Chapter 42: Dubai

Playlist: Pacify her by Melanie Martinez

Loyalty by Kendrick Lamar ft Rihanna.

I woke up with a killer headache. Squinting my eyes trying to take in my surroundings and figure out where the heck I am when Ash came in.

"Oh Good your up....we're in Dubai, so go groom yourself we'll soon land" he announced. Why is he so cheerful this morning.

"My head hurts" I said rubbing my forehead.

"I guessed you would say that, so I got you these" he grinned bringing out pills from his pocket that I guess are meant to make me feel better.

He passed me a bottle of water and I swallowed the pills without question.

That's how someone will drug me and I'll have myself to blame.

"Its called a hangover...you were pretty drunk last night...damn your alcohol tolerance is low, It was the best thing ever" he laughed and my eyes widened in realisation.

"Why the fuck did you give me alcohol" I threw the bottle at him. "Not that I haven't taken it before but not much" I yelled but he kept on laughing.

"I didn't, you took it yourself, see I can even show you" he said handing me his phone. "I told the pilot to give me the security footage" he said as I watched.

It was funny though...why was I talking to a pineapple. I kept on watching and laughing till the gross part.

"Oh my God! I puked on you... I'm so sorry" I apologized but he just smirked.

"No problem...Get ready" he said leaving.

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"Are we there yet" I whined for like the 6th time and ash eventually stopped answering me, I think the driver is getting annoyed too.

"Are we there yet" I whined and ash glared at me.

"Could you please shut the fuck up" he growled and I stayed quite for like 5 minutes.

"Are we there yet now" I whined again and he just sighed in frustration.

After sometime we finally stopped in front of a beautiful five star hotel and we hopped out entering inside while some people took our bags in.

We walked over to a desk and came in contact with who I guess is the receptionist.

"Good afternoon...I'm Liam Noles, Mr Noles' son" he introduced.

"Ah yes your father has been expecting you, here's your room key" the nice lady said handing him a card.

"And your mum said I should give you this" she added giving him a piece of paper.

Ash gave me the card to hold and read the small note. "Mum" he groaned and started walking while I followed him catching up.

"What is it" I asked curious and he gave me the note.

"I guess your wondering why you got only one card...well I supposed you guys won't mind sharing a room..as if you guys haven't" she wrote adding a winking emoji and I started laughing.

"Your mum is so cool" I compliment.

"Yeah but she embarrasses me too much...she's so chill that its weird" he groaned.

Is he crazy...I wish my mum was as chill as his.

"An that's where the party is tonight" he said pointing into a hall and I just nodded passing it.

After entering the elevator, we came across a pretty floor and we walked to one of the big brown doors and knocked on it waiting.

"Baby" Asher's mother squealed opening the door. She's wearing a pretty Ankara dress with a head wrap.

"Mum" he tried to sound as excited hugging her.

"Baby's girl" she squealed hugging me.

"Good afternoon mum" I squealed back hugging her.

"Come in...your dad is waiting" she said walking her behind.

"Dad?" I whispered to ash.

"Relax...he's cool, well I think so but don't worry he'll love you" he assured me.

I pray he does

The room was very classy and spacious with a nice colour scheme, expensive furniture, big TV, a mini kitchen and I guess the bathroom is luxurious too.

I expected Asher's dad to be in a suit or something serious looking considering he's the owner of a very successful company but he was laying on the bed with sweats doing something on he's phone much like he's son.

"Eh emm" Aisha clears her throat trying to catch he's attention but he didn't move. "George" she yelled.

"What! I'm playing a game" he whined.

"Your son is here" she said and finally looked up.

"Liam" he grinned standing up. Damn he's voice is deep.

He's very tall, just a little taller than Asher and very fit for he's age with nice facial hair . I expected him to be light skinned considering he's wife's race and Asher's skin tone but he's just a handsome chocolate man.

"Oh how I've missed you" he said hugging him while I just stayed beside them observing. I guess ash is pretty embarrassed right now cause of how their babying him.

"Missed you too dad" he said hugging him back. "And this is Ann... My Good friend" he said modeling me.

"Ehem girlfriend" Aisha pretended to cough, making me blush.

"Mom" ash whined.

"Good afternoon sir, nice to finally meet you" I said Trying not to look as nervous as I actually am.

He stared at me for sometime then looked back at he's wife then back at me. "Your exactly how she described" he smiled and hugged me.

