"I can't be late after school, mum. We have to shoot a few scenes in Notre Dame so I was hoping I would grab lunch, change my clothes and go. Don't you already know that ?"
I said, slightly irritated.

"Yes, I doknow that, but your cousin, Ahmed called, and he wants you to pick Ziad after school ?"
My mum echoed, making me roll my eyes again.
"Why do you always insist on changing my plans ?!"

I exclaimed.
"Because I said so ! Go pick Ziad up after school, babysit him for a few hours and return him back to his grandma, and explain our situation to her ! Take the others with you."
She exclaimed back, and since the others were listening, Barron clutched my shoulder, muttering that it was okay.

"You're lucky I love Ziad. See ya."
I said solemnly, and hung up.
So, Ahmed is my cousin from mum's side of the family (the name is just too popular, as it's also the name of my uncle from my deceased dad's side of the family, who's the worst person you'll ever meet, and also the name of Donia's boyfriend.), and actually, the guy is really nice. He's in his middle thirties (also his brother Ehab), and he's married to an English teacher, Dina. Ziad, his son, is the cutest kid you'll ever meet. I don't normally like kids, but I can always make an exception for my second cousin.

"You have to pick your cousin up ? No problem, we can shoot some of the scenes tomorrow."
Pamela assured, passing in front of me in a hurry.
"My second cousin, and hey ! I don't control what my mum says, so thank you."

I remarked.
"I can't believe I get to meet most of your family. Such an honor."
Barron said, smiling. I thought he meant it in a sarcastic way, but no, the sweetheart has a good intention.

"Aww."
I said, and hugged his waist closer to me tightly. Rajwan rolled his eyes.
"Guys ! I can't go to your aunt with a twisted ankle. One, because it hurts. And two..actually, there's no two. I think one is enough."

I chuckled at his amount of sarcasm.
"Very funny, but mum would just get angry if you don't. You know she doesn't accept excuses."
He sighed.
"Whatever."

I think the twisted ankle got to his head, so he acts like Allison now. Don't ask me why.
I rolled my eyes, pecked Barron on the lips softly before going back to class.

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"Is this it ?"
Barron asked, amazed as we stopped in front of a kindergarten, with big gates and colored walls.
Seriously, Barron is just too pure for this.
"Yeah. That's what mum said, I guess."

I got off the car, and approached the gates, where I saw an older lady, holding a two-year-old kid by the hands. I walked towards her.
"Are you Adelle ?"
I nodded. Isn't it obvious ?

"Yeah, that's me. Here's your tip."
I gave her the money, and took Ziad, kneeling to his level and hugging him. Oh my god, he got cuter ! Is that even possible ?
"Oh my god ! You look so cute ! How are you today ?"

I asked, and he answered with a babyish 'fine', which was surprisingly in English. But, he's learning.
"Do you remember me ?"
I asked, and he nodded cutely.
"Yeah."

"Okay, then ! Let's go to the car."

I said, holding his hand while walking towards the car.

To Be Continued..

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