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wanted to get to know her but he did not know how and it seemed like he was making things worse every time he was around her. He had never second guessed himself or felt insecure when a woman was concerned, but here he was wondering why she didn't like him. He knew one thing; he was not going to give up on her.
     
     
     
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    It was only one week before the wedding. Everything was set. Sara was feeling even more nervous. It didn't help that Tariq's mother was coming over for dinner. Mrs. Mathews had left with Fiddah to meet Sara's family at the airport. Tariq had a sent a private jet to fly them over from the UK. Sara thought it was perfect timing for her mother to be out of the house, as she would only end up arguing with Tariq's mother.
     
    Mrs. Botros picked up Leylah as soon as she arrived. She was so pleased to see her awake. The last time she had seen her, she was sleeping in her stroller. She kissed Leylah on the cheeks. Her rosy cheeks were as soft as silk. Sara greeted Mrs. Botros.
     
    “Sara, how are you?” Tariq's mother asked.
     
    “I am fine, thank you. How are you?” Sara replied as they made their way to the dining room.
     
    “I am well,” her attention was on Leylah. Tariq was trying to figure out a way to dislodge his baby from her. He didn't like not holding her for a single moment and his mother was hogging her. They sat down at the dinner table.
     
    Two of the staff served a range of dishes. There was a plate of dolma, a dish made with rice and mixed lamb wrapped in grape leaves with a hint of lemon. There was a plate of freshly baked pita, bulgur, roasted beef, chickpeas, mixed vegetables and hummus. Sara smiled at the selection. She had been eating very healthy since moving to Saudi Arabia and she was pleased at how quickly she shed the baby weight.
     
    “Only one more week to the wedding. Do you feel ready?” Mrs. Botros asked Sara.
     
    She sighed before she responded. “It's complicated and scary. I simply want to be with Tariq and Leylah. All the extras of dress shopping and cake picking were far too stressful. Thank heavens I didn't have anything to do with the venue. Wouldn't it be easier if we simply got married in the back garden?” Sara asked. Mrs. Botros watched her with such fascination. This was probably the most words they had ever exchanged. She was surprised to learn that Sara wanted a simple wedding. Most girls marrying into a wealthy family would want an extravagant wedding.
     
    “You want a simple wedding?” 
     
    “It would be easier. All I want is the groom,” Sara took a huge bite out of her pita. Mrs. Botros eyes widened as her surprised expression turned into a smile.
     
    “You're delightful,” she said to Sara. 
     
    Sara did not know how to respond to that. She was sure his mother loathed her and here she was giving her a compliment. It did not add up. Luckily, she did not have time to respond as Amir suddenly appeared in the doorway.
     
    “Hello, Amir! Come join us,” Sara said. She was always happy to see him and his impeccable timing. He kissed Sara on both cheeks. Tariq narrowed his gaze. Those cheeks were his!
     
    “Hello, darling,” Mrs. Botros said to her son as he kissed her on both cheeks.
     
    “Ley!” Amir was overjoyed to see his beautiful niece. She looked at him and smiled. She was always so happy to see him. He picked her up from her grandmother’s lap and put her on his.
     
    “Why are you here?” Tariq asked Amir. First, Amir was kissing his wife, now he was hogging his daughter. This was HIS house.
     
    “Tariq!” Sara nudged him.
     
    “To see my little niece,” Amir replied and kissed Leylah on the forehead.
     
    One of the staff brought a plate for Amir. He helped himself to some food as