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Chapter 10, A Son's Choice.
The afternoon sun sent a warm glow through the small kitchen window as Zaid's mother unwrapped the gift he had brought her. Her fingers brushed against the soft red fabric of the scarf, her eyes lighting up with surprise and warmth. "Oh, Zaid," she murmured, draping it around her shoulders. "It's beautiful. But where did you get the money for this?" Zaid shifted slightly, avoiding her gaze. "I Just... saved up from my allowance," he lied. His mother sighed, shaking her head. "You didn't have to get me anything, habibi. I want you to use that money for yourself. Don't worry about me." "But I want to," Zaid insisted, his voice firm. "You do everything for me. This is nothing compared to that." His mother smiled, cupping his face in her hands. "Just seeing you happy is enough for me." She then turned back to the stove, where the rich, spiced aroma of Maqloba filled the air, layers of rice, tender chicken, and golden fried eggplant and vegetables, all cooked to perfection. Zai
Chapter 9, The Unexpected Visit.
The weekend sun hung high in the sky as Zaid walked through the familiar streets toward his mother's apartment, a small gift bag swinging from his fingers. He had used some of the money from his completed tasks to buy her something nice, a small token of appreciation for everything she had done for him. His heart swelled at the thought of surprising her.But as he turned the corner onto her street, his steps faltered.There, standing near the entrance of the apartment building, was his father, a man he hadn't seen in years. Beside him stood a woman Zaid didn't recognize, her arm linked with his father's in a way that made his stomach twist.Zaid ducked behind a nearby wall, his pulse quickening. He didn't understand what was happening, but he needed to know.The woman's voice carried softly through the air. "Are you sure this is the right place, dear?"Zaid's breath caught. Dear?His father nodded, his expression unreadable. "This is it."They approached the door to his mother's apart
Chapter 8, Standing Up To The System.
The days passed in tense silence. Zaid kept his head down, pretending to focus on his schoolwork, but his mind was elsewhere always watching, always waiting. The memory of Salim being dragged into that van haunted him. He had to know more.On Friday afternoon, as the final bell rang and students flooded the halls, Zaid lingered near the lockers, his phone hidden in his palm, recording discreetly. The group of Blue Card bullies led by the same tall, sneering boy who had tormented Salim before gathered near the school gates, laughing loudly."You ready for tonight?" one of them asked, nudging his friend."Oh, it's gonna be good," another replied, cracking his knuckles. "Salim's got a special surprise waiting for him."Zaid's stomach twisted. He waited until they started moving, then followed at a distance, keeping to the shadows.The bullies led him to a run-down part of town, where graffiti-covered walls and broken streetlights created long, eerie shadows. At the end of a narrow alley
Chapter 7, The Engineer's Legacy.
The dormitory door clicked shut behind them, sealing Zaid and Bassam in the familiar, cramped space that smelled of old textbooks and the faint mildew of their shared bathroom. Bassam immediately slumped onto his narrow bed, the springs creaking under his weight, while Zaid remained standing, arms crossed."What did Fares want with you?" Zaid asked, his voice low but urgent. He kept glancing at the door as if expecting someone to burst through it.Bassam ran a hand through his hair, exhaling sharply. "His father," he began, his voice carefully controlled, "is some hotshot businessman. Used to be one of my father's biggest rivals." He reached under his pillow, pulling out a worn photograph of a serious-looking man in glasses. "My uncle warned me about people like this."Zaid moved closer, sitting on the edge of his own bed. The mattress sagged beneath him. "So what? What do they want from you?""Fares didn't know who I was that first day," Bassam explained, his fingers tightening aroun
Chapter 6, The Underdogs Win.
The tension hung thick in the air until Fares clapped his hands together. "Alright, gaming tournament!" He grabbed controllers from an illuminated display case, tossing them to his friends. "Teams: Me, Ayman, Hussam and Karim against..." He gestured vaguely at Zaid and Bassam. "You two."Ayman smirked as he took his controller. "This should be quick. These scholarship kids probably never held a PlayStation in their lives."The game loaded with a flashy intro sequence, the surround sound making the explosions vibrate through the floor. Zaid's fingers found familiar buttons almost instinctively, while Bassam adjusted his grip with quiet confidence.The first round ended in under three minutes. Then the second. By the third annihilation, the rich students' smug grins had melted into stunned silence. Zaid and Bassam moved in perfect sync, anticipating every attack, countering every move, four against two, and yet the victory screen flashed their names again and again.---The flashing "GA
Chapter 5, Rich Boys.
The art classroom door swung shut behind Zaid and Bassam as they stepped into the hallway, the smell of acrylic paint and clay still clinging to their clothes. Bassam carried his sketchbook carefully under his arm, its pages filled with precise charcoal drawings that had earned him an approving nod from their teacher."The teacher said he'll give me top marks for my portfolio," Bassam said, adjusting the strap of his backpack. "This should pull my average up significantly."Zaid kicked at a loose floor tile with his worn sneaker, his own sketchbook stuffed carelessly into his bag. "At least one of us can draw," he muttered. "I can't even make a straight line without a ruler. And you heard what he told me.'Just pretend it's art. Convince yourself first, then convince me.'" He made air quotes with his fingers, his voice taking on a mocking tone."Since when is passing a class about acting skills?" Zaid exclaimed.Bassam slowed his pace as they turned down the less crowded west corridor
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