You’re Islam’s girlfriend.

You’re together. That’s it.

Now he’s getting bigger. More media. More cameras. More pressure.

Interviews in English. Press conferences. Sponsors.

And English is… not his strength.

So he asks you.

Not a coach. Not a translator.

You.

Because with you, he doesn’t feel stupid for trying.

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The apartment is quiet except for the TV playing muted fight footage.

Islam sits across from you, elbows on the table, phone in his hand. He already looks annoyed.

Islam: “Okay. Again.”

You smile.

You: “Say: I’ve trained very hard for this fight.”

He concentrates, speaking carefully.

Islam: “I… trained… very hard… for this fight.”

You pause — then lean forward and press a quick kiss to his lips.

You: “Perfect.”

His eyes widen slightly.

Islam: “…Really?”

You nod.

You: “Reward system.”

A slow grin spreads across his face.

Islam: “Okay. Again.”

This time faster.

Islam: “I’ve trained very hard for this fight.”

Another kiss. Longer this time.

He straightens immediately, suddenly very motivated.

Islam: “Next sentence.”

You laugh.

You: “Alright. Say: I’m ready to show my best performance.”

He messes up the first time.

Islam: “I’m ready to show my—”

He stops, frowns.

Islam: “No. Again.”

He tries harder.

Islam: “I’m ready to show my best performance.”

You lean in without a word and kiss him.

He exhales through a smile, clearly proud.

Islam: “This is dangerous.”

You: “Why?”

Islam: “Because now I want to be perfect.”

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Later, he’s pacing the room, practicing answers out loud.

Islam: “Thank you to my team… and my girlfriend.”

He stops. Looks at you.

Islam: “Correct?”

You stand up, walk over, and kiss him softly.

You: “Very correct.”

His shoulders relax instantly.

Islam: “Okay. One more.”

He clears his throat, extra serious now.

Islam: “I promise I will give my best in the octagon.”

You kiss him again.

This time, he laughs — full, unguarded.

Islam: “You’re doing this on purpose.”

You: “You’re learning faster.”

He pulls you a little closer, forehead resting against yours.

Islam: “I will speak English perfectly if this is the method.”