Cigars and Sparks

Under the dim moonlight, Sarah and Maya and I sit and admire the magnificence of the sky painting in shades of blue and violet where the stars shine like lamps adorned. Salsabeel and Thoraiya came towards us after she had a dialogue session with the little ones and gave them sweets. She gave us glasses of lemonade with iced mint and then stood away asking permission to smoke a cigar.

Maya "I'll go talk to Salsabeel."

Dr. Adnan "Go ahead... ".

Sarah "Salsabil looks upset... ".

Hammas whispered sadly, "Yes."

Maya went towards Salsabeel.

Maya "May I have a cigarette...?!"

Salsabeel, "You're too young for these shits."

Maya "It doesn't matter... ".

Salsabeel handed Maya a cigarette and lit it for her...

Maya "I'm used to smoke cigars when I'm upset reaching the point of collapsing. I remember when Talal was injured two weeks ago because of the masked guy. I subconsciously smoked cigars, begging it to take this sorrow and sadness from me... ".

Salsabeel, "So you're like me... But, this is the last time you smoke... It's a deal, O. K?! ".

Maya "I'll see about this... Tell me.. What's bothering you?! ".

Salsabeel, "Aren't your problems enough to you, girl?!

Maya, "Can I help..?! ".

Salsabeel: " you helped us before... Go back to your sister and the doctor... ".

Hammas – holding Salsabeel from her shoulder – "What are you doing Salsabeel?! Why do you smoking ?! ".

Salsabeel " can you leave me alone for a while?!"

Maya returned after putting out her cigarette with Hammas, who were sad about Salsabeel.

Sarah "Didn't it work?!"

Maya " It's the first time I've seen her with such sadness... Hammas, what happened?! ".

Hamas" E...I can't tell you because I promised Salsabeel not to tell anyone... ".

I got up from my chair :

" Don't worry. I'll take care of it. ".

Maya, "Are you going to cast your magic spell, magician?!"

Thorayia "Please make Salsabil happy... ".

Dr. Adnan "Absolutely... ".

I went towards the sad girl who was indulging in smoking a Cuban Cohiba cigarette instead of a traditional cigar. I sat next to her, watching the stars shine more than the flashy industrial city lights.

Salsabeel "Are you here for awareness lectures ?!"

Doctor Adnan "Do you see these distinctive lights in the sky?! When I was at the age of Mukhtar, I used to tell my mother that I would be on its place and shine. ".

Salsabeel "Really?! Congratulations to you, you have already achieved your goal. ".

Dr. Adnan "No... If the stars shine without a sky, it means that this wonderful painting and this beautiful dream have not come true... I'm a star that burned and got cold, so it lost its luster... ".

"Hahahaha... What are you talking about?! You are the talk of the hour and your biography runs on every tongue. You are one of the celebrity in this city like Maya and your father ... ".

The black cat said as she looked at me with her smiling mouth after she pulled out the cigar smoke.

"I lost passion and I lost the sky I wanted to illuminate... I lost my mother a week after what I said because of an accident. I left before let her see what metal I am. ".

"Oh. I'm sorry about this... I sympathize with you... ".

She said her with a broken tone and her sight does not leave the ground.

"Unlike you... ".

" M... What are you raving about?! Or are these cigar effects ?! ".

"You're special. You're shining in the eyes of these orphan childrens ... You are their sun, their moon, their life, their endeavor, their light, and their hope in this life. You have sacrificed a lot and endured all kinds of pain for them and now you have a great responsibility to raises young men and women you are proud of... robots...! Isn't my words true?! ".

Robots – together – "Yes. That's 100% true."

A line of tears drip from Salsabeel.

"Can I just cry tonight?! I am defeated and confused... I don't know what to do. ".

Maya, Sarah and Thoraiya hugged Salsabeel, who put out her cigarette and burst into tears.

Hamas -hitting my shoulder- "You failed to make her happy, doctor... ".

Dr. Adnan "No... Sometimes crying is part of wellness. ".

I patted her on the head.

