Chapter thirty five

Sara’s POV

My heart pounding in my chest. Zack's words echoed in my mind: "I love you." I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Was this real?

"I... I don't know what to say," I finally managed to stammer.

Zack took a deep breath, his eyes filled with sincerity. "You don't have to say anything back right now, Sara. I don't want you to feel pressured. We can take things very, very, very slow. I just needed you to know how I feel."

I nodded, tears welling up in my eyes. The weight of his words settled in my heart, and I felt a mix of emotions—fear, joy, and hope. "Thank you for being honest with me, Zack. I need some time to process this."

"Of course," he said softly, pulling me into a gentle hug. "Take all the time you need. I'm here for you”

Over the next few weeks, Zack and I took things slowly,……