Then he tightly grabbed his belongings and left.
Iyas and Lisan enjoyed their shopping, having bought many things.
They then returned together, heading towards their upscale neighborhood where they lived.
The car lined up in front of Lisan's house, and the two of them got out of the car loaded with the things they bought.
Iyas: "These are your keys." He gave her the car keys.
Lisan took her keys and said, "Thank you."
Iyas: Are you okay? It's not your usual to say thank you... umm.
Lisan: Um, I didn't notice that before. Well, who knows... She looks towards Iyas kindly and continues,
"Iyas, I miss something we used to do when we were kids." She smiles.
Iyas: Hahaha sneaking out and racing down the slope? Let's sneak out again together!
Lisan: No, not that... I miss us talking a lot... together... me, you, and Frounda...
Iyas: Are you ready now? Frounda will be very happy if you decide to do that. smiles
Lisan: Um...I think it's too late now. It's been a long time...and...um... never mind. Frounda isn't here anyway. Okay, let's go. See you tomorrow.
Iyas: Okay, Koala. See you tomorrow.
Iyas went towards his house while Lisan entered her house carrying those items.
The sound of the door opening.
Lisan entered the house and she heard a commotion inside.
Lisan muttered to herself, "I think we have guests."
Lisan's mother, Mrs. Melissa: Oh, it's you. Welcome back.
Lisan: Hello Mom. I'm a little late.. sorry, but...
Mother: Yes, yes, I know. Tomorrow is Frounda's birthday.
The mother said: "Tim is here, along with his mother."
Lisan: Mrs. Rula is here... why? Hmm, did I act badly with Tim today?
Mother: Come on, come on. it's just a visit.. she laughs.
Lisan, remembering how she had kicked out Tim's uncle and feeling embarrassed, left the shopping bags with the maid and told her to put them in her room. Then she headed to the living room to greet the guests.
Tim, after noticing Lisan: My dear, I was impressed today. You drive fast.
Lisan: Uh, where did you see me? Um, I had an appointment for that. You shouldn't do that. It's dangerous.
Tim: Ohh, I want to drive fast too... it seems fun. Come on, come on, my dear Lisan, you have to teach me.
Lisan gently strokes Tim's head and says: "Okay, I will take you one day to learn, but you have to listen to what is being said to you. Agreed?"
Tim: Yay, okay!
Lisan took Tim's hand and they walked to greet Rula together.
Lisan: Mrs. Rula, hello! It's nice to see you. I thought you were on a trip with your husband.
Rula: Hi, you look elegant as usual... Oh, the trip? No, no, I think Tim got it wrong. Bibars just wanted to accompany him, so I didn't come with them.
Lisan: Oh, I see. I didn't know you had a brother.
Rula: No, he's my younger brother-in-law. He was in Paris and recently returned here. He's a literature professor at the college.
Lisan: Alright, sorry I've been bothering you a bit. I'll leave you now.
Tim: "Oh, I forgot. How is your wound doing? I'm sorry about what my uncle did to you today.."
The mother said, "What injury? What happened? Did he hurt you?"
Lisan laughs: "There's nothing to worry about. I don't know how I got this -on my hand. The uncle didn't do anything. Don't worry, Mom."
The Mother: Why is Tim apologizing then? If he didn't do anything...
Lisan: Oh, his uncle seemed to have lost his mind or I don't know what's wrong with him. I told them that the wound was just a wild dog's marke, and he shouted at me and... umm... I kicked him out. I'm sorry for that. Maybe I didn't try to understand what he meant. Can it be that he doesn't like dogs or something like that? Hmm, I think I acted badly, so please apologize to him on my behalf, Rula.
Rula: He shouldn't have shouted like that, that idiot. You did the right thing in kicking him out. I'll make him apologize.
Lisan: No no, There's no need.
The mother: "He should apologize, of course. He shouldn't have yelled at my daughter."
Lisan: Mom, come on, there is no need for that.
Rula and the mother: "He will apologize, of course."
Lisan to herself: Why do I feel like there's something else behind the apology? They seem suspicious...
Lisan smiles and says, "Okay, okay, as you wish. I need to rest now. I have a lot of work tomorrow."
Mother: Oh okay... Oh, I forgot! Iyas left a note for you today, but I forgot about it... Oh my god.
Lisan: "We were together... I think the note is about tomorrow. You know him."
Lisan: "Oh... I think there will be a wedding soon," she smiled.
Mother: Really? Oh, I'm happy to hear that.
Lisan: Alright, I'll leave you now. It was nice to see you, Rola, and also Tim.
Lisan went towards her room, while Rola remained in her place, feeling tense.
Rula: Will Lisan get married? I thought she wasn't in a relationship.
The mother: Marry? No, no... you misunderstood the situation... it's her childhood friends who will get married... I have known them since they were very young, so I'm happy about it.
The mother says, "What's wrong? If she was in a relationship, why would I want to introduce her to Bibars?"
Rula: Oh, I forgot.. (laughs) I overlooked this when I heard about the wedding.
The mother and Rula laugh together and exchange small talk.
Rula is a friend of Lisan's mother. They do charity work together. They met at a charity event and their relationship developed.
After a while of talking, Rula's driver came to take her home.
Melissa bid farewell to Rula and Tim as they got into the car and headed towards their house, which was located in one of the affluent neighborhoods as well.
Rula and Tim entered the house. Rula picked up a slipper in front of her and yelled at Bibars, who was watching a movie and enjoying his time: "You idiot!"
Bibars, after receiving a blow to his head: "What now... What did you do... Ah!"
Rula: You're such an idiot. I sent you to meet Lisan, not to shout in her face.
Rula grumbles: "You fool...you'll remain single."
Tim: "My dear bachelor!" laughs
Bibars: Auhh, she's already taken. Don't you know that?
Rula: No, no, it's not like that. So you saw her, with her childhood friend, he will marry, her friend.
Bibars sits up straight and says, "How can a beautiful lady like her be single?"
Rula: "I think it's your luck," she smiled.
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