"Is that a good thing" I actually asked him and he chuckled.

"Aww your so cute, yes it is" he assured and looked back at his son.

"I'm proud of you my boy...your becoming a man. Finally claiming a woman...I honestly thought you were gay" he said and I think I chocked on my own spit.

"Dad...we talked about this" he whined embarrassed.

"Kidding... Maybe one day you'll take over the company" he grinned.

"I don't want to" he muttered.

Why doesn't he want to?...anyway let me not pry.

"Anyway its time for lunch, y'all should get ready we'll meet you downstairs" she said.

"But I don't want to eat baby...you know what I want for lunch" George said kissing and biting her cheek while ash covered my eyes making them chuckle.

Guess the hormones are hereditary

"Yeah me too I think I just lost my appetite" Ash said making me hit he's side.

"Ok would you join me for lunch honey" she asked.

"Sure...I love food" I replied with a smile.

"Ok tell me when your ready" she said escorting us out.

Ash and I walked to our room which was just 2 rooms away and opened it.

It wasn't as big as the other room but just as luxurious and our boxes were already here.

"Make yourself at home" ash said and my first instinct was to bounce on the big bed.

"Remember your going to meet someone" he reminded.

"Oh right"

I went to pick a nice jumpsuit to wear and ash told me where the restaurant was and I headed downstairs.

Someone opened the restaurant door to reveal a very classy view and only a few people were inside, I finally spot Aisha and approached her.

"Nice place" I said sitting down.

She ordered some exotic food but it was delicious tho and we ate in comfortable silence... well I thought it was comfortable.

"Have you watched the movie 'the breakfast club' " she suddenly asked.

"Yes...entertaining movie" I said.

"That was the year I was born" she beamed.

"Your 33" I said surprised... She looks 25.

"Yep...and George is 46" she smiled.

"Wow that's amazing" I said.

"It is?" she asked in disbelief.

"Yeah...I thought I was the only one whose parents age difference is a lot" I said.

We talked about many more things and got to know each other better and we have a lot in common, she is alot like me.

"So how did you and George meet...as you know ash was my bully" I asked nonchalantly.

"Well I was this simple cashier at a mall here in Dubai, i wasn't rich but I was comfortable and George was just starting his business and he wasn't that rich but he was rich enough" she started.

"He was this simple rich man that lived alone and decided that he wanted to buy groceries on his own this time cause it has been a while he actually went on he's own to buy things...he came to my table to price he's things and it was like love at first sight, when his fingers came in contact with mine i felt sparks and I didn't know he was rich at the time either...After that he came to the mall often and we started going out then boom he popped a ring on my finger" she said showing me the big rock on her finger.

"What a nice story" I said. They really are adorable.

"Do you really like my son" she asked from nowhere holding my hand and I thought for a while.

"At first I thought we were becoming really good friends but now I honestly can't deny that I have deep feelings for your son" I simply replied and she smiled.

"Please don't hurt him...he's my baby and I would hate to see him hurt" she said somewhat guilty.

"I'll try" I said...what I'll try.

"Good...what's your favourite desert" she asked.

"Ice cream" I grinned.

"Mine is cake" she said and ordered our deserts.

She bought me ice cream.. I love this woman.

* Asher's POV *

I stayed in the room doing some work on my laptop when my phone chimed, its my dad.

"Dad" I said answering the phone.

"Come to the room" he said and hung up.

Uggh what does he want this time I thought getting out of the bed and went to he's room.

I met him seating behind a table and I sat on the chair in front of him like we're having some business meeting.

He looks very intimidating even with his casual clothes and I knew we were going to have serious talk.

"So let me just get straight to the point before your mother comes" he said and I nodded.

"I'm not getting any younger and I will retire...and I need someone to take over my company and your my first son" he said.

"Dad I'm your only child" I pointed out and he smirked.

"Right, sure" he smiled "Anyway, it may seem early but It would break my heart if a stranger takes over my company, well you have cousins but fuck them" he said.

"Dad we've talked about this...I want to be a footballer" I said slightly disappointed that he doesn't support me.

"Yes I know but please son, make me happy...don't you want to be like me" he said emphasising on his surroundings.

"I can be like you even if I'm a footballer" I said emphasising the surroundings too. "Don't worry dad, I'll buy all your cars" I smiled and he sighed chuckling.

