The door flung open, and I met Kaleb's gaze head-on. He seemed taken aback to see me, but there was also a glint of happiness in his eyes. We locked eyes without uttering a word. "Kaleb! Welcome. I am so glad you could make it!" exclaimed Celia as she sprinted toward the door to embrace him distracting our moment. I averted my gaze and moved out of the exit, but I felt a hand grab mine, causing me to pause. I turned around to see Kaleb holding onto my hand just the way Collyn did. Celia looked confused." What's happening?" she asked awkwardly. "Please, give us a moment," Kaleb requested, still holding my hand, turning to look into my eyes. Celia looked at me with disdain as she retreated through the door and closed it behind her. Still holding my hands, he led me to a little bench in

