On a bright, sunny morning, Adel and Naomi stood facing the house, by the car. Adel was wearing his light summer clothes, while Naomi adjusted her wide brimmed hat to shield her face from the sun and put on her light yellow dress. Their steps were slow and deliberate.Adel went to the trunk, opened it, and placed his travel bag inside. Naomi approached him and placed her bag in the back. Adel closed the trunk and went to the car door. He opened the door and sat behind the wheel, while Naomi opened the opposite door and sat in the passenger seat. Adel turned, looked at Naomi, and smiled. Naomi smiled back. Adel started the steering wheel, and the car moved through the quiet city streets. They exchanged fleeting glances, filled with both longing and fear. Adel reached out and gently took Naomi's hand as he drove, trying to melt the ice of pain and distance that had lingered between them for so long, and to rekindle hope for the days to come.Meanwhile, at home, Nellie was fast asleep, as
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