CHAPTER 9:UNEXPECTED CALLS

MAYA

"Whoa there, Maya. what's seems to be the problem? The only times I've seen you look this way is when you're around Drew. I'm guessing he's the one that just called?'' Hossein asked taking a sit opposite me on the kitchen island.

"No, it's not Andrew calling and he shouldn't be calling me either'' I said switching off my cellphone and tossing it aside.



''Ohhhh, so it's a he but not Andrew. Hmmm...a potential suitor perhaps?'' I groaned loudly with both hands on my face before mumbling.

"Drop it please, I don't wanna talk about it'' He looked at me like he wanted to say something else before nodding understandingly and I sighed in relief.

Meanwhile; somewhere faraway in east coast of Jamaica, an unknown individual took one last long look at his cellphone before boarding the flight that'll change the course of everyone's life involved.



''Thanks for lunch, Maya. I was really hungry'' Rolling my eyes at Hossein I nudged him playfully saying...



"I don't know why you're thanking me for the lunch you made by yourself, Hossein. But, you're welcome!"-- Hossein laughed heartily and I smiled. He's such a sweet soul I tell you.

''True, but you had all the ingredients I used. There's almost never enough mushrooms at our place to use because Min eats them like candy'' I laughed after hearing his words, he adds ''It's a real nightmare when you want to make mushroom soup and there's no mushroom Maya.'' I laughed even more while he faked pout.

''Aww...you poor baby, you want your big sis Maya to buy you more mushrooms?'' I asked in a baby like voice and he burst into fits of laughter and I couldn't joined in as we both laughed to out heart content the weird tension from earlier disappearing disappearing into nothingness.

A Few Hours Later! (Still At Maya's Place).

''Antee Jameela'' Hossein said and I'm just looking at him like he's gone crazy before he chuckles saying...

''It means you're beautiful, Maya'' Okay, I swear I'm not blushing. Hossein is like...the nicest person you would ever meet, he also says the sweetest things. Its a bit late in the afternoon after hanging out together for like half of the day just laughing about the most random and absurd things, I asked Hossein to teach me some few Egyptian Arabic phrases and let's just say its been a blast! I'm loving every aspect of it, and he's such a kind and considerate teacher.

''Thank you, Hossein. That's really sweet, now teacher me something I can use to drive Andrew crazy'' He laughed while flicking my nose playfully.

''I can't I do that silly'' clicking my tongue I nudged him on the shoulder saying...

''You are taking this 'bros before hoes thing' really serious aren't you?'' Hossein does a zip like sign on his lips and tossed an imaginary key towards the other direction as I burst into laughter.

''I love you, Maya. You know that, but helping you piss off my brother is a big no. Not like it would do you any good though; Drew speaks it fluently'' Hossein said and I gasped.

''La'a'' I managed to say which means 'no' and he gave me an encouraging smile before saying ''Aywa'' which means 'yes' it felt really good to know that I can say some few Egyptian Arabic phrases without making a complete fool out of myself my teacher seems proud of me.



''But, how?'' My voice came out more whinny than anticipated and he chuckles.

''You already know is Drew is like a brother to me and my parents love him just as much as they love me; if not more"-- He said lightly and I smiled. That jerk does have a way of having people fall foe him. "Its kind of hard for a guy like him not to have picked up the language as time went by, especially since he spent most of his free time at my house.'' I made an 'oh' sound as Hossein laughs.

''You know Drew can teach you too, right?'' He asked and I rolled my eyes.

''Yeah, right after we work pass the insulting the heck of each other part you mean?'' Hossein groaned loudly.

"Come on, Maya. How long do you plan on keeping this 'I hate Drew act' up for?'' He asked with an eye roll while making a dramatic air quote.

''I cant believe you're really asking me that right now. Like, have you ever seen us together in the same space; Hossein? He hates me more I do him'' He scoffs with an eye roll saying.

''That's absurd, Maya. Clearly you two have your differences, but can't you at least put some effort into getting on his good side?'' Geez! That's a tough one even for me.



''Can pigs fly?'' Hossein rolled his eyes before saying...

''You're impossible to reason with do you know that, Maya?'' I'm surprised it took a genius like him so long to figure out how unreasonable I can be when it comes to Andrew.

I said ''Shukrau'' with a slight bow which is Egyptian Arabic for 'thank you' and he chuckles while muttering ''And cheeky too, apparently'' as I laughed at him.

Hossein left a light kiss on my cheek as we said our goodbyes a few minutes later and I heard a ding from my cell phone that signals I'd gotten a text message and I made my way to the kitchen island while reading a text from Mrs. D out loud.

''Hello darling, how are you doing? Hope classes are going well? Please come over to the Villa tomorrow at your leisure time. I would like to discuss something with you'' Hmmm! What could she possibly have to discuss with me?

"I guess I've been summoned." I said remembering all those times the matrons would scheduled zoom calls with her when I was in Highschool for something I'd done.











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