Kirana and Yusuf got ready and set off for the Manalo house early. Meanwhile, Yugh and Asifa arrived at Anisa's apartment only to find it locked and empty. š
"She's not here. I think she must have left early," Yugh said, frustration edging his voice.
"Yes, there's no one around at all," Asifa confirmed after a quick look. š
"We need to leave quickly for the Manalo house. Somehow, we'll meet Anisa there," he stated, his resolve firm.
"What about Hasan?" Asifa asked. š£
"I think he's probably on his way to the Manalo house too. Most likely, we'll run into him there as well," Yugh replied. They got back into the car and began the drive towards the Manalo residence, the ticking clock of the impending wedding lending urgency to every mile.
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On the other road, a long, heavy silence filled Hasan's car as he and Anisa traveled. While driving, Hasan casually moved one hand from the steering wheel and placed it on Anisa's thigh.
The touch sent an unpleasant jolt through her. She immediately brushed his hand away and turned to stare fixedly out the passenger window, her body language a silent wall of rejection. Hasan, receiving the clear message, said nothing and returned his full attention to the road, the silence between them now thick with unspoken tension and her quiet defiance. šµāš«