I have a love/pain relationship with her. Love that caused more pain and pain that changed me.

Whenever you feel scared, just close your eyes, take a long, deep breath, hold yourself together and pray to God. The fear will subside slowly...

Why did you leave my hand? I’ve never felt so good, she thought. I felt good too, he thought.

Don’t you ever cry again, Miss Zarish,” he said in a strict but mild tone. “I would rather die than see tears in your eyes.

Your eyes…," she whispered, as her lips were too close to him. "What about them?" He tightened his jaw muscles. "They're intoxicating." He flipped his eyelids continuously, feeling embarrassed.