"Let go of me," I snarled, my anger boiling over so intensely that my body trembled with the force of it. "Or what? You'll kill me?" Malik retorted, releasing his grip. His tone was laced with disbelief and frustration. "Seriously, I don't understand. Am I the villain now because I reacted to

His father shook his head, a grave expression shadowing his features. "I will only add to your burdens. I don’t want to become the kind of father you would grow to resent, one who drags you down. I want you to soar higher than I ever did. To do that, you must not have a weakness, or at least never r

Malik's response was a soft chuckle that seemed to carry a mix of scepticism and resignation. "Believe me, if anyone knew a way, it would be her. She doesn't hold the answers you seek. She was the one that made me know that my father had cursed me that day and had sealed that curse with his life and

As he spoke, tears began to stream down my cheeks. A surge of guilt overwhelmed me, and I was torn with indecision. Should I confess my initial plans to him, even though I had no plans of carrying them out anymore? Should I just go ahead and accept the future he offered, even if there was a chance i

"Yes, please," she answered without meeting my eyes, her attention still riveted on the stubborn fixture. "It's just not working right." I stepped into the shower area, a goofy grin spreading across my face, as I examined the handle and the showerhead. Despite my best intentions, my eyes couldn't h