Fell For A Stranger

-: Chapter 12 :-

                                       SARAH

A few weeks after Zayan's surprise visit, I returned to my hostel, my mind still filled with thoughts of him. I also visited him in his office.

As I contemplate these feelings, I find myself increasingly looking forward to his visits, savouring our conversations, and feeling a sense of comfort in his presence. I began to find excuses to spend more time with him, suggesting we go for walks together or try out new restaurants in the city.

I smile more often, my heart lighter, and my mood brighter, all because of his presence in my life. Despite the feelings growing inside me, I find myself reluctant to fully embrace them. I was afraid of getting too close, too intimate with him, and worried about the potential for pain and disappointment. My past experiences with trust have left me guarded, and I am unsure if I can trust my heart again. I retreat into my shell whenever I feel myself getting too close to Zayan, putting up emotional walls to protect myself from potential heartbreak.

I fear that if I open up to him, I might get hurt, and I am not sure if I am ready to take that risk. Despite my fears and reservations, I am unable to resist his charm and kindness. I became drawn to his warmth and sincerity, finding myself opening up to him in ways I never thought possible.

I looking forward to our conversations, savoring our laughter and our shared moments of silence. I find myself falling for him, despite my best efforts to resist, and I begin to wonder if this might be the real thing, f this might be the relationship I have been waiting for all along.

I slip back into my routine, attending classes with my friends Alina and Yasir as if nothing has changed.

On Monday, during lunch in the college cafeteria, Sam approached us with a wide grin and a glint in his eye.
"Hey guys, what's up?" he says excitedly, "Guess what? I've planned a trip for us, and I want you all to come!"

We look at Sam with surprise.
"A trip?" Alina asks, her brow furrowing. "What kind of trip?"

Sam grins wider, "A road trip, of course!" he says. "We'll rent a car, hit the open road, and see where the journey takes us. What do you say?"
Yasir's face lights up with excitement. "That sounds awesome!" he says, grinning. "When are we going?"

Sam nods enthusiastically. "We'll camp along the way, of course!" he says, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "We'll pack our tents, sleeping bags, and all the essentials. It'll be an adventure, guys! Who's in?"

I like sam energy whenever he comes, his dynamic energy is filled with air.
Alina exchanges a glance with me, "I'm definitely in," she says, turning back to Sam. "This sounds like a blast!"

I smile, my mind spinning with thoughts of Zayan.

Sam and Alina begin to chat excitedly, their eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Sam leans in closer to Alina, playfully. "I'm glad you're coming on the trip, Alina," he says mischievously, "It'll be nice to have you there to keep me company."

Alina blushes, "Oh, I'm sure I can do that," she teases.
Yasir laughs, shaking his head as he watches the two of them flirt.

We continue to discuss our upcoming trip.
Sam is visibly eager, his excitement palpable as he talks about the different places we'll visit and the adventures we'll have. "We should bring some snacks for the road," he says, "And maybe some music for the drive."
Alina nods with a smile. "Music, I'll make us a killer playlist."

Yasir laughs, his enthusiasm contagious. "This is gonna be epic," he grinning.

Finally, I decided to leap. "Hey guys, what if we invited Zayan on the trip?"
Sam and Alina exchange a glance, their smiles widening.