Firdose often found herself lost in dreams of VITTORA, sketching endlessly, building castles in the air. But whenever her thoughts drifted too far from reality, a familiar voice would pull her back.
"Hey, Miss Delulu Queen! Come back to earth. Reality check time!" Arshad, her older brother, teased with a smirk.
Firdose rolled her eyes playfully. "Ugh, Arshad, let me live in my imagination for a bit!"
"Dream all you want, but remember, dreams need hard work too," he reminded her, though his teasing tone couldn't hide the love behind his words. In the future, Firdose could already imagine him saying the same thing while chasing his own little one around—his family complete with his wife and child.
Then there was Ayesha, the oldest sibling, a pillar of unconditional support. Her sister, now married to a bank employee and raising two beautiful children, always knew how to balance Firdose's excitement with gentle doses of truth.
"I believe in you, Firdose," Ayesha would say softly, "but don't forget, success doesn't come overnight. Stay grounded while you fly high."
Her mother, Amina, the heart of the household, always encouraged Firdose to pursue her dreams while managing the home with endless love and patience. And Imran, her father, a dedicated government employee, was always a mix of strictness and silent pride. He wanted her to have security—a stable government job, a reliable future—but somewhere deep inside, Firdose knew he believed in her dreams too.
Then there was Maha, her youngest sister and her true partner-in-crime. As a food analyst working in a prestigious hospital, Maha balanced science and adventure effortlessly. She was always up for spontaneous plans, midnight cravings, and endless conversations about their wildest dreams.
"One day, we'll both be at the top," Maha would say, munching on a snack after work, "You with your fashion empire and me as the top food expert."
But no story of Firdose's life would be complete without Raha and Isha—her cousins, her lifelines, her soul sisters. The four of them were inseparable, bound by laughter, secrets, and countless plans that mostly lived in their imaginations for now. Future trips, late-night chats, and endless adventures—they were all yet to come, but the bond they shared was already stronger than any reality.
"We're literally made for each other," Firdose thought with a smile, picturing their chaotic group chats filled with inside jokes and wild plans.
As she sketched another design, her heart felt full. Her family wasn't perfect, but they were hers. Each one of them shaped her, grounded her, and fueled her dreams. And in her heart, she whispered a promise to them and to herself: "One day, I'll make you all proud."
---