I spent the last 4 days in the absence of my parents at home with my younger brother, Khalid. My parents were away in Jeddah and Makkah for the lesser pilgrimage called Um'rah. While they were away, the resonsibility rested on us to run the house. The daily chores included not only cooking and washing up but holding the fort tight responsibly. I thought being an elder brother by 3 years I would be in charge. But a transition had taken place. My 'little' brother had grown up. He took care of everything and treated me like a VIP (at times I can behave like one too!) and also made the most tasty tuna I've probably ever had. He washed the dishes and made the beds. He laid the table and filled up the jugs. I couldn't believe it. That's because my kid brother was never so responsible.
Except for listening to a few chores for mom he was so spoilt and careless. But being away from home I had failed to connect with him over our short vacation meets. And meanwhile he had changed becoming more responsible. Suddenly he was no more the kiddo I knew. There was a hint of maturity slowly being etched. I was proud.
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Amin, I totally understand what you are feeling about Khalid. That's exactly how I felt the first time I went to Anum's house and saw her being so responsible. She had the house spotless for our arrival and even prepared some snacks. It catches us by surprise when our younger siblings grow up but it fills us with pride as well. Well said Amin!~Nada
Mashallah
I am so proud of Khalid & more proud of Amin to acknowledge it. Amin, the part you said about you acting like a VIP, bhanjey!!! you can be more than an VIP if you want. :)
May ALlah bless you both brothers with lots of love, respact & care for eachother. Ameen.
Mashallah!!!! you are a great writter
!!! Tell everybody my salams!!!
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