His Choice Wasn't Me
Sarah stepped forward and placed her hand on the door, her fingers resting lightly against the wood.
“Aisha,” she called, her voice calm, steady, carrying a quiet authority. “It’s Sarah. Open the door.”
For a moment, nothing happened.
Then, slowly, the door unlocked.
It opened just a little at first, hesitant, like someone unsure if they should even be seen. Then it opened wider.
And Sarah saw her.