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In a bustling modern city, Zain lives a life far removed from luxury. Every day, he wakes up before dawn, walking and jogging a 30 km journey just to reach the home of Hana, the youngest daughter of the wealthiest and most powerful family in the region. Zain works as her driver and personal assistant, taking her to work, running errands, and accompanying her wherever she goes, never complaining despite the struggles in his life.

His routine is mundane, yet filled with dedication. After each workday, he showers and changes clothes in the car porch of Hana’s mansion, waiting for her to finish preparing herself. He often finds himself admiring her beauty and perfect life, but in silence, his heart feels empty. There is something deeper he feels for her, but Zain can only keep this secret within himself. He knows that in a world of privilege, he is just a simple man who doesn’t deserve to express such feelings.

Hana, on the other hand, seems to live in a perfect world. Beautiful, wealthy, and free, she has everything that others long for. Yet, behind the sweet smile and the shiny life, Hana feels an emptiness deep inside. The pressures of her family’s expectations have never allowed her to truly breathe. In moments of solitude, her thoughts wander to Zain—the man who’s always there, quietly handling her daily life without expecting anything in return. But like Zain, Hana also fears expressing her feelings. She feels unworthy, worried that acknowledging her emotions might ruin the professional relationship they’ve carefully built.

However, the tension between them continues to grow. Every interaction is charged with unspoken emotions—Zain holding back his longing, and Hana trying to forget the feelings that are becoming impossible to ignore. Every light touch, every gaze that lingers, every moment shared creates bittersweet memories that both soothe and hurt. They both know that the love between them exists, but their worlds are too different for it to flourish.

The biggest challenge comes when Hana’s father introduces another man—a perfect suitor, according to the family’s standards. This man is wealthy, successful, and has everything society expects. When Zain hears the news, his heart shatters. He feels powerless and pushed aside, only able to watch from a distance, even though his heart cries out because he knows that the love he hopes for may never be returned.

Yet, when Hana finds herself trapped between her family's wishes and the growing love she feels for Zain, she faces a tough choice. Should she follow her heart and chase the love she desires, risking everything, including her family’s approval and status? Or should she submit to the life her family has chosen for her?

Main Themes:
Unspoken longing: The deep love and longing that exists between them, yet cannot be expressed.

Sadness and sacrifice:
 Zain sacrifices in silence, while Hana struggles with balancing personal happiness and family obligations.

Fear of love: 
Both characters are afraid to admit their love for each other, fearing that it could destroy what they already have or cost them everything.

Inner conflict: 
The uncertain feelings—are they brave enough to defy the world and family for the love they share?

With these emotional elements, the story reveals deeper conflicts, intensifying the relationship between the two characters, and exploring their hopes and fears. The storyline becomes more dramatic, touching readers' hearts with its blend of unfulfilled desires and emotional struggle.

Just Fate

The sun was already high when the team gathered at the site. Cement trucks rumbled in the distance, and the clatter of steel echoed through the open air. Everyone was in motion — except for one pair of eyes that kept drifting toward a certain someone.

Zain stood by a stack of steel rods, lifting and aligning them with ease. Sweat shimmered on his skin under the sun, his sleeves rolled up, exposing strong forearms that had clearly seen years of honest work. His brow furrowed slightly in concentration — and Elena found herself… staring.

She quickly turned her face to her tablet, tapping randomly like she was checking something important.

Qis nudged her side with a grin."Caught staring again?"

"Shut up." Elena's voice was flustered but amused.

"You could at least try to be subtle."

"I was being subtle," Elena whispered through clenched teeth.

Zain looked over just then, wiping his forehead with the back of his hand. Their eyes met for a split second — just long enough to make her pulse skip.

As the day went on, Elena moved through the site doing inspections and measurements, trying her best to keep things professional. But Zain seemed to appear everywhere she went. Coincidence? Maybe. But she was beginning to suspect otherwise.

At one point, she was balancing on a plank to inspect a column when she heard a voice behind her.

"You shouldn't stand like that. It's not safe."

She turned — startled — to find Zain right behind her.

"I'm fine," she said, regaining balance.But just then, the plank shifted slightly. She stumbled.

His arms were around her waist. Their faces were inches apart. Her breath caught in her throat.

"Told you," he murmured.

For a heartbeat, the world seemed to pause — the sounds of construction melted away, and all she could hear was her own heartbeat thudding in her ears.

"You can let go now," she said softly, though she didn't really mean it.

She cleared her throat and turned back to her notes, cheeks burning.

Later during break, they sat under the same canopy for the first time. Qis had gone to buy drinks, leaving them alone.

Zain took a sip of water and glanced at Elena, who was doodling in her notebook.

"Are you always this serious when you work?" he asked.

She looked up. "Why? Do I seem too intense?"

He gave a small shrug. "You seem… careful. Like someone who carries more than just the job."

Elena blinked, surprised by the observation."And you seem like someone who's very quiet… until he isn't."

That earned a rare chuckle from him.

They looked at each other again — no teasing this time. Just quiet understanding.

For once, neither of them had to say anything more.

That evening, as the sun began to dip into gold and orange hues, Elena walked past Zain's workstation, pretending to check a blueprint.

"Don't forget to be careful," he said gently, not even looking up.

She paused, a smile tugging at her lips."Don't worry," she replied. "I've got someone watching out for me."

Zain finally looked up. And smiled.

And for the first time in years…

…he found himself looking forward to tomorrow.

Chapter 12: Closer Than Expected