Scarlett’s words rang in my head the rest of the night and all the next morning. I didn’t want to fall in love with Alvin. I couldn’t. He wasn’t worth my heart and the pain I’d feel when he inevitably moved on.
I couldn’t go through that again. I wouldn’t.
I got up early so I could finish everything before I headed over to Alvin’s for dinner. I wanted to bring him a cake, too. A little thank you for having me over. Plus, I wanted to make him something special.
I slid my third cake of the day into the oven and rushed to the bathroom. I’d just pulled my pants down when my doorbell rang. Groaning, I finished quickly and washed my hands as the bell rang again. An impatient trill that echoed through my almost silent home.
I ran to the door as I dried my hands, wondering who was ringing my d