"I promise I will find a solution to your problem tomorrow."

And I left towards Salvatore, and the beauty looked towards me, her face illuminating the darkness of the evening like the moon.

In the morning, I went to the hospital with excitement. I reviewed some of the patients' files on my desk, checked some of them according to the available schedule, and then quickly landed after finishing my work towards Chef Clark's kitchen on the ground floor, not for food, but for the sake of meeting Salsabeel.

Robot 2 "Is it possible that Maya's words are true?! Are you in love again?! ".

Doctor Adnan "Shut up..! I'm here to get my bacon and olives pie."

I stepped towards the order window. Chef Clark came to welcome me and to say Hello :

"Hello, welcome miracle doctor... It's rare to see you here... How can I serve you?! ".

Dr. Adnan "I finished my work early so I thought about having breakfast in the lounge here with the rest of the doctors... Can I come over the bacon and olives pie... ".

"Don't worry... Please choose your seat and I'll take it right away... ".

The chef turned his back on me, so I called him and asked him about Salsabeel.

Chef Clark "She didn't come to work today because of some problems in her house... Is there anything wrong?! ".

Doctor Adnan" no. No nothing... Excuse me, I will cancel my order because of an urgent call. ".

I just left the luxurious kitchen and went to the manager and told him that I would leave after I finished my work.

Manager: "Your requests have increased these days, Adnan... Can't you stay and help other doctors in different departments?! This is an advanced hospital and many patients come to it all the days,hours and minutes... ".

Dr. Adnan – angrily – "I have finished my job... Doesn't I have the right to take a break to work on my research and so on?! ".

The manager – gets up from his seat angrily – "you have always been like this, you arrogant ... ! You forgot the credit this prestigious institution gave you... You are now a famous person, not for your efforts, but thanks to this hospital and the efforts of all its employees... Do not forget your status, O newcomer ..! ".

My head fell to listen to the words of this authoritarian manager who has not even been at the management for a year. I do not agree with him in any word he said, all that I have reached thanks to my efforts after God and my diligence and I will not allow such a person to diminish it. I quietly took off two identification cards on the desk.

"I resign. We'll see who's right... Now excuse me... ".

I left the office and heard shouting of this boss like a dog, but I won't pay attention to him anymore. My journey with Al Salam Hospital is over. This is what I realized a few months ago and I was waiting for the right opportunity to resign. Even Dr. Masoud, who was my friend, is no longer here and I have no place among those doctors who seek money more than the health of their patients.

I took a vehicle to Salsabil's house. I rang the doorbell politely, and no one opened it for me, but the door was open, so I immediately entered. There was a fuss in the back garden. I stood stunned by Salsabeel sweating in the sun with Mukhtar, from whom electrified sparks were flying.

Dr. Adnan – shocked – "So this is the reason ... The reason for his dismissal?! ".

Salsabeel – looking at me – "Don't come near here, any... ".

Before Salsabeel could finish her phrase, she was exposed to a strong electric wave from Mukhtar to collapse kneeling on the ground, panting for some air, while the boy returned to normal and ran towards her in tears.

Mukhtar – in tears – "Salsabeel -crying- ... Alif... I'm sorry. For... I can't... Control myself...! ".

Salsabeel– raised on the head of Mukhtar – "No, you don't... You'll be able to do it soon. ".

Dr. Adnan – heading towards Salsabeel and reaching out to help her – "Give me your hand, miss... ".

Salsabil, "I'm fine... Doc.. I can get up... ".

Salsabeel got up despite her fatigue and was struggling to breathe and needed rest. I picked up the little boy and we sat in the lounge. I brought to the black-haired woman a glass of water to replace the fluids she had lost. I noticed several wound-like but swollen marks on her palms and neck. It seems that she has tried it again and again with the grey haired bou but it did not work.  Salsabeel got up and was willing to prepare breakfast for me, but I politely refused and gave her and Mukhtar a box of donuts with two juice bottles.

Salsabeel, "I'm sorry, doctor. You didn't have to do this, we don't need this. ".

