A tall man, with brown hair, green eyes with gray tones, and broad shoulders. It was that type of man who entered the dining room, a thick but melodious voice came out of his mouth, as he greeted everyone with respect, he continued to sit right in front of the girl, when looking at her they both remained in total silence, which made one feel makes Evolet uncomfortable and red.
—Do you remember that I told you about Evy's arrival?— Maryam said, breaking the silence.
—I think I had completely forgotten, Mom,— He responded as he prepared to eat
—Well, I'm sorry to hear that, but here's Evy.— He said it was looking at the girl
—So this is that picky little girl— Speaking in a mocking tone
—She wasn't picky— Evolet speaking abruptly
—I think that hasn't changed, even after so many years—Ayham saying it without looking at her.
The dining room became silent again, questions began to form Evolet's head like (At what point did it change?) From one moment to the next Mr. Kratochwil started a conversation about work with his son Ayham, the topic of work made Maryam uncomfortable, who said to stop talking about work. They finished dinner in silence, the first to stand up was Mr. Kratochwil and then Mrs. Maryam, who began to help clean the table with one of the employees, both boys were left alone and this caused an aura of discomfort to form, both which made Evolet choke on food, from one moment to the next he started coughing, Ayham realizing this gave him a glass of water, after that Evolet came back to his senses and stopped wandering in his mind.
Both boys finished dinner, Ayham went straight to his father's office, while Evolet decided to walk around the house, he found a music room, a room to watch movies, a small gym, a room with mirrors, there were many doors They were locked, so she couldn't see the wonderful place that was beyond the door, she decided to go see what else she could find inside that enormous mansion, Inside a room he found many toys and girl's dolls, it seemed very strange to him (Could it be that Ayham's cousins come very often?) were the thoughts that crossed his mind at that moment, Evolet decided to watch the television in the main living room instead, Upon reaching the main stairs and heading to the living room, she meets her mother, who is talking on the phone, looks at her and continues on her way.
—Mother, when is Irina arriving? — Says Ayham who comes out of surprise
—She will be arriving tomorrow afternoon— Maryam answers hurriedly.
—Who is she? Your girlfriend perhaps?— Evolet speaking mischievously
—Don't be silly, she is...— Ayham is rudely interrupted
—Don't tell him Ayham yet— Maryam shouts
—Why can't I still know?— Evolet speaks with great concern
—Tomorrow when the family is here you will find out everything— Maryam tells him with seriousness and emotion
—It's okay, I won't ask more— Evolet with concern
—Well, I say goodbye to you ladies, have nice dreams— As you go up the stairs, Ayham.
They both say goodbye, Evolet approaches her mother and gives her a kiss on the cheek, she also decides to go upstairs to rest, when she gets to her room, Evolet with a worried face puts on her pajamas and gets into her bed, many Thoughts begin to run through his head as he looks at the ceiling. It's already early morning and he still can't sleep, so he decides to play relaxing music, after a few minutes he can finally fall asleep.
Some noises of people and the sliding of the curtains are heard, a bright light enters and Evolet begins to wake up, he sees his mother and an employee in his room who leaves a tray on a table, Evolet takes off the covers and sits on the edge of the bed.
—Evy for God's sake, what are you wearing? — Maryam surprised seeing Evolet
—It's my pajamas, why?— The girl yawned and scratched her head
—Evy, you're in your underwear, everything can be seen— Concerned tone
—Mom, don't exaggerate, it's just lace— With a small grimace on her face
—If you say so, you better eat your breakfast and get dressed because today will be a long day— Maryam all excited
—Well, mother, I'll be ready in a while— Speaking while stretching
—Don't be late, I'll wait for you downstairs, okay?— As he leaves the room and closes the door
—Yes, it's okay!— In good spirits.
The young woman is preparing to eat, but while she does so, she puts on something by the band "Queen", with all the energy, she finishes eating and takes a bath, she puts a little gloss on her lips and some perfume on her body. , she enters the closet and takes out her suitcase, when she opens it she finds black shorts and a short-sleeved blouse, with a print of a gold and white crown, she finishes getting ready and now she is on her way to meet her mother, in her mind she is carrying a song and as he walks he hums, without paying attention to his path he ends up crashing.
—Ouch! Watch where you're walking—While the bump is being massaged
—Look at your silly girl— With some anger and looking at her
—Ah, it's you— Looking at him with a frown.
—It's me and what?— Deep eyes on her
—Nothing idiot!— Yelling at him as he runs
—What did you call me, silly girl?— turning around.
She quickly goes down the stairs and starts shouting "Mom!", until she locates her, she finds herself standing with two of the employees, they all go out to the front door where Evolet arrived, when they are all outside, they see a black limousine enter, the who parks in front of them, the driver gets out and opens the door, a young lady with reddish hair comes out and behind her, a small girl with brown hair with big eyes, the girl runs straight into Maryam's arms, Evolet Paralyzed, Maryam picks up the girl, who looks at Evolet.
They both look directly at each other, Maryam introduces Evolet and the young redhead who is called Natasha and is the younger sister of "Pat", both girls shake hands and Maryam makes them enter, the employees collect the suitcases from the car, inside the Many questions begin to arise in Evolet's head (Is this girl Irina? Are the toys hers?) When they all arrive in the living room, they sit down and Maryam takes the little girl down, who anxiously asks about Evolet.
