Introduction
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I decided to try another story
Amara Bello – 27, heart transplant recipient. Careful, introverted, but begins to blossom after her surgery.
Daniel Hart – 30, Lena’s older brother. Protective, loyal, carrying unresolved grief. Becomes Amara’s love interest.
Name: Daniel Hart
Age: 30
Occupation: Architect (practical, detail-driven)
Appearance: Tall, lean build, with sharp but tired features. Dark hair that always looks like he’s run a hand through it too many times. Hazel eyes — warm but shadowed. Dresses simply, but carries himself with quiet confidence.
Personality: Loyal, protective, cautious with emotions. Grief has made him guarded, but beneath it, he’s deeply romantic and yearns for connection.
Core Wound: He feels responsible for his sister Lena’s death — he’d promised to look out for her, and her sudden accident left him drowning in guilt.
Motivation: Wants to honor Lena’s memory by preserving her art and protecting their mother. Doesn’t think love or joy are meant for him anymore.
Conflict: When he meets Amara, he’s shaken by the familiarity — her mannerisms and cravings remind him of Lena. He feels both drawn to her and terrified that he’s betraying his sister’s memory.
Lena Hart (Donor) – 25, adventurous, artistic, full of life. Though she dies in an accident, her presence lingers in Amara through “cellular memory.”
Dr. Hassan – Amara’s cardiologist and surgeon. Steady, calm, almost fatherly. He grounds the story in reality, reminding Amara that survival is both science and miracle.
Tomi Bello – Amara’s younger cousin, 19. Outspoken, bubbly, and often pushes Amara to live more boldly after the transplant. Provides comic relief.
Mrs. Bello – Amara’s mother. Loving but overprotective. Terrified of losing her daughter, she resists Amara stepping into risk and romance too soon.
Clara Hart – Daniel and Lena’s widowed mother. Broken by Lena’s death, she struggles to accept Amara at first, feeling that her daughter’s heart has been “stolen.” Over time, she softens and becomes a source of wisdom.
Ben Okoye – Daniel’s best friend and coworker. Practical, teasing, and always urging Daniel to move on. He notices Daniel’s feelings for Amara before Daniel does.
Professor Adler – Lena’s photography mentor. Holds an exhibition of Lena’s work (where Amara and Daniel first meet). Believes Lena’s art carries her soul, which resonates with Amara.
Nurse Kemi – A warm, funny nurse who takes care of Amara during recovery. Encourages her to see the transplant as a second chance at life, not just survival.
Evelyn (Tomi’s best friend) – Social media–obsessed, slightly dramatic. She keeps Amara laughing but also reminds her how much she’s missed out on.
Mr Kelvin – Elderly patient at the hospital waiting for his own transplant. Acts like a mirror to Amara, showing her what despair looks like if she gives up hope.
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