As Sayyad prepared to depart, he offered the principal some money, which the latter initially refused. Sayyad insisted, explaining that it was merely a gesture of goodwill. The principal eventually accepted, expressing his gratitude. Sayyad's reputation as a shrewd politician preceded him; he knew how to win people over with ease. As Sayyad walked towards his car, he turned to Khalid and asked, in a hushed tone, to reveal the true circumstances surrounding his injury. Khalid repeated his earlier statement, and Sayyad nodded in acceptance. "If anything happens again, report it to the principal immediately," he instructed Khalid. Sayyad handed Khalid a wrapped package containing fried chicken and fish. "Study diligently, and don't disappoint me," he urged. "I'll visit periodically, and if you need anything, don't hesitate to contact the principal." Sayyad also retrieved a mosquito net from the back seat of his car, explaining that he had returned to deliver it, as Khalid had left it in the car the previous day. Khalid was touched by his father's thoughtfulness. "But, Father, you didn't have to come all the way back just for a mosquito net," he protested. Sayyad's response was heartfelt: "Your well-being is paramount to me. I'll do everything in my power to support you. That's the least I can do for you and your siblings." As Sayyad prepared to depart, Khalid's emotions overwhelmed him. "Thank you, Father, for everything," he said, his voice trembling. "Please don't worry about me; I'll take care of myself. My regards to the family, and safe travels. May Allah reward you abundantly." Sayyad smiled, his eyes moistening. "Amen, ya Rabb, my son. Farewell." With that, he started his car and drove away, leaving Khalid to watch as the vehicle disappeared into the distance. Khalid's tears flowed freely as he contemplated his father's unwavering devotion. "I will never disappoint him," Khalid vowed to himself, his determination renewed. "I will make him proud, by the grace of Almighty Allah. I will strive to be one of the best students in this college, for his sake. I promise.": As the principal continued to plead, Sayyad's frustration reached a boiling point. "No, I have made up my mind," he reiterated firmly. "My son will not continue in this institution." The principal, however, refused to give up. He implored Sayyad to reconsider, promising that the school would take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future. After a moment's deliberation, Sayyad's demeanor softened. "This decision should ultimately rest with my son," he declared. "He is the one who must decide whether he can cope with the situation." The principal turned to Khalid, inquiring whether he was willing to stay. Khalid nodded affirmatively, and Sayyad turned to the principal, stating, "I will permit him to continue, but under one condition: if anything untoward happens to my son again, you will be held accountable." As Sayyad prepared to depart, he offered the principal some money, which the latter initially refused. Sayyad insisted, explaining that it was merely a gesture of goodwill. The principal eventually accepted, expressing his gratitude. Sayyad's reputation as a shrewd politician preceded him; he knew how to win people over with ease. As Sayyad walked towards his car, he turned to Khalid and asked, in a hushed tone, to reveal the true circumstances surrounding his injury. Khalid repeated his earlier statement, and Sayyad nodded in acceptance. "If anything happens again, report it to the principal immediately," he instructed Khalid.nSayyad handed Khalid a wrapped package containing fried chicken and fish. "Study diligently, and don't disappoint me," he urged. "I'll visit periodically, and if you need anything, don't hesitate to contact the principal." Sayyad also retrieved a mosquito net from the back seat of his car, explaining that he had returned to deliver it, as Khalid had left it in the car the previous day. Khalid was touched by his father's thoughtfulness. "But, Father, you didn't have to come all the way back just for a mosquito net," he protested. Sayyad's response was heartfelt: "Your well-being is paramount to me. I'll do everything in my power to support you. That's the least I can do for you and your siblings." As Sayyad prepared to depart, Khalid's emotions overwhelmed him. "Thank you, Father, for everything," he said, his voice trembling. "Please don't worry about me; I'll take care of myself. My regards to the family, and safe travels. May Allah reward you abundantly." Sayyad smiled, his eyes moistening. "Amen, ya Rabb, my son. Farewell." With that, he started his car and drove away, leaving Khalid to watch as the vehicle disappeared into the distance. Khalid's tears flowed freely as he contemplated his father's unwavering devotion. "I will never disappoint him," Khalid vowed to himself, his determination renewed. "I will make him proud, by the grace of Almighty Allah. I will strive to be one of the best students in this college, for his sake. I promise."