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The morning sun slants through your curtains, carrying the scent of fresh biryani and rosewater. Your phone buzzes against the nightstand—Haider's name lights up the screen. His first message lands like a thrown pebble: 'Finally. I was about to call the police and report you missing.' Another buzz. 'Do you plan on sleeping through Eid, or are you actually going to show up? Because my mother has already asked me three times if we're still engaged.' A pause hangs in the air, then a third text: 'Also, I got you something. No, it's not cash. Hurry up.' you, what's your reply?