Desert Encounter
Chapter 15

We were in front of this large building made of stone, it seemed old, very old.

Ibrahim’s car had just parked and he got out with two other men, probably Emir’s guards.

At the same time the little door opened to reveal a little girl who, when she saw us, started to smile widely

– I knew I had heard car noises, Emiiiiir. She said, running towards him.

I was surprised to see that the little girl called her by her first name. I looked at him and he still seemed as impassive while earlier I had seen her smile for the first time since I had known him, small but that was already it. Suddenly I saw a group of children come out to

their around the house and heading towards the sheikh, running and shouting Emiiiiiiir as if he knew him well.

They stood in a circle around him and all spoke at the same time

– Emir, when are you taking us to the palace

– Emir what have you kept for us this time

– Emir who is this pretty young lady who is accompanying you

– children enough, let the sheikh rest, he made a long journey you know that well

Yes it’s true, we had driven a good 2 hours before arriving in this small village far from the capital.

– your majesty, mademoiselle.

She was a veiled young woman in her thirties, she was really very pretty with a welcoming face.

She bowed down in front of us before looking at me strangely before smiling

– sabah el kheir Zeyneb, how is the orphanage

– very good your majesty hamdoulillah and its thanks to you. Please follow me.

Emir nodded and the guards came out from behind the two cars.

– yeahssss

The children were so happy, that they all rushed towards the gifts except the little girl at the beginning who was there, her arms in the air hoping that Emir, the sheikh would carry her, she must have been 6 years old and she seemed very close to him.

And this is what Emir did to my greatest surprise, before advancing towards the entrance of the building. the little girl looked at me and stuck out her tongue, which made me want to laugh, a real little slut, I felt that. he stopped for a moment and turned to me

– come

Having nothing else to do, I survive inside this completely renovated house with a very modern and beautifully interior.

– it was the sheikh who did it.

I jumped when I heard the voice behind me, it was Zeyneb with a tray of tea in her hand who was talking to me when I was admiring the house –

sorry

– it was the sheikh who had the idea of ​​everything redo here and keep the old side of the stones.

– and how is that done? I mean, He comes here a lot. I glanced at the interested person who was listening to the little girl talking to him while touching her hair while sitting on a sofa

– yes, of course when he has time, don’t see it like that, he really likes children

– ah well

– I forgot the good manners I didn’t introduce myself it’s…..

– Zeyneb I followed earlier when the sheikh called you.

– yes it’s true and you

– call me Naomi

– you are very pretty mashaAllah

– thank you, you too

– well I’m going to serve the tea otherwise it risks getting cold

We went to Emir and I sat down on the chair at next to him

– Emir who is the young lady who follows you everywhere. Asked little

Nour. Scolded Zeyneb

– what did I say wrong

– he’s my guest. Replied Emir

– oh phew and she’s coming home soon

– why are you asking that Nour. Zeyneb questioned.

– because I thought she wanted to steal my Emir

– what do you mean. Sighed Zeyneb

– well I’m Emir’s lover, right? When I’m older I’m going to marry him.

Today was really a day full of surprise and astonishment, I looked at Emir and he was already looking at me. I was shocked by the audacity of this little girl.

It’s true that he was truly a handsome man; I understood why even such a little girl fell for his charm. He was really beautiful.

We waited for shouts and the children came in with each a gift

– thank you Emir. They shouted.

I finally understood that he had given permission to the children to call him that.

– please read us a story

– children stop, I have to speak with his majesty. Said Zeyneb

– oooor ma….. miss, you could read us…..

– we won’t bother the guests…

– it’s okay, it doesn’t bother me. I said. Where are the books

– there. They are there . Said a little one

– read that to us, miss. Handing me a book a little girl

– called me Naomi. I picked up the book and read the cover. Sleeping Beauty

– oooouuuuiiiiiiiii. shouted the children.

– Emir, you come, we will be quieter in my office

– I’m coming.

He didn’t pay attention to the young woman who headed towards his office, which he had already mastered very well over time, and looked at Naomi again.

She looked at him in turn when he stood up

– wait, I have a question . She said getting up

– yes

– how come the children speak English so well

– because here, they have professionals who come and teach them everything they need to know. And I’m personally old there.

– oh

– we will continue this conversation later.

And he moved away from her.

– come sit down children, let’s start, once upon a time……

Emir took one last look at Naomi and said he had succeeded.

He had managed to bring her out of this darkness, she was finally smiling.

It was the first time he saw her smile so much and he liked it.

Now he knew she would be strong enough to move on.