The night sky stretched endlessly above, a vast, dark canvas dotted with countless stars. A cool breeze swept through the terrace, carrying with it the faint scent of jasmine from the garden below. Fariya stood by the edge, her hands resting on the cool stone railing, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon. The events of the day played over and over in her mind, each moment sharper than the last, cutting deeper with every recollection.
The evening had passed, but the weight of it still clung to her, heavy and suffocating. She had smiled when necessary, spoken when spoken to, and played the role expected of her perfectly. Yet now, alone under the night sky, there was no need to keep up appearances. Her chest felt tight, the ache of betrayal and confusion swirling inside her like a storm sh
