First Interaction

Naira's emotions flared into an intense, burning rage at the sound of Melvin's words. How dare he misbehave regarding her mother? The anger surged within her, causing her chest to heave as he loomed over her, his touch sending shivers of revulsion through her.

For as long as Naira could remember, she had maintained a strict boundary, never allowing Melvin to breach the walls she had erected around her. He had never dared to come closer, always respecting her distance. What had emboldened him today, she wondered? She resolved to uncover the source of his newfound courage, but for now, the immediate task at hand was to wrestle him off.

Melvin's voice quivered as he admitted, "Your mom, I don't like her." His words were tinged with an unexpected emotional vulnerability, a torrent of memories flooding his mind – recollections of the times he had been belittled by his mother-in-law. Unconsciously, he continued to twirl a strand of her hair between his fingers.

In that unguarded moment, Mel
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