51. Dispute between Adal and Aanaye

Mrs Durian left Adal and Aanaye in one of her home's bedroom to let the couple get fresh until she prepares a breakfast meal for them.

Aanaye checked the clothes that were given by Mrs Durian to both of them. They were thick winter clothes made into long multi colored and floral maxi. Aanaye who was always a fan of vintage and Bahamian colors and style loved it.

"Wow, this is really beautiful. I have never seen this kind of style in Oakland. I am loving it. Aanaye spoke up unintentionally without thinking that she is not with her sisters in her own room."

Adal who was busy in looking through the windows, noticed the smile on Aanaye's face that was just like a little girl who gets happy with colourful new clothes. Adal didn't spoke but liked seeing her happy.

"Adal Kay, see this, Uncle's cool shirt and trouser, it's for you. Ahhhmmm .... it will suit you Adal Kay. Here wear it or you will get cold again." Aanaye just asked him like his mommy.

Adal noticed her mommy's style command on him. Aanaye who was like a little girl at one time and after few seconds behave like a mom. He was looking at her caring expressions for him. Adal moved forward and took the clothes from Aanaye's hand.

"Okay Miss Aanaye thankyou ... "Adal replied.

"You will also catch the cold again go and you change first." Said Adal.

"You are there to care for me but I cannot care well of a man. And you have taken a promise of leaving me home safe. I trust you that you will take good care of me if I get hill." Aanaye replied to Adal.

Adal just watched the confidence on her face and went to the washroom for a change.

In the meantime, Aanaye removed her shoes and stockings. She remained all covered with cap and scarf. She removed her sweaters.

Adal came out of the washroom. Aanaye got scared and immediately picked up her scarf.

Adal saw her getting insecured and hiding her figure from him.

"I ... I am sorry. You can go in the washroom." Adal turned his face until Aanaye went to the washroom.

Aanaye went inside and got changed and fresh.

She was looking fresh and pretty in the mirror with her hair open.

Aanaye got out of the washroom. Adal who was by the fire saw the girl in normal clothes.

"Oooh she is pretty and smart" Adal replied to himself.

"Ooh Miss Aanaye you are much stout then I expected." Adal annoyed her.

"Are you serious? I am looking stout?" Asked conscious girl.

Aanaye just got near to the mirror and looked herself closely with tightening the loose maxi.

Adal was just looking at her disturbance, while they heard the knock at the door.

Adal waited for Aanaye to settle down with her scarf.

Aanaye got the scarf and came to sat beside Adal on the couches near fire.

Mr and Mrs Durian were here with a breakfast tray in each one's hand.

"Here children have a breakfast. Hope you like the taste of my hand. Asked Mrs Durian."

Adal and Aanaye who were without their caps, heavy uppers and goggles was looking smart and beautiful to Mrs Durian.

"Wow , you both are such a lovely and pretty couple. God made a perfect couple. May God protect you from evil eye. I hope you will have lovely babies like their mom and dad." Said Mrs Durian with looks of love and praise at them both.

Aanaye who was quiet and looking at Adal for all this.

Adal replied Mrs Durian, Thankyou Mrs Durian for this love.

Have the breakfast children. Mr Durian asked them. You people might be hungry for two days. We will come to take utensils after you have done.

While the couple left the room Aanaye looked at Adal and asked, "Why did you not tell them that I am not your wife and we are not couple?"

"Because, we need help right now and you donot have any identity here at Labia. You will have identity with me right now. Here after every few days riots begin and army picks up a peraon if found any without identity of Labia considering them as enemy's spy. Miss Aanaye, so be quiet and let me do what I can for your safety."

Aanaye got silent and worried. But she knew Adal is right. Kashan city on both sides in Oakland and Labia is a disputed territory where riots begin for demand of freedom from both countries.

Adal offered plate and breakfast to Aanaye.

"Don't worry, I am here." Replied Adal.

Mr Durian had retired from Army and his house at this deserted area with no house around was confusing him. So he wanted Aanaye to be his wife infront of all. Though it was secure for Adal as he had the nationality of his land but this was not secred for Aanaye. Adal thoughy to himself but didn't tell Aanaye about his thinkings for Mr and Mrs Durian.

Adal asked Aanaye to have breakfast.

Both had their breakfast. Adal and Aanaye kept the cups and plates in a tray and picked them up to downstairs.

Mr and Mrs Durian were having their meal too, near the fire in the living room.

"Oh dear children there was no need of doing any work. You are our guests. You would have called out for us." Asked Mr Durian.

"No issue sir, you have given us shelter and food in this cold that is very much enough for us." Asked Adal.

"Children you both can have rest and sleep. I know you were on your honeymoon but this all hurted you. I am sorry for that." Asked Mrs Durian.

Adal and Aanaye went upstairs.

"Miss Aanaye let's sleep. I am tired and sleepy." Asked Adal.

"How can we sleep? There is only one bed and we are two. Not even we can ask for more quilt snd bed from the Uncle and aunt." Asked Aanaye.

"We can share the bed Miss Aanaye. This could be my side and that one's be yours."

"No, not possible. How can I sleep with a man? I never slept ever. In our culture we sleep with our husbands only." Told proud Aanaye.

"Okay okay, our culture is not different from yours." Replied Adal.

"So?"Asked Aanaye.

"So share the bed or sit beside fire and let me sleep well. You have two options.Never know what struggle lies ahead." Replied Adal.

"Okay FINE ADAL KAY ... I hate you ..." replied Aanaye.

"I hate you too Miss Aanaye. Oh cosy bed, I love you."

Good morning with goodnight. Replied Adal making her more annoyed.

Aanaye waited and looked at Adal who was snoring right and left. Aanaye couldn't resist the sleepbin her eyes on a comfortable bed.

Aanaye got up and went to bed ... took the cushion from couches and made a boundary line with them on bed.

Adal was looking at her with one eye opened.

"Mr Adal Kay ,this is the boundary between us. Don't cross it and don't even put your hand on it. Don't try to touch me even while asleep. This side is mine." Asked Aanaye.

"Miss Aanaye, who would wish to sleep and touch a girl like you. Annoying abd stout. Don't you dare to hold or hug me while asleep." Adal asked abd turned his face away with a smile.

Aanaye just looked at him shockingly and then laid down.