11 - Upcoming Betrayal

It didn’t take any longer than fifteen minutes before we arrived in front of my apartment building.

“Thank you, professor. You really didn’t have to do this,” I say as he walks me to the front entrance.

He looks over the seven-floor complex and nods in approval. A smirk forms on the corner of his mouth. “Who do you share your space with?”

“Lora. Our apartment is quite pretty, and it has two separate bedrooms. Having security is a plus. Even though it’s expensive, we’re splitting the rent.”

“Maybe I can stop by for a coffee sometime.”

My mouth drops open. “Oh, I’m sorry about that. Would you like to come in for a cup?”

“No, it’s fine. I already have other plans for tonight. I hope you have a pleasant evening, Ms. Scott.”

I chew my bottom lip. I wish I could ask where, but I obviously can’t. “I guess I’ll bid you good night. Good night, professor.”

“Good night.” He strolls back to his car.

For some reason, as I continue to go inside, I can’t help but see him one more time from