a moment, I almost stepped forward to kiss him, but I caught myself. I ducked behind a massive concrete pillar, peering around the edge like a character in a rom-com, waiting for the boarding call.
I waited until the very last group was called to board the aircraft. I slipped through the jet bridge, my heels clicking softly on the carpeted floor. When I stepped onto the plane, I kept my face turned toward the window, avoiding any eye contact with the flight attendants who might recognize me from company
