STELA GOMES
I went into the house and didn't find my grandparents; they were probably in their room, so I went directly up to my room. As soon as I entered, I closed the door, took off my shoes, and threw myself on the bed.
I couldn't stop thinking about what Ivan had told me.
Wow, he wanted to date me! Not even in my wildest dreams had I imagined this.
But who was I trying to fool? I had fallen in love with Ivan. That was the only explanation for my feeling when I was around him.
I admitted that I was afraid he wouldn't have the same feelings for me and would hurt me. This was a risk I would have to take. This would have to happen at some point, and I would get involved with someone, but I never imagined it would be with a man like Ivan Smith.
I was so lost in my thoughts that I did
