My lovely readers,

here is the next part of my story unexpected love - an intercultural love story. I hope that you enjoy it. And please read the whole chapter as you will not understand the content anymore if you do not do it. I know that there were some filler chapters but I still put the effort in writing this story, so I would request you to give it a chance again. I know

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If grass can grow through cement, love can find you at every time in your life.  - Cher

Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye. - H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Aiden's POV:

I should feel disgusted by Enzo's behavior, blackmailing his own best friend into telling the girl he loved that he was not in love with her, but I could not do so, as slowly I was falling for his character and his charm. The moment he confessed that he had done this, I was appalled however this was soon replaced by an evident worry to which lengths he would go to ensure that his relationship with Jasmeet would pervade and would not end. Somehow he held on to the belief that their relationship was going to weather through any storm.

Three weeks nothing happened, but then on the last day before the holidays; I noticed immediately that something was wrong when Jasmeet came to our table without her usual smile, and I also knew what the reason was as I knew what Enzo had asked of his best friend. Enzo was oblivious to his girlfriend's changed attitude and did not notice a thing, he just carried on being his usual self, talking about his past classes and how he looked forward to the holidays. Aryan also immediately caught on to the small change in her behavior which made me frown inwardly. Jasmeet and Enzo...what would happen eventually?

I could not see that they would last long, as there was no real understanding between them, there was no true love between them.  Enzo could not respect the culture of Jasmeet and for Jasmeet, he was too open-minded. I had observed them for a while and I came to the conclusion that something would eventually make them break up. This was not just my wish as my feelings for this boy grew, I could not see a real connection between them. It was just infatuation. Jassy's sister and her husband, this was a true connection. Even Shawn and Jassy had a certain understanding of each other.

A true boyfriend should have caught on to the small changes in her attitude, however, somehow I sensed that they were not made for each other. Jasmeet appeared to be sad and even a bit hurt, which did not confuse me as I knew that there was some tension between Shawn and Jasmeet. Enzo felt threatened by Shawn and his charm which was the reason he consorted to such behavior, blackmailing his best friend into telling her that he did not feel a thing for her. Friendship looked differently I thought to myself. Friendship was not like this, friendship was to observe something and then act differently.

Immediately I realized I had to tell her, that this had happened or somehow comfort her, as her eyes seemed to water when she glanced for a short moment in Shawn's direction who sat with his other friends. I came to care for Jasmeet, she was a kind girl who was special and deserved so much more.

"Jasmeet, can you come with me for a second?" I asked her, attempting to make some eye contact with her. Slowly she looked up from her food and the moment I glanced in her eyes, I knew immediately that Enzo's worry was indeed right. Her brown eyes portrayed the evident hurt she felt, clearly caused by a certain boy, who was not Enzo. She just nodded, without giving me a reply. She stood up, following me. Looking over my should I could see her checking out the table where Shawn and his friends sat, and pain flashed through her eyes.

"Jassy, I know what happened!" I told her once we were out of the cafeteria and added; "there is someone else right?" Immediately she stared at me with eyes wide open, clearly not believing that I could sense her feelings. "There is no other guy, Aiden!" she denied vehemently, looking me directly into the eyes, " I am with Enzo and I am happy with him!" I could not believe her words, I had the ability to sense when people were not honest with me. I always knew when someone was covering up the truth. "Jasmeet, you are lying to me and you know it!" I argued with a soft yet strict voice. My tone made her look up and I could see her facade crumble. For a moment I saw her demeanor change, but then she looked at me composed and just said: "You are imagining things, Aiden!" With those words she walked away and I only shook my head.

Jasmeets pov:

Regret or what did I feel? Did I make a mistake? Why did he have to mutter those words which were so cruel and ice cold? I did not know it as various emotions went through my mind. I knew that I should not feel so sad but at that moment when Shawn left I really felt my heart torn, an emotion unbeknownst to me. He meant something to me, another single tear escaped my eye and I just bit back the next ones threatening to leave my brown eyes. I stayed in that corner hidden for another few moments, even after the bell had signaled the beginning of the first class.

