The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a soft golden glow across the room. It was a beautiful day—bright, but not too hot—almost as if nature itself had decided to give Nadeen a brief respite from the turmoil in her life. She lay in bed for a moment, soaking in the warmth, before she remembered that she was going to school today, school had resumed since last week. She had to get up. She had responsibilities, but it wasn't just about school anymore. There was Hanif. There was Khalid.
Khalid. His name brought a soft smile to her lips, mingled with a pang of anxiety. Things between them had been... different since last night. He had kissed her and they had their very first intimacy. It was a moment that still lingered on her lips, a mix of passion and confusion. This morning
