Saturday morning comes with more sunny spells of Oman and the laughter of all my female cousins, as we gather in Saba's room to share our breakfast.

The atmosphere is even more joyful than the previous night as not only is it the morning of her gaye holud (mehndi) but on the 52 inch tv is the love viewing of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

Saba, along with a few other people in the room, shed a few tears.q

"She looks so beautiful." One comments, whilst blowing her nose.

"She does." Saba says. " But I'll look even better."

I roll my eyes, wishing I could go back to hiding in the staff rooms. Unfortunately that's no longer possible as Mikhail took the keys and returned them to the reception, claiming to have found them.

"Nila, I need a favour." Saba calls out, amongst her tears.

"Yes?"

" You and Mikhail did such a good job of the bachelor party, I was wondering if you take all the kids out for the afternoon. " She says. "Don't want them getting in the way."

Oh Lord.

♥

Did you watch the royal wedding?