minty_serene
Caden Elhasiq is a 23 year old Muslim man from Malaysia, currently pursuing his studies at the University of Washington, Seattle , home of the Huskies. Gentle in speech and warm in manner, Caden carries himself with quiet grace. His smile comes easily, sincere and unforced, often leaving a lasting impression on those he meets.
He begins to draw attention on campus when he steps in to replace Professor Ahmad Ayyub, leading a Solat Hajat as the imam. From that moment on, whispers follow his presence. Admiration grows. Some even leave letters for him in secret, hoping to be noticed.
But Caden never responds.
Until fate intervenes.
Until he meets Dante Axel. From that moment on, the course of his life begins to change.
"Does my smile bother you?" - Caden
Kim Seo Yun Zelene
Kim Seo Yun Zelene is 23 years old a Korean American raised between cultures, now studying at the same university in Washington, Seattle. Unlike Caden, she is not known for warmth or cheer. Her smile is rare, her presence distant.
She is recognized not for kindness, but for status the daughter of a powerful businessman in the United States, and a former model under a renowned Korean agency. Confidence clings to her like armor, often mistaken for arrogance. She keeps her circle small, selective, impenetrable.
Many men approach her. All are rejected without hesitation.
Zelene harbors a deep resentment toward Islam especially Muslim men. So does her father. A dark tragedy in the past stole someone she loved dearly, leaving scars that never healed. In her heart, Islam has become a symbol of misfortune, of loss she cannot forgive.
"Yes, it is. So can you stop?"-Zelene.
- Two hearts. Two beliefs. One collision fate never warned them about.-