Mia's hand gripped the doorknob. She felt an urge to go to Kevin and tell him she liked him too, asking him to stay the night with her. But only for one night. Tomorrow, they would forget everything and return to being teacher and student.
However, Mia couldn't bring herself to open the door, her face showing a struggle. Finally, she let go of the handle, leaning weakly against the door. The idea was too crazy, too naive. Once Pandora's box was opened, it would be hard to close. Look at Kevin and Camila Cortez. Even if Camila wanted to keep her distance, could she? Once a woman fell in love, the result was always the same—like a moth to a flame, burning until nothing was left.
Just then, Mia heard footsteps outside the door, stopping behind her. It was Kevin. Her heart pounded. Had he come to stay the night with her, just as she had imagined?
A Different Outcome
