FALLING FOR THE UNEXPECTED
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Lena's POV
I woke up to the sound of Ntsika's gentle snores. We were tangled together on the bed, our limbs entwined.
As I looked at Ntsika, I felt a rush of emotions. Last night had been incredible, but now I was faced with the reality of what we had done.
Ntsika stirred, opening his eyes to look at me. "Hey," he whispered, smiling.
"Hey," I replied, feeling a little shy.
Ntsika pulled me closer, his arms wrapping around me. "How are you feeling?" he asked.
I hesitated, unsure of how to answer. But as I looked into Ntsika's eyes, I knew that I had to be honest.
"I'm feeling a little overwhelmed," I admitted.
Ntsika nodded, his expression understanding. "I know it's a lot to take in," he said. "But I want you to know that I'm here for you, Lena. I care about you deeply."
As he spoke, I felt a warmth spread through my chest. Maybe, just maybe, I had found someone special.
But as we lay there, basking in the afterglow of our passion, I couldn't shake the feeling that our love was forbidden. Ntando was still in the picture, and I knew that he wouldn't give me up without a fight.
What would happen next? Only time would tell.