the headlines.
The thoughtful listener.
The patient teacher.
The generous friend.
The Wedding
Their wedding blended two cultures beautifully.
Portuguese traditions met Middle Eastern hospitality.
Guests traveled from several countries.
Families who had once been strangers laughed together beneath strings of golden lights.
The ceremony emphasized love, respect, and partnership rather than extravagance.
Although Kareem could have hosted an enormous celebrity event, he preferred something intimate.
“It isn’t about impressing people,” he told Lina.
“It’s about beginning our life together.”
The Morning After
The following morning, sunlight streamed through enormous
