"Good morning, wake up, baby" Mom's sweet voice rings in my ears as I shrugged off before waking up slowly. She opens all the curtains in the room, letting the sunshine kiss my skin.
Mom pulled the blanket off from me to see my ankle that was looking fine now and a smile of relief came on her lips as she moved closer to sit beside me.
"I made some ginger tea for you" she continues saying while pouring the tea in the cup, " I thought you must be tired after 16 hours flight" I flash her a sweet smile before taking the beautiful aroma of tea.
"Umm...It still tastes the same," I said as I took the sip.
Mom grins " you mean it's tasty, right?"
"Mom, you forget to add ginger and it tastes quite boring" I make the serious face as I joked with mom, her smile vanished as her mouth hanging open.
"Seriously?! How can I do this-" I quickly cut her off cause I can't see my mom panic without any reason.
I burst out laughing "Mom, Mom, I was just joking, you know your tea always taste great"
She tapped my head lightly and sat facing away from me in anger looking at the floor, I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her on cheeks.
When she hasn't turned back for a few moments, I stood in front of her and kneeled down to look at her face as I gently lift her chin " Sorry mom, I was just joking I didn't mean to hurt you" I apologize in a sad tone that I am.
"Do you think you are the only one who can joke?" She slowly smiles and My eyes went wide in shock she was joking with me all this time.
We both laughed loudly in which Priya and dad came into the room while running "What happened?!" They screamed in unison.
"Nothing, but why you guys are running?" I asked and they shrugged.
"Because we felt an earthquake suddenly," She says, Mom looked at her confused and as I understood her sarcasm I give her death stare.
"Come on, we weren't laughing that loud that will make the earthquake," I told her rudely as she and dad laugh.
"Remember What I told you, uncle, that your daughter is too smart to be a fool" she deadpan's "I should bet at least I had some money in my pocket right now " she rolled her eyes in disappointment.
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It's hot outside and I didn't want to step out of the house but Priya forced me to joined her and after a while, I agreed to go on a ride with Priya.
And god knows where she is taking me but I force myself to smile because she just wants to show me around and I can be rude for nothing.
As she stopped the car, an old bar came into my view, looking at that bar for a moment I felt like I am in the early 50s, as we stepped in, everything was looking antique and beautiful it's definitely a wonderful place if you want to spend some time alone enjoying the old vibe.
"Meet my cousin Amaira, she just arrived here" I snapped my thoughts when I heard my name from Priya's mouth, she was introducing me to her friend who was the same age as ours but with red hair and wearing the pink waitress uniform.
"I am Martha, It's very pleasing to meet you," Her friend said extending her hand for a handshake that I did gently.
"Same here" I gave them a bright smile as Martha show us the table and told us to order something. We sat there and order nonalcoholic for drinks and grilled chicken.
"Priya told me nice things about you how much close you guys are, " Martha says, and I nodded with a giggle.
"So...do you work here?" I asked Martha she chuckle before nodding in yes.
"But more likely she is owner" Priya stated playfully, gazing at her friend.
"Really?" I ask in disbelief.
"My great grandfather opened this restaurant so from generation to generation we are running this place " She explains with a smile on her face.
As our food soon arrived at the table we just dig in "Why don't you guys have some German beer it's very popular here" Martha suggested and I shook my head in no while Priya yell yes in excitement.
"Oh come on, we are no more in the school, Amaira, We are here to fun and if you won't try this today then when?" She asked me as she gives me glares.
"I don't know but not today, one of us needs to be clear to drive the car, or else I don't want to die neither I want to be in jail for a drink and drive case" I mocked and they both laughed.
"You're right"
"What I told you, Martha doesn't matter how much you force her, this girl will never drink any alcohol," Priya said, drinking her beer.
"Isn't he's the same guy who dropped you home yesterday" Priya slowly whispers, gesturing behind me.
I turned my head back and saw Arthur with some of his friends they were seated behind me and laughing about something, it looks like he hasn't noticed me yet and it's a good thing because I don't think, I can talk to him.
"You mean, Arthur? He and his friends are our regular customers they came almost daily mostly for lunch" Martha said and I nodded.
"Yeah, he is the same guy," I said and tried to finish my food as fast as I can so I could leave this place, "Hey, Handsome!!!" Priya yelled out while waving her hand in the air to catch Arthur's attention, I hide my face behind my palms in embarrassment. This girl is impossible. I signal her to shut her mouth but a smirk raised on her lips.
"He's coming here with his friends," Martha says while scooting a little to give them space to seat on the couch with us.
My eyes met with Arthur, he flashed me a big smiled that I returned and sat beside me and suddenly goosebumps rose on my skin when his arms touched with mine.