A Billion Dollar Mistake

Chapter 12

"Let your smile change the world, but don't let the world change your smile"~Unknown

Malik's POV:

After laying around for god knows how long, I finally decided that I did not want to stay in Dubai any longer, I needed to get back to London as soon as possible, I missed the city, and more importantly, I missed Mama Tasmeen. I wonder what she is doing right now, probably cleaning the kitchen or the rooms. I wish she could just rest sometimes. I was in my thought when I heard a soft knock, probably green eyes. How come everything about her is beautiful? Even the way her knock sounds. Wait what? Did I just think that? What the hell is wrong with me? It must have been the alcohol, yeah that is it, that is the only explanation available. I heard another knock and realized that I still hasn't answered, so I cleared my throat

"What?" I said, trying to sound busy

"Can I come in" She said in a soft voice

"I am busy, but yeah" I told her, looking around to find something to do

"Hey" she said coming in, putting her hands behind her back, while smiling. "What are you up to?" she asked wrinkling her nose in a cute way.

"Nothing, just work" I said while taking the few documents on the bed, and putting them on the lamp table.

"Hum, I see, shouldn't you relax a bit? I mean you look like you've been working a long time" she asked sounding concerned. I don't want her pity

"That is none of your business. Remember, you should stay out of my business, if you don't want any trouble" I said in a serious tone.

"Oh , um, I am sorry" she said sounding really regretful "Uhm anyways, aren't you going outside, before the sun goes out? I mean, since we are leaving today?" she asked again. Doesn't she understand english, or is she just dumb? I just told her to leave me alone in a very clear way, I guess it just wasn't clear enough.

"Huh? So now I am getting thrown out of my own house, that is new" I said smirking.

She turned red, and I could read frustration and confusion on her innocent face

"Uhm, yeah, I mean no, no, I just thought that you would want to enjoy the weather outside"? She said while shaking her head, and I could see few Auburn hair being loose on the side of her face. What a beautiful hair. Malik, come back to your senses

"Do I look like the type of person to go out and enjoy the weather?"

"I mean, no, not at all, it's just that you look so serious and you never smile, you look like you are not fun at all" She added, all serious

"That is not true" I said, trying to deny it

"Which one? the you don't smile part, or the you are not fun part" She said while smirking. I can't believe that she was able to turn this around, I can see her technique now, trying to make me talk, and show an emotion, well she was able to succeed. Yet again, she was able to make me lose my composure. What is it about her? I mean I've been to a lot of conferences, interviews, I have even signed contracts with politicians and presidents, I have never, not once let myself be fooled, well except by my father with the contract, but that was another case.

"You know what? Since you don't have anything to do, pack your bags and we are leaving in 50mn" I said trying to change the subject.

"Ok fine, but this is not the end of this conversation" she said while laughing. "Make it 20 for me, My suitcase is already ready, I just need to make a quick Salat, and then I am all set" she said while going out of the room