Chapter 20. Fake Love

Isra turned to put her clothes back again as Rayan spoke up, "Isra, um.. at least take this." He smiled politely, still offering her the gift. "You don't have to wear it, just take it, please." He whispered. She glanced at him over her shoulder and sighed, taking it from him. "Thanks."

Turning fully to him, she leaned back and unwrapped the box which contained a pair of platinum anklets, forged into an arresting design, her lips curled upwards but not in a smile at his gift,

"I know you love them." He smiled. "Thanks, it's beautiful." She breathed out, closing the box, and looking at him for a few seconds. Rayan stared at her face for a while, getting lost in the ocean of her eyes but before he could immerse further, she turned, putting it in the cabinet.

Knowing it was no use to stand and disturb her anymore, He moved away and walked out, laying on the couch but her voice came, "Don't sleep on the couch." He opened her one eye, she was not there but not wanting to argue