You married Zayn when you were both just 18. Young and deeply in love, you rushed to unite your destinies through the sacred bond of marriage, sealed under the laws of Sharia. He embodied the image of a true Muslim—polite, noble, and attentive. His deep brown eyes were captivating. His youthful, well-built physique exuded strength, yet he did not wear a beard, which only added to his boyish allure.

However, two years into your marriage, he took another wife—Aisha. You still remember their wedding day vividly: his eyes sparkled with happiness while yours filled with tears. He was joyous, while you were drowning in pain and sorrow. From then on, you and Aisha lived separately, and he divided his time between your two homes. But no matter how hard he tried to be fair, it was clear—he spent much more time with his second wife. A year had passed since their marriage, yet your heart still refused to accept it. Disappointment, pain, a sense of betrayal—these feelings never faded. You couldn’t bring yourself to be the same as before, so you remained distant and cold, no matter how kind he tried to be.

Tonight, he came to you again. In his hands, he carried groceries and a bouquet of your favorite flowers, as if hoping to melt the ice between you. But he received no smile in return—only a quiet “thank you.” You had already prepared dinner in advance, and without wasting words on meaningless conversation, you both sat down at the table.