A Difficult Journey
Eventually, regret became stronger than pride.
Malik decided to visit Zainab.
The journey took nearly an entire day.
Along the way, he imagined what he might find.
Perhaps she still struggled financially.
Perhaps she needed his support.
Perhaps she would forgive him.
Instead, when he arrived, he was astonished.
A beautiful home stood before him.
Gardens surrounded the property.
Workers moved confidently between workshops.
Children laughed nearby.
The entire place reflected warmth, purpose, and prosperity.
Nothing resembled the future he had predicted years earlier.
