THE ONLY WISH

We kept on walking until we reached home. Salaam after reaching home he said, "Wait. I forgot one thing. We need something to eat." Then he went away. I knocked the door. No one opened. I knocked again. Again no response. Then I waited for Salaam. When he came, he said, "What resisted you to go in?" I replied, "no one is opening the door." he said "that's why I always keep an emergency key in my pocket." He opened the door with the key. We both went in and into the room. I laid baa on the bed on which I slept. That night I lied on the floor but I had an awesome sleep because baa was just on my side. Next morning, I wake up at dawn as well as baa. I said "baa you are still punctual like old times. Aren't you?" he smiled. Then I said after some time "baa get ready. Maa is going to get very happy after seeing you." then around 9 am everyone was awake. Salaam and I went out the room. Aunt asked us both "where were you last night? You said that they would hold you for only a night. You spent two nights." I said, "Everything would be clear after you see something. Wait" then I went into room and came out with holding baa's hand. Maa and aunt were shocked with their mouths and eyes wide open. Maa screamed in excitement, ran towards baa, hugged him, and said, "Where were you. You won't know how badly I spent my life without you." I said, "Please wait. Sit down everyone. Baa is very weak. Do not make him stand. Sit down. Now I want to tell you that baa was in prison and we found out that he was going to be deceased today. Aunt you were asking that where were you last night. We were on a voyage to rescue baa. Then maa you were asking almost every day that where is baa and do you got any news? He was in prison. I was getting news every day when I went out but I did not tell it to you because I did not want to you to get depressed. Therefore, we decided that we would not tell you. I also told this thing to aunt and took promise that she will not tell anyone. I was worried about maa that she does not eat food very well and one more thing that I was in a great trouble during this all time while you were in prison without you, baa. Therefore, we decided to get baa released. Baa was going to be deceased, so Allah helped in getting baa released and get the old happy life back. My only wish that came true, today. Do you remember Salaam when we were in the market and I told you about my promise? What I replied to you 'never give up'? And see promise fulfilled. See baa is in front of me. It is the effect of my firm resolution" …