Amaan
Six months later: Saturday, 07:15 pm
Me: "What?"
Aina: "Can you stop yelling, please?"
Me: "Bu-"
Her: "She is going on a date, and she knows not to let anyone sell her organs."
Me: "Where are they going?"
Her: "I don't know, but even if I did... I wouldn't tell you."
Me: "She third wheeled with us so many times that I have lost count. Then why can't I?"
Her: "You are impossible."
Me: "Is she wearing a skirt?"
Her: "No, why?"
Me: "Nothing, it's fine."
Her: "I don't understand you two. When you are with each other, it seems like I am stuck in a wrestling match. But when you guys are apart, both of you turn into soldiers ready for battle to save the throne."
Her: "You sister threatens me once every week to not break your heart. It's irritating."
Me: "I know we are a bit overbearing. But hey, you are stuck with us. So deal with it ,please."
Her: "Hmmm... I spoke to mom today."
Me: "It's good that you have started interacting with Sahira aunty."
Her: "I think, talking to her is therapeutic. I will never fully understand why they did what they did; but I cannot hold on to anger or grief for the rest of my life."
Me: "Are you still writing a journal, like your therapist suggested?"
Her: "Oh yes... Writing about my day, at night before going to bed is refreshing. Anyway, mom said that the police have found several cases of corruption against da-..ummm... them."
Me: "Aina, you can call him dad. He is not a good father and not a good person; but he is still your dad."
Her: "A part of me still loves them. Is that bad?"
Me: "Nope. Honey, I don't expect you to switch your feelings off for them. It's okay to care about people who have cared for you and raised you."
Her: "Anyway, the case is stronger than it was before; and will be going to court soon. Are you ready for that?"
Me: "I should be asking you that because I have nothing to lose, Aina."
Her: "If I don't stand against their crimes, I will never be able to look myself in the mirror. If I don't fight for justice now, I will regret my decisions throughout my life."
Me: "You amaze me. Truly. Not everyone has the guts to do what you are doing."
Her: "What happened to you is something that shouldn't have happened to anyone – child or adult. I am not fighting this, just because of you. Or me. It's for everybody who thinks they don't have a voice against powerful people."
Me: "I have one word for you: inspiration."
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Two months later: Tuesday, 02:10 am
Dear brother, you are an idiot.
No, an IDIOT.
How can be so dumb?
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Imperfect but mine
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