Maya and Daniel fell in love when they had almost nothing. Daniel was a hardworking construction worker, while Maya worked in a small clothing shop. They dreamed of building a beautiful home and giving their future children a better life. Despite their poverty, they promised to stay together forever.
After their wedding, life became more difficult than they had imagined. Daniel worked from sunrise until late at night, but his salary barely covered rent, food, and electricity. Maya tried to support him, yet she often felt lonely because her husband was always exhausted.
One day, Maya discovered that her childhood friend had married a wealthy businessman. The friend lived in a luxurious house, wore expensive clothes, and traveled around the world. Maya began comparing her life with theirs. Slowly, her love turned into disappointment.
“Why can’t you give me the life I deserve?” she asked Daniel one evening.
Daniel lowered his head. “I’m trying my best. Please give me more time.”
But time did not solve their problems. Arguments became daily habits. Maya accused Daniel of being a failure, while Daniel believed she no longer loved him for who he was. They stopped sharing their dreams and started sleeping in separate rooms.
