In the bustling heart of Islamabad, Abeer Hussain discovers the depth of her feelings for her childhood friend, Rehman Malik, only after he's crossed oceans for a new life. As she faces mounting pressure to settle down, her heart yearns for a miracl...
(A/N: Entire translation of this chapter is given in the end.)
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May 2024.
"Rehman yaar, band kar snaps lena aur chal, sab wait kar rahe hain," Shahzain pulls me towards his car, his impatience evident in his voice. I can't help but chuckle, pocketing my phone as I follow him.
"Acha, acha chalo," I replied, settling into the passenger seat. Shahzain rolls his eyes but smiles. His reactions are always amusing.
As Shahzain starts the engine, I glance around the campus. It's hard to believe this chapter of our lives is closing. The university that has seen us grow, struggle, and succeed is now a memory.
Shahzain and I have always been inseparable-brothers more than cousins. We left for abroad together, lived together, and now, we're graduating together.
"Yaar, yeh din bhi aa gaya," Shahzain says, his eyes on the road.
"Kitna socha tha, aur ab sab kuch khatam ho raha hai."
"Haan," I nod, staring out the window.
"Ready for the next adventure?" Shahzain asks after a while, breaking my reverie.
"Always," I reply, feeling a mix of excitement and nostalgia. "It's hard to believe it's already over."
Shahzain grins, "bro jee, it's just the beginning."
We arrived at the restaurant, greeted by the laughter and cheers of our friends. Lunch is a chaotic blend of nostalgia and excitement for the future, stories of the past years shared over plates of food. I find myself lost in thoughts more than once, my mind drifting back to her.
"Rehman, tu sun raha hai?" one of our friends, nudges me, pulling me back to the present.
"Haan, haan, sun raha hoon," I reply with a smile, but my thoughts remain scattered.
After lunch, we decided to take a drive down to the old racing spot. It's a place we've visited countless times, a stretch of road on the outskirts of the city where we've had some of our most thrilling races. Tonight, it's the perfect way to end our university journey.
