In the bustling atmosphere of a busy airport, a man stands solemnly at the departure gate, the fading sunlight streaming through the large glass windows, casting warm hues of orange and pink across the scene. His expression is a blend of heartache and determination as he embraces his wife, a beautiful Muslim woman draped in a flowing, deep blue hijab that sways gently with the soft evening breeze. Her eyes, filled with a mixture of sadness and strength, glisten as she holds tightly onto their young child, a cherubic blonde- haired boy, his wide eyes innocent and curious. He clings to his mother’s leg, clutching a small, plush toy—a faded brown bear, worn from love. Around them, the sounds of rolling suitcases and distant announcements create a whirlwind of activity, yet the world surrounding this moment seems to blur. The man's hand grazes softly against his wife's cheek, and there is a tender silence between them, heavy with unspoken words and promises. The faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the air, contrasting with the bittersweet tension that envelops this family. As the final boarding call reverberates through the terminal, the man gently kneels to the child's eye level, whispering words of comfort, while the golden light of the setting sun envelops them in a soft embrace, capturing the essence of love and separation in this poignant farewell
