I had been watching her from afar for a while. I didn't have the courage to admit my feelings, but that day I decided to be a little bold. I approached her with hesitant steps and said,

"Nahida... I want to tell you something."

She turned to me with curious eyes and a warm smile that made my heart beat faster.

"Yes? What's up?"

My palms felt sweaty as I tried to form my words.

"I... I've wanted to tell you for a while now that I... I like you. I've always been... and I..."

Before I could finish my sentence, Nahida smiled gently and replied,

"I know."

Her words surprised me, but before I could respond, she continued,

"I've been waiting for you to say that for a long time."