Chapter 22

At Ayaan’s place, he was seated in the living room, going through a book when Liyana came along. She sat down with him.

“Let’s go out, Ayaan,” Liyana said.

“Where are we going?” Ayaan asked, turning to face her.

“To the garden, the place we vowed not to be separated forever,” she commented.

“Do you think it will help me remember?” he queried. She rolled her eyes and sighed.

“I’m not sure. Do you know I once claimed to hate you?” she asked and he raised his brow at her. She entwined her hand in his. “It wasn’t real but I wanted to force it. I never knew I was in love with you, that was why I was scared of the feelings that arise when I come across you. Like seriously, I couldn’t control it then I have to claim I hate you to shrink that feeling,” she confessed and chuckled. “Then when you helped me in the market, I realized I shouldn’t fight the feelings anymore, I exposed my heart and allowed the feelings to flow. From that moment, I promised myself to stick with you no matter what bec