Chapter 7

Fatima viewpoint :

I got up very early, I wash myself, pray. I brush my hair. I put on my uniform and go to work. Today I had decided not to pay attention to Alima. My wound still hasn't healed. I'm still in pain.

The fact that she dares to accuse me of a Thief. She’s just a spoiled rotten princess. I head for the kitchen; the girls were already there. I was so amazed to see them in the morning. Hi everyone; as for Sarah, she was still furious; she was very angry with me. I really don't understand this girl.

Anyway, I decide to make some sweets for breakfast.

I don't know what was happening to me, I was thoughtful and I smiled stupidly thinking of the new Mohamed from yesterday. A respectful and gentle Mohamed.

9h 06 minutes

Everyone was at the table, even Tabata; she was doing everything to avoid my gaze. I still had my head held high despite his lies. Although I know I had not taken her gold necklace. I wish she found her necklace so that I was innocent in everyone's eyes.

I served everyone including Tabata (witch). What was she still up to because she was so calm? I had never seen him like this. After the service I return to the kitchen.

The SAB trio were having breakfast. I joined them; we were sitting around a basic table. Throughout breakfast; every time I looked up I met Sarah's. She was getting more and more weird, she was very tense than usual, she was very worried. I wondered what was wrong with her.

After breakfast Helene was cutting the meat. She was very busy. I insisted a lot that I do it for her, but she refused.

A few minutes later Mohamed appeared in the kitchen. Always so elegant, as usual he had a tie in his hand. Omg he still didn't know how to tie a tie.

I was dreaming I was watching him. I couldn't take my eyes off him. Omg he had worn the watch I gave him.

He nodded to me perhaps forward to say hello. He approached Helene.

-Helene please can you make me my tie?

- Oh my chick can't you see I'm busy

- So you can ask someone to do it to me

- Go see the driver instead

- Never not him

-So ask whoever you want

As soon as he turned to me; I lower my gaze and pretend to work to hide my fear.

-Fatima you wouldn't mind making me my tie

-Yes, it's a good idea, said Helene

- No, I don't think that ...

-But if please, otherwise I will be late

-OK like you want

He walks over to me and hands me the tie; I take it trembling. I was embarrassed by the eyes of the other girls.

I felt he was looking at me as I made his tie. After I finish I look up; I catch him looking at me differently than usual; I could never describe her look so beautiful it was.

-Thank you very much you are better than Helene about the tie

What would he have done if Helene and the other girls weren't there?

Mohamed's point of view:

It's the most beautiful day of my life. I only think of her; at the office I am distracted. I just canceled my meeting because my head is elsewhere I only think of Fatima. Sometimes I say his name like that all of a sudden. To see his face everywhere. I think I'm going to go crazy.

Since she gave me this watch I wear it all the time. It’s kind of my lucky charm.

Now I would do anything for the close up. Like the story of the tie. I would always wish to experience this same situation.

As I was distracted I decided to stop work. And to return; but I wanted to give Fatima a gift; I decide to go to the local jewelry store. When I got down I headed for the jewelry store.

-Hello

-Hello sir, what could I do to you?

-I wanted to give a gift; tell me do you have necklaces we have the letter F above

-Yes, but it's very expensive because it's solid gold

-The price is not a problem, just tell me the price

-It is 484,000 FCFA

- Here is 500,000 FCFA you can keep the change

-Thank you sir ; this person must be precious to you

-More than precious it is a rare pearl, it is worth a thousand times than gold, good thank you very much

-Okay, bye

The driver was outside waiting for me towards the house. I was so happy. I smiled stupidly.

Hope she likes my gift?

Alima's point of view:

I'm really bored ; I don't go out anymore; my car ; my bank cards my brother took everything from me.

All of this because of that idiot Fatima I hate her I don't regret what I did. On the contrary, I am not finished with it.

As for my brother; he comes closer and closer to her. I didn't like the story with the tie. I will do everything for the separated. She gets on my nerves ; I am going to make it so that it comes out of my brother's life; of our life.

Everyone prefers it; that to me; she gets a lot of compliments every day. I curse the day she set foot in this house.

What has she got more than me, this idiot?

Fatima's point of view:

I was in the garden watering the flowers, the weather was fine. It was about three o'clock in the morning; Helene was in the kitchen with the other girls preparing lunch; after doing half the work Helene ordered me to clean the garden and water the flowers.

A few minutes later: horn sounds were heard; the guard rose to open the door; It was Mohamed's car with his driver.

The driver got out to open the door for him; I was even amazed to see him at this hour. He usually came down to the office late.

He got out and walked inside the house. He was handsome with his smoky blacks. After the first row of plants, I take care of the second row. A few minutes later Mohamed left the house to go to the garden.

He had changed his clothes; he had worn shorts; a Nike t-shirt and sneakers. He walked over to me. I kept telling myself don’t tremble Fatima, stay calm》.

-Good morning miss

-Good morning sir

-It's so nice out

-Yes the weather is wonderful

-Can I help you?

-You are serious

-I seem to be joking

-Okay ; all that's left is to water

-At your service

He set to work; for the first time . It watered pretty well.

Suddenly he watered me; he had thrown me water.

-hey

-we are going to play the water fight; it starts now.

He was running behind me with the watering can in his hand. They look like children.

I decide to run to get the other watering can to avenge myself. I threw water right in her face. We were both soaked.

