"Being away from you was unbearable," Isaiah confessed. "I couldn't focus on anything," he took a pause before continuing "What happened to my letter? I hope it is not somewhere in the trash," Isaiah said playfully, though his eyes betrayed his seriousness. Susan remained silent, bowing her head. "Susan, answer me," Isaiah urged gently. Susan blushed and looked down, "You are such an idiot." "I agree with that," Isaiah admitted. "Me, coming here and waiting for you, it has to mean something," she said, looking away from him. "Hey, I might be an idiot, but I can still understand what you feel" "Then why don't you understand it without me having to say it outright?" --- In the bustling heart of New York City, Evelyn Mae entered the world on a crisp autumn day. Born into a middle-class family, Evelyn was the youngest of four siblings, with one brother and two sisters who adored her. Her siblings, all married and thriving in their own lives, often reminisced about their mischievous yet cherished childhood days together. Evelyn, being the baby of the family, was particularly doted upon. Growing up, Evelyn was the apple of her parents' eyes. Her mischievous antics were often met with gentle reprimands and warm smiles, for she brought an unparalleled joy to their lives but it soon came to an end when her parents died in an accident. One afternoon at her uncle's house, Evelyn sat at the kitchen table when a sudden realization struck her-she wanted to become a doctor. Determined to pursue her dream, she enrolled in medical school, sharing an apartment with her childhood best friend, Susan. They attended the same college and bonded over a few shared classes. Susan's unwavering support and their late-night talks kept Evelyn motivated through the grueling demands of medical school. Years later, Evelyn graduated with honors, her dream fulfilled, ready to embrace the future.

"Elias, what am I getting myself into?" Sapphire whispered, her voice trembling as she gazed up at him. His eyes, dark and intense, locked onto hers. "You're getting into me, Sapphire. All of me." Elias's fingers traced the curve of her neck, sending shivers down her spine. "But what does that mean?" Sapphire's hands fluttered to his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart. "It means you'll see the worst of me," Elias warned, his voice low and husky. "The shadows I hide in, the secrets I keep. You'll be vulnerable, Sapphire." "I'm already vulnerable," she countered, her voice barely audible. "Every time I'm with you, I feel like I'm drowning." Elias's grip on her tightened. "I'll be your lifeline, Sapphire. Your anchor. But you have to trust me." His lips brushed against hers, a whisper of a kiss. "Trust you?" Sapphire's laugh was laced with desperation. "You're the one person I shouldn't trust." Elias's eyes flashed with pain, but his voice remained steady. "Maybe. But I'm the only one who can keep you safe." As their lips met in a fierce, desperate kiss, Sapphire knew she was walking into the very heart of danger - and she couldn't look away. --- When defense lawyer Sapphire Martin meets charismatic Elias Monroe at a charity gala, the attraction is undeniable. Sapphire is drawn to Elias's enigmatic smile while Elias admires Sapphire's unyielding passion. As their romance deepens, Sapphire must confront the darkness of Elias's past. With each passing night, she finds herself more entwined in Elias's world. As the stakes rise, she must decide: can she trust the man she loves, or will his secrets be her ultimate downfall? Elias, too, faces a reckoning. His feelings for Sapphire challenge the very foundations of his existence. Can he reconcile his loyalty to his organization with his growing love for the one woman who could destroy it all? Will their passion be the light that saves them, or the spark that destroys everything?

Book 1 ── .✦ Eshal stood up slowly, her fingers brushing the edge of the table, and Zavian's heart clenched as he watched her. Her eyes were glossy with unshed tears. She didn't look at him-couldn't look at him. "Mujhe chalna chahiye," she said quietly. Zavian shot up from his seat. He reached out, his hand trembling as he grabbed her wrist. "Nhi, Eshal. Yeh yun khatam nhi ho sakta. Aise nahi..." His voice cracked. Eshal stiffened as she stared at the place where his hand held her. She tried to pull away, but his grip tightened, and for a brief moment, their eyes locked. She wanted to stay so badly, to throw herself into his arms. But she couldn't. "Yeh khatam ho chuka hai, Zavian," she whispered, her voice breaking as she forced the words out. Zavian's chest tightened painfully at her words. His breath hitched, and before he could stop himself, he was sinking to his knees, still holding onto her wrist. "Nahi, Eshal. Aapke bina meri zindagi ka koi wajood nahi." Tears blurred his vision as he looked up at her. Eshal's own tears fell as she looked down at him-her hand trembling in his. She wanted to hold him, to tell him that she loved him, but the words wouldn't come. Her hand shook as she placed it over his, her fingers gently prying his grip away from her wrist. Zavian looked up at her, his face filled with agony, as if her touch had shattered something deep inside him. He didn't want to let go. "Eshal, aapko khuda ka waasta hai..." he whispered again, his voice desperate. Eshal closed her eyes, her heart breaking and in one gentle motion, she let go of his hand as she took a step back. Zavian's eyes widened, his breath came in ragged gasps as he watched her, his heart shattering into a million pieces. But Eshal didn't turn back. She walked away, leaving Zavian kneeling there, broken and crying, his tears falling like rain, soaking the last remnants of their love.

"I promise you. No one will ever take your place in my heart." ××× "You didn't tell me you were engaged to her," Zameer says gritting his teeth. "Seriously man, I am not. What's with you? How many times should I convince you?" Shehzad spoke blushing, then suddenly flew up from the chair and asks with wide eyes, "Wait! Why do you care if I am engaged to her?" "Forget it. So then it means Amyrah is already engaged to someone." "Then she'll get married to him too?" Shehzad looks at Zameer worriedly. "Yeah... Shehzu, what if this marriage dosen't work?" Zameer asks grinning slightly. Then Shehzad says quietly, "Then I can marry her, right?" "What!!!?" ××× "Stop it dude!" Humaira deadpanned. "I don't know how," He murmured. "What did you say!!?" We screamed. "Why did you drive then!!?" I yelled hitting him on the head with my backpack which was a bad idea because he looked back, rubbing his head. At that moment, the four of us screached together. "Look front!!!" He quickly looked forward and mumbled, "How to stop?" ××× ~ Humor, love, friendship and promises ~ #1 in bestie as at 3/12/2020 #1 in motivational as at 27/01/2021 •••••》If you are reading this story on any other platform other than Wattpad, you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in it's original, safe, form, please read it on Wattpad by @brightshiner_07. Thank you :)

"Why did you leave me all alone in this cruel world, Hoor? You promised never to let go of my side. How am I supposed to live without you? I miss you, Hoor, my Hoor." His voice cracked as his eyes welled up with tears, looking at her picture. ------------------------------------------------------------------ In the gentle cadence of shared laughter and whispered dreams, three souls embarks on a poetic journey. Through the verses of life, friendships blossom into love, weathering the tempests of hardship. Join them as they grow, hand in hand, crafting a tapestry of joy amid life's unpredictable serenade. This is a tale where love and friendship intertwine, a symphony of hearts finding solace in each other's harmonies. _______________________________________ HIGLIGHTED: Friendship and love. STARTED: 30th April 2020 END: 27th July 2022 🏅Featured in Rainbow Salt's Best ongoing story. 🏅Second place in Starlights Awards 2020. Updating every Sunday and Friday❤

A Muslimah story! This story revolves around a young girl named Zoya. There is Love,Friendship and a big twist. Fall in love with Zoya and her adventures of Love and Destiny. Cover | @_messywriter_ Editing | @kyrivera2020 @PrincessDia12 @pandawithbraces