The Heart I Forgot to Forget

Scene 1: Village Tea House — Morning

Ainur sits with her aunt and cousin, pouring tea into small porcelain cups. She's quieter than usual—her thoughts elsewhere.

COUSIN (teasing):

"You've been floating like a ghost these days. Still dreaming about someone tall and stubborn?"

Ainur blushes slightly but says nothing. Outside the window, Arman passes by with a basket of apples. Their eyes meet for a split second. She quickly looks away.

Scene 2: Garden Bench — That Evening

Ainur sits outside alone. Arman walks up, sits beside her.

ARMAN (softly):

"I don't expect you to forget the pain.

But I'm still here. Every day. Because I meant what I said."

She finally looks at him. A long pause.

AINUR (gently):

"And if I never feel safe with you again?"

ARMAN:

"Then I'll spend forever making you feel safe without asking for anything back."

She doesn't speak… but she doesn't walk away.

Scene 3: Family Dinner — A Shocking Twist

That night, a knock at the door. Ainur's father welcomes in a guest: Yerzhan—the son of a wealthy friend of the family.

He sits at the table, smiles politely… and then speaks.

YERZHAN (to Ainur's father):

"As agreed, I've come to formally ask for Ainur's hand in marriage."

The room goes silent.

Ainur drops her spoon.

Arman, standing in the corner, freezes—his jaw Scene 4: Outside the House — After Dinner

Arman storms off into the dark. Ainur chases after him.

AINUR:

"You knew this had nothing to do with you!"

ARMAN (angry, broken):

"Then why does it feel like you just got engaged with the last piece of me still in your hand?"

He walks away. This time, Ainur doesn't stop him.