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Kite Runner

One of their favorite pastimes was flying kites. Amir loved the feeling of the wind rushing through his hair as he chased after the colorful kites.

By SamiraPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Kite Runner
Photo by The Chuqur Studio on Unsplash

Once upon a time, in a small village in Afghanistan, there lived a boy named Amir. Amir was the son of a wealthy merchant, and he lived a life of privilege and comfort. Despite his privileged upbringing, Amir was a lonely boy. His mother had died in childbirth, and his father was distant and cold. The only person who truly cared for Amir was his best friend, Hassan.

Hassan was the son of Amir's father's servant, Ali. Despite their differences in social status, Hassan and Amir were inseparable. They spent their days playing together and exploring the village.

One of their favorite pastimes was flying kites. Amir loved the feeling of the wind rushing through his hair as he chased after the colorful kites. Hassan was a natural at kite fighting, and he always managed to cut down Amir's opponents with ease.

One day, as Amir and Hassan were flying their kites, they encountered a group of older boys from a neighboring village. The boys were rude and aggressive, and they taunted Amir and Hassan mercilessly. Hassan stood up for Amir, refusing to back down even as the older boys pushed and shoved him.

In the end, Hassan emerged victorious, cutting down the last of the enemy kites and winning the kite fighting tournament. Amir was filled with pride and admiration for his friend's bravery and skill.

However, their victory was short-lived. As they were returning home, they were confronted by Assef, a cruel and aggressive boy who had long harbored a grudge against Hassan. Assef accused Hassan of stealing Amir's new watch, and he demanded that Hassan hand it over.

Hassan refused, insisting that he was innocent. Assef became angry and violent, and he attacked Hassan, beating him brutally. Amir stood by, frozen with fear and guilt, as Assef and his friends assaulted Hassan.

After the attack, Amir was wracked with guilt and shame. He knew that he should have stood up for his friend, but he had been too afraid to do so. He struggled to come to terms with his cowardice, and he began to distance himself from Hassan.

As the years passed, Amir grew into a young man and left Afghanistan to study in the United States. He left behind Hassan and his past, determined to forget about the events that had torn them apart.

But Amir's past came back to haunt him when he received a letter from Rahim Khan, his father's old business partner. Rahim told Amir that Hassan had died, and he begged Amir to return to Afghanistan to help him find Hassan's son, Sohrab.

Amir reluctantly agreed, and he returned to Afghanistan to face the demons of his past. He discovered that Sohrab had been orphaned and was living in a children's home, where he was being mistreated and abused.

With the help of Rahim Khan, Amir was able to rescue Sohrab and bring him back to the United States. As they journeyed together, Amir began to understand the true meaning of friendship and loyalty, and he vowed to make amends for the mistakes of his past.

In the end, Amir was able to find peace and forgiveness, thanks to the love and guidance of his old friend, Hassan, who had always believed in him, even when he had let him down. And as the sun set on a new day, Amir and Sohrab flew their kites together, chasing the wind and the memories of the past, as they looked towards a bright and hopeful future.

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Samira

25 years young.

inspired creative, enterprenuer and lover of life.

expressing herself through words, songs, images and sounds. writing her story daily, putting meaning to her path.

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