Sania’s Shyness

Nasreen Tariq

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A sweet girl named Sania lived in a little town with hills all around. She was just five years old, shy and small, but her big curious eyes sparkled with it all. Sania loved her best friend, Aisha.

They did everything together like sharing secrets, playing games, and laughing every day.

Everyone in their kindergarten class knew they were best friends   

One day, Aisha came to school with a big smile and a colourful bangle jingling on her wrist. Sania watched quietly, feeling shy but curious.

One day, something changed.

Sania asked softly, Why are you so happy? And where did you get that beautiful bangle?

Aisha smiled brightly and said, “Sania, you won’t believe it! I met two new friends, Dua and Mala. They are really nice, and I know you will like them too.”

Sania smiled, but inside, she felt a little worried. She did not tell Aisha how she felt.

What if their special friendship was changing?

Making new friends was hard for Sania, and she was afraid Aisha might like Dua and Mala more than her.

The next day, Aisha introduced Sania to Dua and Mala, saying they were kind just like she said.

Sania wanted to be friends with them too, but her shyness kept her from saying much. She watched them laugh and play, wishing she could join in but feeling too scared to speak.

One day, the two friends sat under a big tree at lunch. Aisha opened her lunch box and smelled the delicious kababs.  

Sania took a deep breath and finally found the courage to talk to Aisha.