Desert Encounter
Chapter 16

《- it is now time for us to go home, children. It was the sheikh who had just spoken in his hoarse and imposing voice, we found ourselves in front of the orphanage surrounded by the children and Zeyneb.

I really had a great time, these children allowed me to forget everything for a moment and I even surprised myself by finding my laughter again from time to time, yes I felt good.

Being in contact with these little ones, who for others had been abandoned by their parents and for others from deceased parents but who despite everything kept this smile and this joy of living made me understand that I should not feel sorry for myself, on the contrary I had to get up and look for a way to return home and get my life back.

– nooooo. The children shouted

– I’ll be back very soon

– yessssssss

– and with the pretty young lady. Asked a little boy.

He looked at me for a moment and I found myself blushing

– if the young lady does me the honor of accompanying me next time

– said yes, please. said the little boy

– yesssss. I picked up what the others learned

– okay I’ll be there…

– yeaaaahssss

– but on one condition

– oooor noooo

I smile and so does Zeyneb

– that next time it’s me who chooses the story

– yeaaah.

They came towards me to give me a big group hug which almost made me fall but a clothed hand grabbed me by the waist, just behind me, the sheikh was holding me which gave me a slight electric shock along my spine. my body and I knew that he had felt it because after the hug from the children, I had turned my face to make him understand that he could let go of me but he was already staring at me as usual with his cloudy gaze

– it’s okay you can let go of me

– I know but I don’t want to

– whatever.

We were staring at each other now, I had completely turned around.

– the children entered, his majesty will leave and it is starting to get cold. Said Zeyneb, I think she understood the situation.

– oooor goodbye Emir, goodbye Naomi. Said the children in their hearts as they entered the house

– goodbye children. Said Emir without looking away from mine.

The guards and Ibrahim were already waiting for us in the car.

– now let me go, what’s happening to you, you scared the children away

– who’s that, me!!! He said with a playful glint in his eyes

– don’t act innocent

– don’t worry I wasn’t planning on doing it

– let me go

– no, you’re too thin

– sorry

– you’re not eating enough

– that doesn’t make you don’t look

– think again, starting today I will make sure you eat properly, now come we have a long road ahead of us.

He let go of me and walked towards the car with that eternal confidence that characterized him so well. I watched him for a few seconds before heading towards the door that he had refused to open for me and rushed me into the cabin.

We were sitting as at the start except that this time, he had taken out a tablet from who knows where and was working on it.

Silence lasted a good part of the trip, me observing and admiring what was available to me through the tinted windows and him on his tablet

– I hope this little outing was pleasant and somewhat entertaining for you. He said without looking at me.

I stared at him for a little while and as usual he wore this serious look

– yes it was perfect, the children are wonderful

– good.》

And he continued to do what he was doing without speaking to me again.

We arrived very quickly at the palace, and the sheikh hurried out of the car without speaking to me.

Had I done something wrong, I no longer understood anything.

I took a deep breath before getting out of this car and going up the long stairs that awaited me, when I finally arrived at the top and entered the large hall, a man dressed as a major of men was waiting for me , arms behind his back

– Miss Black

– yes

– his majesty is letting you know that dinner will be served at 8 p.m. sharp, and that he is counting on your presence

He still didn’t dare

– hummm…… . ok

– someone will pick you up from your rooms be ready.

He bowed in greeting before disappearing around the bend of a corridor

Cheikh of misfortune, who thus asked him to enter my life, I hated him.

I then headed towards my room fuming.