A New Beginning – Mark David Abbott

Adriana asked as she laid in John’s arms. “I don’t know.” John traced a line down her shoulder and along her back with his fingers. “Let’s take it slowly.” Adriana was silent for a while, then, “No, I meant with Amira.” “Oh yes, of course.” John pulled his arm out from under her and sat up, smiling down at her. “We’ll work something out. Let’s have breakfast first. I’m starving, and I can hear Amira moving around.” He leaned down and kissed her between the shoulder blades.

“Everything will be fine now.” howered and dressed, John walked out of the bedroom. He could smell coffee, and noticed the dining table was set for three. “Good morning, Sir” Amira greeted him from the kitchen. “Good morning, Amira, and please call me John.” “Yes, Sir… umm ah… John.” John looked around the kitchen. Fresh coffee was brewing in the French Press, and a plate of cut fruit was ready on the counter.

“Amira, you don’t have to do this. You are free now.” Amira blushed. “But John, Sir. I wanted to. You and Ma’am have helped me so much. I can never repay you.” “Amira, you don’t have to repay us. What was happening to you was wrong, and we wanted to help. So, don’t worry. Now, let’s have some of that coffee.” “Yes, Sir… John. I wanted to make chai for you, but I couldn’t find any ingredients.”

Amira filled a mug with coffee. “Sir, do you take milk or sugar?” “No, thank you. Just black.” “And Ma’am?” “She will be out in a minute. She’s having a shower.” John sipped his coffee. It was stronger than he made it but not bad. He leaned against the kitchen counter, the coffee mug cupped in his hands.

“Did you sleep okay?” “Yes,” Amira grinned. “The bed is so big.” “Good. Treat this as your home until we can work out how to get you back to your family. If there’s anything you need, please tell me.” “Yes, John Sir.” “No need for sir,” John smiled. “Tell me, how did you learn such good English?” “At school S… ah, John. My parents always wanted my sister and me to go to school because they never did… I loved school… but I had to stop…”

She bowed her head, embarrassed. “My family doesn’t have money.” She stopped speaking, fiddling with the hem of her kameez while John watched her. When she looked up, she had a fire in her eyes. “That is why I came here. I have to earn money, so my parents can rest, and my sister Zaara can continue at school. They work so hard, but now it’s my turn to look after them…”

She trailed off, her defiance fading away. “But it didn’t work out.” They both turned as the bedroom door opened, and Adriana walked out.

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Sweat drenching his clothes, he stopped, bent over, placed his hands on his knees, and inhaled deeply. Finally catching his breath, he straightened up, smiled, and nodded at another regular runner, then moved over to the grass and sat with his back against a tree.

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