We were laughing so much it was fun. After the water fight I ask Mohamed to come back because he was starting to sneeze; as for me, I was so cold that the water was cold.

Helene was in front of the door with her arms crossed, looking really serious.

-How can you do that you will catch a cold; already my chick is sneezing. Go home quickly.

When I entered all the girls looked at me they laughed at me too besides besides Sarah always with her air.

But what did I do to her ?

After lunch and after putting on a change; I head for the kitchen. Where Helene asked me to bring a change of clothes to Mohamed.

Before that I decided to prepare a herbal soup; effective against colds.

As usual I carried out orders, brought a change of clothes and the soup I had made. I walked down the hall to her room. I knocked on the door before entering.

He was sitting on the bed with his feet crossed bare-chested; he always keep sneezing.

I walked over to him, putting the soup on the table.

- Here are the spare clothes that Helene asked me to bring to you

-Thank you

He dressed

- Here I made this soup for you; drink it and you will feel better

-No thanks

-Ah you forgot your promise. You promised to respect me so drink it

-Okay if you insist

He took the soup and drank it all at once despite the heat.

-It is well rested, please

-I wanted to give some things

-it can wait go sleep and don't argue

I turned to go in the direction of the door. When I heard.

-Fatima I would sleep if you sing our song to me

-You promise me that you will sleep

-Promit

I pull up the chair to sit in it and start singing. Looks like a kid who is told a story every night before going to sleep.

He was too cute; after a few minutes he was sleeping like an angel.

I left the room step by step as soon as I opened the door I ran into Helene.

-In fact Helene I last because… ..

-Don't worry I heard it all; I didn't know you had such a beautiful voice.

-Thank you

- Will you also rest you must be tired

-Are you sure

-Yes of course was going to -y

-Thank you so much !

Mohamed's point of view:

I woke up with a hand that was shaking me to support it. Little by little I open my eyes and I see Alima sitting next to me.

What else does she want from me?

I get up to go to the bathroom, washing my face and brushing my teeth.

I left the bathroom; but she was still there. She looked sad.

-What is Alima?

-Can you give me back my goods?

-No or even think

-But why ?

-As long as you do not have to apologize to Fatima you will have nothing

-No never

-So you won't have it

-Just the car please brother I would like to go see some friends; I am bored

-Not until you do what I ask you

Fatima viewpoint

I happen to pass through the hallways to bring clean sheets to Alima.

I heard Alima's voice talking to her brother. She begged him to return her things (car, bank card ...).

I was concerned when I heard Mohamed say

《First apologize to Fatima, Mohamed said in an authoritative voice.》

I decide to intervene; I knock on the door; then I enter. I see Alima on her knees begging her brother.

-Yes Fatima you wanted some things.

-In fact ; it was not my intention but I heard your conversation. You can return his property to him; I forgive her

-What after all she did to you?

-I understand her because she is spoiled rotten

-More than spoiled rotten; she is rude

- Could give him everything

I walk over to Alima and straighten her up.

-So what do we say; Said Mohamed in a hoarse voice.

-Thank you…

One could clearly sense that she had said it in spite of herself. She was looking at me strangely. Mohamed had given him everything; when she left she kissed her brother on the cheek. The latter acted as if she did not exist.

After Alima's departure I head for the door; when he took my hand.

I turned around

-But what kind of person are you?

-That is to say

-How can you forgive easily? After all she did to you

-You must know how to forgive in life; to open a new page; although it is not easy to forgive; I only wish one thing that this reappear

-Why can't you forget that?

-Forget I can not; because I was treated as a thief is very serious

-Try to forget about it; I need you

-Of me uh wait i have to go put his sheets in Astou

-Once again ; I told you earlier but you neglected me

-I will be back

-Promised

-Promised

I leave the room a few minutes later in asked me.

What does he want from me?

Fatima's point of view:

I had decided to keep my promise and go join Mohamed; after depositing the sheets in Astou's room.

As usual I knock and enter the room.

-I see you kept your promise

-Yes of course ; a promise is a promise

-I want you to close your eyes until five

-Give me your hand

-Tell me what you want to tell me and I'm going

-Give me your hand ; trust me

- Okay

I close my eyes ; he holds my hand and leads I do not know where. I was only following his direction; eyes closed.

-When I count to three you open your eyes

-Okay

-1 .. 2 .. 3..4..5 ..

I open my eyes and see a box on the dresser. I was excited; I wanted at all costs to know what was behind the box.

-Take the box and open it for you

-For me

-Yes go open it

I open the box and see a magnificent gold chain with the letter F.

-Waouh it's beautiful

-This pleases me

-But I cannot accept that; it must be too expensive

-What; how come you can't accept my gift when you gave me a watch; No, you're going to take it otherwise I'm going to get angry

-I gave you this watch because you have done a lot for me. You offered me a roof; a work ; you fed and cared for me; what more. I did it to thank you

-Please, I ask you to accept this gift; I ask you please

-as you insist as much agree I accept thank you very much

-You're welcome ; I can put it on if you want

-Yes

He got behind me; to put it; I couldn't believe that I was offered such a gift. He kissed my forehead.

-You are beautiful

-Thanks again

-Stop thanking me please

-I must go Helene must wait for me

-OK see you later

I left the room with stars in my eyes. I thought I was dreaming; it was just beautiful.