Chapter 43. The Confession

Nathan and Miranda had been friends for years, but something had changed between them. They both felt it, but neither of them knew how to talk about it. One evening, they were sitting on the balcony of Miranda's apartment, watching the city lights twinkle in the distance. Nathan took a deep breath and turned to Miranda."There's something I need to tell you," he said, his voice soft.Miranda turned to face him, her heart racing. "What is it?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.Nathan took her hand in his. "Miranda, I know we've been friends for a long time, but I can't deny that I have feelings for you. I don't know when it happened, but I can't stop thinking about you."Miranda's eyes widened in surprise. She had never thought of Nathan as anything more than a friend, but as she looked into his eyes, she felt a spark of something she couldn't deny."Nathan, I..." she started, but the words caught in her throat.Nathan squeezed her hand. "You don't have to say anything, Miranda. I j