Chapter 32 XXXII

Today is Thursday. I am sitting in the living room watching TV while I wait for Fatima to come over so we can go shopping. Udar and Ismail are having dinner to mark the end of the successful business trip, and to thank everyone for their contributions to making it a success. Fatima and I finished our meetings early, so we have time to go shopping. I m becoming impatient as she is running late when she finally comes down the stairs. "What took you so long?" I pick up my handbag and start walking to the garage. We are taking one of Aunt Maria s cars. We are taking her Lexus LC to the mall. "Sorry, I was talking to my mom," Fatima says walking up beside me. "Oh, did you say hi to her for me," I say entering the car. "I did. She asked how you were doing, and I told her you are fine," Fatima says getting in too. "Alright let s go," I say driving out of the garage. We ve been at the mall for a couple of hours and so far, we