"And I'll buy your game tickets" he smiled. "And that girl...nice choice" he smirked.

"What can I say...I'm a Noles" I smirked back and we laughed doing our handshake when the door opened.

"There you are" my mom said followed by Ann

"Hey...your mum bought me ice cream" she squealed excited like a child.

"Okay...let's go back to our room" I said taking her out.

"Bye Mr. Noles ,bye mum" she waved and I chuckled... She really likes ice cream.

She walked in front of me, happily walking to the room as I just watched her ass and hips sway from side to side .

Oh wait till we reach that room.

We entered the room and I closed the door smirking at her.

"Now what" she asked nonchalantly and I approached her.

"Now my Queen" I said wrapping my hands round her waist but I just looked down at her and she raised a brow for me to continue.

"Is it nasty if I want to pour Honey on your kitty and lick you till you body starts shaking" I said nonchalantly grabbing her ass and her eyes widened.

"What!...oh God, my innocent ears" she said making me chuckle then I picked her up making her straddle me.

"Don't worry I'm kidding" I said walking to the bed and leaned on it laying her back on the bed while I'm on top her.

"Or not" I teased kissing her.

"Ash I'm not in the mood" she said holding my face and I went to her neck ignoring her statement.

"Ash" she whined louder and I looked at her.

"I'm sorry do I look like I care" I said cockily.

"Please" she pouted.

"Nope" I said resuming the kisses all over her body and I started zipping down her jumpsuit kissing the cleavage the deep V- neck provided. When someone knocked on the door and I groaned.

"Ha ha" she laughed and I got off her.

"I'm coming back for you" I said walking to the door.

I opened the door revealing my beautiful mother. "Hey mum"

"Hi...I have to borrow Ann for like 2 hours" she said.

"What why" I asked trying not to cuss.

"For our nails...the earlier the better" she said.

"So I can't spend time with her" I whined and she hissed walking past me into the room.

"Hey honey get dressed we're going out" she told her and Ann happily squealed getting up.

Traitor

"Don't worry we'll be back soon" mum said kissing my cheeks while Ann just smirked my way and winked.

"Your going with your dad, go meet him" my mum said.

"But mum I'm tired" I whined.

"Asher you go to your father's room now" she said sternly and I gave up.

"Bitch" I muttered.

"What was that" she said picking up a magazine and rolling it.

"Nothing" I said panicked... How the fuck did she hear me, I don't want no ass whopping I thought as Ann just laughed her ass out.

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* Ann's POV *

"Your phone has been making different noises" I said to Aisha.

"Ignore it...I have a different ringtone for each important family member... Their probably buzzing about the party" she said calmly as they work on her nails.

We found out that we're both wearing blue and she got her nails painted blue & black while I got blue & white.

After we got our nails dried, we went back to the hotel and ash was just on the bed looking sexily bored as ever.

but he looked different, he's hair was shorter and less overly curly...he looked more mature and sexier not badboy and cocky.

"Oh my God" I said catching his attention and he smirked.

"See something you like" he said.

"Did you get a haircut" I grinned...it looked so good on him.

"Nah, I dyed the tips of my hair invisible" he said sarcastically and my smile dropped. But I had to laugh tho, it was a pretty good line.

I sat on the bed taking my shoes off,letting my piggies breath.

"You know its almost 5 o'clock... You still have more things to do" he said nibbling my ear and massaging my shoulder.

Ah this feels good

"And prepare to meet a lot of family members...both Nigerian and Arab" he grinned.

"Yay me" I said sarcastically.

"Just sleep" he said and i took he's advice taking off my clothes and burying myself under the covers while he snuggles beside me.

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Some ear blasting sound started buzzing and I tried to ignore it but it was driving me crazy.

"Hit the snooze" I groaned.

"Its closer to you" Ash whispered back.

"Ash hit the snooze" I yelled still sleepy and ash lazily got off the bed.

I expected the darn alarm to stop interrupting my sleep but instead Asher removed the covers from my body and carried me to the bathroom sprinkling some water on my face then dropped me and I just looked at him as he washed he's face.

"Its 4:30pm let's get ready...go get our stuff" he said and I went to get all our bathroom supplies.

We did our facial, asher shaved, I don't see what he's shaving tho, brushed our teeth and remaining the last step.

"Ok I'll bath first and give you the grace of sleeping" he said and I squealed happily jumping on the bed and drifting away.

