Chapter 51. Late

Fahira stepped out of the car, carrying a plastic bag from Anna Bakery. As she opened the front door, she noticed a pair of sports shoes, one of which belonged to her brother-in-law, Ariel, placed next to a woman's shoes. With various questions swirling in her mind, Fahira entered the house. Instantly, the sound of laughter from a girl accompanied by Ariel's voice greeted her. Unconsciously, she moved closer to the source of the sound.

"Hey, Fahira!" the girl greeted as she got up from the comfortable sofa and hugged Fahira, giving her a kiss.

"Oh, Rania, who did you think was coming?" Fahira replied, glancing at Ariel with a meaningful look.

"We're just friends, Fahira!" Ariel quickly interjected before Rania could finish her sentence.

Suddenly, Rania's expression darkened upon hearing Ariel's response. His words shook the special feelings she had kept to herself for the young man. Rania quickly put on a