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My dad se! You are a lady!” Mom ju that in turnand ot the broo, ere all silent

After dad did a final sweep, he flatly stated, “Anna, I’ve given this a lot of thought I don’t think I will ever be okay with youKhalid Never Period I think you need to make plans to stay here and find someone else”

My hackles rose and I narrowed ? Are you disowning me if I do this?”

He squared his shoulders and pursed his lips, “If that will make you stay, then yes”

My asped, “Richard!”

He gave my mother a look that could best be described as malevolent, “Melinda, you back me up or you’re on the list too I’d do better to divorce you and take my losses”

I was quite taken aback at my father’s statement and I turned to my mom, “Mom, I’ll take care of you Don’t listen to him You can live with me in Dubai You liked the palace in the clouds, didn’t you?”

My mom was near hysterical as she darted looks between me and my dad Then she juo and I stood to follow

“Anna, sit I have more to say”

I hesitated only a second and then sat down I hadue ever since we returned You have no idea what it did to me to see you in that condition Anna No idea! And then I hear you were shot at, and once again almost killed What will it take for you to realize Khalid is no good for you? He is only using you Anna, that’s all it is Why don’t you see it?”

“Do you really think so little of ment to that extent?”

“Well, I can only go on what I’ve seen, and so far you are not acting like a responsible adult You’re acting like a freaking dog in heat! And all over soo back to hi people with pocket knives over there”

I took a deep breath and steadied ry I wasn’t even sure I could talk I shook uess this dog in heat will have to follow herin Dubai as soon as he co otry will leave you alone andand everyone in your life”

I went to stand and then sat back down, “Besides, I’ve been studying Arab law and regulations, and also learning the language, and I think I ht be able to actually ht be a powerful adjunct to Oainst Americans, but who better than to dispel that crap than an American, and a woive me no respect as to the adult I’ve become It sickens me the way you treat mom too You really should be ashaine anyone feeling half for you what I feel for Omar”

I went to leave and he grabbed my hand on the way by When I looked down at him, there were tears in his eyes