—Evy, this is Irina— Making them both shake hands
—What a beautiful girl— Evolet all excited seeing the little girl
—She is 7 years old and she is your sister—her voice was somewhat trembling
—What did you just tell me?!— In a scared tone
—I finally know you, big sister—While hugging her sweetly
—You didn't know about her?— Natasha asked, somewhat surprised
—Of course not, I didn't know anything— Even in a state of confusion
—You finally meet—Ayham who arrives because of Evolet's scream
—Enough mom, you and I have to talk seriously— Angry and surprised
—Evy, calm down and let's go to the office, don't you think? — Maryam in a worried tone
—Wherever, but explain everything to me— Stopping with a jump
—Wow! How uncomfortable is this—Natasha who is also confused
—Hello Aunt Natasha— Ayham changing the subject, while Maryam and Evolet leave the place
—Hey! I told you not to call me aunty, just call me Nash— With a strong tone
—It's okay, auntie... I mean Nash— Ayham laughing.
While Ayham and Natasha stayed taking care of Irina, Evolet and her mother went to talk about everything that happened during the 8 years that they did not live together, with such a different life without Evolet's presence in it, after more than half an hour Both of them locked in that room, Evolet leaves there furiously and without saying a single word she went to the second floor, straight to her room, where she spent the rest of the morning, already at noon without having any news from Evolet, Maryam sends one of her employees to warn her about lunchtime, the employee only with signs, gave him understand Maryam that she would not come down, after a while, Maryam decides to send Irina with a tray that contained fruit in pieces and some yogurt, Evolet decides to let Irina pass, from outside the laughter of both girls could be heard, Maryam understood at that moment that they both complimented each other.
Several hours have passed and both girls are asleep. Evolet starts to move and opens his eyes, when he picks up his cell phone he looked at the time, he realizes that it is already very late, so he wakes up his little sister Irina, at that moment there is a knock on the door, it is one of the employees telling them that it is time for dinner, both girls go down to the dining room, where everyone was already sitting, including the redhead Natasha.
—Tell me how old you are? — Starting a small conversation with Natasha
—I will turn 22 this weekend—Evolet responds, swallowing dryly.
—I wait and we have a party— Natasha is looking askance at Evolet
—Of course it will be done! — Maryam in an enthusiastic tone
—Mother, you must know that I don't like those things—Evolet, responding without attention
—It doesn't matter even if it's a small family gathering and I don't want you to refuse— In a commanding voice
—It's okay, my dear mother—With a little encouragement, but with an answer that makes Maryam happy
—Ready then we will have a party... I say a family reunion— With a big smile, but upsetting Evolet
—Of course, I suppose you'll wear something nice for that day—Maryam gives hints to Evolet for her relaxed way of dressing
—I guess I'll look for something better to wear— With a shocking look at Maryam
—Great!... Tell me, how long will you stay? — More excited than the birthday girl
—Well, I guess a couple of years, whatever the duration of the career I'll start—Speaking without realizing the silence left by his comment
—Oh that's great, and what do you plan to study?— Natasha looks at everyone at the table.
—I'm still making a decision, I haven't seen the paperwork for the university— In a thoughtful and somewhat distracted tone
—Well, it would be excellent if you looked at the "Lomonosov" university, where all the children of the family study— Stare fixedly and addressing Ayham
—I'll look over the paperwork and make a decision— Looking at Ayham and Natasha
—Brother, don't you think that would be excellent?— He asks Mr. Kratochwil
—Clear! That would be the best and that way everyone can support each other— Already finishing their dinner.
The conversation ends and I get dinner, Mr. Kratochwil leaves the dining room, kissing Maryam goodbye and goes straight to the office, Ayham and Natasha leave the dining room and go to the pool, while Maryam, Irina and Evolet they go to the room. Evolet decides to go up to his room in search of a book to pass the time, while he is in his room he realizes that he can see Natasha and Ayham who are apparently in an argument, from which Natasha walks away hysterically and leaves Ayham in a dissatisfied manner, Evolet picks up a random book by the writer "Agatha Christie", leaves in a hurry and heads back to the living room, upon arriving he collides with Natasha who He's saying goodbye to Maryam eh Irina.
Maryam tries to make Natasha stay the night, claiming that it is already too late to leave, the girl, seeing so much insistence, accepts, with the condition of helping prepare the small party for Evolet, Maryam excitedly gives her a squeeze of hands confirming the deal, while Evolet goes to sit on the sofa, she looks at them with concern and great curiosity. At that moment Ayham appears who only says goodbye to Maryam telling her that he is going out and that he plans to be late, he picks up his car keys and looks at Evolet while she reads without realizing it.
As it got later, each of the girls retired from the living room to their room, already tired and very sleepy, first it was little Irina, then Natasha who yawned as she said goodbye, followed by Evolet who could no longer bear to keep her eyes open. Open eyes. Maryam stopped working and headed to the office, where Mr. Kratochwil was still there. Upon seeing her, he decided to stop writing and turn everything off. Maryam approached and sat on his lap.
—Let's go to bed, it's too late— caressing her face
—Okay, let's go... Is everyone already asleep?— Yawning as he spoke
—Everyone already is, except Ayham who said he would leave and arrive very late—
With a dissatisfied look, Mr. Kratochwil just nods his head
—Okay, let's go to sleep then
—Sure darling, we have a lot to do tomorrow—Putting her hand on his and slowly standing up.
They both walk towards the door, turning off any light they find in their path, they reach the room and begin to undress, Maryam removes all traces of makeup with a cotton pad, Mr. Kratochwil lies down on the edge of the bed and puts the nightstand glasses. Both of them already in bed say goodnight with a kiss, not so many minutes passed and they were already fast asleep.