Chapter 16 XVIWhile I am pulling away from the hug, I hear my name called—or rather screamed—from inside by none other than his Royal Highness, Ismail. I wonder why he had to tell everyone we live in the same house in such a manner. This man will never cease to amaze me.
"Umit, Umit, where are you?" Ismail shouts from inside the house.
"I am by the poolside!" I shout back.
"Is that Ismail s voice I hear?" Fatima asks looking surprised and confused.
"Yes, it s my voice you heard," Ismail says, walking toward us.
"Why are you shouting my name?" I say standing up while guiding Ismail away from our table.
"Because I did not know where you were," Ismail says.
"Why didn t you call me?"
"I did, but you did not pick up."
"Oh sorry, I left my phone inside to charge."
"It's fine, anyway I
