CHAPTER 34: THE EMBARRASSING RIDE

Amna was about to leave Alex's school, heading home after a long day. "Ok, goodbye Shahmeer, thank you for today," she said, turning to leave.

But Shahmeer offered, "Let me give you a ride, Amna."

Amna hesitated, "No, thank you, I've already given you enough headache because of my problems."

But before she could walk away, Alex, her brother, jumped into Shahmeer's car and said, "Let's go, brother-in-law! I'm ready to get home!"

Amna's face flushed with embarrassment as she reluctantly got into the car, her eyes fixed on the floor to avoid Shahmeer's gaze. "Shut up, Alex," she whispered, her face burning with embarrassment. "Shahmeer is my boss, not my...not anything else!"

Alex chuckled and teased, "Oh, come on, sister! I'm just trying to help you out!"

Shahmeer smiled and started the car, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Don't worry, Amna. I'm happy to give you a ride. And Alex, behave yourself!"

Amna's embarrassment only deepened as she sat in the car, her brother's teasing and Shahmeer's warm smile making her feel like she was going to melt into the seat. She couldn't believe her brother was doing this to her

As soon as Shahmeer's car pulled up to their house, Amna quickly got out and said, "Thank you, Shahmeer. Let's go, Alex."

But Alex had other plans. "Hey, brother-in-law, come have dinner with us before you go!" he said, inviting Shahmeer in.

Amna quickly intervened, "No, Alex, Shahmeer is a busy man. You go, Shahmeer."

But to her surprise, Shahmeer accepted Alex's invitation. "Yes, I'd love to join you for dinner. I'm starving, let's go!"

Amna's eyes widened in disbelief as Shahmeer followed Alex into the house. She couldn't believe her brother was doing this to her. And why was Shahmeer agreeing to this?

As they entered the house, Amna's face turned bright red with embarrassment. She knew this was going to be a long night.