Sarahs pov

Returning home, I walked inside and found that my  parents were not there. As the realization sunk in, I felt a surge of confusion. Where were they?

As I processed this situation, entering the living room, Ibrahim was playing x-box

" Assalamualaikum buttercup how was your day, Aren't you late than usual?"Ibrahim said, his eyes still on the screen.

"Nothing was held up with something"

"Mom Dad are out running errands and will be back soon" He informs while focusing on the screen.

"Okayyy"... I replied going upstairs.

As I performed my daily salah and spent some time reading, I was able to relax and unwind from the busy day. Soon time fleets and it was dinner time .After dinner, I started to get ready for bed and settled myself in for the night. I started to feel tired and decided to call it a night and head off to bed. But before I turned off the lights and got between the covers, I couldn't help but wonder what tomorrow held and if I would be ready for it. I closed my eyes and let the day wrap around me, welcoming the much needed rest and preparing myself for whatever the next day might bring.

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I slowly stirred from my slumber and then felt the urge to stretch and let out a big yawn. The warm morning light filtered through my window, casting a soft glow on my face. I took a deep breath and savored the peacefulness of the moment, feeling grateful for another day.

I rubbed my eyes in disbelief, trying to make sense of the situation. It was unusual for my sister to be in my room at this early hour, I couldn't help but wonder if i was dreaming. However, as I opened my eyes, I saw that she was still there, looking at me expectantly. I realised that this was no dream.

I see laiba coming towards me .She smiled warmly as she approached me, her eyes sparkling with happiness.

"Assalamualaikum dii, good morning"

I felt her one arm wrap around me and I was grateful for her presence. I asked her what had brought her to my room,

"What are you doing here cupcake" I paused for a moment and took a closer look at her .To my surprise, she was holding a tray of breakfast items, including my favourite foods. I felt a wave of gratitude wash over me.

"Were you making me breakfast in bed"?

"You've been on lates all week , I thought it would be a nice surprise" she replied.

"Come here, that's a lovely thought , but you don't have to worry about me, you know.. I'm fine" I said embracing her into a hug.

"I'm alright , I know you care about me and I appreciate it , you don't have to worry this much"i say cheerfully tapping her nose

"I may go get dressed then we we'll have breakfast together "I say while entering for shower.

"After taking a shower, we ate quickly before heading off to school. I grabbed my backpack and said my salams to my family before leaving the house."

I was shocked to see Uzma waiting for me in the car . She got out of the car and walked towards me, looking apologetic. She said she was sorry for the argument we had yesterday and didn't mean to hurt my feelings. We talked things out and hugged before getting back into the car together.

"Umm..Soo , I wanted to confess something". Uzma says while we were entering the locker room.

I turned facing to her giving my full attention to what she has to say.

"You know something is going on with Umar right , I wasn't ready to tell you yet. I wanted to wait until I had more information before bringing it up to you."

"Ok! I'm all ears" I say in response.

"I could sense something was going on with Umar but he didn't seem to have the courage to come and tell me. I thought he might have been struggling with something, but didn't want to speculate and make things worse. So i let go off things but now he seems more weird after realising that he has feelings for me it's been two days since he came up to me and said, I would come to get a hand for you with my parents, I'm confused I..I am happy but I don't know how do I tell my parents or I let his parents approach mine . I'm soo confused Sarah and kind of scared too"

"Slow down Uzma , okay first let me adapt what all you just said and this is an amazing news MashaAllah, why you worry so much you haven't done anything wrong let his parents talk"I say getting out of my car after parking.

Just as we were getting into the heart of our conversation, the bell rang and after taking the notes from the locker we had to go to our respective classes. We were both disappointed that we couldn't finish our conversation, but promised to pick up where we left off as soon as we had the chance.

It was literature and jake was sitting on the second last bench. I entered lowering my gaze and sat on the first left corner.

"Umm..Heyy . Yesterday was great! I hope you've been doing well since then." Jake shows up All of a sudden .

"When I look up I met into his grey eyes, it felt like everything else around us just faded away. It was as if we were the only two people in class. I couldn't help but get lost in the moment." I know I'm being dramatic but this is how I felt.

"Morning students" I hear Miss Olivia invading my thoughts.

I cleared my throat and said that I was okay, even though I wasn't sure why I was feeling so nervous under his scrutiny. It was like he could see right through me, and I didn't know how to react.He went back to his usual seat not before winking at me .

OMA!! "I couldn't believe it when he winked at me. My stomach did a somersault and I felt weird . It was like he was acknowledging me in a special way, and I couldn't help but feel excited about what might happen next."

