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Ch-3 [Gaze of Intensity]

Kiana lay on her bed, tears streaming down her face like a relentless rain. She had vowed not to cry, to move on from Sid, but her heart refused to listen. Memories of him lingered, etched in her mind like a painful tattoo.

The streetlight outside cast a warm glow through her window, illuminating her face. It was as if Sid's presence still haunted her, his eyes watching her, his smile lingering. Kiana's eyes welled up anew, her vision blurring.

She thought she had moved on, or at least was trying to. But every glance, every gesture, every whispered word echoed Sid's name. The ache within her grew, an unrelenting reminder of what could never be.

As night wore on, exhaustion claimed her, but sleep offered no solace. Her dreams were filled with Sid's smiling face, his laughter, and his piercing gaze.

Morning brought no relief. Kiana woke up with a throbbing headache and sore eyes. She winced, gingerly touching her puffy eyelids. The mirror reflected a tired, tear-stained face.

Grabbing an ice pack, Kiana settled onto the sofa, pressing the cold compress to her eyes. "I will ignore him," she whispered to herself. "I will move on. I will forget you, Sid... Completely." But the resolve faltered as memories resurfaced: Sid's intense gaze, his husky voice, that had set her soul ablaze.

As she sat there, Kiana's determination began to crystallize. She would not let Sid consume her. She would rise above her emotions, focus on herself, and move forward.

But just as she found a glimmer of resolve, her phone buzzed, shattering the silence. Kiana's heart skipped a beat. Was it Sid? Had he finally reached out?

Kiana's heart sank as she picked up the call, her mind still reeling from the emotional turmoil. "Hey, Clara," she said, trying to sound more composed than she felt.

"Hey, girl! I just got word from our professor," Clara exclaimed. "There's a surprise test in our uni today. And get this – the university is selecting the best students for a broadcast about Cambridge!"

Kiana's fatigue momentarily lifted, replaced by a spark of interest. "That sounds amazing! What's the criteria for selection?"

"They're looking for students with exceptional academic records, public speaking skills, and knowledge about Cambridge's history and culture," Clara explained. "We need to ace this test to be considered."

Kiana's competitive spirit kicked in. This could be the perfect distraction from Sid and her emotional chaos. "I'm so down for this! When's the test?"

"In two hours," Clara replied. "Meet me at the library, and we'll cram together. We can't let this opportunity slip away!"

With renewed determination, Kiana sprang into action. She hastily got ready, her mind shifting gears from heartbreak to academic ambition.

As she rushed out the door, Kiana felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe this test – and the prospect of representing her university – would be the catalyst she needed to move on from Sid.

But little did she know, fate had other plans.

Kiana stepped into the warm shower, letting the soothing water wash away her tears and fatigue. She closed her eyes, feeling the gentle massage of the water jets ease her tension. As she lathered up her soap, the sweet scent filled the air, calming her senses. With each rinse, she felt her resolve strengthening – today was a new day, a chance to move forward. The warm water cascaded down her face, cleansing her of last night's heartache. She emerged from the shower, refreshed and ready to tackle the day, her determination renewed.

There's plenty of time before the exam starts. After doing her breakfast Kiana stepped out of her cozy apartment, the crisp morning air greeting her like a refreshing hug. She took a deep breath, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness about the surprise test. Locking the door behind her, she made her way to her car.