Chapter 15: Bitter Reckonings

Abyad had arrived in Malaysia, his heart heavy with a mix of determination and trepidation. He knew what he had to do, and that meant confronting Rania before he could get any closer to Aayat. He needed to put an end to the swirling vortex of drama that had engulfed their lives, and he needed to warn Rania about the path she was treading.

He found himself standing outside Rania's apartment building, the weight of his purpose pressing down on him. He took a deep breath, his resolve solidifying, and then he made his way to her door. He knocked, and after a few moments, the door opened to reveal Rania, her expression a mix of surprise and suspicion.

"Abyad? What are you doing here?" Rania's voice held a cautious edge.

Abyad looked at her, his eyes serious. "We need to talk, Rania. It's important.”