I crossed after him with my heart pounding in my chest like war drums.

When I reached the building, I didn’t go inside—not yet. I waited, paced near the entrance, hoping she’d come out. I didn’t even know what I’d say.

But the universe had a strange way of working because twenty minutes later, the door opened—and there she was.

Evelyn.

Her eyes scanned the street like she was searching for something or maybe someone.

She didn’t see me right away. ...