* Asher's POV *

I finished bathing and woke Ann up so she could take her bath. As soon as she closed the door behind her, there was a knock on the door and I went to answer it still on my towel.

I opened the door and saw a very excited face. "Khloe" I asked in disbelief.

"Liam" she squealed and hugged me.

"Hey I'm here too" Hassan said.

"Oh, its you" I smirked.

"Shut up, you missed me" he teased...although we compete a lot and get on each other's nerves I really do like and miss him.

"Come in" I said opening the door wider so that they can step in.

"How did you know my room" I asked.

"Your mom told us...my mom is with her, and some other relatives too" khloe said.

"Oh in that case welcome, I'm happy to see you" I said and Ann came out of the bathroom with towels wrapped round her body and hair and she stared at us confused.

* Ann's POV *

After I was done bathing I wrapped my hair and body with towels and came out just to come in contact with 2 Arabian looking teenagers talking to ash. I wanted to turn around but they already noticed me in my confused state.

"Hello beautiful" the boy with brown hair, sharp jaw and grey eyes wearing a traditional thobe flirted walking up to me.

"I'm honoured to have such beauty in front of me" he said wrapping a hand round my waist and I just looked at ash but he nodded. "I'm hassan" he introduced kissing my hand and I almost removed my hand rudely in confusion before ash stood up yanking him by the hair.

"Ow my hair, do you know how long it took me to make it like this" he whined.

"Omg you must be Ann... Its so nice to finally meet you" the pretty girl with nice lips, brown hair and grey eyes wearing pink sweats and a grey hijab squealed hugging me.

"Yes nice to meet you too" I gave her an unsure smile.

"Ann these are my cousins from my mum's side Khloe and Hassan" ash explained.

"Correction, favourite cousins...but he loves me more" she beamed.

"Right, khloe is 16 she's in 11th grade and Hassan is my age and in my class"he continued which made me feel so much better.

"Well in that case, nice to meet you too I'm Ann, 15, sophomore" i introduced shaking them.

"Well anyway I have to get ready and meet Aisha in the other room" I said.

"No problem, me too I'll wait for you" khloe said and i just slightly nodded and we all looked at Hassan.

"What!...oh right, see y'all later" he said and walked out while ash and i wore our clothes.

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I wore my PJ shorts and the Black shirt that came with it that says 'I like to sleep' on it, with my white Gucci palms and packed up the small bag I need to take to the room.

"So let me educate you, when Aisha is planning an event here is how it goes, males stay in a sperate room and females stay in a room with Aisha, no one can see each other till everyone is ready aka when she's ready cause she's always the last" she smiled.

"Like a wedding preparation kinda thing" I guessed.

"Yes exactly" she confirmed and I nodded.

"Oh my God this is gonna be so much fun" Khloe squealed shaking me as I zipped the box. "Prepare to be transformed from a princess to a Queen" she said motioning to the air as if visualising something I'm not seeing and I chuckled.

"She's already my Queen" ash said walking up to me then pecked my lips and Khloe fake fainted at our cuteness.

"Bye cousin" she waved  pulling me out of the room.

We walked into Aisha's room and it was filled with like 50 people and I approached Asher's mom since she's the only one I know.

She was talking to a pretty woman that looks like her.

"Good evening mum I'm ready" I said gaining her attention.

"Oh hey dear...this is my sister Alicia" she introduced.

"Oh my! I've heard about you, your Ann right" she said hugging me.

"Yes nice to meet you" I said hugging her back.

"I'm khloe and Hassan's mom" she said motioning toward khloe that's standing beside me.

"Oh now I see where they get their beauty from" I smiled and she giggled.

"I like her already.. approved" she said to Aisha.

Approved?

After greeting more people, it was time to get ready and in a few minutes all the males left the room to Asher's room and it transformed from a regular hotel room to a makeup studio.

We were exactly 24 females and 12 make up artists with 2 hours on the clock.

We can do this.

I was part of the second set to get their hair & makeup done, we were labelled the VVIP relatives.

I know funny right?

And I took a random seat so I can get my glam on when Khloe stopped me.

"What the hell are you doing" she said and I looked at her confused.

"I'm taking a seat?" I said unsure.

"No you seat next to Aisha" she said pointing at a seat with my name on it. How did I miss the names on the seats.

I noticed the younger girls stayed by the left and the woman stayed by the right with khloe beside me...thank God and Aisha and I in the middle.

