*PART 16*
(Love Confession)


Next day, Seza went to school early and headed towards her class. She was the first one to enter, and none of her classmates were there. As she placed her bag down, she heard a dragging sound, and she immediately turned, thinking it was Artav. However, it was some of her classmates. It was almost time for classes, but Artav had not yet arrived, and Seza was getting annoyed.
The first class was over, and Seza felt like giving Artav a piece of her mind. As soon as the teacher left the class, Seza turned to Artav and threw her stationary pouch at him. Artav simply smiled at her.
Throughout the day, neither Seza found the time to ask Artav about his crush's name, nor did Artav reveal it. But at the end of the class, Seza poked Artav and whispered under his ear, "Now tell me your crush's name." Artav didn't have a chance to deny it since he had promised her, and he had to confess.
Seza eagerly waited for Artav to speak out his crush's name, but Artav took out his notebook and wrote something. Seza was eager to know what it said, but Artav didn't give her the notebook. She snatched it from him and flipped through the pages. It was like looking at a report card, and she felt nervous. She opened the pages and saw her own name. She initially thought it was a joke and got angry with Artav, asking him to give her the real name. However, Artav swore he was honest and that it was her he had been crushing on for a long time. Seza found it dramatic and left in a huff.
Seza found it strange that Artav had randomly written down her name. She began deep thinking, but then her phone beeped with a text from Artav.
"Hey Seza! I know you may not believe me, but it's you – only you – whom I've been crushing on. I often get shy and run out of words when I'm around you. I want to confess my feelings now. You're like a beacon of light in a starless night, and I'm drawn to you. I think about you when we're apart, and my day feels empty without you. My feelings for you are getting stronger each day, and I'm starting to fall in love with you. I hope you have the same feelings. I'm not joking or flirting; I've changed, and it's because of you. I don't know if you feel the same, but I had to speak my heart. If you don't share my feelings, that's okay. Please just don't think I'm joking. If you want to give me a chance, I'm ready to prove myself. Take your time, and let me know tomorrow. Goodnight."
Seza's eyes filled with tears as she read the message. She was speechless and didn't know what to do next. She had feelings for Artav, but her past experiences made her scared to fall in love. Still, she was happy that Artav had feelings for her, something she hadn't even dreamed of.
Artav eagerly awaited Seza's reply but received none. He kept staring at his phone, hoping for a response. The next day, he arrived at school early, hoping to meet Seza on the way, but she wasn't there. Seza didn't come to school that day.
Nearly a week passed with no response from Seza. Artav couldn't stop thinking about her. His behavior indicated that he was getting increasingly attracted to her. They both loved everything about each other, but Seza's fear of past experiences made her unable to trust Artav's love.
One day, in front of everyone, Artav proposed to Seza by kneeling down on the floor, pouring his heart out in front of their classmates. It was a beautiful moment for Seza, something she hadn't experienced before. Their classmates were thrilled for them, and Seza's friends encouraged her to accept the proposal. She was still conflicted but realized that she needed to give Artav a chance. It was unexpected how quickly they had fallen in love in such a short time.