Chapter 31

I force my sanity to prevail over the burning desire between us. What’s that kiss for? Kier doesn't love me. He will never love me, because, from the beginning, I knew that he only considered me a childhood friend who wanted to make me angry.

Think about it, Fatima! It is now or never. If I give in to temptation now, I will be the loser in the end. So I suddenly pushed him away from me.

"F-Fatima..." He threw me a curious look.

"Please…" I whispered and looked down. I don’t want to meet his gleamed eyes.

I swallowed when he touched my chin and lifted my face. He stared at me for a moment. He hesitantly stood up and walked toward the large window. He looked at the moon. I heard his heavy sigh.

I bowed my head and remained silent. Only the crickets outside could be heard in the room where we were. My heart felt a strange emptiness. Why do I often feel that way?

Am I falling in love with him?

I shook. That is impossible to happen. Now that Kier has kissed me, I don't think I can face him