After storming out of the market, Yugh found himself stopping near a quiet park. The place was completely deserted, and the emptiness strangely brought him a sense of relief. There were no eyes watching him, no whispers, no questions, just silence.
He wanted to scream. He wanted to cry until his chest felt light again. But no sound came out, and not a single tear fell. Instead, it felt as though his head was about to explode. His thoughts were too loud, crashing into each other without mercy. 😞
The photograph returned to his mind again and again, refusing to fade. Zahra's face, smiling widely, her teeth visible, looking carefree and happy. Zayan standing beside her, his arm casually resting on her shoulder. The image burned into Yugh's mind like a wound that would not close.
Yet, despite everything, Yugh had always trusted Zahra. Even now, that trust had not completely disappeared. It clung to him stubbornly, like the last thread holding his sanity together. 😖
Maybe they were just friends, he told himself desperately.
Yes… friends. That's all. Just friends.
He repeated those words under his breath, trying to calm the storm inside him. But no matter how many times he said it, the unease refused to leave.
As evening approached, Yugh finally made his way back home. He tried unsuccessfully to push away everything that had happened during the day. But deep inside, he knew the image on that notice board had already carved a permanent place in his heart, and nothing would ever feel the same again. 😟