56. Standing Up For Myself

Alizeh's POV

I closed my eyes, fighting not to cry.

When Alexander finally left, suddenly I felt scared for unknown waves coming at me.

But this was it.

This time I understood what I don't want, which is I can't settle for less even if it comes with more.

I covered my face with palms and let the tears flow down.

"Ali"

Kiara's soft voice fell on my ears. I immediately wiped my teary eyes and looked at her.

"Yeah" I tried to keep my voice clear.

"I'm sorry," she said.

"It's okay"

I said and she smiled showing her crooked teeth.

And just like that, we were back again.

"Are you really going to marry Layla?"

I couldn't help but smile glancing at Layla. She stood at a distance away typing furiously something on her phone.

Kiara must have peeped through the door and witnessed everything about me and Layla.

I pulled her over my lap brushing her hair back.

"Yes," I whispered. She jumped.