Note: I’m really sorry for dragging this out… It’s a slow-burning romance, and the suspense finally ends in this chapter! There’s no way the teacher would quickly accept dating her student, so thank you for your patience.
The next afternoon.
Sofia teased me the entire time. “Lisa… breathe,” she laughed as she helped me adjust the dress. “You’re going to a party, not your execution.”
“I feel like I’m walking into danger,” I muttered, smoothing the fabric nervously. What if I regret this? I still don’t know how his parents will react.
“That’s because you’re in,” she said cheerfully. “And for the record, you look insane. If I were younger, I’d fight Kelvin myself.”
I rolled my eyes, but my heart wouldn’t calm down at all.
When we arrived at the Donovan household, I froze. The party was…
