The Sweetness of Contentment

Altaf was a simple and sincere man, who had four daughters: Alizah, Saniya, Wreesha, and Amal, and a son, Mustafa, who was an example of beauty. However, alongside his good looks, he was also very mischievous. The reason for this was that he was the only brother among the four sisters. But despite being their only brother, the sisters would not leave him alone; every day, one of them would do something mischievous.

Alizah, the eldest sister, was very serious by nature. She did not engage in mischief or nonsense but was always equally involved when it came to scolding or reprimanding the others. Saniya, the second eldest, was very simple and innocent, often getting upset over small things and crying. Wareesha was very stubborn and sweet; she was the one who always followed her own desires. When things were going well, she would chat away, but when things weren't going well, she would stay silent and get angry over small things. As for Amal, the youngest, she was very cunning and clever. Along with that, she was also very spoiled and arrogant. She constantly tried to outdo her sisters in everything.

Altaf, who himself worked as a teacher in a government school, had a wife, Noorine, who was very extravagant and would often argue with her husband over her continuous demands for new things. She had a way of making Altaf give in to her desires, though she also took good care of the house, the clothes, and the children's friends. Altaf would constantly try to meet her demands, offering his time and resources to please her.

One day, Altaf and his wife Noorine went to the market to buy some items, leaving Mustafa and the girls at home to guard the house. They were all playing in the courtyard when suddenly Mustafa came up with a new idea: "Let's play a new game!" "What game, Mustafa?" asked Alizah. "I'll be a hairdresser, Alizah. Come, I will cut your hair and style it perfectly!" "No, I’m too old for that!" she replied. Amal and Saniya joined in, and soon, they all agreed to let Mustafa cut Amal's hair.

Mustafa set Amal on the chair and began cutting her hair, acting like a professional barber. Everyone watched quietly as if he were a skilled hairdresser. When Mustafa finished, they all burst out laughing, as Amal’s hair was cut unevenly, making her look funny. "Oh my God, my hair!" Amal screamed and burst into tears.

Meanwhile, when Alizah opened the door, Noorine asked, "What’s going oninside?" "Mom, Mustafa cut Amal’s hair, and now she's crying," Alizah said. Noorine's anger flared as she rushed inside, and seeing Amal’s hair, her rage grew. "What have you done, you fool?" she yelled. Mustafa, trying to defend himself, explained that Amal had asked him to style her hair. Noorine scolded him, but Alizah, Saniya, and Wreesha quickly explained everything to their mother, trying to calm the situation.

Altaf, who had been unaware of the chaos, picked up Amal and protected her from Noorine’s anger. He then confronted Mustafa, who immediately ran outside to escape the wrath of his mother. Wreesha and Saniya, witnessing Noorine's anger, went to their rooms, while Alizah, who had been quietly observing, took the opportunity to study for her exams. Mustafa and Saniya later went to her room to apologize, but Alizah, upset and hurt, refused to listen.

Meanwhile, Amal went to Noorine and informed her about the whole incident, exaggerating the situation. Noorine, in turn, went to Wreesha and scolded her, before eventually going to Alizah and trying to calm her down. Eventually, after some convincing, Alizah agreed to help with the house chores. Noorine, relieved, praised her, and the family returned to normal. However, despite the peace, the tension between the siblings lingered.

One afternoon, as the children returned from school and gathered for lunch, the doorbell rang. Mustafa, reluctant to answer the door, finally went and found that his aunt and uncle had arrived. They came inside and greeted everyone. After some casual conversation, the aunt and uncle got to the point of the visit: they wanted to ask for Alizah’s hand in marriage for their son Hadi. When the news reached Wreesha, she rushed to tell everyone, and Alizah, though surprised, was open to the idea.

Noorine, who had already given her consent, now sought the approval of Alizah. Alizah, still unsure, agreed after some discussion. Wreesha, thrilled by the news, celebrated while Amal and the rest of the family took it in stride. However, things took an unexpected turn when Amal, stubborn as ever, began demanding a marriage to someone wealthy. The family was torn between their expectations for Amal and her desire for a rich husband

In the end, while Alizah’s marriage was settled, Amal’s refusal to comply with the family’s wishes caused further strain. Later, it was revealed that the family’s financial difficulties, the ongoing clashes between Amal and her parents, and Mustafa’s rebellious nature would only continue to complicate matters. Despite these challenges, the family worked through their issues, with Alizah playing a pivotal role in maintaining peace and helping her family navigate their difficulties. However, tragedy struck when Altaf passed away, and Mustafa, realizing his responsibilities, began to mature. Yet, Amal remained unchanged in her attitude, continuing to demand more, leading the family into even more challenges ahead.