Page 41 of I Accidentally Married A Sheikh

I find myself crying.

This is insane.

Because it's six in the morning, and just about every student is out either cheering or participating in the university's inaugural Run to be Heard charity marathon—-

So, so insane.

And here I am, crumpling in the middle of the track and just bawling my eyes out.

I miss you!

I love you!

So where are you?

My heart cries the words out over and over, but it's no longer enough.

I can feel people staring at me.

Whispering about me.

But I just don't care anymore, and that's why—-

"I miss you."

I find myself choking the words out.

"I love you."

To the point that I think I'm about to lose my mind.

"So where are you—-"

"I'm right here,habibti."

Oh God.

I've officially lost my mind, but I'm just so, so much in pain that I can't even make myself care.

"I miss you,"I sob out.

"I miss you, too."

"I love—-"

A mouth covers mine, and I let out a gasp.

"I love you, too," he whispers against my lips.

I don't care if I'm dreaming.

I just don't want this to end.

"Open your eyes,habibti."

"I'm scared."

"You don't have to be. I'm real and I'm right here."

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