Dusk Till Dawn | ✓

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Daniel opens a glass door after endless heights of stairs. I never even knew there was a balcony - with such a stunning view, if I say so myself.

He pulls me forward with him as we stand at the edge of the balcony, his hand tightened around mine making my heart race like crazy.

What is he playing at?

He let goes of my hand, immediately I miss his touch to which I internally smack myself. The feeling I had for Daniel hasn't gone, I'm afraid that it was....never gone to start with. Now that he is here with me, all I know is that my feelings are growing deeper for him.

Daniel pulls a chair behind me, as he sits in his next to me, maybe a little too close making me feel self-conscious.

A wide grin appears on his devious lips, "Isn't it beautiful?" He whispers, almost.

I look at the stunning view, filled with the cities most gorgeous tall, lean buildings. I nod slowly taking in my surroundings as I face him for a moment.

I can tell he's hiding something, I'm not sure whether he wants to say anything about it or not but there is pain laced behind that smile of his.

"What's wrong?" I turn to him, as he only stares forward rather than looking at me. I gulp at the silence which fills the air again. He remains silent as I notice his breath tightens at his throat. He's nervous. His eyes stay fixed on what is in front of him.

He's hiding something behind that devilish smile.

Behind the smile which brings me happiness.

"What's wrong?" I repeat my question, louder now. If he didn't hear me then, he must have by now. He remains quiet for a moment, as I fix my hijab - gently tugging it so the silence between us doesn't remain awkward.

"Nothing, I'm fine partner." His jolly self replaces what he was a minute ago. I just wish he would open up and tell me.

We sit there in silence once again, neither of us sure what to say. Suddenly, his voice comes through as he finally speak up to me.

"Do you hate me?" He faces me, raising a brow. "Is it because of what I've said in the past?" I shake my head at him at the sudden questions. "Is it because of who I hook up with?" Once again, I shake my head at him. "Is it because of who I am?" His voice goes more quiet as he says the last bit.

Is he ashamed of himself?

I shake my head vigorously, "No, I don't hate you." I whisper, but loud enough for him to hear.

His eyes are set on mine making me gulp out of nervousness. "Then Inaya, why do you ignore me? Why did you stop talking to me? Why did you move away from me?" He asks, desperate for answers.

He just had to ruin the moment on this gorgeous balcony.

I turn away from him, as I stand up walking towards the door wanting to escape this situation. I should have never came upstairs with him. I should have fought with him to let me go.

Suddenly, he appears in front of me as I take steps back from him as he only edges closer to me. I keep on taking steps backward as I feel my breath become hot. "Daniel, let me go." I say clearly.

My back hits a wall, I turn to my side to walk away but his arm stops me both ways. I don't bother facing him as he only moves closer making my heart beat even louder now. If I move ever so slightly, my lips may just end up on his.

"Inaya, look at me." A flirtatious tone takes over him as he lays his hand on my chin, tilting my head up at him.

I don't reply as I can only try to focus on my crazy beating heart.

Once my eyes meet his, there's a sense of sympathy in his stunning big brown eyes. His other hand brushes against my elbow as it traces down my arm until he reaches my hand as he intertwines our fingers together.

My heart could at this point fall out of my chest as his touch sends a radiating warmth throughout my body.

He edges closer as he looks down at my lips, I watch every move he makes. His eyes are set on my lips making my chest rise and fall rapidly from the intensity.

"Say something, Inaya." His voice comes out rough.

I gulp, "L-let m-me g-go." I manage to stumble a couple of words out of my mouth. "I-i'm not going to be another girl that you can mess around with." A sad tear escapes my eye because it's the truth. I will only be another girl which he will feel that he can mess around with.

Because that is the truth.

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