Idalia looked at Tariq with a derisive smirk for a while and went back to sitting next to Farah. She crossed her legs and rested her arms on the sofa's headrest and she scoffed:
"I almost thought I would never see you again but here you are. I miss this mischievous smile you always carry on your face. I am delighted to have you here… friend."
Tariq laughed heartily as he made himself comfortable on one of the armchairs in the living area opposite to where they were seated. He crossed his legs as well and rested one of his arms on the armrest then slowly he rested his head on his knuckle while he just stared at Idalia with a smile that felt intimidating to Farah but Idalia was unbothered by it. He continued looking at Idalia with an unreadable smile without saying a word for quite some time before he finally broke the silence:
