ce space. Ayshe settled into her desk, still feeling the rush from her impulsive agreement with Kareem. The thought of

ccepted her proposal had taken her by surprise. She couldn't help but wonder what kind of man he truly was. The more she thought about him, the more intrigued s

family legacy-each one a reminder of the expectations weighing on his shoulders. Samir

n yet?" he asked, his to

ep breath, his mind racing with thou

fusion. "Married? You haven't even

r's office, staring at the framed photographs of the family legacy-each one a reminder of the expectations weighin

n yet?" he asked, his to

ep breath, his mind racing with thou

fusion. "Married? You haven't even

nergy swirling inside him. "I know, Dad. It's a per

concern remained. "Just make sure you're ready fo

rt pounding. "I unders

dn't lied-he was getting married, and in his mind, the contract marriage with Ayshe felt like the best

irst

ith a mix of anticipation and nerves. She had always been passionate about her work, but now the stakes fe

able, reviewing design proposals. Goncha was a talented designer,

. What's up?" Goncha asked, he

smile. "Just a

n eyebrow. "Is

her friend's understanding. "No,

ace him. He was undeniably captivating, with an air of confidence that demanded attention. Ayshe's heart skipped a

ocking onto Ayshe. She felt her pulse quicken. There w

ng in the upcoming collection. Ayshe, can you present you

She gathered her thoughts, pushing aside he

slightly forward, ignited a spark of confidence within her. She spoke passionately about her de

em nodded appreciatively. "Those concepts are fresh and inno

t she quickly composed herself. "Thank

ationship was shifting. The initial agreement to marry felt real now-she c

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like stars against the twilight sky. The initial excitement of her contract marriage had begun to settle, replaced by a sen

of what awaited her. Would Kareem be there? What would they di

the grand living room, casually leaning against the marble fireplace, a glass of whiskey in hand. H

ed with a hint of nervousness. "I thought

aced. "Right. T

onventional, but I want us to set some ground rules, and they mu

rigued. "What did

e paused, gauging her reaction. "Second, we both get to date other peopl

his words. "That seems fair. I do

t each other in front of our families. Th

weight of his proposal. "Agr

work," he said, raisi

tract marriage could lead to something more-something neither of them had anticipated. The c

that this was the start of a new chapter in her life-one