We went to the airport to receive Rana , she was so happy to see us . It was her first trip to Dubai , we drove around to show her the highlights of the city . She was amazed to see Burj Khalifa and it looked beautiful with the laser lights . She was keen to try the metro, We went back home as Rana wanted to shower and freshen up after her long flight. We chatted for a little while then I left the two sisters alone to catch up on all family gossips.
I decided to go to sleep as I had to be at work the following morning. Luckily, it was the last day of the week and I was looking forward to the weekend. Sara called me several times that morning to tell me how happy she was, taking her sister to the malls and shopping and just having her sister around. I was very happy for her and started making plans for the weekend. We first went to introduce Rana to my parents and stayed for a while chatting, we then left to go to have dinner at Nobu at the Atlantis. I had invited some of our married friends to join us as well as some single guys including two of my cousins. Rana wore a beautiful red dress and I must admit, she looked stunning! As I predicted, all the guys including the married ones could not take their eyes off Rana and she knew it. Some of the wives were getting a little uncomfortable and even Sara was a little unhappy as she had always been the centre of attention and now everybody was engrossed in what Rana was saying.
Both my cousins were trying hard to engage Rana in long conversations but I caught Rana exchanging looks with one of my married friend. That worried me a little but I decided not to say anything to Sara. Probably it was just my imagination. The night ended very well and we decided to go home. However, some of my friends suggested an overnight desert trip on the weekend and we agreed to make plans for it the next day. Rana was very excited, Sara not so much as she had always told me how she did not enjoy such trips.I thought this would be very interesting and wanted to see what would happen. Would Sara join us this time or let us go without her?
The following day Sara and her sister were invited for lunch at my parents house , we agreed that I will meet them after work . Rana wore tight black legging and an animal print short top. Sara told her that that outfit is not appropriate to go to her in laws. Rana told Sara that she is not the daughter -in-law and will wear what she liked . They got in a heated argument but Rana was very stubborn and did not want to give in. Sara was very embarrassed when she saw her mother in laws look of disappointment . Other aunties and cousins were already there all of them were surprised but after a few minutes they warmed up to her . Rana was very charming and is good at cracking jokes so in no time won the hearts of many ladies in the room .
Only my grandmother was not impressed and she warned my mother that this girl is bad news and she would bring a lot of problems and it would be better if her trip was shortened . My mother laughed it off and put that thought aside as my grandmother just turned 90 and was becoming senile and had a wild imagination from time to time. One day she told us that one Sheikh had given her a lot of money but she forgot where to go to collect it. She gave us a detailed account of how she met the Sheikh when she hardly leaves the house. Worst of all she wanted us to send her to the Sheikh so for the last few days all of us tried to avoid her hoping this story like the others would soon be forgotten.
After work I went to my parents and Sara and Rana were still there chatting with the girls. As soon as I entered the house I got a lecture from my grandmother about Rana and I was only praying that she would not call her to tell her off face to face.
I decided to go to sleep as I had to be at work the following morning. Luckily, it was the last day of the week and I was looking forward to the weekend. Sara called me several times that morning to tell me how happy she was, taking her sister to the malls and shopping and just having her sister around. I was very happy for her and started making plans for the weekend. We first went to introduce Rana to my parents and stayed for a while chatting, we then left to go to have dinner at Nobu at the Atlantis. I had invited some of our married friends to join us as well as some single guys including two of my cousins. Rana wore a beautiful red dress and I must admit, she looked stunning! As I predicted, all the guys including the married ones could not take their eyes off Rana and she knew it. Some of the wives were getting a little uncomfortable and even Sara was a little unhappy as she had always been the centre of attention and now everybody was engrossed in what Rana was saying.
Both my cousins were trying hard to engage Rana in long conversations but I caught Rana exchanging looks with one of my married friend. That worried me a little but I decided not to say anything to Sara. Probably it was just my imagination. The night ended very well and we decided to go home. However, some of my friends suggested an overnight desert trip on the weekend and we agreed to make plans for it the next day. Rana was very excited, Sara not so much as she had always told me how she did not enjoy such trips.I thought this would be very interesting and wanted to see what would happen. Would Sara join us this time or let us go without her?
The following day Sara and her sister were invited for lunch at my parents house , we agreed that I will meet them after work . Rana wore tight black legging and an animal print short top. Sara told her that that outfit is not appropriate to go to her in laws. Rana told Sara that she is not the daughter -in-law and will wear what she liked . They got in a heated argument but Rana was very stubborn and did not want to give in. Sara was very embarrassed when she saw her mother in laws look of disappointment . Other aunties and cousins were already there all of them were surprised but after a few minutes they warmed up to her . Rana was very charming and is good at cracking jokes so in no time won the hearts of many ladies in the room .
Only my grandmother was not impressed and she warned my mother that this girl is bad news and she would bring a lot of problems and it would be better if her trip was shortened . My mother laughed it off and put that thought aside as my grandmother just turned 90 and was becoming senile and had a wild imagination from time to time. One day she told us that one Sheikh had given her a lot of money but she forgot where to go to collect it. She gave us a detailed account of how she met the Sheikh when she hardly leaves the house. Worst of all she wanted us to send her to the Sheikh so for the last few days all of us tried to avoid her hoping this story like the others would soon be forgotten.
After work I went to my parents and Sara and Rana were still there chatting with the girls. As soon as I entered the house I got a lecture from my grandmother about Rana and I was only praying that she would not call her to tell her off face to face.
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