Memories Drift Away with the Wind
I had foolishly thought he was taking me out to celebrate.
A flicker of guilt crossed his face, but the elevator arrived. He rushed over, saying quickly, "Wait for me at home. I'll buy a cake tonight and make it up to you!"
The elevator doors shut, and he was gone. I released the hem of my shirt I had been clutching, my palm cold.
By 8:00 PM, the apartment was pitch-black. My phone rang, and Todd's voice buzzed with excitement. "Lula mentioned missing our high school teacher, and he happened to be in town. I called Jake and the others. We're having a reunion!"