7 Serene Scenery

It's almost 4 in the morning. Sunrise is in about 12 minutes exactly. I need to stop the vehicle and watch it. I prayed my fajr back in the hotel around 1 am. And I have been rash driving in the road for about an hour or two. My ranging thoughts and misperception and misunderstandings made me do it. I can't blame it on anyone, not Hairum or Cairo or not even Jazeera for that matter, Miss Jazeera actually. I get down on an empty road. I really have no clue where I'm. My poor sense of direction has led me to an empty .. no rather a lonely road. But what is gonna make me stop watching the sunrise?. The scenery will be serene. And it would definitely help me calm down.

I have no idea how long I stood near the railing and watched the sunrise. I was snapped to reality only when I held the railing. My knuckles started aching. I unwrap the white napkin, it's not white anymore, Its blood red. I cover the wound with the long sleeve of my hoodie, I usually never step out without my abaya (A loose-fitting garment). Last night, In a hurry I just came out with a blue skirt and shawl which I matched with a white t-shirt but I pulled out a hoodie when Cairo stepped in at 2 am. I wrap the grey hoodie which is thrice my size. I usually buy clothes in Cairo's size. I prefer hoodie and track pants in a loose - fitting manner. So that it would help in situations where I have to get out in an emergency. Well, yesterday wasn't an emergency to be precise.

I get back to the car and search for some more napkins or tissues to cover my wound. But nothing was there. The car seemed brand new. I pull open a drawer and find a small first-aid kit. Good! At least Rum is not stupid I guess. I neatly drape the gauze on the wound after clearly checking and cleaning it.

My stomach starts to rumble and my vision blurs. I must have starved myself for too long. I look at my hand, Or maybe it's because of blood loss. Either way, I've to get something to eat. I get into the car. ARGHHHH ! the navigation screen's out. How will I drive now? I watch for board signs to guide me.

I reach the neighborhood in about half an hour, that's comparatively less. I was wondering if it would take about 2 hours with my sense of direction. I get down the car and walk into a 24/7 convenience store, A place where I drop by sometimes. I reside in Kallio and this neighborhood is a few blocks away. I am not sure about the name since I don't come that often. I get some drinks, croissants, and chips packets. I wanted to buy ice creams too. I felt like I need to get my energy back by eating. But I search into my pocket to make sure I've enough bucks to pay for everything.

I nervously place all the things down and frantically search all of my pockets. I only have a card in one pocket which is a... never mind I wasn't in a mood to be boastful. And in another pocket, I had my revolver. That's it ??!. I left everything back in the hotel. I seem to have a lighter and that's all. I just keep everything in the rack and walk back to the car awkwardly. This is the worst feeling ever. I have all that I need a car, my revolver but I can't do anything.

I search the car for something. But it seems to be EMPTY! My frustration was growing really out of proportion. At one point I just wanted to get back to the hotel. But something stops me I peep out of the window. It's a hijabi (a person with modest clothes) crosses the road. I wasn't sure if it was the same girl. I just continue watching. I check out the whole street if any fancy cars were there - none, there was nothing.

I was almost convinced it was not her but I could see a hooded man following her. I try to calm myself. 'It's just a bypasser, Zee, calm down' I tell myself. That man keeps getting closer to her.

I step out of the car, one hand in the pocket holding the revolver. It was already loaded and the safety was removed. Now, all I gotta do is shoot. But the maximum shooting range is 25 meters. This girl seems to be at least 50 meters away from me. My shot might not hit the stalker. But I will still shoot. Maybe my shot might distract him and the girl can escape. The man gets behind her and grabs her elbow and yanks her arm. I slowly slide the revolver out of my pocket and target him.

I didn't shoot, I just calmly keep my revolver inside my pocket and fold my arms. The girl's expression seems to be placid. So, the man cant be a threat. Even if he is, she looks like she can handle it. I won't interfere unless she is in any kind of harm.

Sometime later they hug, I stare at them for a while. I didn't want to jump to conclusions but I just can't stop gawking. But it wasn't my business, Maybe they are siblings I conclude and get into the car since I have nothing more to do in this neighborhood.