Embracing life’s poison
Social barriers
Ahmed’s remarks dangle like shadows in the poorly lit hallway of the institute.
"Life is so poisonous right now, Rida, that we can’t seem to move on. With a voice full of harsh resignation, Ahmed exclaimed, "It’s so cruel; it leaves us nowhere, and it forces us to take poison."
Rida reached out to Ahmed and softly comforted him in his misery, her heart heavy. "My dear Ahmed, why do you tell such a painful truth?" Is it, not our fate to see the light in the dark and come out of the shadows?
Her eyes met Ahmed, who was looking at her with a mixture of love and sadness.
“My dear Rida, I fear that the darkness has overtaken us before we have found the light. The poison of life flows in our veins, which makes the beauty around us look dim.
Rida’s heart broke when she saw Ahmed’s suffering, but she did not let it break. "My dear Ahmed, let’s not focus on the poison that is in our drinks; instead, focus on the sweetness that is still on our tongues."
Her words had ignited something inside Ahmed, a ray of desire amidst the darkness that had engulfed him. "Rida, my love, how do you manipulate to stay so sturdy in the face of demanding situations in life?"
Rida grinned, her face barely light-hearted and rather bewildered. This, in my opinion, is the reason love can endure even the darkest of nights. We can triumph over any calamity if we remain unified.
Ahmed was astounded by Rida’s unwavering personality and service. "Ah, Rida! Though my spirit is burdened with the responsibility of comprehending it, I wish I had your perspective on things."
Without uttering a word, Rida showed Ahmed how she felt by giving him a gentle touch. “Then, each of us shares our issues with a different person, my love. As long as we collaborate, nothing bad can happen to us."
Hand in hand, Ahmed and Rida set out on a challenging yet hopeful trip, resolved to meet life’s obstacles head-on and transform into lovely love dead as their love illuminates a shadowy world and leads them through the night and nine days of slumber.
Regretfully, the harsh fingers of time shattered their dreams. Although he was very enthusiastic, the negative public opinion worked against him. Because of pressure from their families and social levels, Ahmed and Rida are kept apart by the stark contrast between their wealth and poverty.
Their love ultimately demonstrates that it is not bound by harsh circumstances. As they joyfully bid each other farewell, the cruel comedy of their destiny broke a million hearts.
Their footsteps resounded down the deserted road as they parted. They understood that the harsh dance of expectations in society would always make their love seem like a sad tale.
Nasrullah Jalbani 2024
