inable energy palpable. I vividly recalled the moment he announced the partnership with that major tourism company – they were going to pilot his company's cutting-edg

"Dema, are you free to come by the office to

This was it. The first step towards making this ambitious project a reality. I could alr

ut the prospect of working alongside brilliant minds, of contributing to something truly groundbreaking, outweighed my apprehension. I was eager to

he traditional architecture of the city. Rami greeted me with a warm smil

large windows, illuminating rows of desks where teams huddled around laptops, their heads ben

a shock of unruly hair who was deep in conversation with a colleague. Adam looked

he began, "What are your initial thoughts on the tourism project? Any immediate concerns?" I felt a surge

nab, the lead designer, was a burst of vibrant colors, her enthusiasm infectious. And then ther

A room filled with the hum of machinery, the air thick with the scent of innovation. I met a sea of f

of unknowns. "Welcome to the team, Dema," she said, her

. I left the office feeling a mixture of exhaustion and exhilaration. This was a te

ll tucked into my bag. I pulled them out, the pa

eir innovations into real-world settings, they would gain invaluable feedback, demonstrate their practical applications on a grand scale, and, most

could they ensure seamless integration of the technology across different resorts and hotels? Wha

job; it was an opportunity to be part of something truly groundbreaking. To contribute

a sense of anticipation grew with

way Rami had navigated the deal with the tourism company had been nothing short of impressive. I couldn't help but admire his confidence, the way he comman

rm and inviting. I looked up to find him standing there, a c

xcitement as I mentioned him. "I was really impressed by how you secured th

at I could impress him too. "You're studying me? That's flattering," he said, ch

I exclaimed, unable to hide my enthusiasm. I quickly called one of the maids to

beside me, effortlessly charming, his laughter ringing in my ears as he shared stories from the day. I

together like this-the laughter, the shared glances-and how it all fell apart when he received that phone call. How h

glanced at Rami again. He was looking at me, his expression open and genuine. Maybe this time would be different. Maybe tonight was ours