Marinette Hart Trip to the Cousin 
 
 
 CHAPTER 1: Packing time 
 It was the end of december, the time that all students waited for. HOLIDAY! I was really excited this time because me and my family were visiting overseas after so many years. Well, i'm not in favour of visiting my relatives. They're so mean to my mum. I literally hate them but at least I wont have to do any chores there :) Our flight was tonight at 2am. My dad was so happy, he was going to meet his mother after so long. We had packed all our luggage and were just chillin. There were only 6 hours left until we left for the airport. Jeee, i'm going to miss my cousins back here. I've literally spent my whole life with them and I don't even know how the cousins in London are. Time passed fast and the cab was here. As we were leaving, our cousins and auntie started shedding tears. It was so heartbreaking. Even though these holidays are boring but time still goes amazing with these crackheads. We all gave a last hug and left seeing the little one cry and beg for us to not go. We reached the airport at 12am and just sat in the waiting area. It was so boring.  
 Our first stop was Singapore and then Dubai. We boarded the last flight which led straight to Pakistan alright in the plane, the entertainment level was alright but not as good. Old stuff but it's better than nothing. When we reached our uncle had come to pick us up. It was a 4 hour drive to our house. It was a really long journey. When we got there, everyone was gathered and the whole house was decorated beautifully. My dad's mom started crying and it was such an emotional moment. It was awkward. I was missing my auntie :( I knew these people are fake and only show they love us. They only used my dad for money which I hated. How can a family be so greedy? They clicked photos and talked. Meanwhile I took the chance to call my guy bestfriend. It was different timing in Aus so I literally called him at 1:30am. LOL! but he picked up, he always does. He seemed kinda off so we video chatted. I put my airpods on and requested video. He was all messy. I felt sorry for him. But then I didn't. 
 He asked me how was the flight and shit. I replied back with a it was boring and don't wanna talk about it face. Then we talked and made funny faces. He complimented me as aborable. Even though we were best friends, people mistaked us as a couple which was TERRIFYING. I wouldn't loose a friendship like this. I caught one of my cousins, roughly a month older than me staring at me...IN A DIRTY WAY. I felt uncomfortable and was still on call. My best friend, Troy (yes his name is T R O Y) noticed. I could see him going red with anger. It was weird, he would figure out my problem without me having to tell him. "I think he want's to die," he commented. I giggled. "It's not funny and you go to sleep now," he instructed." "YES BOSS," I giggled. We laughed and ended the call. I looked at my cousin who was looking at me like he was going to eat me. I ignored and went to my mum and hugged her. My aunts started complaining that I didn't even say hi. EHH, so much attitude. "I'm sorry," i apologised and went up to everyone saying hi. Then they started commented on what I was wearing.  
 It was alright. I was wearing a playsuit with stocking underneath and a black coat over with high heels. Everyone else was wearing traditional clothing. My mum and dad never stopped me from wearing these clothings. They're so judgemental. My mum assured them that it wont be happening again and told me to wear traditional clothing for the meantime. It was rediculous but if I didn't listen they were going to tell my mum off for her not teaching me manners. I kissed mum and dad night and headed to my room. I was so exhausted. All the kids were in our room. Little babies to kids. No one my age. They were so adorable!!! My cousin had followed me into the room and sat with the kids. My sisters and brother also came in and sat. They all came and sat next to me. A little girl, aged of 10 grabbed my hand and commented on how cute my nails looked. One started touching my hair and another my shoes. It was weird but cute. They started asking questions and got interuppted by my cousin.  
 He told them to go on the other bed with my other siblings. They didn't listen to him, it was quiet funny. Then I told them and they moved over and started talking to my siblings. It was a good environment. "Hey my name is Krish," he said as he sat in fornt of me. "Hey, I'm Haniya," I replied. It was getting awkward. He started asking me question about my life in Australia and complimented me. My phone started ringing, it was Troy. I picked it up. "He's talking to you and calling you cute," he just blabbed. It was funny because he was right. "Yes he is and go to sleeep stupid," I said and hung up. Krish was suspicious and asked who it was. I was about to tell him wit was my best friend when Troy called again. I started laughing and couldn't stop. I picked up the call and Troy was telling me to sleep. I didn't say anything and kept laughing like a mental. I told him okay and he hung up. HE WAS ANNOYED. I couldn't stop laughing and Krish started questioninn what was wrong. I couldn't say anything because I was laughing so much. Then my youngest aunt came in and told everyone to get out and let us rest. She was confused on why I was laughing and hugged me. She told me she was so exited to spend time with us. Krish left the room and we all went to sleep.  
 
 
 Publication Date: March 31st 2020 https://www.bookrix.com/-ly94b0a6b26dad5