Two years after leaving Adeel, Mariya was a different person. She had regained her strength and independence, but she was still wary of letting anyone get too close. She had built walls around her heart, afraid of being hurt again.It was around this time that Zayn entered her life. He was a new colleague at the company where Mariya worked. Zayn was kind, patient, and had an easygoing nature that made people feel comfortable around him. From the moment they met, Zayn was drawn to Mariya, intrigued by her quiet strength and the sadness that lingered in her eyes.Zayn began making an effort to get to know Mariya. He would invite her to lunch, ask her about her day, and offer a listening ear whenever she needed it. At first, Mariya was hesitant, afraid that Zayn would turn out to be like Adeel. But as time went on, she realized that Zayn was different. He never pushed her to share more than she was comfortable with, and he respected her boundaries.Slowly but surely, Mariya began to let Zayn in. She found herself looking forward to their conversations, and for the first time in years, she felt a sense of peace when she was around him. Zayn had a way of making her feel safe, like she could be herself without fear of judgment or rejection.
