The quiet monotony of Muzammil’s labor is shattered in an instant as his foot slips on the polished floor. A piercing scream escapes his lips, reverberating through the house and slicing through the still air. He lands hard, his body contorted awkwardly, pain rippling through him like a cruel tide. For a moment, there is silence, a brief pause that carries the weight of anticipation. But the respite is fleeting, for soon, the echoes of laughter flood the room, their sharpness cutting deeper than the physical pain.
Laiba’s voice rises first, her laughter cruel and mocking, like a predator savoring its prey. “Look at him!” she sneers, her tone dripping with contempt. “So clumsy!” Maham joins in, her laughter a symphony of malice, her eyes gleaming with schadenfreude. They circle him with their words, each insult a dagger aimed at his dignity. Muzammil tries to steady himself, his heart pounding in his chest, but the weight of their mockery pins him to the ground.
And then, as if summoned by their cruelty, Zuhair strides into the scene, his presence casting a shadow over Muzammil’s already dim world. For a brief moment, hope flickers in Muzammil’s heart—perhaps Zuhair will defend him, will see the injustice of it all. But the flicker is extinguished almost immediately as Zuhair’s lips curl into a smirk. He joins the chorus of mockery, his words laced with cold disdain. Muzammil feels his chest tighten, the betrayal more painful than the laughter itself.
Overwhelmed by the deluge of humiliation, Muzammil scrambles to his feet and flees the room. His vision blurs with tears, each step heavier than the last as he retreats to the only place that offers a semblance of solace—his own room. Once inside, he collapses onto his bed, the weight of his embarrassment and pain crashing down upon him. The muffled sound of laughter still echoes in his ears, a cruel reminder of his humiliation. In the darkness of his room, Muzammil buries his face in his hands, his body shaking with silent sobs, as he wonders how much more he can endure.
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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...
