𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧 | 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟎𝟏

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐑𝐑 𝟏𝟔

BISMA

In the midst of settling in a new place, my heart has found a longing for someone.

There’s a man who visits the café where I work. He’s there almost everyday with his friend. He has the kind of presence that shows he has a kind personality.

The first time we met, I felt something I had not felt before. It was scary but also thrilling. It felt as if a pack of butterflies took off in my stomach as we locked eyes.

My cheeks warmed when he gave me a smile.

A beautiful breathtaking smile.

I think Nida knows I like him because she’s always grinning at me whenever he walks in the café.

She told me who he was.

He’s one of the Sultan’s soldiers. The most loyal and trustworthy. He’s also the talk of the town for his kindness.

My mind keeps telling me to shove my feelings and lock them in a dark cave while my heart continues to pray that we become something special.

I know I should listen to my mind. I cannot blind someone with such a beautiful presence with my dark past.

But is it too bad to pray for something beautiful for someone like me?