FALLING FORWARD by Salina Ezekiel

• THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL Malik (17) a quiet, artistic teenage, who dream of love like in a movies. He meet Jada (18) , a free - spirited confident girl who sees the world differently. Their love story start off strong -late -night texts deep conversations and promises of " forever" The navigate young love in a modern world - social media posts, face time calls and public affection. They out together sometime as a couple, they love visiting each other the get so close and make a lot of gist, they also attend the same campus, Malik never look after any lady in their campus since he met jada. Jada was the only one Malik share his secret with because he loves her. But not thinking that some love may not last forever because we human being can change at anytime time • THE CRACKS BEGIN TO SHOW Malik starts notice Jada pulling away. she takes longer to reply seems distant and starts making excuses He becomes anxious, checking her social media wondering if she's met someone else. Jada admits she's confused about what she want - she loves Malik but also want to experience life freely, The heartbreak slowly unfolds - Malik goes from hopeful to devastated as he realizes love isn't always forever • THE BREAKING POINT & GROWTH The inevitable breakup happenes- Jada tell Malik " you're an amazing person, but I need to find myself." Malik spirals into sadness, feeling like the world is crashing down,he isolates himself, delete social media and questions if love is even real. But through pain comes growth - he start journaling focusing on his passion for art and reconnecting with himself But Malik doesn't move on immediately but he learns that heartbreak is part of life - and one day he'll love again.