CHAPTER 11: The Ambiguous Betrayal


Amy had dropped Sheldon off at his apartment and was now on her way to Faisal's hotel. She had been extremely bothered when he suddenly left her apartment. Sure he had explained to them that he made plans for the day, but she was still confused. There was something else that he didn't want her to know and she wanted to find out what. She saw the bothered look on his face when he left. Amy knew Faisal ever since she was a child and she knew if he was lying. If he's having problems, he knows that he could always talk to me about it. What is he hiding from me?


Unlike Amy, Sheldon had a clue why Faisal left. Clearly he was jealous. He thought to himself. He wanted to tell Amy, but he did not want her to think that he was being his usual – to use Penny's words—"impossible" self. He did not quite understand why they had told him that it wasn't a compliment, but he decided to let the matter go.

When he and Amy had arrived at his apartment, Amy asked him permission to talk to Faisal. He was surprised by her request.

"Why are you asking me permission?"

"Well, I am mostly likely to spend an inordinate amount of time with him— be it at his hotel room, the restaurant or wherever— and you're my boyfriend and I do not want you to think that I am 'cheating' on you. So, what do you say?"

Sheldon admired Amy for always considering his opinions, especially on matters like this. He trusted her— although she had lied to him once, but all was forgiven and he had even punished her for that behavior—she had promised and never to lie to him again, and he trusted her to keep her word.

"Alright. Are you going to tell him about us, though? Tonight?" he asked, hopefully.

"Yes, I think it's time to stop this madness." he smiled at her words, not knowing what she really intends to 'stop'—it was her plan.

"Okay. I think I should head inside now. See you again soon, and tell me what happens." he then planted a soft kiss on her cheeks. Amy blushed at his action.

"See you too. I had a wonderful time with you Sheldon."

"I enjoyed myself as well." he smiled at her, and she smiled back.


Amy was now standing outside Faisal's door. She knew that he had not left the building since this morning after returning from her apartment. She was worried as to what might have happened to him. She took in a deep breath and knocked. There was no response. She tried again, this time calling out his name. She was getting nervous. Why isn't he opening the door?

After trying for a couple more times, she knew that something was definitely off with Faisal and decided to ask the hotel personnel for assistance in opening his door. Since most of them knew her, she didn't have trouble asking them to open his door for her because he was not answering.

Once inside, she quickly scanned the suite, and found him on the bathroom floor. His face was covered with sweat, some hair strands clinging at his wet face, and he had a bottle of beer in one hand. She quickly bent down and took him in her arms. When he looked up and saw her face, Faisal broke down.

Amy held him, patted his back, rocked him back and forth, and softly whispered in his ear that everything would be alright. She didn't have any idea to what may have happened to him so she had absolutely no idea what to say. But she wanted to comfort him nevertheless. She felt bad for him, she felt sad. She had never seen him like this before. He must be all torn up inside, she thought to herself. Maybe when he's feeling better he'll tell me what happened.

They stayed like that, Amy seating on the bathroom floor holding a crying Faisal. She felt his tears soaking her sleeves, she felt him trembling against her. She began to stroke his hair, hoping that it would somehow help him to calm down. She wanted to know what was troubling him, but couldn't help herself to ask him in his current situation.


Sheldon has been staring at his phone for a couple of hours. It was getting late, and Amy hasn't informed him yet how his meeting with Faisal went. He was getting anxious, so he attempted to use kohlinar. As if kohlinar has been at all helpful these past few days. He had to distract himself.

After a numerous failed attempts of distraction, Sheldon decided to send Amy a text message.

"Amy, how are you? How did your talk with Faisal go? Are you home yet? Please send me a reply as soon as you read this. Sheldon Lee Cooper, the boyfriend"


Amy had left her bag on the couch, her phone inside of it, so she didn't hear as it beeped when Sheldon sent her a text.

"Faisal, what's wrong?" she hesitantly asked, afraid that by asking the cause of his troubles he'd only feel worse. She placed her hand at his back and patted him.

Finally he looked up, the redness of his eyes proved that he had cried his heart out. He had this pained look in his eyes, and his face was covered with sweat. He really did look like a mess. She felt her heart sink, her friend was broken, yet she can't do anything to make him feel better.

When he spoke, she barely heard him, his voice was hoarse, and he kept on sighing and shaking his head.

"Amy… I have something to tell you."

"Are you feeling better now? What happened to you?"

Faisal didn't speak, but instead pulled her near him and kissed her full on the lips.

Amy was shocked, her body stiffened at the contact. She didn't understand why he was doing this. Gathering all her strength, she shoved him away. She felt angered and betrayed. Her emotions got the better of her. Without thinking, she slapped him in the face.


A/N: Sorry for sounding 'redundant' on some parts of the story. Thoughts about this chapter? :P I feel sorry for Faisal though. :(