Chapter 20: Sofia

“Hey, stranger,” Drew says from around the side of my office door. “I stopped by a few times, but you’ve been busy.”

We haven’t spoken since our date on Saturday. After what happened with Roman, I’ve dreaded running into him again.

I smile brightly, hoping it doesn’t look as forced and awkward as it feels. “Hey, yourself. This week has been crazy. I’ve had back-to-back meetings scheduled with students almost every day.” I’m aware that he popped in a handful of times because Sherry, our secretary, let me know with a sly grin and a twinkle in her eyes.

“I haven’t had a chance to talk with you since Saturday.” He studies me for a moment. “I had a great time. I hope you did, too.”

“I did, it was a lot of fun.”

And it had been up until my run-in with Roman. Unfortunately, that incident made me realize that I’m not ready to begin a relationship with Drew. Or anyone else, for that matter. It wouldn’t be fair to start something when my heart isn’t in it.