The small acts of kindness Muzammil once sought to offer his aunt and cousins now feel like desperate attempts to buy their approval, but they are always met with rejection. When he prepares a meal with care, his efforts are dismissed as inadequate. When he offers to help with something beyond his duties, he is scolded for overstepping. Every gesture he makes is twisted into something ugly, every intention questioned, until he begins to doubt even his own motives. Yet, amidst this sea of doubt, a part of him clings to the hope that his actions might someday be recognized for what they truly are.
In the rare moments of quiet, Muzammil allows himself to dream. He dreams of a life where he is free from the shackles of his aunt’s cruelty, where he can walk through the world with his head held high, unburdened by the weight of his suffering. He imagines a future where his hard work and resilience are rewarded, where he is seen not as a servant but as an equal. These dreams, though fleeting, are his refuge, the only escape from the harsh reality that surrounds him. Yet even as he dreams, the shadows of doubt creep in, whispering that such a future may never come.
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General FictionThe story of an orphan teen boy who is snubbed by relatives and waits for his imaginary friend to take him away from these miseries. As the story evolves, problems in the boy's life increase, taking viewers on a roller coaster ride of emotions. "Ill...
