We don't want a reward

Shakir Sahib had been busy cleaning the car since morning and it was now almost noon. His three children, Aqib, Fahad and Haniya, were also helping him.

His wife Nasreen was busy cooking in the kitchen and sometimes she would peek out the window and see them. He had to leave for a long journey tomorrow morning.

The children's school holidays were over and Shakir Sahib had thought that during these holidays he would take the children to their ancestral home where the children's older and younger relatives lived.

It was a small town called Khushal Nagar and was about 250 kilometers away. As soon as this program was made, he informed all the relatives in Khushal Nagar about his arrival on their mobile phones. The grandparents were happy with this information, and other relatives also expressed great joy.

Shakir Sahib, his wife Nasreen and their three children were very moral and considerate of others, so all the relatives Dar loved them very much. The creation of this program had brought a wave of joy to the children because it had been a long time since they met their grandparents and cousins.

They had started preparations for the trip. For this purpose, Shakir Sahib had also taken a week's leave from the office.

Cleaning the car was also a part of this process. In a short time, the car's appearance changed and it started to sparkle.

Seeing its shiny appearance, Shakir Sahib smiled happily and said, "Brother, whether someone praises it or not, we will do it. Wow, what a shape the car has come out in." Then, after thinking for a while, he said, "There is only one thing left. Today, while coming from the office, a tire got punctured.

I put the spare tire that I kept in the trunk in the car. I will fix the puncture in the bad tire in the evening." "Abba, I will also go and fix the puncture," said his younger son Fahad.

Shakir Sahib had just answered. He had just opened his mouth to give it to them when his wife poked her head out of the window and informed them that the food was ready.

Everyone washed their hands and reached the dining table. Shakir Sahib was quite tired from this effort, but despite this, he helped Nasreen pack the things. Nasreen had packed her and Shakir Sahib's essentials in a big bag.

In the other bag, she put various items to give to relatives. Meanwhile, the children were busy with their preparations. Which clothes to take and which shoes.

They used to save some money from the pocket money they received and keep it in a separate place. They also put this money in their bags thinking that it would be useful while they were roaming around. Shakir Sahib was quite tired from the whole day's effort, so they ate dinner early and went to sleep.

The next morning, everyone woke up in the dark. The sun came out and their departure took place. Nasreen had gone to live in a nearby neighborhood.

He had told his parents that he was going to visit his relatives for a week, so they should take care of their house. Summer had begun, but the weather was pleasant because there were dark clouds in the sky. The children were very happy to see the clouds, but Shakir Sahib was worried. He was worried that if it rained on the way, trouble would come.

The children were with him. What would happen if water got into the engine and the car broke down? Seeing the worry on his face, Nasreen asked, "What's the matter? You've suddenly started looking worried.

Are you okay?" Shakir Sahib said worriedly, "It's okay. But looking at the clouds, I'm thinking that it might not rain. It's a matter of distance. If the car breaks down, we and the children will be worried." "If Allah wills, nothing like that will happen." Nasreen consoled him. "Then how long is the journey? We will reach there in three or four hours. Anyway, the construction of new roads has made it much easier. I saw it earlier. "I didn't know how bad the roads were." Shakir Sahib didn't say anything. Everyone got into the car and drove off.

Aqib and Fahad started watching cartoons on their mobile phones. Aqib was sitting in the front seat. Fahad, Hania and Nasreen were in the back seat. Hania lay down with her head in Nasreen's lap. She hadn't slept well because she had woken up early in the morning, so she fell asleep soon. The journey was going very well.

They had covered a distance of about a hundred kilometers when suddenly there was a loud explosion. Nasreen's heart was pounding. She started reciting Durood Sharif without any help.

He had hugged Hania to himself. Aqib and Fahad were not at all worried. They understood that the car's tire had burst. Shakir Sahib had very skillfully controlled the speeding car because as soon as the tire burst, it started swaying here and there.

