Habibi: An Unexpected Love
I heard the door open and close moments later, the engine came to life, and both vehicles left the private runway.
"He heard everything." It wasn't a question. "And yes, I am engaged. I have been promised since the womb, and breaking off the engagement would mean turning my back on my family completely." I didn't say anything, I kept my gaze low. Seeing that he didn't continue the conversation, Zaid - a beautiful name that I would only dare to say in my mind – turned towards me, his shoes pointing in my direction. "You can now lift your gaze, Miss Sánchez." I did so slowly. "I know that in America, it is not customary. Or at least, I have only heard of it in my religion and in high circles."
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