Sarah sat alone on the big bed, with her arms hugging her knees and her head lying on top of her knees. She stared at the digital clock and saw it was about 11 p.m., but Ryan had still not arrived. She couldn't help imagining what might be happening between him and Natalie.
Were they having a fun time together? Could it be that they are sharing a passionate night somewhere? Natalie was Ryan's fiancee; it wouldn't be something surprising. Was Ryan thinking of her right now like she was? Would he decide to let her go after being entangled with her for months and go back to Natalie? Would she be happy if that happened?
Sarah felt cold the more she analyzed everything; the coldness was coming from her heart. Everything felt wrong: her entanglement with Ryan, her infatuation, and her wanting to be more than his hidden secret. She couldn't help but wonder if she would be able to forget all the moments she shared with Ryan and leave as if nothing happened.
