Chapter 3: The Medical Mirage
“Maybe I don’t know how to love anymore,
Zaki entered my life in a whirlwind of messages and calls, a 23-year-old Indian medical student who seemed full of promise and charm. We first connected through Instagram back in March, his profile picture capturing a youthful energy that felt contagious. He was different from the others—bold, confident, and unafraid to express his intentions. “I want to know you, marry you,” he declared, almost out of the blue, like a man on a mission. His proposal was sudden, and while it startled me, it also intrigued me. I decided to see where this unexpected connection could lead.
