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“Cracks and Distance”
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The next morning, frost had gathered on the bakery windows.
Zoboriya was cleaning the counter, and the softness of the previous night still lingered on Ehsan’s face.
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But the world was not as peaceful.
Abuzar’s restless shadow seemed to seep into every breath.
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A notification popped up on his phone—
a message from an unknown account:
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> “If you really consider Zoboriya your friend, don’t hide her from me.
She’s a part of my story too.”
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Ehsan stared at the screen. There was no name in the words, but the tone was clear—it was Abuzar.
He deleted the message, took a deep breath, and muttered to himself—
“No… Zoboriya’s past will not shatter her again.”
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“Adiba’s Truth”
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That evening, Adiba came to the bakery again.
But this time, she wasn’t smiling.
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> “Ehsan bhai,” she said softly, “can I share a secret with you?”
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Ehsan looked at her in surprise.
There was exhaustion in Adiba’s eyes.
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> “After Arslan’s accident… my engagement also broke.
The man I was supposed to marry said I was now a burden.
Since then, I haven’t been able to trust people.
But when I saw the friendship between you and Zoboriya… for the first time I felt maybe there’s still truth left in relationships.”
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Ehsan listened carefully.
He simply said—
“Adiba, a person’s greatest strength is their trust.
Anyone who breaks it… never deserved you in the first place.”
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Adiba’s eyes grew moist.
But from a distance, Zoboriya watched the scene—
and a sting lodged itself deeper in her heart.
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“Abuzar’s Search”
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Meanwhile, Abuzar hadn’t given up.
He sent messages to some of his friends:
“I have to find Zoboriya, no matter where she is.”
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One night, a reply came into his inbox—
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> “We saw a bakery tag in Toronto with her name.
Maybe it’s her.”
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Abuzar’s eyes lit up.
“Canada… I was right.”
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Now a single thought consumed his mind—
“I cannot rest until I see her with my own eyes.”
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“The Hint of Conflict”
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The bakery had now become even livelier with the winter season.
Between the customers’ laughter, the aroma of coffee, and a friendly warmth,
everything seemed bright.
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But Zoboriya’s face sometimes dimmed.
She couldn’t understand—
would Adiba’s presence make her bond with Ehsan stronger, or create distance?
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One evening, Ehsan said to her—
“Zoboriya, why have you gone so quiet?
Do you think… I’ve started ignoring you?”
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Zoboriya lowered her head and whispered—
“Maybe… yes.
Sometimes it feels like I’m just a habit to you.
And habits… are eventually abandoned.”
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Ehsan held her hand and replied—
“No, Zoboriya.
You are like snow—you fall, but each time you bring new colors to life.
No one can take your place.”
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Zoboriya’s eyes welled up.
But just then, her phone lit up with a notification.
A message from Abuzar:
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> “Zoboriya, I’m coming to Canada.
I won’t believe you’re okay until I see you in person.”
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Zoboriya’s face turned pale.
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“The Beginning of the Coming Storm”
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She quickly hid her phone.
Ehsan asked—“Is everything alright?”
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Zoboriya nodded ‘yes,’
but inside her, a storm was rising.
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Because Abuzar wasn’t just her past…
he was also her deepest weakness.
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And if he truly reached Canada—
both Ehsan and her world could be at risk.
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“The Burden of Truth”
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Zoboriya sat silently in a corner of the room. Her eyes carried a heaviness, as if some secret still weighed on her heart.
Since learning of Abuzar’s arrival, her unease had only grown.
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Ehsan sat nearby, clearly restless.
He kept glancing at her, as if wanting to say something, but the words stuck in his throat.
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At last, Zoboriya took a deep breath and said in a trembling voice—
“Ehsan… today I must tell you a truth. I can’t carry this burden any longer.”
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Ehsan froze.
“What truth?” His voice carried a hint of fear.
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Zoboriya lowered her eyes, her lips trembling.
“Abuzar… his sudden arrival here… it isn’t a coincidence.
He’s not just my past… but a connection I’ve always hidden from you.”
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Ehsan’s heartbeat quickened. He gently held her hand,
“Zoboriya… say it clearly. Don’t hide anymore.”
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Tears spilled as the words slipped from her lips—
“Ehsan, Abuzar is the man… who once saved my life.
