3 Chapter 1 : Exams Are Horrible

I looked up from my books when I heard adhaan being called, I replied after that I got up and prayed my Fajr salah (time of prayer which is of the morning) and sat there for sometime after completing my tasbih (a string of beads Muslims used to pray or meditate) I made dua (asking from god, A prayer of supplication or asking favors from god) for everyone and for my exam.

I got up and collected all the mugs from my room and started walking towards the kitchen, when I reached the kitchen I saw mamma making tea there.

Zehra Shaikh only child of Farukh Razzaq Shaikh and Zubaida Farukh shaikh. She is the only daughter of the shaikh family so from childhood she was treated like a princess from all of her family members. But their pampering doesn't make her a spoiled or arrogant person, she has been nurtured with good Islamic morals and knowledge. She is a kind soul with an angelic personality. She is an example of a Perfect Daughter.

"As salamu alaikum(peace be upon you, is a kind of greetings Muslims use), mamma"

"Walaikum assalam (peace be upon you), beta" (dear) she replied looking at me and her expressions changed, I closed my eyes for preparing myself for the next thing.

"What have you made yourself zeh? You didn't sleep yesterday night also? Ya Allah" she said.

I took a deep breath because she was overreacting I know but she is a mother how can I expect her to not react this way.

"Mamma it's okay and I don't look that bad besides today is the last exam and I promise after that I will surely sleep and will not wake up even if you will try to wake me up," I said hugging her.

"Beta(dear) I know this is your last exam but you are not sleeping properly from 15 days and just look at yourself in the mirror you look horrible, these dark circles and your pale face it looks like you are sick for a long time." she said in a worried tone.

"Mamma, I am not sick don't worry and you were the one who always taunts me about my sleeping habits and now you are the one telling me to sleep, how bipolar you are!"i said in childish voice.

"Huh, I am not bipolar, if you will sleep straight for 10 hours then what do you expect from me? And we all know that you have been studying from the beginning of the year so it was no need of being this careless about yourself and having extra caffeine" she said pointing towards my 3 empty mugs.

I smiled sheepishly.

"Mamma it is not good to feel accomplished in studies, besides I am in the medical field what do you expect from me?" I replied putting my mugs in the sink.

"And mamma you know na(right) that this is our dream, papa, you and me, then how can i let your expectations down? This is my ambition,my passion and I don't feel bored or tired after studying so just relax."i told her turning towards her.

She came forward and kissed my forehead. "May Allah give you success,keeps you on the right path and shower his blessings on you."she said with tears in her eyes and i smiled at her.

"Okay, now stop being emotional and give me tea, everyone must be waiting for me." I said.

Me, papa, bade abba (uncle) and dadaji (Grand father), we always have our tea together after fajr. (morning prayer)

She handed me the tray and I started walking towards the garden after taking the tray from her.

"As salamu alaikum" I greeted them as I entered in the garden.

"Walaikum as-salam" they all replied and smiled at me.

"You haven't slept yesterday night also,right?"papa asked and i smiled at him sheepishly.

"Beta you should have slept, you should not ignore your health in studies." he told me politely but sternly.

"Papa you know me how scared i feel before my exams and this is my last exam after that i will obviously sleep." I replied to him and smiled at him.

Razzaq shaikh, father of 2 sons and 1 daughter.

Elder son Faiez shaikh and his wife Aaliya Shaikh, have One son Shaan Shaikh.

Younger Daughter Faeza Saeed and her husband Tariq Saeed, have 2 daughters, elder Fariha Saeed and Younger Tanzim Saeed.

Youngest Son Farukh Shaikh and his wife Zubaida shaikh, have one daughter Zehra shaikh.

I served them their tea and sat with my cup beside dadaji.

"Dr. Sahiba this is your last exam,you have given so many exams still before every exam you become this much anxious and after this exam you will be officially Dr."Bade abba said taking a sip from the cup but with a proud look on his face.

From the time I have chosen the medical field, he calls me Dr.Sahiba.

