"Hey, stranger," Drew says from around the side of my office door. "I stopped by a few times, but you've been busy."We haven't spoken since our date on Saturday. After what happened with Roman, I've dreaded running into him again.I smile brightly, hoping it doesn't look as forced and awkward as it feels. "Hey, yourself. This week has been crazy. I've had back-to-back meetings scheduled with students almost every day." I'm aware that he popped in a handful of times because Sherry, our secretary, let me know with a sly grin and a twinkle in her eyes."I haven't had a chance to talk with you since Saturday." He studies me for a moment. "I had a great time. I hope you did, too.""I did, it was a lot of fun."And it had been up until my run-in with Roman. Unfortunately, that incident made me realize that I'm not ready to begin a relationship with Drew. Or anyone else, for that matter. It wouldn't be fair to start something when my heart isn't in it. His smile broadens, relief
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