CHAPTER 16.5: PART 2

Shahmeer's gaze lingered on Amna's face for a moment, and then he turned and walked away, leaving Amna standing there, feeling a mix of emotions. She was grateful for his honesty, but also disappointed that he didn't seem to want to pursue the connection they had made.

As she watched him disappear into the crowd, Amna felt a sense of loss. She had finally uncovered the truth, but it seemed like she had lost something precious in the process. She took a deep breath and tried to shake off the feeling, telling herself that she had closure now, and that was what mattered.

But as she turned to leave, she heard a faint whisper in her ear. "Take care, Amna. May our paths cross again someday."

Amna spun around, but Shahmeer was already gone, lost in the sea of students rushing to their next class. She smiled wistfully, feeling a glimmer of hope that their story wasn't over yet.

And with that, Amna continued on her way, feeling a sense of closure, but also a sense of wonder, knowing that life was full of surprises, and sometimes, the most unexpected encounters could lead to the most beautiful connections.