MAYAH’S POVThere was no way I could understand what was going on. Cleah forced me to wear a long white sleeveless chiffon summer dress. I had a floral headdress on my head, and a blindfold was placed over my eyes. We took a taxi from our house, and I had no idea where she would take me. Eventually, the taxi stopped after some time had passed. It was Cleah who guided me throughout the process. She was laughing and thrilled because I was clueless about it. As I walked, I felt the sand under my feet. The beach seemed to be the most likely location for us to be. It was a breathtaking sight when Cleah removed my blindfold, and I could see the stunning view of the beach. My heart fluttered as the beautiful sunset was exposed in front of me, and I was moved by the embrace of the salty breeze that caressed my skin. My chest has a rapid pulse as if I were on a roller coaster ride. My breathing grew uneven.I noticed a pattern of hearts shaped in the sand, and I thought it was just right. Red-

MAYAH’S POVIt was almost as if my heart would pop out of my chest as I left Kalex. My mind went blank for a moment. There was a dry tingle in my throat, and my lips trembled from his freaking presence as if I were a slave. Where is it coming from anyway? When I place my palm on the top of my heart, the fluttering of the blood returns to normal. As I exhaled, I let out a sigh of relief.But Kalex’s face remained in my mind. As if I were haunted, I felt like I was being watched. There was a darkness in his eyes like the darkness of a night. His soft, full, pouty lips were perfect, like the shape of his face. I’m nowhere near as good as his hair regarding length and shine.The pedicab approached our school and stopped in front of the building. As I gave my fare to the driver, I smiled at him and thanked him for his service. I entered the university, and our guard greeted me. The canteen was nearby, so I headed straight there for lunch. Someone covered my eyes. I know exactly who it was.