Our Crossed Fate

💮 chapter 5 💮

2 months later...

It has been exactly two months that school has reopened and we are already in the month of January. "Urrrrgggg I hate school" I cried in frustration while entering the cafe " you haven't even finished your first year babe" Aiden answered given me a boyish grin. I rolled my eyes and answered sarcastically " hello to you too Aiden". Ari just shook her head and headed to the staffroom to put her things in her locker.

" Yo Ari how are you doing" asked Aiden." I see you finally notice me. I thought I was invisible to you" she answered giving a smug look to Aiden and disappearing from our sight. "What is it with the mood?" Aiden asked looking at me. I shrugged " I don't know. I should get to work before being yelled by the boss" I said disappearing to my locker.

I grabbed my apron , put my things in my locker and took a note pad. "Zeinab you have table 8,13,15 and 6" said Chantal. "Okay" I replied making my way to an old couple on one of my table. "Hello I am Zeinab I will be your waitress. What will you like". The lady replied " mashed potatoes with average steak and for the drink I will like to have some orange juice". I noted and turned to the man " I will have the same". I smiled and answered "right away".

I turned and gave their orders just then I saw two men walk to one of my tables and I went to take their orders. "Hello I am Zeinab I will be your waitress what will you like" I said grabbing their attention.

One of them turned around checking me out with his l**t filled eyes. He let his eyes roam on my body shamelessly and then he licked his lips. I shivered in disgust and put my best fake smile and cleared my throat "sir are you ready to order or I should come back later." The other man smirked evilly and said " are you on the menu". I rolled my eyes and bit my lips trying to bit back a sarcastic remark that will cost my job knowing that smart mouth of mine "sorry if you guys are not ready I will come back later".

After saying that I turned to leave when someone smacked my butt. And that it is. I grabbed a glass of water on a nearby table and poured it on the guy smacked me. "Black b***h do you even know who I am" he growled his face red in anger. At that time all I saw was red and I growled back at him "you can even be the president if you want but that doesn't give you the right to touch me".

People were now staring at the commotion that was happening and then the manager graced us with his presence. "What is going on here?" asked Mr Brown. "This impolite b***h poured water on me and she yelled also" the man answered. Mr Brown turned to me "is it true?" I looked at the man " yes sir but I have my reason" I wanted to continue but the manager cut me " apologize Zeinab". I was shocked, he didn't even let me finish and he asked me to apologize. No sir that wasn't going to happen "but sir.." he cut me again " I said apologize or your fired". The man was now smirking at me in triumph but I wouldn't let him win. I grabbed another glass of water and emptied it on him again ending gasped from people.

I turned and smiled sweetly to Albert " I would not apologize because I did nothing wrong and you are not firing me because I QUIT". I removed my apron and threw it on him and went to grab my things and leave this place.

Who do they think they are "apologize Zeinab" I said mimicking Albert. Taking my things I turned and was met with the worried eyes of Ari "I am fine and don't worry. Continue your work meet you at home" I told her giving her a hug and exiting the cafe through the back door without giving her a chance to reply.

As I stepped out the cold chilly air hit my cheeks and I smiled. Now I don't have a job but I am happy though, because I kept my pride and didn't let anyone disrespect me and I won't hesitate to empty another glass of water on him if I see him again.

I walked to a park I settle on a bench. It wasn't packed since it is a Wednesday afternoon. Then a man sat beside me. He was very handsome with his tanned skin. He was wearing a black suit but he doesn't look like a person from here. "You are quite courageous for a small girl like you" he said while chuckling. "What are you talking about?" I replied acting clueless " what you did at the cafe there was quite a show and you remind me of someone special too" I looked up at him and answered "that douchebag deserved what happened to him" he laughed " yeah totally. Don't let anyone disrespect you". I smiled "I won't".

We stayed in silence and I decided to break it "whom do I remind you of". He was hesitant first but he replied anyway " my little sister. She died two years ago". I didn't know what to say but talked nonetheless " may peace and Allah's blessings be upon her". "Ameen. I am Abdel Malik by the way but you can call me Malik like everyone and you are?" He was genuine and I didn't see the reason why shouldn't I tell him my name " I am Zeinab Sali but you can call me Zeinab". "Beautiful name. You really remind of her. But I can see you aren't someone from here" he said.

I didn't miss the sadness that flashed in his eyes but quickly disappeared as it came. "Yeah. I'm actually a Cameroonian but even you, you don't look like someone from here. I can be your sister if you want" I grinned at him.

He smiled at me " I will love that sis and yes I am not from here". Then i laughed a full blown laugh. He looked at me confused and asked "what is it?" I shook my head "nothing it's just that we met today and we are brother and sister. Isn't it amusing?" Now it is his turn to laugh " I know it is amusing but it is nothing. So now you are jobless?" He said reminding me of my situation. "Yes I think I should start looking for another one which will be in accordance with my school schedule" I shrugged. "Are you a student?" he asked. "Yes I am a fresher and I study Architectural Engineering". " ohh I see, you know I have a job for you". I looked at him weirdly but answered "what job". "Come to my office tomorrow and we will discuss. Here is my card" he said handing me a business card "present it at the reception and they will lead you to my office. I should leave now. See you tomorrow" he said standing up waving goodbye at me and going.

I lifted the card gazing at it curiously and what I read made my eyes bulge out of their socket. His name is Abdel Malik Abdallah and he is the CEO of Abdallah Corporation a multibillion company and just at the moment my phone rang. Ari's name flashed on the screen

Me : hello

Ari : Zeina where are you?

Me : at the park. I am coming home see you soon.

I cut the call and looked at the time and it was quite late. I got up and went home.

Upon arriving home, I was bombarded with Ari's questions. I narrated her all what happened and she was happy I got to get another job. She was squealing and bouncing on her legs that I will work with one of the eligible bachelors of London. I had to remind her that he was considering me as a sister.

I prayed and read some coranic verses, then changed into my PJs and went to bed. Today has been a hectic day hopefully tomorrow will be better. With that thought I dozed off to dream land.