"Bade abba,i know but I can't help it and you are forgetting that still, I have 1 year left to be called as officially Dr."i told him.

"Yeah that is for paperwork and degree but you will be Dr. after this exam at least for me." he said taking another sip from cup.

"Beta,why are you getting tensed we all know how much hard work you do! And we are proud of you." Dadaji said keeping his hand on my head.

I felt so overwhelmed and my eyes started being watery. And just like that, we chatted for some time and then we all went to our respective rooms.

I came to my room and put all the books on the study table and cleaned my bed.

I took my clothes from the Closet,i chose blue color round frock with black lace on the borders which comes to my knees and black leggings,i went towards my bathroom.

After having a shower I came out and started drying my hair but i felt cramps,I quickly took my mobile and check the app which shows about my periods, and I had my date 2 days before. I put sanitary pads in my bag and then i went out of my room for breakfast, after breakfast, I will leave for my college.

"Mamma Tea." I shouted from the stairs.

Shaan Bhai (brother) was sitting on dining table putting butter on his toast and bhabhi (sisters-in-law) was serving him coffee.

"Zehra at least sit on the chair and then ask for breakfast that too politely" said Shaan Bhai.

He is my cousin, son of bade abba and elder than me but he never leaves any chance to tease me.

"Yeah,yeah that's why you were shouting Coffee Coffee from the the time you put your foot out of your room.what do you think I can't hear your shouting from corridor?"I replied to him.

"Right Zehra" Bhabhi said while giving me a high five.

Shahana Bhabhi, is the wife of Shaan Bhai, they got married 2 years ago and they have a cute little one-year-old son, Suhaan.

"Zehra have something with tea." Mamma told me while coming towards me with my mug.

"No mamma you know na I can't eat anything till my exams over." I told her taking the mug from her.

"So, today is your last exam?" Bhai asked.

"Yup!" I replied.

"That means now i will see you tomorrow at dinner directly, huh." he said while smirking.

"Oh Bhai, you will miss me? Then directly say it na that you will miss me." I said giving him a glare. I got his sarcasm as i said he never leaves any chance to tease me.

After completing my tea,i went towards my room again put my hair in a loose bun and wrapped hijab (a scarf to cover your head) around it and wore my abaya (to cover your clothes with loose cloth) I am not kind of person who puts makeup or anything on my face until it is necessary so i just applied lip balm and took my veil,bag and phone with me.

"Mamma i am going." I said coming in living room and tying my wrist watch.

"Wait"mamma said.

She came forward and after reciting some quranic verses,she blew it on me.

I hugged her and left after bidding bye to her and Badi ammi.(Aunty)

I arrived at college and without talking to anyone i gave my exams.

Huh!Finally exams are finished!!

"Hey,how was your exam?"asked Rahemat my friend.

"Oh!i don't wanna talk about it yaar (friend) atleast it is finished."i replied her.

"Is Topper getting nervous?" Shahin,my another friend asked.

"Oh! Just leave it guys."i said.

Then after we decided to go to nearby cafe to have brunch. I called and informed mamma about our brunch plan.

We reached cafe and after placing order we were waiting for our order to arrive.

I put my arm on table and my face on my arm.

"I am so hungry and tired,why the order is taking so much time?"i said while making faces.

"Zehra it's just been 5 minutes and stop acting so childish!"Rahemat said.

"I am not being childish it's just..."i said while sitting back on chair properly but irritation can be seen on my face.

"She is just having mood swings,right?"Shahin said with knowing look.

"You know me too well shahin!"i said giving her known look.

At that time only our order arrived. I was happily munching on Grilled cheese Sandwich with Chocolate Shake when i felt like being watched. I looked around and there were many people around talking and seems busy. I thought may be it was illusion and again started having sandwich.

I was feeling bad abdominal pain so i left from there taking my shake with me and bidding bye to my friends.

As soon as i came home i left for my room and as expected my periods has arrived. After changing in my PJs i went downstairs to inform mamma that i came home and now i am going to sleep so that no one should disturb me now. Saying that after reciting duas i slept.

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