A disastrous situation [Archives:2008/1125/Community]

By: Ahmed Abduljalil Al-Qubati
Student, Jamal Abdul Nasser School
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Like every Friday afternoon, I called my friend Anwar to decide what we were going to do that afternoon. Anwar suggested to go shopping, so we met in our usual spot. After an hour, we bought some things.

Because it was my habit to use the internet every Friday afternoon, I suggested we go to Al-Ertika Net, so we went there immediately. As we entered the internet cafe, we met our friend Ali and a guy from his neighborhood. After greeting and speaking with them for a while, Anwar and I sat down to use the internet. However, Ali and the guy left quickly.

After 15 minutes, Anwar's mobile phone rang. He answered and it was Ali, wanting to come to his house immediately. He met us near the door of his home and we entered. I wondered what the problem was because Ali looked scared.

We sat down and Ali began to speak loudly in a quivering voice, asking, “Do you remember the guy who was with me today?” and we replied yes. He went on to explain that the guy's brother had been killed last week and he thought Anwar did it. Anwar was shocked.

Ali continued, saying the guy had gone to bring a friend of his to kill Anwar. Anwar and I were scared and Anwar asked, “What can we do?” While we were talking and thinking, there was a knock at the door. Anwar and I didn't know who it was, but we heard loud voices coming closer and closer.

Suddenly, without warning, Ali entered the room with the guy who wanted to kill Anwar. I was so surprised that my heart stopped beating and I could see from his eyes that Anwar also was scared. We couldn't move.

Ali suddenly smiled, but I couldn't understand why. After awhile, he asked, “Why are you scared? Don't worry, it was only a joke!” After taking a long breath, Anwar exclaimed, “Oh my God! I can't believe it! I'm going to kill you, Ali!”

Afterward, we learned that the guy was Ali's best friend, Hamza. It's hard seeing your best friend about to be killed and not being able to do anything about it. If I'd had gun, I would've killed Ali right then and there.
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