Tina sat on the back porch, watching the heat undulating over the open grill. People chatted in large and small groups. Kids played together in the pool. Even the hot dogs and hamburgers sizzled in symphony. Only she was alone.
I shouldn't have come here, she thought. It was too late to correct the mistake, but she could still minimize the damage.
She pushed off the porch steps and stood, brushing her hands off on her jeans. A quick glance around confirmed that no one would notice if she left through the yard's side gate. She knew no one would miss her. With both relief and a touch of wistfulness, she slipped through the wooden door.
To her surprise, Adam was on the other side.
"Oh," she mumbled as she bumped into him. "Sorry, I--"
"Leaving?" he asked. His tone was neutral and a shadow hid his face. She couldn't tell whether he was happy or sad to see her go.
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