She was aiming at the disparity of classes between us and that I am generous out of pity for them.

Dr. Adnan: First, didn't we agree that you just call me Adnan? Second, gifts are okay from time to time, right. ".

"Okay, Adnan... I'll let you enjoy the donuts with Mokhtar while I have a hot bath. ".

Dr. Adnan "Well... I'll talk to Mokhtar until you get back... Take your time.. ".

She waved her arm to me smiling and headed towards the bathroom. While I was talking with Mukhtar about his amazing ability to generate electricity, we heard the sound of something falling from the bathroom. I headed quickly, my heart beating hard for fear for Salsabeel. I was blushed to see the girl on the ground that the fog had hidden parts of the contours of her carved body. She was lying on her stomach almost unconscious and when she sensed me, she asked as she tried to cover her body with a towel or anything to cover her naked body with.   I brought her a towel and covered her body, but I noticed she was tired, so I suggested I carry her to her room. I received a painful slap at first as her face was red and teary on the shore of her charming eyes.

Salsabeel – shyly – "... I'm afraid I'm going to make a hard deal for you. Oh Adnan... ".

Doctor Adnan – shyly – "No. This is the simplest thing I can do. May I?! ".

"How can I not allow you when you came the first time without permission – her face is getting redder – I would like to delete that picture that you saw... ".

"That image of you as Odette cannot be deleted, miss... ".

I felt my body became lighter while hholding Salsabeel in my hands. She was hiding under the towel shyly, but I noticed that her temperature was high and there were signs like the one before due to electric shocks in different places on her body - such as her legs and back - Mukhtar guided me to the Salsabeel room, and it was a small room on the ground floor - as the children's rooms in the attic - contained a mattress, a wardrobe, a mirror, and there was a door, which may be an attached bathroom. I put the black-haired girl gently onto the mattresses and covered with a quilt.

Salsabeel, "I really thank you very much. I apologize to wasting your time... You can go back to the hospital now. ".

Doctor Adnan" never mind ... I resigned anyway. ".

Mukhtar " and ... And why is that?! ".

Salsabil – with shock – "Are you serious?! You are kidding without a doubt....! ".

Dr. Adnan - lowers his head – "This is the truth... I resigned voluntarily after being mistreated and lost confidence from the manager. I will never return to the hospital as long as he is a manager..! ".

Salsabeel– exhale – "I'm really sorry... you'll be fine and find another good place that worth you".

Doctor Adnan" I know this. Most importantly, you have a beautiful room, miss. But the most beautiful thing is that its owner is in perfect health and wellness... Can I check on you?! ".

Salsabeel – draws her attention away – "Do you want another slap, Adnan?! ".

"I like it so much when you call me by my name."

Salsabeel's face flushed then she smiled against the will of the fever nose

"I'm going to just take a painkiller for now... ".

What a disaster..! It is my habit to carry a bunch of painkillers in my backpack, but today I forgot the bag at home because of the hurry. How clumsy I really am.

Doctor Adnan – hits his forehead with his palm -"I'm sorry. I usually carry painkillers with me, but I can't find them. Do you have painkillers in the refrigerator?! ".

Salsabeel laughed until her pearl teeths appeared. I was happy to see her happy, so Mokhtar and I shared the laughter together. The atmosphere was somewhat relaxed and angelic.

Dr. Adnan, "I'll go buy painkillers... Stay in bed until I get back..! ".

Mokhtar, "I would like to come with you. ..!"

Salsabeel" OK I will follow your orders, doctor. Can you buy some tomatoes and sauce on your way?! ".

Dr. Adnan: "Sure, but on condition that you allow me to leave one of the robots with you to follow up on your health..!"

The young beauty agreed and I took her permission to put a small wireless electrode on the left side of her chest, right next to the sternum. Salsabeel referred to me as driving her sophisticated bike – similar to Maya's bike as if hybrids like to ride floating bikes – rather than renting a vehicle. I acquiesced to the order as well.