"Astagfirullah, what am I thinking"I muttered under my breath.

I shook my head to clear my mind and forget what I was just thinking about.

"Okkay soo, Today we will also learn about literary devices such as symbolism, metaphor, and imagery. Additionally, they may study the historical, social, and cultural contexts in which the works were written".

"Literary devices are techniques that writers use to convey meaning and create a particular effect in their works. Symbolism is when a writer uses an object, person, or situation to represent something else. A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things that highlights a particular similarity. Imagery is when a writer uses vivid descriptions to create a mental picture in the reader's mind. By studying the historical, social, and cultural contexts in which the works were written, students can better understand the meaning and significance of the works".

I was fully engaged in my literature class, listening carefully to the teacher's instructions. I have a keen interest in writing, so I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything important.I was so engaged in the lecture that the time flew by and before I knew it, it was over. I was surprised that the class had passed so quickly because I was so absorbed in the material.

After putting my books in my locker, i
I headed straight to AP Mathematics class. I was probably eager to get there I wanted to meet Uzma as this is the only lecture we have in common so I didn't want to waste any time. Once I arrived, I settled in .

While waiting for Uzma to arrive, I probably had some time to relax and prepare for my class. I used the time to review some notes and went over some practice problems. Once I saw Uzma arriving I took the initiative to call her over to sit next to me.

"How was your literature class " she asks while setting her books on table.

My literature class was really interesting today. We discussed a new book and analyzed some of the themes and motifs that the author used. We also talked about some of the historical context surrounding the book and how that influenced the author's writing. Overall, it was a really thought-provoking and engaging class.

"Woah.. you seem pretty cheerful today.. Oh you've loved literature your entire childhood ,I remember that" she grins back.

It was nice to be able to share my experience with her and see her smile in response.

After the class we went straight to the locker room dropped our books

We were hungry and decided to head to the cafeteria to grab some food. We probably walked in, picked up a tray, and started looking at the different options available. Once decided on what we wanted, we sat down and enjoyed our meal.

"I'm sorry for what I did yesterday, a lot was going on with me I wasn't thinking straight" Suddenly Uzma blurted.

"It's ok Uzma no biggie , sometimes we have days where we don't do anything particularly exciting or noteworthy, and that's perfectly fine"

"It sounds like you are able to forgive me and accept my apology" she says being culpable.

"It's always good to be able to move past any issues and maintain a positive relationship and you are my childhood buddy how can i not forgive you"

Suddenly I see jake entering . Oh!! no, he isn't jake he had emerald eyes and then our eyes locked for a second and he reminded me of the incident that took place. I shove away the thoughts giving my attention to what Uzma was saying .

I spotted James from a distance and noticed that he's walking towards us.

I felt a bit awkward or uncomfortable seeing James again after meeting him in the hospital.

"Anyways , it's important to remember that he's just another person and there's no need to feel embarrassed or ashamed about my past experiences" I gave a note to my self .

"Hey, I just wanted to let you know that you seem much better than the last time I saw you in hospital clothes. It's great to see you looking so healthy and happy."

"Thanks, it's great to be feeling better. How have you been?"I asked in return.

"I'm doing great as well"

I felt uncomfortable with the way he was towering over me.

There was a brief moment of quiet before
I asked.

"So, what's your schedule like these days? What classes are you taking this semester?"

I don't know why am i being nervous i was tapping fingers on the table , I didn't know what else to ask so here I am being silly and embarrassing my self as usual .

"Umm.., is it okay if I join you guys? Is this seat taken?" He says while pulling a chair and sitting before I even replied to his question .

"Soo you were asking about my schedule,
I'm into science and biology"

" Oh! Thats nice "

"what inspired you to pursue science and biology" uzma asked with great interest.

"I completely forgot that Uzma was with us until she spoke up.

"I've always been curious about how living organisms work, and I find it fascinating to learn about the different processes that occur within the human body and the natural world." He says ,while facing uzma.

I was completely engrossed in the conversation that I lost track of time, and the lunch break was over.

"He kept reminding me of Jake since they are twins" I wonder where is he.

After the lunch break, we parted ways .

The lectures became rather dull and uninteresting. The lecturers seemed to lack enthusiasm, and their presentations were dry and uninspiring. It was a stark contrast to the engaging and thought-provoking discussion I had just experienced during the previous sessions.

"On my way home, I spotted Jake smoking at the corner and looking stressed out. I felt the urge to talk to him, but eventually decided to walk past him."

"I heard James calling me as I was walking to my car."

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