Her Calling

T H I R T E E N

T H I R T E E N
kiana ledé, fairplay.

Disclaimer: please remember this is a work of fiction, I have never been to the UAE nor do I know how things work there so this is mostly the work of my imagination. AND this is not a book that contains religion so please please refrain from projecting any religious notions. They're wolves, they have no religion so there is no religion.

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The entire taxi ride back to the hotel I couldn't help but think how liberating and exhilarating the experience was. I almost felt like an entirely different person, almost felt as though I had been freed of everything that had happened before that.

I felt refreshed and ready to tackle anything, ready to be a new and better version of myself.

Micah has chosen his soulmate, he is Bound to someone else. He belongs with someone else, I have to close that chapter. It was an incredibly short chapter but nonetheless, it needs to be closed and I need to move right along.

Not meaning I need to find someone new but rather, I should just leave him behind. Start a new chapter or better yet a new book.

The driver clears his throat rather loudly and says, "We've arrived ma'am."

Blinking my eyes a few times I realised that we are indeed parked in front of the hotel.

"I'm so sorry, thank you sir." I pay the driver and step out of the car.

He drives away and I glance at my Apple Watch, the monitor informing me that it is only quarter past four. Instead of heading inside I decide to find a restaurant to dine at before heading into the hotel.

I walk a few blocks before I come across a Chinese restaurant, instantly craving some deep fried dumplings I enter the restaurant. It's very Chinese inspired and I smile, I almost felt transported.

The red, light and dark brown hues complimenting the beautiful shop. I'm directed to a table before a menu is placed before me, as soon as I'm done thanking the waitress I notice a familiar face. I gently call back for the waitress and notify her that I'll be moving over to the other table.

Well, what if he doesn't want company? I scold as soon as the waitress nods in understanding, I immediately scowl wishing I'd have thought of that before I spoke. Shrugging off the thought I approach the dark haired man, sliding into his booth.

I flash him a wide toothy smile, "Hey Amir."

He smiles back before letting out a chuckle his dimples popping out, "Hey Lerato."

My brows furrow, "What's so funny?"

I mean, I knew I was funny but I hadn't even been there a minute and he was chuckling.

He shook his head, "Never seen you smile that wide." I narrowed my eyes at his response, "Heck," He rubs his chin, "Have I ever even seen you smile?"

I don't know who the question is directed towards or whether or not it is even a question. I let out a chuckle and shrug, "Well, you've seen it now."

He shakes his head lightly, "And it's beautiful." My only response is a shy smile.

It's the second time Amir has left me speechless and feeling the slightest bit shy, I hope he doesn't make it a habit. Although, I wouldn't complain if he did.