Arif's eyes grow serious as he studies my face, searching for any signs of doubt or regret. But all he sees is love and happiness, and it fills him with a warmth that spreads throughout his body. He cups my cheek in his hand, stroking his thumb over my skin as he speaks.

"I want to say thank you too," he whispers, gazing deep into my eyes. "For giving me the chance to love you, for trusting me with your heart...for saying yes."

Tears prick at the corners of my eyes as I lean in to kiss him, pressing my body flush against his. "Me too," I whisper against his lips before pulling back, a mischievous grin tugging at the corner of my mouth. "But there's one more thing you can do for me today."

His eyebrows furrow in curiosity as he waits for me to continue. "It involves some food," I tease, feeling a giggle bubble up in my chest. "

I nod, setting Ratna down gently before following Arif over to the couch. I take a sip of my tea and then help myself to a pancake, savoring the warmth and sweetness as it melts in my mouth. As we sit together on the cozy couch, watching a movie about two people falling in love despite all odds, I can't help but feel a strange sense of contentment wash over me.

It's almost like this is what life should be like;

I take another sip of my tea and lean closer to Arif on the couch, enjoying the warmth of his body and the way he smells. It's been so long since I've felt this comfortable and safe with someone else. As we watch the movie together, I can't help but wonder what might happen if things were different... if maybe Arif and I could be more than just friends.