Attachment 💔

Hurt, pain and overcome

It's been three months since Hala and Hariz stopped talking.

Everything has changed. Hala is hurt, realizing that what she felt was just a misunderstanding, leading her to inflict pain on herself.

Focusing on her career has become difficult. She can only act like she's happy in front of others. Her prayers feel empty now, but she has found some comfort in her realization.

Sitting alone and crying for hours has become a familiar routine, reliving the pain repeatedly. Yet, she understands that it wasn't Hariz's rejection that hurt her most; it was the loss of respect she once felt from him.

Months later, Hariz came back—not to apologize, but to add to her pain. Disrespecting her had become his new hobby. Knowing her vulnerabilities, he played with them to hurt her, boasting about his new girlfriend.

To say Hala's heart wasn't bleeding would be a lie, but she tried her best to ignore him.

Now, two months have passed without contact from Hariz. It feels like he's forgotten her, which is a relief for Hala.

Getting over unwanted feelings for someone who only pretended to be kind and caring was the last thing she wanted. Yet, despite everything, she couldn't help but hold a special place in her heart for Hariz Shariff that couldn't be replaced.

They say time heals everything, and Hala hoped for that. She recalled when Hariz asked if she truly knew what love was.

Hala didn't answer him—not because she didn't know, but because she never thought he'd ask. Once upon a time, Hariz knew the answer before she did.

Emerging from her thoughts, she realized he never saw or felt what she did. That's now clear.

Hoping he'll never return, Hala began to move on. But when she lay in bed, she struggled because he never really left her alone.

His thoughts, words, and dreams haunted her, reminding her of her mistakes, regrets, and shame.

The pain of losing him. The pain of feeling helpless and admitting she was fooled by herself.

What is love?