Fell For A Stranger

-: Chapter 15 :-

                                        SARAH

I feel a mix of emotions. On one hand, I'm angry with Zayan for pushing me away, for ignoring my calls and avoiding me. But on the other hand, I still like him. I still care about him deeply. And I know that he's going through a lot.
I'm confused and hurt by his behaviour, but I also know that he needs time and space to figure things out. And as I watch him from afar, his eyes full of regret and longing, I know that he feels the same way about me.

I'm confused and hurt by his behaviour because I thought we had something special. I thought we were moving in the same direction, that we were both falling for each other. And then, all of a sudden, he just pulled away.
I'm hurt because I trusted him. I opened myself up to him, I let him in. And then he just pushed me away. It's painful because I know that he has feelings for me, but he's too afraid to express them.
Why he's avoiding me? He was jealous on our trip when he saw me talking to Yasir. My mind reeling like film. Actually, I was sitting near the campsite when Yasir approached me and sat beside me.

"What's up Sarah"

"Nothing, Yasir, just enjoying the trip; what about you still torturing Alina with your devilish trap?
I tease him.

"Well you should be thankful to me that you didn't fall into my trap because I like you"

"Oh please, Yasir ", I became annoyed.

He Laughs, "But seriously Sarah I want you to know that I like you"

I nod with a smile, "Yasir, I like you too"
With a long sigh I say in a serious tone," But I want to tell you that I'm interested in Zayan"

"Sarah, I know I've said this before, but I just can't shake this feeling. I know you don't see me that way, but I'm hoping you'll change your mind. And I'm better than Zayan. I know you better than he does, and I'd do anything for you."

I gently but firmly say, "Yasir, I hear you, but I don't want to risk our friendship over this. I think we should value our friendship more than anything else. We've been through so much together, and our bond is stronger than any fleeting romantic feelings. Love is powerful, but true friendship is even more valuable. It's a relationship built on trust, respect, and understanding. Why risk that for something that might not last?"

Yasir took some moments and, with a long sigh, said, "You're right. I let my feelings cloud my judgment. I'm sorry for putting our friendship at risk. Our bond is something special, something that we've built over the years. And that's not something I want to lose. I just want you to know that no matter who you choose to love, I'll always be here for you. Friendship doesn't always mean agreeing with each other, but it does mean being there for each other, and I promise to always be there for you."

I was touched by his words, "Yasir, your friendship means the world to me. You're right, we might not always agree on everything, but that's what makes our friendship so special. You're the kind of friend who accepts me for who I am, flaws and all, and that's something I can't find with just anyone."

He smiles and relieved, "That's what friends do, right? We see each other's imperfections and love them anyway. Maybe that's what makes friendship so pure.

I felt the weight of the conversation lifting from my shoulders, "Yasir, I'm glad we talked. I was so worried that I was going to lose you. But now I realize that our friendship is strong enough to weather any storm."

Yasir smiles slightly, "Don't worry, you're stuck with me. And I'm glad we talked too. It made me realize how much you mean to me, as a friend. I'd never do anything to jeopardize that."

I grin mischievously, "You know, I think it's time to set you up with someone. A beautiful hotty girl, if you will. What do you say, Yasir? Let me play matchmaker for you."