Chapter 59

“I like you, Zara.”

Suddenly everything felt quiet. Zara stared at Amir for a good five minutes. To say she was surprised will be an understatement. She opened her mouth to talk but it feels like something is pulling her. Did she just hear him utter the word ’like’ to her, or is it her ears that are deceiving her.

“Zara?” Amir uttered, breaking her out of her thoughts. Zara inhales a sharp breath, trying to compose herself.

“Are you practicing how to confess to the girl in your heart?” she started, her lips curving up. Amir lunges his hands towards her but stops remembering it’s inappropriate.

“I’m not practicing anything, Zara, I like you.”

“What?” She said mouth agape.

“Yes, I like you more than you could imagine,” Amir muttered, running his hands on his head. Amir is her best friend and also a brother to her, she didn’t expect what she ju