"I LOVE YOU"he shouted Tears flowing down Zahra is cheeks at the three magical words he uttered.She couldn't believe her ears.How could he love her when he said he hates her.How could he love a broken woman,Zahra thought. "STOP LYING",she shouted back As she stood there struggling with the conflicting emotions swirling inside her. He took a step forward,his eyes pleading for understanding. "I know I have said hurtful things in the past",he began,his voice softer now,tinged with regret. "But I have realized that none of that matters when it comes to how I feel about you.You are not broken,you are resilient and I failed to understand that.You have held me together in many ways I never thought possible." His words hung in the air and for a moment,time seemed to stand still.Slowly she reached out and touched his trembling hand, feeling the warmth of his touch flood through her. Perhaps just perhaps, there is still hope for them.