That night every graduate from Golden Knight High School was gathered in a restaurant. Some were happy to see each other, some were regretting coming there as it reminded them of their horrible memories and some were there for free booze.
Henry arrived early than his friends, he was just sitting in a corner slowly chucking wine waiting for his friends to come so that he doesn’t feel out of place, it was not that henry was unsociable, he had average socializing skills, it’s just that no one wanted to befriend him since kindergarten because he looked timid and was from a poor background. People did talk to him for work and stick around him shortly for a while but would go away eventually; the only ones who stuck around were Liam and Ava, who really didn’t care from which background Henry was or how he looked.
Suddenly the group around henry started talking about Ava.
Guy 1: Dude was she hard to get.
Guy 2: Yeah man she always had a wall up around her.
Girl 1: I think she was good around girls.
Guy 1: Ha I knew she was a lesbian.
Girl 1: No I think she also goes with guys I heard she was pansexual or something.
Guy 1: And how do you know this stuff?
Girl 1: Girls just know this stuff okay!
This made henry curious and angry at the same time. He was curious because he did not know about Ava’s sexuality despite them being friends from childhood and he was angry that how those people were talking about Ava in front of him.
Henry: Is talking about anyone sexuality a big topic for you guys?
Everyone looked at Henry and stopped talking they forgot for a moment that Henry was sitting there.
Guy 2: Yeah man! Sorry we took it too far. We shouldn’t be talking about Ava like that.
Guy 1: Well you were close to both of the super stars in our school so how was it being a lackey of both of them.
This “Guy 1” was a total jerk he was always jealous of Liam and he also tried to ask Ava out but she turned him down saying that he was too much of a proud person to be with, so this experience made Henry ultimately his enemy.
Ava: He was never a lackey and he WAS and also IS a better friend than anyone of you ever was.
Henry looked back Ava was standing there. Everyone else settled down as if cat got their tongue.
Ava set beside Henry.
Ava: You look tired.
Henry: I’m okay.
Henry didn’t want the question to slip from his mind so he asked Ava “What’s your sexuality?” Ava was little shocked at his question but she smiled and said “Guess”
This made Henry blush a little because even though he liked Liam which man could resist Ava’s charms.
Henry: I don’t know you look dominant enough to be a lesbian but I think you like guys too.
Dive into the tangled web of emotions in "Confusion" an engaging novel by Falak Noor. Follow the college adventures of Henry, a thoughtful and introspective young man, as he navigates the complexities of unrequited love. His heart yearns for Liam, his best friend, who is obliviously smitten with Ava. But there's a twist—Ava harbors feelings for Henry, creating a captivating love triangle. This book beautifully explores the nuances of friendship, love, and the bittersweet journey of self-discovery. "Confusion" is a must-read that will leave you turning pages late into the night, eager to uncover the fate of these three intertwined souls.
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