"A Stranger Across the Table"

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:09:08 +0000

The restaurant glowed softly, bathed in warm amber light and the quiet murmur of polite conversation. Sia sat across from Kabir, her red dress catching the flicker of candles, her posture perfect yet distant. Their parents spoke warmly, weaving dreams of a business alliance and a personal one - but Sia's thoughts were far away.