It was foolish of me to even think of opening up to Shawn Bradley, let alone confessing my feelings. He would never ever see me and reciprocate my feelings. Which feelings? What did I feel for Shawn Bradley? Was it love? No nothing of this sort had awoken in me. The last three weeks had been fine and I was able to continue ignoring him, without much thought. It just cam easily to me. What would be different now? He has no feelings for you so it is clear. But why did we feel the jolt of electricity once our hands had touched, or what is just my imagination and wish thinking? We have had moments in the past which meant something to me. Being in his arms and also taking his hand into mine when he punched that wall, the staring contest...what was wrong with me? My tears again threatened to spill,

The whole day whenever I would see him he would stare coldly at me and turning away walking in the opposite direction. This made my heart clench and almost every time I had to bit back my tears. As if I had finally accepted my feelings I could see the attractiveness of him and I saw how handsome his tousled hair and his casual attire made him.
The last weeks he did his best never to be alone, showing me that he indeed meant those hateful words. Aiden or Zachary were with him, joking and laughing together.

Aryan noticed immediately my changed behavior but he decided not to press me. Enzo, on the hand, was oblivious to my quietness and lack of enthusiasm whenever he spoke to me.
I had to instantly forget Shawn and these unknown feelings. Enzo was amazing and he seemed to worship the ground I walked on. I did not pay any attention to the fact that he did not notice my changed behavior. Aiden, on the other hand, glanced at me carefully as he was scrutinizing me and trying to understand me better.

Suddenly, he asked me to follow him, when he followed my eyes to Shawn's table and I had to bit back tears. I had to remind myself that I had to be strong. Shawn did not deserve my tears. He was a boy who made my life a living hell.

"Jassy, I know what happened!" he told me once we were out of the cafeteria and added; "there is someone else right?" Immediately I stared at him with eyes wide open, clearly not believing that he could sense my feelings. "There is no other guy, Aiden!" I denied vehemently, looking him directly into the eyes attempting to show him that I was indeed sincere, " I am with Enzo and I am happy with him" the moment these words left my mouth, I knew that it was not true but I hoped that I could hide this fact from the guy in front of me. I had no wish or intention for him to find out that something had changed. Was it the dream I did not know; but I knew that nothing was the same anymore.

"Jasmeet, you are lying to me and you know it!" he argued with a soft yet strict voice. His tone made me look up and I could see my facade crumble. For a moment, my composition melted away under the understanding gaze of the boy in front of me, but then I could hide my feelings and said in an almost bored tone: You are imagining things, Aiden!" With these words I walked away, however, his next words made me stop walking: "One day you will realize that you are not in love with Enzo, but his friend Shawn! Mark my words, dear Jassy!" I just shook my head, signalling that I did not believe that this would ever happen.

Later that day after school had finished, Aryan asked me what Aiden wanted from me. The moment I stepped out of the building, I felt so good as it had been torture seeing Shawn ignoring me and I told him everything and immediately he had a knowing smile on his face. "You know he's right?" I just scoffed and huffed out some air. "Even it were true, Shawn does not feel a thing for me! He told me today...! And I am with Enzo!" I told him as a matter of fact. Aryan immediately took my hand and caressed it softly. Somehow not more words were needed, as everything was clear between us.

"Jassy, I will find out if Shawn was honest telling you to back off and all. I have a feeling that there is much more to it!" Aryan told me after a while. I just nodded and we drove in silence back home. I was just happy to be able to escape the cold looks of Shawn.

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What do you think my dear readers? I am so curious to find out what you think? Do you think it was good that Shawn told her those things or not? Let me know in the comments section below! I know it had been a while, but I had to study for a big exam. Here is a small sneak peek from the next chapter:

Shawn's POV:

What did I do? I could not believe that I would risk everything for the sake of the friendship between Enzo and me? Why did he make me choose between them? I had to either give up any relation with Jasmeet Hailee Kaur or I would lose him forever. The friendship with him meant very much to me, which is why I even considered doing it.

The moment I caught a glimpse of Jasmeet in the cafeteria I felt as if I was being punched into the gut. Oh, my dear Jassy, I am so sorry I thought to myself. Spitting out those words was the hardest thing I ever did in my entire life. Would I willingly step aside for Enzo Morales? Was my love for this girl so great that I was becoming selfless? Somehow I knew that I was truly in love with her. Maybe Enzo would make her happy and we could become friends?

I was so happy the moment I stepped out of the school building, it was so hard giving her cold looks and ignoring her. The drive home was fast, my sister was already home, which made me happy as I could share with her my pain. Somehow I knew that she would scold me for doing such thing and for breaking Jassy's heart. Wait, what did I think?