Echo of hearts

ked Sajan as they arrived at his place.

she murmure

you put the bag

"They're in my room," he replied in a hushed voice, his

ldn't bring himself to refuse. He reluctantly took the keys from his side pocket and handed them to her, watching her l

ing for him, she thought. Misha was sitting not far from them, while Nihad and the three boys w

ave here?" Misha

st to pick you up. Let me tell you, we're going to se

forever remain closed?" she said, looking directly into Nihad'

She should come and tell him to open the bag for us firs

long with her siblings, hurried back. However, Aleena closed

gave me the keys to his room," Aleena continued lau

had to beg and promise to take her alone to Yan

to avoid any complaints from Aleena or Misha, knowing that one of them would inevitably have something to sa

r favorite show, "Young Dreams" on Zee World. "What brings you her

but I know how you are. You take your time, so I just went to Abba's house. You know how Ale

you mean the girl you love is bet

Aleena, Misha, and Nihad are all sisters," Sajan

apped, adding, "If it weren't for her studies, I would have asked your father to set a da

greeted his mom, who responded joyfully. "Please, Mom, look at this gown of mine and Misha's. Which

Aleena's hand, then turned her head to look at Misha's. She giggled as

ithout saying anything, with Mi

dy is as blind as you. These dresses are the same. What Yaya means by buying us the same dress

leena greeted her father

hiding here, eating?" Nihad asked, her eyes welling up

g Nihad even more desperate. "What about

re with anyone," he joked, well a

tay here to distur

ly. "Okay, then

omeone hit you?" Dad turned to Aleena and Misha,

problem. Please help us

both look so troubled

s. All he saw were identical dresses, and he was sure they knew that. "Okay, I need to feel the texture," Dad said, his face s

knew it! Yaya Sajan cares for me more.

idn't like being called younger than Misha, which was precisely why she objected, "She's not older than me. We are mates

ack home after his vi

pily on his bed, appreciating the presence of his family. Hav

haji Fu'ad was sitting with Aleena's mother, watching a show on TV. "My baby, where have you

, opening the flask without waiting for her dad's r

od," she said, scrunching her face. Dad smiled and asked, "What

Wow, your brother really cares for you guys," Alhaji Fu'ad remarked. Aleena interjected, "Especially me." Alhaji Fu'ad passed the

nce he decided not to buy anything for hi

worry, Umma. He cares for us more than these troublemakers. You know how they are. If he brings a gift for you first, it's going to be a proble

ugged. "That's the truth," he said shortly. Aleena sighed mournfully and walked out, while her parents and brother laughed. Since day one, Aleena had been their main source of joy and happ

and dialed Misha's number. The phone rang only once before Misha picked up, compla

Shakir that more of Yaya Sajan's bags are coming," she l

exclaimed, surprised. "Yes, it's true,

ow can you hit me for no reason?" Nihad complained. "Sorry, dear," Misha apologized and then explaine

e was lying on his bed, lost in thoughts

ou guys bothering me?" Sajan com

your bags are coming," Misha said,

any longer. "Yes, it's true. There are more bags coming, bu

ent. "Oh, I can't wait! We need to

e they arrive, we'll all open them togeth

Sajan couldn't help but