Chapter 48

He pushed the door open, revealing his parents dining. Making his way towards them, he greeted them with a salam.

“Brother Amir, welcome back,” his brother Siddiq said, pulling the chair for him. Amir sat down while his mom thrust the food in front of him.

“Eat up,” the woman said with a smile.

Total silence was maintained as they ate their food; only the sound of plate chattering could be heard. When they’re done eating, he helps their mom with washing the plates, he loves helping his mom. When he was a child, he used to wash plates and help his mom with the cooking. Yasmin stared at her son while he worked in the kitchen. Her troublemaker son.

Siddiq came behind her. “Brother is doing the dishes again?” he asked Yasmin, turning to her other son.

“Yes, why don’t you go and help him?” she ushered. All the while Amir didn’t notice them standing behind him until he felt a presence by his side.

“Brother, let me help you,” Siddiq started, taking the b