Echo of hearts

he watched the car drive away, leaving him seething with anger. The despair that gripped his heart seemed to intensify, a

e felt a need to do something, anything, to help dissipate Zia's anger. Aware of Zia's struggle to cope in such

panied by an outstretched hand clutching Zia's T-shirt. It was the only way to halt Zia's relentless march. "Wher

dainfully before adding, "I cannot stop you from boarding any school bus, but as for me..." Zia shook

to find a way to console his friend. Despite Zia's intense a

o coax Zia into breaking his silence. Ejaz believed that if Zia could express his emotions, the intensity of his anger might diminish. And indeed, Zia finally spo

tapped Zia's shoulder. "Don't worry, man. I can't leave you

hem home. The car ride was filled with silence, leaving Ejaz no choice but t

g how to soothe his troubled friend. Making sure Zia hurried indoors, Ejaz unknowingly left behind a

and forth, his stride growing more determined with each passing moment. Finally, he came up with a plan he believed might provide a solution. Hurriedly, he reached for his phone, dialing

r phone's persistent ring interrupted her moment of bliss, and she let out an exasperated

d afternoon," her voice filled with respect, as if she were not the one groaning over the call. "I apologize for no

didn't mean to wake

perfect time. I needed to cook," she

voice tinged with urgency, as he proceeded to narrate the in

ocity, "Who does she think she

o heal them. Please find kind words to say to him. I'll be at his p

lied, her voice softenin

asa and tsire, Zia's favorite street food, in an effort to calm his friend. Zia and Ejaz were friends from childhood, always

to Ejaz. He had anticipated this reaction from his friend. Observing

trivial matters. You need to let go of your grudges. Life becomes much happier when we can forgive and f

nd sadness. "What brings you here? I thought we said our goodbye

merely passing by and happened to see you here. So, don't shout at me

lt the need to protest. "Why are you shouting

on not getting into the car? As far as I can remember, it was you who refused to wait. Now

, i need som

anded him the phone after Aroush answered the call. Zia looked

posed to do wi

e. Zia's heart skipped a beat upon hearing her sweet, soothing voice, which he had missed dear

fine he ask

your habit of holding grudges? I truly despise it," Aro

tion to hold grudges. He gazed around, feeling a sense of emptiness without her ph

ied, I swear. Please say something, even if it brings me a little r

ds laced with a mix of guilt and love. "Who offended you to make you worry

ed. "Yaya, it's you who has annoyed me. Why would you be angry over

espite his shortcomings. "I'm sorry, Aroush. I didn't mean to worry you. Let's not speak of that girl ag

though she made it clear that she wouldn't forgive the girl. She urged Zi

ed her, a sense of calm washing over him. "My heart is now cooler than the fresh morning air. You go and eat your

e bidding each other goodbye. Ejaz, who had been following closely, co

just a shade darker. I would have mistaken her for

ush. "This is a disgrace to Aroush. How could you compare her to a spoiled, rude

st kidding. I think I have to go now. See you tomorrow, and make sure you e

e who added flavor to his life like salt in a stew. "Thank you, man, and sorry for troubling you. Please consider what I said at school and those f

ce. "I never hold grudges," he replied playfully before bidding fa