So...
I guess that's it?

I still can't believe that it's over, like most of you can't. 'If She Knew' is the first ever book I've written, and it will always be really special to me.

Firstly, I want to thank each of you who have been with me in this journey; you all are a part of this book. Trust me, this book wouldn't have been complete without you guys!

So, where did the story start from?
I'm pretty sure almost everyone had a story popping out in their mind at some point or other in life which they wish existed in real. This was the story that I used to have in my imagination since quite a few years, and I would love to play it in my mind whenever I would get the chance. I always wished it existed for real in a book or movie, so I thought, why not make it real myself?

Thanks to lockdown actually that I discovered my love for writing, and my journey of writing started. Wattpad has been amazing; I could never get a better platform to share my story with the world.

Writing has given me a new feeling; a sense of euphoria that I haven't found anywhere else. Ah, how much I'm going to miss those sleepless nights where I would stay up late in the dark in front of the luminosity of my laptop screen for updates! (let's not forget to mention how much of pain online classes were in the meantime)

Amyra, Jonas, and Kelvin were, are, and will always be in my hearts. I might even end up writing another book about them, who knows? No promises though, or else you all might start attacking me now for a sequel hehe!

So, who would I like to dedicate this book to?

-My readers, of course! Because you all are the reason this book is what it is today <3

I'm blessed to have such amazing friends and readers who have supported me throughout this journey. To be honest, I didn't have many readers when this book was first completed, so I would specially love to mention my first few readers whom I can never thank enough :)

: ̗̀➛ To my First Ever Readers:

all_bangtan_feels - I had never imagined I would be writing a book, let alone publishing it. She has been writing on Wattpad since quite a while, and she was the one who encouraged me to turn the story in my head into words and share it with the world. You are the one who made me believe that I CAN. Thank you for supporting me through every step in my new journey Hon!

EmotionsAreUseless1 - My first ever reader. I doubt if there's a single day when I didn't eat his head up by blabbering about my story xD Starting from helping me with parts where I would get stuck to showering my story with all the compliments, you have done it all. Even opened an account on Wattpad. Thank you for motivating me at times when I wanted to give up!

RashikAlahi - The person who made me send him all the chapters separately because he couldn't wait till I finished publishing all of them on Wattpad. And now he has opened Wattpad to read it for the second time. Your compliments never failed to lift up my spirits. Thank you for supporting so much and being my second reader!

Samiha_03 - The person who would keep sending me voice messages at 12 am until I update. I'm sorry (not sorry) for keeping you in so much suspense that you couldn't sleep at times hehe. I enjoyed listening to those voice messages so much that I'm going to save them and listen to them again. Thank you for showering so much love upon my story!

flawedshadeofroses - If Wattpad had the option of awarding someone with the "Best Reader" title, I would undoubtedly give it to her. You're my first reader on Wattpad (apart from my from my friends) and I honestly couldn't have found anyone better. Her comments would always make my day, never failing to bring a smile on my face. Thank you for the immense love and support that you have given me and my book, Reader nim!

mobycreeps - One of those special people who opened Wattpad solely for reading my story the instant he heard about it. I surely look forward to the day when we can talk about the story when we meet as you planned. Thank you for being with my story all the way!

: ̗̀➛Some special people I would love to mention:

My cousins- To whom I've narrated this story at midnights during our sleepovers. Ah, those were days. The funny part is that two of them are five-years-old twins; yes, even they have listened intently to the entire story and enjoyed it too!

My grandmother- She has been complaining for not letting her read yet ever since she heard that I've been writing, and finally I've got the story printed for her and she's reading it now!

My English Teacher- Who honoured me during our first English class in school this year by saying, "Do we all know that we have a novelist among us?" I haven't been more overwhelmed with joy in life!

Wait, the acknowledgements aren't over yet! I'll be mentioning every one of you; yes, every one of you who finishes reading my book and dedicate some lines to each of you. So, the list never ends! Do let me know if I've missed anyone. This is to thank my readers. In this way, you all will always remain a part of this book through this chapter. Because you all mean a lot to me, and I love you all <3

: ̗̀➛ And the list begins:

the_official_mirah - The best reviewer I've been blessed with! She was supposed to read only a few chapters of my book for the review, but she showered my story with her love by reading it till the end <3 While her votes would always brighten up my day, her compliments and encouraging words never failed to make me smile :)

Secret__giggle_- The judge who made me the happiest by reading my book till the end <3 She loved Xavyra (Xaviers and Amyra) so much that she even requested for a bonus chapter filled with only their scenes! (which I might publish as a OneShot book if y'all want ;))

DUH_NoodlesPotter - The curious reader who finished my book in just two GOs! Who would say that she clicked on my book initially for a Graphic Contest? From an amazing participant to a more amazing reader to a super amazing friend <3 Her votes and comments made my day while our HP references Ohmy- The BEST! *sends virtual hugs*

Apik_phail - I've so much to say about her that it wouldn't even fit... She's that reader who made me the happiest for being a writer by leaving the most beautiful and interesting comments in every single chapter of the book! I'm truly blessed to have found someone like her through my book, someone I would forever love to be friends with :) Thank you for all the love and support Ru <3

_crazyfromthecore_ - My fastest reader till now! Hehe it was fun to see how you've read the beginning, then the end, and at last the middle xD Thanks alot for all the votes and love you have showered on my book <3 I'm so glad that I found such a supportive friend like you through my book :)

khadz_30 - The most bookaholic reader who finished reading my book in just one GO!! She was so much into the book that she forgot to leave comments, so she came back at the end again to leave votes and comments on all the chapters :) They made my day. Thank you so much for all the love and support you have given to my book <3

fangirlsupreme88 - The hardcore KYRA fan (Kelvin+Amyra=Kyra) and yes her name's Kyra too! She made the conclusion of my book memorable by gifting me a beautiful graphic for our Trio :) From designing character aesthetics for Kyra to being a wonderful genius friend, thank you <3

happysnowfeet - The reader who clicked on my book as a payment for graphic orders, but ended up loving it! She also wants me to write a story on Jonas and Sierra hehe (which I might write as a short story!) Thanks alot for all the votes, comments on every single chapter and shout-out you've given to my book <3

BhumikaBV - Another reader who clicked on my book for a graphic order, but instead ended up binge reading it! It felt so good to see how much she understood my characters and lived with them :) Thank you so much for all your votes, lovely comments and cute emoji reactions you've showered on my book <3

zain_syed - The reader who felt every bit of my story by her heart, I can tell! I'm so glad I texted you the first time, or else I would have never found such a dear reader and friend like you <3 Thank you for supporting my book from the very beginning to the very end, and for showering your endless love upon my characters! I'll keep the sequel in mind ;)

TaurusGoddess26 - The sassy reader who always kept me high on spirits throughout her reading! How glad I am that I found you... A reader and a friend I love! I've never enjoyed relating with someone through the comments more than you hehe. Thank you for supporting my book all throughout, and for all the beautiful memories you've left here <3

ZainabFatima2525 - Thank you for all the support and love you've given to my book through your votes! I'm so glad I found you <3 I hope we can connect more :)

gracemariyageorge - Thank you for all the support and love you've given to my book through your votes! I'm so glad I found you <3 Cheers to a new friendship :)

eunicenarki - A silent reader, but I'm so happy that you dropped the heart in the Epilogue! I hope we can connect more <3

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To Team If She Knew❤️

-Your New Neighbourhood Friendly Author

Nabs <3