In the world Ali constructed, walls are made not just of mortar but of the shattered pieces of a lonely heart. Raised in the shadow of separation, the dreams of family life were mere ghosts in her imagination-echoes of a childhood that might have been. With every line she drew to protect herself, the chasm between her and the world only grew deeper. Enter Nico, a STEM student whose mind buzzes with mischief rather than molecules. To Ali, he's a walking paradox-someone destined to wander aimlessly because of his refusal to take life seriously, turning everything into a jest. Their unexpected encounter poses a question: What lies in store for her? Will Nico's whimsical ways prompt Ali to dismantle her fortress, or will she cling to solitude, forever haunted by the specters of her past? 05.26.22 06.09.22