It's Just Hot!

From the grand estate of the Hales, Christopher had been staring at his windowpane. From his room was an insignificant view of where Joan's room was in the mansion. He thought, 'Her lights are still off. She hasn't come home.'

Christopher looked down at his phone, showing the number of Joan. He had been thinking of calling her since he arrived. "Where are you, Joan?"

"You should have just said something!" He muttered to himself, thinking about their conversation back at Joan's office, but how could he? He was in an obvious relationship with Shantal Lin! Moreover, he had his reasons for not taking that chance with Joan Belle. 

It was already passed nine when he finally saw the lights in Joan's room turned on. Only then did he rest for the evening. 

Before he closed his eyes that night, Christopher asked himself, "Am I doing the right thing? I hope so. I don't ever want to regret it." Turning off his bedside lamp, he said, "I'm sorry, Joan. I real