At the end of a long day, Zaid returned to the sanctuary of his room. No sooner had he closed the door than a notification flashed on his phone. A message informed him that the mission had been accomplished and the agreed-upon sum had been transferred directly to his wallet.
A wave of pure exhilaration washed over him. Thrilled by the news and the sudden financial boost, he began jumping and celebrating like a fool, a wide grin spreading across his face. Bassam, who had just walked in, stared at his roommate’s bizarre behavior, completely baffled.
“What’s wrong with you?” Bassam asked, a mix of concern and amusement in his voice. “Are you possessed, or is there something in your pants?”
Zaid landed with a final hop, trying to play it cool. “No, I was just exercising. Listen, forget that
