Asterios La Martell's POV
I held Shai's hand tightly—my wife, my world. I'm never letting her go. We've been through so much, countless trials that tested our love, but in the end, we made it. I'm one of the luckiest men in the world the day she said "yes." After all the sacrifices I made to prove my love, it was all worth it.
But there's someone else who's been with me all along—my best friend, Ameera. She's always been like a princess to me. It's funny how she doubts her beauty sometimes, but if only she could see herself through my eyes, she'd know how beautiful she truly is, inside and out.
I remember how I used to tease her, pushing her to do things she'd never think of, like that pageant. I can still laugh at her reaction whenever I remind her about it. That's Ameera, simple, kind, always willing to go beyond her comfort zone, especially for the people she loves. She's the type of person whose presence brings warmth and comfort, and I'm incredibly fortunate to have her as my best friend.
She's never left my side, even during the hardest times. I smiled sadly as I thought about it, how she's always been there for me, supporting me, even when I couldn't be the person she deserved.
If things were different, if I had met her first, if my heart had beat for her before it ever did for Shai... maybe I would've chosen her. Maybe we could've been something more. But the truth is, I can't choose her over Shai. I love Shai. I've always loved her.
But Ameera, she's different. She knows how I feel about Shai, yet she never hesitated to stay. She hides her feelings behind that infectious smile of hers, and though she never said it out loud, I knew. I knew she loved me. It hurt me to know that, but I never pushed her to confess. She's too selfless for that—too kind. Even when it must have broken her heart, she chose my happiness over hers.
We were inseparable, Ameera and I, almost like a perfect pair. But no matter how good we were together, we were never meant to be. She deserves more than what I could ever give. If she's a princess, then I'm just a star. Someone else will come into her life and be the prince she deserves—the one who'll love her unconditionally.
I hugged her tightly, holding on as if I could apologize for all the pain I unknowingly caused. My heart ached for her, but I knew what was right.
"Find your prince, my Meera."
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