The Kite Runner Graphic Novel ( PDFDrive )

Qwerty on KAT for more Khaled Hosseini THE KITE RUNNER Graphic Novel Illustrated by Fabio Celoni and Mirka Andolfo RIVERHEAD BOOKS New York























































































Two weeks later. Where is Hassan? Ali… can It’s been two I ask you something? weeks that… He is sleeping. Lately, it seems all he wants to do is sleep. He does all his chores and then slips into bed. Anything you like, Agha sahib. Now may I ask You see, after the Tell me, you something, tournament he returned did something home with his clothes ripped. happen to him, Amir agha? And he was bleeding. When I asked him what happened, he Amir agha? told me there was a scuffle Something he’s for running the kite. not telling me? How should I know? Inshallah, I already you would told you I don’t tell me if know! Maybe he’s sick. something People get sick all the happened, time, Ali. Now am I going to freeze to wouldn’t death, or are you you? planning on lighting the stove today? 47

Amir, what are you doing inside? Why don’t you go outside to play? You Do you want Really? know… I was to ask Hassan What’s thinking… what to come along wrong with do you say if we go to the cinema with us? him? today? They’re showing El Cid, He can’t. with Charlton He’s mareez. Not feeling Heston… well. Ali says Well, then, Lately I don’t see he has a cold. the two of us you and Hassan together He sleeps all can have fun much, or am I wrong? Remember that if there’s something going the time. together! on between you two, whatever it is, you have to deal with it, not me. Yes, Baba jan. Just a Okay simple cold? then! Dress Too bad. I thought you might have had warm! more fun if he came. Besides, Charlton Heston is your favorite actor, for both of you! 48

What is it? I don’t You haven’t done anything, Why are you know what I’ve Hassan. Just go. I want you to looking at done, Amir agha. I wish you’d tell me. stop harassing me. I want me? I don’t know why you to go away. we don’t play But… anymore. Come on, What is Baba, Why Amir, help me! it, Amir? Why have you ever would I ever Pass me those thought about tulips! Your that face? want to do mother used getting new that?! What’s to like them servants? got into you, so much… Amir? I told you to I… nothing. resolve your problem It was just a with Hassan. I grew up with Ali. Forty years Ali’s been question… with my family. And you think I’m just going to Yes… throw him out? I didn’t hear you. I’m sorry, Yes, Baba. Baba. I’m sorry, I won’t do it You bring me shame. And Hassan… again. Hassan’s not going anywhere, do you understand? He’s staying right here with us, where he belongs. Don’t you ever ask me that question again! Is that clear? 49

Amir agha, Huh? I brought you your story! The one you promised to read me, remember? But why, My Don’t say instead of stories that, Amir! I like asking me, don’t you learn to are them a lot! stupid. read by yourself? I… I am learning, Why are you slowly… But what’s doing… ? wrong? It’s your story… Tell me… what would you do if I hit you with one of these? 50

Come on… Amir… I… what are you don’t… waiting for? Come on, hit me! Fine, if Didn’t you that’s what hear me?! Hit me back! Hit me back, you want, take that! goddamn you! And that! And that! And that! There… You’re a that’s what you coward! Nothing wanted. Are you but a goddamn satisfied? Do coward! Just like you feel better? that neighbor’s dog! Hassan… I… 51

Summer 1976. … and so Yes, it seems like Forgive him… it’s thirteen just yesterday At this age, years, now, that… Hey, Amir, they’re always they’re talking a bit distracted, eh, Amir to you! what do you agha? expect? We were all like that! Maybe he saw a pretty girl going by… ha, ha, ha! 52