(Latif Pov)
Isabel approached me as she climbed the stairs, her smile lighting up the space. "Congratulations, Latif," she said, and I felt my heart race. "Um, thank you, Isabel," I replied, taking a small step back. She glanced down for a moment, her smile widening before she added, "See you at the party, Latif," and walked away. I stood there, still captivated by her, painfully aware that she knew how I felt.
Meanwhile, I spotted Mavis laughing at something James had said, her beauty making my heart flutter. I couldn't help but smile as I made my way toward her; there was something undeniably enchanting about Mavis. "What did she want?" Mavis asked softly, leaning against me. I tilted my head down, her head fitting perfectly beneath my chin. "She just congratulated me," I replied. Mavi
