༺ 𒆜Ishq Ka Pehla Saya 𒆜 ༻

her first steps

The morning sun streamed through the windows, casting a warm golden hue across the room. Haseena sat on the floor, her tiny legs stretched out in front of her, her teddy bear clutched tightly in her hands. Her brothers, Veer and Vansh, were engaged in their own world of mischief, playing with their toy cars across the room. But Haseena, with her sparkling eyes, was too focused on her own game to notice what was unfolding.

Ammi was in the kitchen, humming softly as she prepared breakfast. Abbu sat nearby, watching his children with a contented smile. He glanced at Haseena, who was now sitting up, her eyes fixed on something across the room. He saw her tiny fingers grip the carpet beneath her, her little body swaying slightly as if preparing for something.

Suddenly, without warning, Haseena pushed herself up on her tiny feet, wobbling as she tried to find her balance. She let go of the teddy bear, her arms stretched out wide for support. Her wide, innocent eyes locked onto her brothers, who had paused in their play, watching her every move.

Veer was the first to notice. “Haseena... Haseena kya kar rahi hai?” he whispered, eyes wide in disbelief.

Vansh, also seeing the moment unfold, quickly ran over. “Bhaiya! Haseena... Haseena chal rahi hai!”

Before anyone could say more, Haseena took one shaky step forward. The room seemed to hold its breath. Haseena’s expression was one of determination, her small face scrunched up with concentration. Another tiny step, and then, a wobble

Ammi, hearing the excitement in her sons' voices, rushed into the room. She stood frozen for a moment, her heart skipping a beat as she watched her daughter take another step.

“Haseena...!” Ammi whispered, tears of joy welling up in her eyes. She couldn’t believe it. Her little girl was walking, or at least, trying.

Veer and Vansh watched in awe, their mouths agape. “Haseena, tumne... tumne pehla kadam rakha!” Veer exclaimed, his voice filled with wonder.

Vansh’s face broke into a huge grin. “Haseena ne toh sabko chaand par bhej diya hai!”

But Haseena, oblivious to the excitement she had just created, giggled and took another step, her tiny hands still reaching out. This time, she lost her balance and fell into Abbu’s arms.

Abbu, with a proud smile, lifted her up gently. “Meri chhoti si ladki, tumne pehla kadam rakh diya hai,” he whispered, his voice filled with pride and love.

Ammi rushed over, kneeling beside her daughter. “Haseena, yeh tumne kya kar diya! Mere dil ki duniya, tumne toh sabko hairaan kar diya.”

Haseena, smiling through her babyish giggles, hugged her teddy bear tight, as if she knew that she had just achieved something important. The room was filled with the warmth of love, and the family couldn’t help but revel in the moment. The tiny steps she had taken were symbolic of so much more—growth, change, and the beginning of new adventures.

Veer, with a grin, turned to Abbu. “Abbu, humein lagta hai Haseena ko baaki sab cheezein bhi seekhni hain!”

Vansh jumped up and down excitedly, his hands clapping. “Haseena ne toh sabko chaand par bhej diya hai!”

Ammi, with tears of joy, pulled her family closer. “Yeh moment humesha yaad rakhenge, hamari Haseena ne apni zindagi ka pehla kadam rakha hai.”

Abbu nodded, his face glowing with pride. “Haan, aur yeh toh sirf shuruat hai. Aaj jo pehla kadam rakha hai, kal yeh puri duniya mein apne kadam chhodega.”

And so, in that small, yet significant moment, Haseena's first step became the first of many milestones she would conquer in the coming years, surrounded by the love and support of her family.