If he hadn’t come at that time, maybe I wouldn’t even be standing here in front of you today.
His place in my past is no ordinary thing—it’s tied to the very breath I take.”
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The room grew heavy with silence.
There was shock in Ehsan’s eyes, but instead of anger or blame, there was deep understanding.
Wiping away her tears, he said softly—
“The truth may be late… but you’ve spoken it.
Your past is not my enemy—it’s a part of you.
And I accept every part of you.”
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Zoboriya gripped his hand tightly, as if a great weight had finally lifted from her chest.
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“The Confession of Fear”
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Zoboriya and Ehsan sat in silence. The only sounds were the cold wind slipping in from the window and the ticking of the clock.
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Finally, Zoboriya broke the silence with a sigh—
“Ehsan… do you remember, I once told you about Abuzar?”
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Ehsan’s brows furrowed. “Yes, I remember. But… why bring him up again suddenly?”
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Zoboriya twisted her fingers nervously.
“I only told you he was part of my life.
But what I didn’t tell you… is that Abuzar now knows everything.”
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Ehsan’s gaze deepened. “What do you mean, everything?”
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Zoboriya swallowed hard, summoning courage—
“He knows I’m in Canada… and… he’s coming here too.”
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Ehsan’s face hardened, his eyes swirling with questions.
“What? You mean he’s coming here… to meet you?”
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Zoboriya’s anxiety was plain. She nodded slowly.
“Yes… and I didn’t hide this from you—I wanted you to be the first to know.
Because you deserve to know everything.”
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Ehsan stared at her for a long moment, his emotions a storm of anger, shock, and fear.
“Zoboriya… how long has this been going on? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
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Her eyes filled with tears.
“I was afraid… that you might misunderstand me.
But I can’t stay silent anymore.
Abuzar’s arrival could change everything in our lives…”
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The room grew heavier still.
Ehsan’s silence felt more frightening than even Abuzar’s looming presence.
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“The Bond of Trust”
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Ehsan already knew about Abuzar.
Zoboriya herself had told him—because she always considered him her closest friend, she never hid anything from him.
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But one thing Ehsan didn’t know—
was that Abuzar had also found out she was in Canada.
And not only that… he was on his way there.
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When Zoboriya finally told him this, nervousness clouded her face.
“Ehsan… there’s something more I need to say.”
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Startled, Ehsan asked, “What is it? Why do you look so worried?”
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Zoboriya drew a deep breath and whispered—
“Abuzar… is coming to Canada.”
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For a few seconds, silence enveloped them both.
Ehsan looked into her eyes, trying to measure the weight of those words.
He could feel her fear and restlessness.
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“Listen, Zoboriya,” Ehsan said gently,
“you’re not alone. I’m here with you. Even if he comes, we’ll face him together.”
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Zoboriya lowered her head, tears gathering in her eyes.
Her greatest comfort was knowing she had a friend she could trust blindly.
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“The Beauty of Friendship”
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With a faint smile, Zoboriya said—
“You know, Ehsan, telling you the truth about Abuzar wasn’t easy…
but hiding it brought me no peace either. At least now, my heart feels lighter.”
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Ehsan looked at her carefully and replied softly—
“You did the right thing. Truth should always be spoken—otherwise, a person starts breaking inside.
And you’re not like that… you’ve always stood with the truth.”
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Zoboriya lowered her gaze, then laughed—
“Oh, don’t give me such a big title. I hide things sometimes too.
The only difference is—I have friends like you, who hold a mirror up to me.”
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Ehsan smiled—
“Yes, I’m a mirror… but I fear sometimes the reflection I show might hurt you.”
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Zoboriya immediately replied—
“No, Ehsan. A true friend is one who can even speak unpleasant truths without fear.
And anyway… our friendship is so old that even your scolding feels like affection now.”
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Ehsan nodded gently—
“May this bond always remain, without misunderstandings ever coming between us.”
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A sparkle lit up Zoboriya’s eyes—
“Misunderstandings only happen when people stop trying to understand each other.
But the beauty of our friendship is that we understand so much without even saying a word.”
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Both sat in silence for a few moments.
The cold air drifted in softly, and the comfort of their conversation drew their hearts even closer—
tied together only by the delicate threads of a beautiful friendship.
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