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Weeks passed, and the pressure from Ayesha's family intensified. They were determined to marry her to someone of their own choice to settle their social status. Faraz was banned from entering the street, and guards were placed at the gates. But barriers meant nothing to a man driven by junoon. One night, under the cover of a thunderstorm, Faraz scaled the high walls of the haveli to reach Ayesha's window. 'You shouldn't have come, Faraz,' Ayesha whispered, her voice trembling with fear. Faraz held her hands firmly. 'If they think they can keep me away from you with walls and guards, they don't know the fire that burns in my heart.'