"Nope," replied Nada concentration on driving the car.
"Then, where are we going?" asked Crystal.
"Aani(Nada address Crystal as Aani) we are going to a special place," said Nada winking at her from the rearview mirror.
"Nada, where are you taking us?" asked Eleonora.
"Mom. I'm kidnapping you ladies and then I'll ask for ransom," said Nada playfully.
Eleonora looked towards her with building eyes almost as shocked by her words.
Nada saw her mother's comical look and laughed.
"Hahaha, Mama. You are looking hilariously funny," said Nada while laughing heartily.
"Don't worry, I'm bringing you to a very beautiful place so please be patient," said Nada.
"OK," said Eleonora.
She was shocked to see her introvert and quiet daughter talking and laughing in front of people, especially when there was also Emma. Nada never talked too much even at home. That's why Eleonora was shocked to see her being so open. The same goes for Aleesa and Crystal who were sitting in the back seat.
"Nada, how old are you this year?" asked Emma out of nowhere.
Nada was stunned but hen replied politely, "Hmm, I'll be 20 next month."
"Oh, Good. May God bless you with a long and happy life," said Emma.
"Uh, Thanks Aunty," said Nada.
The whole ride was cheerful The elder ladies talked to each other while Nada also joined in time-to-time.
After half an hour at six in the evening, Nada stopped the car. All of them alighted the car. They were on a beach. All the ladies looked surprised. Eleonora's eyes shone brightly. She looked at her daughter with unshed tears in her eyes.
"You went to many cruise trips but I never went with all of you. And you always wanted to go on the cruise ship with me, right," said Nada.
Eleonora nodded and said, "Yes I always wanted to go on a cruise trip with you."
"Well now your wish is about to come true," said Nada holding her mother's hand and leading all of them towards the ship.
"Nada but tomorrow is the party and we all have to be there," said Aleesa.
"Um, I know. That's why I arranged all of your dresses for tomorrow night on the cruise we'll go to the party directly from here," said Nada.
"Our men will be worried," said Emma.
"Don't worry Aunty I already talked to your men and they agreed," said Nada winking at her.
"Nada, You can call me aani just like you cal crystal. Aunty feels distant," said Emma hooking her arm around Nada's.
"Ok, aani," said Nada.
The ladies then went to board the ship.
"Good evening Ladies," greeted the staff on the ship.
"Boss, As per your orders we have arranged all the activities," said the cruise director bowing.
"Good, no need for the bow," said Nada.
Nada then guided all the ladies towards the theatre room.
"Well which movie would you like to watch?" asked Nada from the ladies.
The four ladies become excited and squealed like little puppies who got their treats.
Emma said, "I'd love to watch 'pride and prejudice'."
Eleonora said, "No we should watch 'Titanic'."
Aleesa then said, "I think we should watch 'Shakespeare in Love'."
Crystal also chimed in, "No, we should watch 'Before sunrise'."
They all then looked towards Nada and asked together, "Nada which movie would you like to watch?"
"Umm, Me?" said Nada.
The four ladies nodded their heads.
"I would love to watch 'Ninja assassin'," said Nada.
Hearing her answer the four of them looked unpleasant.
"Or we should watch 'IP man', 'The Matrix', oh yes or 'Mission impossible'," said Nada excitingly.
The four of them sighed helplessly. Eleonora then said, "Baby we are not Anas."
"Heehee, oops sorry," said Nada scratching the back of her head.
The four ladies looked dejected. Nada then thought for a while and said, "Ok we should watch 'I am Sam' or 'Me before you'."
The four ladies squealed and said, "We want to watch both."
"Ok, ok we'll watch both," said Nada shaking her head helplessly.
She thought 'it looks like they are the children and I am the baby sitter, while I am the child here. For Pete's sake.'
The five of them watched the movies for almost three hours.
The four ladies were crying the hell out. Nada was helpless against them. SHe didn't know how to console them.
"Lovlies can you please stop crying," said Nada.
"We are not crying It's just the movies were so beautiful and heartwarming," said Elenora sniffling.
"Mama, Hooo~~ Ok. Its dinner time. Let's go," said Nada diverting their attention.
""Yes ok let's go," said The four of them cheerfully.
"Granny, Mama, and Annis what would you all like to eat?" asked Nada as they entered the restaurant on the cruise.
"Nada, we want to eat your cooking," said Aleesa making a puppy face
Nada complied with all their requests and wishes.
"Ok so tell me what should this great chef prepare for all of you?" asked Nada wearing the apron and making her way towards the kitchen area.
"We will eat anything as long as you cook it," said Crystal.
Nada nodded and started preparing the dishes.
Emma was observing the exchange between Nada and the other three ladies. The more she looked the more she found Nada to be a pure child. She was happy that her son fell in love with Nada.
After some time Nada came towards the dining table with a trolly full of various dishes.
"So here are the best dishes from the best chef Ms. Aergul Nada Dain," said Nada in an exaggerating tone.
All of them laughed at her childish behavior.
The dishes she made were Italian chicken risotto, Beef kababs, Mutton stew, Cashew chicken, Spinach salad, Chickpea soup, and Peppered pasta salad.
"Wow, Nada these dishes look amazing," said Emma.
"Who was the one who cooked these?" bragged Nada.
"Well dig in everyone," said Aleesa.
All of them ate to their fills. while eating the four ladies were continuously praising Nada for her excellent culinary skills.
"Umm, Nada the food was awesome," said Emma.
"Thank you aani," replied Nada.
"I'm jealous of you Eleonora you can eat her cooking all the time," said Crystal.
"Well no, she doesn't cook usually. It is impossible to make her cook for others. She only cooks for her Anas and herself and father (Luis)," said Eleonora.
"But the way she cooked it looked like she usually cooks," said Emma.
"Aani, in the past I was busy and never cooked mostly because of my studies, and secondly Granny and Mama always cooked for us so," replied Nada.
"Well leave this talk, tell me what's for dessert?" asked Crystal excitedly.
Everyone knew she has a sweet tooth.
"Well, I baked a cake. I'll go bring it," said Nada.
Nada returned with a cake. The cake was simple yet beautiful and looked so tasty.
Crystal immediately cut a piece for her and ate the cake.
"Hmm~~~~ Nada it's amazing. It is the best cake every layer has a distinct taste," said Crystal.
"Yep, I layered the cake by the special frosting I made," said Nada.
"Granny this Bua Loy is for you. You are not eating the cake as it is chilled," said Nada passing the bowl to Aleesa.
"Thank you little starling," said Aleesa.
"Finish the deserts quickly. We have another activity to do," said Nada mischievously.