Our Space

Chapter 32

"I bought these ages ago and you still haven't worn them!" Radia complained taking pyjamas out of Sami's wardrobe. She was in the process of organising hers and Sami's wardrobes.

"But it's...it's fluffy," Sami replied, looking at the pyjamas in distaste.

"No it's just soft! Besides, it'll be comfy for and then comfy for me when I hug you."

"And the size is large. I'm medium."

"Oh we'll get you into large, don't worry. I just need to bake more cakes and cookies."

"I'm five foot nine, I shouldn't be size large. Stop making me so unhealthy," Sami whined.

"But you're finally getting cuddly again. This time I know for sure because I can feel it. And if you wear this, you'll be like a grizzly bear!"

"I don't want to be a grizzly bear."

"Maybe I want you to be a grizzly bear."

"Well I don't want you to want me to be a grizzly bear."

"Fine, I'll just cuddle Squeaky then."

"Fine!" Sami exclaimed and Radia huffed as she picked up their kitten.

A short while later, the doorbell rang and Sami went to answer it. There was a delivery and Sami was confused as to what it was. He dragged it inside and saw his name written across the top. Then he remembered what it could be and grinned.

"It's here," he said, dragging the box into the living room.

"What is it?"

"It's for Zaki," Sami said and Radia raised her eyebrow.

"For Zaki? What is it? Tell me!"

"Well, it's not as great as my original plan to get him a battery powered batmobile which he could drive but do you know how expensive those things are? So I got him a go-kart instead. My dad got me one when I was a kid. Spent hours playing on it."

"That sounds so fun! Do you think I'd fit in it?"

"Yeah if you shrunk about a foot."

"Hilarious. What's it for though? Just randomly giving him a present?"

"Yeah, why not? I originally thought of it as an Eid present but Eid's too far away. Plus, I have a better idea for an Eid present."

"Better than a go-kart? Ooh, tell me please!" Radia pleaded but Sami tapped his nose.

"You'll see towards the end of Ramadan."

"You suck."

"I think Zaki will disagree. And so will you on Eid."

"Are we still going to your mum's house now or are we going to mine to give that to Zaki?"

"Well, we already told mum we're going to see her. We can go to see your mum tomorrow."

"Okay, good because I want to talk to you about something," Radia said, playing with her hands nervously.

"Yes?"

"I want to see you hug your mum today. Before you say anything, I know you're going to claim it's awkward and you're okay with the way things are but I'm not. I want you to hug her and I want you to be completely relaxed around your mum and sister." Radia looked up at Sami challengingly.

"What's the point when I have you to be relaxed around?"

"That's a silly thing to say. You can't abandon your family for your spouse."