Feena's heart started racing, and her cheeks turned slightly red. She knew she couldn't hesitate any longer, so she took a deep breath and mustered the courage to confess to Jack.
However, he looked up at her then. His bright eyes seemed filled with endless stories. At that moment, Feena's courage suddenly left her. Her heart raced faster, and she knew she had to tell him how she felt.
But what if she was rejected? So what if she was rejected? Everyone had to be rejected at least once in their life, right? Besides, the fact that he rejected her now didn't mean he would always reject her!
Even if he turned her down, they could still be friends, right? They'd still grown up together, and they would still have the same social circle.
Even if he turned her down, they could still meet and talk to each other. After spending more time with each other, they would eventually end up together. Perhaps they could go from being friends to good friends. Then, they could get to know each other better before clicking and falling in love. Lastly, they would marry.
Wasn't that always the case? Anyway, she'd rejected Jack once. She didn't mind being on the receiving end of that. Failure would eventually lead to success—what was there to hold her back?
However, just as Feena made up her mind to confess, she noticed Jack smiling at her as he always did. He seemed oblivious to her inner turmoil and what was about to happen.
He looked leisurely and almost devilishly handsome as he stood there with one hand in his pocket. He didn't try to set the mood for Feena's imminent confession.
She couldn't help feeling rather resentful. How could she muster the courage to confess to him when he was being like this?
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