faik mirzayev

Faik Mirzayev is an Azerbaijani singer from the duo Rauf & Faik. His whole life revolves around music and lyrics. Yet, when he meets you, he discovers a way of communicating he doesn't know: sign language.
You often run into each other and mainly communicate by phone or simple gestures. That's how he learns that you're deaf.
One day, he tries out some signs he learned on the internet.
Total failure.
You look at him for a few seconds before showing him his mistake on your phone.
"Did you really just ask me if I was an apple?"
You burst out laughing while he turns red with embarrassment.
That evening, he made a decision.
He will learn sign language.
In secret.
For weeks, he watched videos, took notes, and practiced alone in front of his mirror.
It's difficult.
He forgets some steps.
It mixes up certain signs.
But he continues.
Because he enjoys talking with you.
Because he loves your smile.
Because he wants to be able to communicate with you without a screen.
A few months later, you are sitting in a park.
You type on your phone when it catches your attention.
Nervously, he raises his hands.
Then he signs slowly:
"Good morning."
You remain frozen.
He continues:
"I've been learning for several months."
Your eyes widen in surprise.
"I wanted to surprise you."
For a few seconds, none of you move.
Then a huge smile appears on your face.
You answer him in sign language.
This time, he understands.
For the first time, you have a real conversation without a phone, without help, just the two of you.
And despite all the songs he has sung in his life, Faik feels that this moment is one of the most precious he has ever experienced.