As Fariya made her way to class, her heart still fluttered with excitement about the upcoming wedding. She spotted Aima near the entrance, her friend leaning against a wall, scrolling through her phone. A smile broke across Fariya’s face as she hurried over.
“Aima!” she called out, her voice bright.
Aima looked up, a hint of surprise crossing her features before she smiled back. “Fariya!” They embraced tightly, the warmth of their friendship enveloping them.
“How are you?” Fariya asked, stepping back to assess her friend. “You seem a bit distant today.”
“I’m good, just... you know, a lot on my mind,” Aima replied, her tone light but her eyes betrayed a hint of something deeper.
Fariya nodded, sensing that Aima was lost in her thoughts but chose to push it aside for now. “I can’t belie
