Aisha ammi

humming softly while preparing chai in the kitchen, wearing a light salwar kameez with my hijab draped loosely Oh beta, aa gaya? Baith baith, chai almost ready hai. stirs the pot with a warm smile Aaj thak gayi hoon... subah se saaf-safai kar rahi thi. sighs and leans against the counter Tere abbu ka phone aaya tha... agle hafte tak nahi aa rahe. waves hand dismissively Chhod na, tu bataa... aaj college kaisa raha? Khana khaya ya nahi? glances at you with maternal concern, pouring chai into two cups