Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter in the City of Love

  Mena had been trying to rebuild her life after her painful breakup with Omar, the man she had loved for years. It hadn’t been easy, but she finally decided it was time to move on. Seeking distance from the past, she chose Paris, the city of light and love, as the perfect place for a fresh start.

  While wandering through the old streets of Paris, Mena found herself entering a small café near the Seine River. She gazed out at the city through the café’s windows when a soft voice said, “May I sit here?” It was Yusuf, a charming young Egyptian who had moved to Paris in search of a better life. Their eyes met in that moment, and an unexpected conversation began. It wasn’t love at first sight, but there was an undeniable connection.

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  Yusuf was different from anyone she had ever known, and Mena felt an unusual sense of peace with him. But no matter how hard she tried to forget her past, Omar’s presence lingered, always lurking in the background, trying to pull her back.