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Chapter 17 The Bond
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DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 18 Bonding Time
Kyra Suarez POVKyra gave the pot a gentle shake, listening to the last few pops, before pouring the white, fluffy kernels into a large bowl. As she added salt and a drizzle of melted butter, she listened fondly to the sounds coming from the living room. Omer was telling Ali Ahmed about the movie they were about to watch: an animated film about fish that he'd seen about a hundred times. Ali Ahmed was patiently listening, even asking follow-up questions. It was the sound of family, a sound that Kyra loved.Grabbing the bowl, she headed back into the living room and settled on the couch. Omer had already claimed his spot in the middle, so Kyra found a place on the left side, making eye contact and sharing a smile with Ali Ahmed over Omer's head. As always, meeting Ali Ahmed's gaze made Kyra feel almost shivery."Are we ready?" Omer asked, wiggling with excitement. "This movie is so good.""Let's do it." Kyra grabbed the remote and pressed play. Right away, the opening notes of the movie
DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 19 His Secret
Ali Ahmed POVIt was Ali Ahmed's favorite time of day. Omer was sleeping, watched over by Mohammed, and he and Kyra were outside in the gardens. The sun had just set, but the gardens were light with beautiful tiny fairy lights. All of Ali Ahmed's work for the day was done. Now he could just enjoy his time with the beautiful woman beside him. He felt happy and somehow braver than he had before."How was your day?" Kyra asked."Oh, you know, nothing too exciting," Ali Ahmed said. This wasn't strictly true: there'd been a big argument between two of his advisors about an issue involving camels, but Ali Ahmed didn't want to get into it now. He just wanted to enjoy the evening. "How was your day?""Good. Omer made paper airplanes in a combined art and physics lesson that Noora made up. All day he's been throwing the airplanes around the house, which he is loving so much."Ali Ahmed laughed a little at the thought of the little boy with a house full of paper airplanes. "That sounds like him
DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 20 Feelings
Kyra Suarez POV Kyra walked through the gardens slowly, humming under her breath as she passed the rose garden where Ali Ahmed had kissed her the night before. She felt like a lovesick teenager. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw the kiss again and saw how dark Ali Ahmed's eyes had looked as he leaned towards her. His words about how she could trust him echoed in her ears, making her smile. Kyra hadn't felt like this in years, not since Ali Ahmed had kissed her back in college. She knew that bringing feelings into this arrangement was very likely to complicate things. It was worth it, though. She was already looking forward to seeing Ali Ahmed for dinner that night, maybe going for another walk afterward… Kyra gave herself a little shake. She needed something to do, something to focus on. For the first few weeks, all the time to relax and stroll the gardens had been a blessing. She'd loved being able to finish a book when she started it and to enjoy the occasional movie. Even
DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 21 Ali Ahmed's Mind Spun
Ali Ahmed POV "I can't do the state dinner on Tuesday," Ali Ahmed told Omar, his assistant. "Can we send someone else?" Omar gave him a look sharp enough to melt diamonds. "Sheikh Ibrahim, dignitaries from several European countries are coming here to discuss economic cooperation with you. Are you really willing to dishonor them by sending someone in your stead?" "You're right." Ali Ahmed shook his head. He didn't want to cancel any more dinners with Kyra and Omer, especially not after hearing how sad his son was when he didn't show up. But Omar was right. This was an important meeting and it had to be a priority. "What's next?" "A meeting with your advisors Wednesday morning," Omar continued, running his finger across the agenda. "Followed by an appearance at a new university library that was built in your name. After that…" Ali Ahmed tuned out as Omar kept talking. He felt like he was on a hamster wheel these days. He ran and ran but never got where he was going. Sunday had bee
DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 22 The Hidden Differences
Kyra POVKyra stood rooted in the hallway for a few minutes after Ali Ahmed left. He'd hurried out, glancing down at his watch with a look of concern as he went. Now Kyra felt like she couldn't move. She felt an icy fear pouring through her veins. Enough was enough."Mommy?"Kyra pulled herself out of her thoughts with a great effort. "Coming, sweets." She took a slow breath, calming herself, then stepped back into Omer's room. He was tucked into bed, the sheets pulled up to his chin so that just his deep brown eyes peered out."Wasn't it nice that Dad came to tuck me in?" he asked, grinning his sweet little grin.Kyra planted a kiss on his forehead, adjusting the covers even though he was already tucked in. "It was nice, huh?""But if Dad can't have dinner with us, why can't we have dinner with him?" Omer asked. He stifled a yawn. "I wouldn't mind eating at a different table if we could eat with Dad.""I know, sweetheart. This is a work dinner, though.""It doesn't seem fair." Omer y
DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 23 We Will Leave
Ali Ahmed POVAli Ahmed couldn't bear to see the love of his life walk away, taking their son with her. He felt like his heart was breaking all over again. All his old hurts, from losing his father and Kyra at the same time, reopened."Kyra!" He hurried after her, reaching for her hand. "Please. Don't go.""I have to." She turned around, her teary eyes full of hurt and unshed tears."Then please, stay one more night. Let me have one more family dinner with you and Omer tomorrow. Let me say goodbye." This time, Ali Ahmed's voice broke and he let it, feeling years of pain behind his words. Years of loneliness. Years of keeping his heart shut. Kyra had every right to go, but he couldn't bear it.Her face softened a fraction at his words and she nodded. "All right. We'll stay for one more day and one more dinner. But after that, we're leaving."This time, when Kyra walked away, Ali Ahmed let her, though he kept watching until long after she'd turned the corner. He knew he couldn't ask her
DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 24 Promised Your Love
Kyra Suarez POVKyra sat at the table in silence, tapping her fingers lightly against each other. She had agreed to this dinner because she knew it wasn't fair to Omer to have to leave without saying goodbye, but she was ready to get out of there. She'd booked a flight that would leave late that night. Their packed bags, minus anything Ali Ahmed had given them, were sitting by the door of their rooms. All that was left was to say goodbye.It was going to be beyond hard.Despite his keeping her and their child a secret, Kyra still loved Ali Ahmed. He was a good person, a kind and intelligent man. He was beyond handsome. Just the sight of him made Kyra's heartbeat in her chest like a butterfly taking flight. And when they kissed, when he touched her, it was like the whole universe paused to take notice.Kyra hadn't known it was possible to feel a love this powerful. Back in college, she'd loved Ali Ahmed, but she'd done so with the innocence of a young girl falling in love for the very
DUBAI THE CITY OF DREAMS Chapter 25 The Wedding
SIX MONTHS LATER Kyra's POVKyra smoothed her hair, feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement wash through her. Her dress was white and long, with traditional Al Jumeirah embroidery along the hem and sleeves. It was, as Noora had commented that morning, like the dress of a fairy-tale princess. Kyra couldn't help but agree. "Are you ready?" Maryam asked. Kyra glanced over at her soon-to-be mother-in-law, who was wearing a beautiful green dress and had allowed the palace's stylists to weave her hair into a stunning hairdo. "Yes." "I'm so happy for the both of you." Maryam reached out and squeezed Kyra's hand. "I thank my lucky stars every day that Ali Ahmed finally introduced us. I always wanted a daughter. And grandchildren." "I'm so happy that he did, too," Kyra agreed. "Can you believe that it was only six months ago?" "Not at all. If my darling son hadn't taken his sweet time telling me about you, it could have been six years ago!" Both women laughed softly. They still liked
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