Before any seat-plopping happened, Majid had quietly asked their mutual friend about Aima. The interest was there from the start. So when that friend told Aima to sit next to him, it wasn’t entirely random. It just looked casual. Majid, being the quieter one, said very little. But at one point, he laughed, and Aima immediately said, "Oh, he laughs." It caught him off guard, but it made her smile. Three years later, when their paths crossed again, Majid spoke (properly this time) and Aima couldn’t help but say, "Oh wow, he speaks too." Behind all that quiet was someone sincere, steady, and kind. And behind all of Aima’s teasing was someone who was slowly, sweetly winning her over. What started with a quiet ask and an awkward seat assignment became something meaningful. It was built on shared values, mutual respect, and a connection that felt calm and intentional. With each step taken with care, and a few jokes along the way, they found something worth holding on to. With the support of their families and the blessing of Allah SWT, they are now ready to begin this next chapter. Safe to say, he has made up for the quiet start, and she doesn’t mind one bit.