[ZAYN]
Months had passed since that rainy day with Pearl, and we had grown closer with each passing moment. The days seemed to blur together in a haze of shared laughter and quiet moments of understanding. Pearl had become a significant part of my life, making my time in New York feel like more than just a brief stay. But now, my leave was over, and I needed to return to Africa.
Planning our last dinner date was a meticulous process. I wanted everything to be perfect, a night to remember. I fully reserved a restaurant known for its stunning view of the moonlit sky. The moon, full and radiant, would be the perfect backdrop for our final evening together. I asked Pearl for a dinner date, and she agreed without hesitation.
When the night arrived, I waited for her at the restaurant, my hear
