Ad-Din pulled over in front of Maria's apartment and turned facing her in the front seat. Maria blushed and looked down shyly like a kid and said 'why do you keep looking at me like that?'
'I really want to take you to my house, but I know is not the right time yet. I will be rushing you and that might scare you'.
Maria blushed and smiled 'I should go inside before Kobby comes down'
'Kobby, your brother who is not blood related to you?' Ad-Din said and added 'he is also my doctor'.
'Are you…sick?' Maria asked cautiously and studied him for any subtle change.
'Later, let's take it slowly. I will tell you everything that happened in the last 8 years, okay?' Ad-Din brushed and tussled Maria's hair gently as he spoke and smile. His smile hid a hint of melancholy to it and Maria could feel it even though he didn't say anything.
'Right, let's take it slowly. You don't have to tell me now. You can tell me when you are comfortable enough to talk about it'.
