Episode -5

Suha’s breath caught in her throat as a tall figure stepped out of the elevator. This... is it really him? Isn't that the guy from this morning? Before she could even process the shock, the man walked straight toward her with a mesmerizing intensity.

Without a word, he took her trembling hand, brought it to his lips, and kissed it passionately. His eyes locked onto hers, burning with the same dark fire from earlier. Suha's mind spun, a sudden wave of dizziness crashing over her, and her vision went black as she collapsed. A little while later, after the movers had finished placing the furniture and left, Suha slowly opened her eyes.

"Ah, my head..." she groaned, pressing a hand to her temple. A shadow fell over her, and she looked up to see the same man hovering nearby.

 He calmly handed her a glass of water.

Suha took a sip to steady her racing heart, her eyes widening as she stared at his perfect features in the clear daylight.

"You... you're that man from the club, right?" she whispered, her voice shaking. The man let out a low, amused chuckle.

"Haha, so you remember me, madam? Good. Because now, we are neighbors."

Hearing those words, panic seized Suha's entire body. She scrambled to her feet, bolted down the hallway, and ran straight back into her apartment. She slammed the door shut behind her, locking it tight as her heart hammered violently against her ribs. Days flew by in a blur.

 For a whole week, Suha was buried under a mountain of work, doing nothing but rushing back and forth between her home and the office. When Sunday finally arrived, her mind could at last rest." I feel so hungry," she muttered to herself, a smile tugging at her lips.

"Should I make myself a yummy dish? Yes!" She laughed softly, finally finding a moment for herself. "Ah, I can't wait to taste it."

Suddenly, the deep, masculine ring of her doorbell echoed through the quiet apartment.

Hearing that sound, a sudden wave of nerves gripped her. She realized she had completely forgotten about the new neighbor who had moved in upstairs. Steeling herself, she opened the door, trying to maintain her composure.

"Hello, my new neighbor," she said, offering a polite smile.

 "What brings you here?" He smiled back, looking quite at home.

 "Can I come inside for a moment?"

Caught off guard, Suha stepped aside and invited him in before she could think of a reason not to.

He walked into the room, his presence filling the small space.

 "I need some butter, actually. And may I know your name?"

"Suha," she replied, feeling a bit flustered. "Suha Dawn."" I'm Sada," he said. "I moved here from New York for my studies."Suha offered a quick smile, but then a sharp, burnt smell hit her.

"Oh my god, my soup!" she cried, rushing toward the kitchen stove.Sada followed her to the kitchen doorway.

 "Just tell me where the butter is, and I'll get it myself."

"It's right there in the fridge," Suha said, focused on stirring the pot, hoping he would find what he needed and head back upstairs, so she could finish her meal in peace.

Suddenly, she felt him standing very close behind her, much closer than she expected. Her heart began to race as the silence in the kitchen grew heavy.

She could feel the intensity of his gaze as she stood trapped between the stove and her new neighbor, wondering what he would do next.

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