The Unbreakable Bond

Chapter Eighteen

Maaz walked into the living room taking a seat next to Murtasim, who moved his gaze away from the TV to his brothers. Raising his eyebrow he questioned, "Is he still sulking?"

Maaz smiled whilst shaking his head, "Nhi, I think he's just tired"

Murtasim gave an understanding nod, turning towards Mirza, shaking his head when he found him resting his head on the table instead of studying, "Mirza!"

Mirza picked up his head, grumbling, "Abb kya hua, mujhe hor nahi padna. I'm tired!"

{What happened now, I don't want to study anymore. I'm tired!}

"Last section karlo, Uske baad books ko ajj kelie goodbye bol de na" Murtasim suggested, however the youngest shook his head smacking his book shut, "No!"

{Complete the last section, then you can say goodbye to your book for today}

Murtasim sighed, "What's up with the attitude? Do you want me to fix it for you? Open your book and complete it right now!"

"Bhaiya, Baba ko bolo na mujhe nahi Karna. Mujhe kitne time se pareshan kari ja rahe hai" Mirza complained and Maaz tried to step in, however stopped when Murtasim raised his eyebrow challenging him to say something.

{Bhaiya, tell Baba I don't want to do it. He's been troubling me for a long time}

"Sorry baby, agar Maine kujh Kaha to Baba meri chatni bna de gye. Thoda sa kaam hai, jaldi finish karlo like a good boy" Maaz explained averting his eyes away from Murtasim's.

{Sorry baby, if I say something then Baba will grind me. It's only a little bit, finish it quickly like a good boy}

"Noo! Baba-"

"Mirza, itne zidi kyu ho! Don't let me hear another word, pick up your book and get that section completed" The warning tone behind those words was quite evident, so Mirza yanked his book open and brought his pen to paper.

{Mirza, why are you so stubborn?}

"Good, and adjust that attitude of yours!" The eldest advised turning his gaze away and resting his head on the sofa giving his eyes some rest.

"Bhai, app room me jake rest karlo! Ik you didn't sleep yesterday" Maaz advised, keeping his voice quiet as Majed had started to doze off once again. He brought his hand up to support Majed's head on his neck before it could roll off.

{Bhai, go and rest in the room}

Majed inches forward finding warmth and hid his head in the crook of Maaz's neck, letting out a small puff of air, indicating he was asleep.

Murtasim opened his eyes, looking towards Mirza before turning his attention back to Maaz but was interrupted, "Bhai, Mirza ko me dekh lunga. App jao!"

{Bhai, I'll watch over Mirza. You go!}

Getting off the sofa he indicated to Maaz to pass Majed to him, "Majed ko mujhe dedo, mere sath rest karle ga"

{Pass Majed to me, he'll rest with me}

"Nhi Bhai, app jao or rest karlo! He may get another flashback, I'll look after him" Maaz offered but Murtasim scowled shaking his head, this time in a firm tone, "Majed ko mujhe dedo! If he does get a flashback he'll be scared and I don't want him to panic upon not finding me there"

Maaz knew Murtasim was taking on the role of an overprotective brother/father, he understood his brother was worried about him so slowly tried to move Majed out of his embrace but the later whined feeling cold upon being pulled away, "bhi'a"

Murtasim brought his arms to carefully pick him up, coaxing him when he whimpered in his sleep, "Shh...relax!" Rocking him softly, he shifted his gaze towards Maaz, "How are you feeling now? Any weaknesses, dizziness? Did you take your medication in the afternoon?"