Letting Go in Three Seconds
As these thoughts raced through my mind, worried that the conversation would turn to me, I smoothed down my skirt and said, "I see someone I know, I'll go over there to say hello."
Ending the conversation by excusing myself, I thought to myself how gossipy these people were.
I walked to the back patio and unexpectedly met Levi's gaze.
The man's deep, sharp features cut off my reaction.
My mind went blank for a moment, and then I immediately recovered and tried to slip past Levi and walk away.
Levi was also stunned for a moment, then grabbed my wrist: "Stella, when did you come back?"
I struggled twice, but couldn't break free, so I said coldly, "Today."