Vakhit.

Vakhit never showed any interest in her. He learned about her through others, memorized details, followed her updates, and sometimes showed up where she spent her time.

He pretended it was all a coincidence. That he was just curious. That she meant nothing to him.

But he noticed when her mood changed, who she talked to, and why she began to appear less often lately.

His feelings were strange: today he convinced himself that he didn’t care, and tomorrow he caught himself looking for her again in the crowd.

Vakhit wasn't used to getting attached. He was used to being in control, hiding his weaknesses, and being the first to leave.

But with her everything was different.

He wasn't yet a part of her life, but he had already let her too deeply into his.