One evening, after a particularly difficult day at work, Mariya agreed to go out for dinner with Zayn. As they sat across from each other at a cozy little restaurant, Mariya found herself opening up to him in a way she hadn’t with anyone else. She told Zayn about her past, about Adeel, and the abuse she had suffered.Zayn listened quietly, his expression filled with empathy and understanding. When Mariya finished, she braced herself for his reaction, afraid that he would see her as damaged or weak. But Zayn didn’t look at her with pity or judgment. Instead, he reached across the table and took her hand in his."Mariya," he said softly, "you are one of the strongest people I’ve ever met. What you went through...no one should ever have to endure that. But you survived, and that says so much about who you are. I want you to know that I’m here for you, whatever you need. You don’t have to go through this alone."Mariya felt tears welling up in her eyes, but this time, they weren’t tears of sadness or pain. They were tears of relief, of gratitude. For the first time in a long time, Mariya felt like she wasn’t alone. She had someone who cared about her, who saw her for who she truly was, and who wanted to help her heal.Over the next several months, Zayn became an integral part of Mariya’s life. He was there for her on the days when the memories of Adeel threatened to overwhelm her, and he celebrated her victories, no matter how small. Zayn was patient, understanding that healing wasn’t a linear process and that there would be setbacks along the way.With Zayn’s support, Mariya began to truly heal. She started to believe in herself again, to see her worth, and to realize that she deserved to be loved and respected. Zayn never rushed her, never pressured her to move faster than she was comfortable with