He kept his eyes on the road and said in a loud voice, "Begum - don't panic - the car's tire has burst." Then he parked the car on the side of the road and got out of the car himself. Aqib and Fahad had also got out of the car. Shakir Sahib had just gone towards the garage to remove the spare wheel when his mind was blown.

He remembered that he had not had the tire punctured last evening. He felt dizzy and stood up, resting his head on the roof of the car. When Nasreen saw his condition, she gave a slight scream and quickly got down. "What happened to you? Let me give you some water." Shakir Sahib said.

He raised his head and said with a faint smile - "I have also passed by Aqib and Fahad - you keep explaining to both of you that do not leave the work of today for later - by following your advice, they have become responsible children - I have remained the same" - "Will you tell me something or will you keep on giving me riddles - tell me clearly what happened" - Nasreen was not understanding his words - "What should I tell you Begum - yesterday while coming from the office, a tire got punctured - I thought that I would get the puncture fixed in the evening, there is a shop right on the corner of the house - but then I forgot - my little negligence has created so much trouble - we have come so far that I cannot even send you back - the clouds are overhead - then this area is also deserted - I have heard that there is a lot of looting by stopping passenger buses here - how irresponsible I am too, my irresponsibility has created this trouble - if the children listen, what will they think? "That's how their father is." At that moment, Aqib and Fahad came out from behind the car. Aqib said, "Abbu, Abbu, we want to show you something. You will be amazed when you see it."

Nasreen felt very bad about Aqib's unnecessary interference in such a serious matter. She said angrily, "Aqib, be ashamed. We are in a predicament and you are busy talking. Do you know what happened to us?" "Yes, mother, the tire of our car has been punctured."

Aqib bowed his head and said politely. "Still, you seem to be playing a game." Nasreen, who was really worried, said, "Mother, you misunderstood. We wanted to show Abbu something that would make Abbu jump with joy." Aqib then said. Fahad was standing there smiling. Nasreen had seen Fahad smiling, so she got even more angry. "You both have become very rude.

You people have been so "What's wrong, Mom and Dad are worried and you guys are laughing at me?" - Hearing this from Nasreen, Fahad, who was just smiling earlier, now burst into laughter. Shakir Sahib also got angry at this act. - Fahad, what is this act? - Have you gone crazy?" - He shouted in anger. Fahad was shocked by Shakir Sahib's yelling and stood up silently, bowing his head.

Shakir Sahib realized that he had been wronged, he should not have yelled at Fahad. - He said to him, "Fahad, son, you don't know that we are in so much trouble. - We are standing in this desert and the tire of our car is punctured.

Due to my negligence, I couldn't even get the puncture fixed in the damaged tire." - "This is what we are trying to tell you, that we had punctured this tire last night." - Aqib stepped forward and said quickly. - "What are you saying?" - Shakir Sahib looked at him in disbelief. He said, "Yes, father, we are right.

You went to bed early at night, even though you had said that you were going to get your tire fixed in the evening. Fahad and I secretly opened the trunk, took out the tire, and while moving it by hand, we took it to the corner shop and got it fixed.

Since you were sleeping, we thought we would tell you this in the morning, but we forgot in the morning." Hearing this from Aqib, Shakir Sahib first smiled, then laughed, and then he laughed so loudly that Hania, who was sleeping in the car, sat up in a panic and started looking out the window.

Nasreen herself was standing there in shock. For a few moments, she kept wondering what had happened. Then, when she understood the whole matter, she put one hand on Aqib's neck and the other on Fahad's neck and said with great affection, "Thank you, son. You have saved your father and mother from a great deal of trouble. Let's go home, your reward is ready."

"- Aqib said, "Sorry, Mom - We don't want a reward - The happiness that you and Abbu have received from this work of mine and Fahad is our greatest and most valuable reward." - Hearing this, Shakir Sahib was feeling a strange sense of pride in his heart. He was happy that the good training at home and school had made his children so good and responsible.

When children do something good, one should ask their parents how happy they are and how many prayers come out of their hearts for their children. In a short time, the tire was changed and they all happily set off towards their destination again.