"I can consider your request," he finally replied, causing her face to light up with hope. The weight of her desperation seemed to lift momentarily, replaced by a glimmer of possibility. But then, Kabir paused, making her heart sink.
"On one condition," he added, his voice low and serious. The room suddenly felt suffocating, as if the air had been sucked out, leaving only tension and uncertainty.
"Finish what we started the other day." His words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken desires and unfinished business. Kiara furrowed her brows, confusion evident on her face.
"What do you mean?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly. Her mind raced, desperately trying to piece together the fragments of their shared history.
Kabir leaned in closer, whispering into her ear. "Spend the night here,"
he said, his words sending a shockwave through her body. Her eyes widened in disbelief, unable to digest what she was hearing. The room seemed to spin, blurring the boundaries between reality and fantasy. She had never expected this twist in their complicated relationship.
Then she remembered a few months ago, during a moment of vulnerability, they had shared a passionate kiss. It had been a fleeting moment, a stolen connection that had left her breathless and yearning for more. She had come to Kabir to mend things between him and her best friend, Maya, but now he was suggesting something completely unexpected.
Her mind raced, torn between the fear of crossing boundaries and the intoxicating allure of the unknown. Should she give in to her desires, risking everything she held dear? Or should she walk away, preserving the fragile equilibrium of their lives?
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"I LOVE YOU," I said, beaming as I knelt down. Her eyes widened in surprise, clearly caught off guard.
"That's really sweet, but I don't feel the same way about you. You're a great friend, I'm sorry!" she replied, looking directly into my eyes, and it felt as if someone had popped my balloon of love with a pin of friendship.
I stared at her in shock, my mouth opening to speak, but no words came out! I struggled to catch my breath and managed to force a smile as I said, "I understand; I won't pressure you to love me back. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me. I truly cherish every moment with you. But... could I please have a hug?"
I wrapped my arms around her, a single tear escaping down my cheek, but thankfully she didn't notice. "Happy Birthday," I whispered as I pulled away, watching her leave me behind.