In the short story "Healing Hearts," successful but emotionally scarred Azaan Malik is reluctantly married to Zoya Ahmed, a compassionate young woman. Initially distant and aloof, Azaan's interactions with Zoya are strained. However, Zoya's unwaveri...
Ibrahim Khan - Zoya’s uncle. He is a manager at a bank, known for his honesty and dedication. He cares for Zoya as if she were his own daughter.
Laiba Khan - Zoya’s aunt. A homemaker, she loves Zoya deeply and treats her like her own daughter. She is a caring and simple woman.
Daneen (25) is Zoya’s cousin. She adores Zoya like a sister and has always been there for her. A lawyer by profession, she is very strict but sweet with her family.
– Zoya is the daughter of Ibrahim’s late brother, Nawaz Khan, and his late sister-in-law, Alina Khan.
Khalid Malik – Azaan’s father. He is a cunning and cruel man, whose actions led to the death of his first wife. Khalid is known for his selfishness and manipulative behavior.
Zainab Malik – Azaan’s stepmother. She embodies the traits of the classic evil stepmother; she despises Azaan and harbors a deep hatred for him. Her primary motivation is to ensure that her own daughter, Hana, inherits all the family’s business and property.
Hana Malik (25) – Azaan’s stepsister. Despite being younger than Azaan, she shows him no respect and frequently insults him. Her animosity towards Azaan is fueled by her desire to see him marginalized in favor of her own interests.
– Azaan is the son of Khalid Malik and his late first wife, Ayesha Malik.
Zafar Hussain (32) – Azaan’s best friend and a very cheerful person. He is the CEO of his own company and is known for his intelligence and wit. He is a big foodie.
Azaan is a successful yet grumpy and withdrawn individual. His past betrayals have made him distrustful and emotionally guarded, leading others to see him as cold and unapproachable. He is a gentleman who doesn't want to marry anyone because he is not ready to bring an innocent person to be part of his fucked up life. He has sectoral heterochromia but wears contact lenses because everyone gets scared of his eyes.
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Zoya khan (22)
Zoya is a warm-hearted and empathetic individual with a genuine sense of innocence. She chose to become a homemaker, not because she wasn’t capable or didn’t enjoy studying—she holds a degree in business and has always valued the flexibility of her choices. Zoya strongly believes in the importance of homemakers and sees housework as a significant role, as it involves nurturing and caring for a home. Her natural kindness and optimism allow her to see the good in everyone, but while she is gentle, Zoya can be fiercely protective of her loved ones, showing a formidable side when needed.
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The author does not own the images or content used in this story; they were sourced from Pinterest and are included for creative purposes. If anything in this story is found to be offensive, it is entirely unintentional.The author aims to be respectful and considerate.The historical monuments or any specific landmarks and country names mentioned in this story are intended purely for fictional purposes. There is no intention to offend or disrespect anyone.
Terms
Sectoral heterochromia – when part of one eye has a different color than the rest. It’s not like complete heterochromia, where each eye is a different color. Instead, a section of one iris looks different in color.
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