"Are you okay honey" Aisha asked me while she curls her hair.

"Yeah I'm good...my neck hurts" I whined to her cause the lady doing my hair wanted my head at a particular angle for a long time ash she does my hair.

I wanted to go for a different look this time and I decided to do a wavy hairstyle, I couldn't do straight hair, its too much of a difference.

"Could you please pass my phone" she asked and I tried but it was too far.

"Could you please pass that phone for me" I asked a girl next to khloe but she just rolled her eyes and hesitantly passed me the phone.

What's her problem

"Sorry for my friends behavior...she's just always wanted to be on that seating position" khloe explained as I dropped Aisha's phone in front of her.

"What position, the seat has my name on it" I said in a duhh tone.

"That's my best friend Zara, she's always had this crush on Ash and always wanted to be on the Mother's favourite daughter in-law position your sitting on" she explained.

"What the fuck, ash and I aren't even dating" I whisper yelled.

"Sure" she teased.

"I'm serious we're not official, we're just a thing I think" I said...I honestly don't know.

"Ok whatever, she's just jealous" she said and I looked at her.

It might be petty but I really wanted to stick my tongue at her and say ha ha bitch but I just ignored her.

We were all done with our hair and make up and I talked to many more Nigerians and they were pretty cool and we all looked amazing, I can't even recognise myself right now.

The first set of relatives were wearing their dresses and stuff while I talked to some more peers waiting for our turn when I was yanked by the arm to the other side.

"You" I said looking at the person

"Moi" Zara said with a smirk looking fine as hell in her makeup and braided hair.

"What the fuck do you want" I spat.

"How did you do it" she growled looking down at me.

"Do what" I asked confused.

"Convince ash to go for an ugly slut like you...you used those witch crafts right, what do they call it...juju" she mocked.

Oh hell no...is she racist or something.

"Listen here bitch, I don't know if your mistaking me for someone that gives a fuck but I don't have time for the shit your saying, and don't talk shit about my people cause of your sorry ego...no wonder ash didn't like your Arabian ass" I said walking away before she yanked my hair pulling me back.

"Listen here little girl asher is mine" she whispered into my ear.

"Zara what are you doing" Alicia said making the rest look at us.

"Nothing, there was something in her hair" she fake smiled straightening my hair and I walked to my box so I could dress up.

"Crazy bitch" I muttered rolling my box to dress up with Khloe and the others.

"Omg I'm so sorry, did she hurt you, I shouldn't have left her alone" khloe panicked

"I'm fine, just keep your friend in check" I said and opened the box.

A lady helped me wear my stuff as I looked at myself in the mirror. I looked amazing with my blue straight off shoulder gown, black strappy heels, makeup, hair, and purse.

The lady helped me wear my jewellery and my small tiara. Immediately ash told me about the event I called Mary to send me a jewelry set and tiara.

As soon as I was done I went to stay with Aisha as she's wearing her dress and she smiled at me.

"Honey you look like a princess...well you are but wow" she beamed.

"Thank you but I'm nothing compared to you" I said looking at the trad outfit she sew for herself.

"Oh please, this is just the first outfit, I'm wearing this to welcome the guests that should be here in like 10mins" she said looking at her watch. "I'm wearing two other ones for the actually dinner and the dance after it" she said and I nodded.

"Wow you are quite the planner...I'll be sitting over there waiting for you" I said pointing the other way and walked there as when she excused me.

I sat on the couch waiting checking my messages for like 10mins when someone spoke.

"Ok ladies everyone is done time to go downstairs" she said and I looked around. Everyone was done and looked glamorous and we lined up next to the door. I was second to last and Aisha was the very last lady, The Queen of the party.

The door opened and the line started moving and I checked myself again and everything seemed fine. "Well here goes nothing" I muttered as I stepped forward.

Author's Note:

Asher's mom is such a cool strict lady like my mom. Halla at me if you have a strict or a free spirited mom.

All the things that are gonna go than in this dinner party are unbelievable, the preparation for it alone gave me a headache.

For those that don't know what a thobe and hijab is, its a long longsleeved shirt and trouser outfit that is sown and traditionally worn by Arabians. While a hijab a scarf like material used to cover the head also traditionally worn by Arabs, Muslims, etc.

Thanks for Reading guys, a part 2 is coming up. PS there's a surprise... Guess what it is. Remember to vote, comment and share😘😎😋

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