Complications

That afternoon, Mia was sitting at her desk, watching a movie. She would’ve felt bad about it, except, Mr. Whitaker had sent it to her and insisted that she watch it. The movie was one she’d never heard of before, and at first she was hesitant to open it for fear it would be something completely pornographic. Confusion had washed over her as she started watching. Why did he want her to watch this? But as she continued to watch the movie, she started to get an idea. Especially when the lead actress was being interrogated by the police.

A knock on her door brought her out of the storyline. Wondering who it might be, she called, “Yes?”

Beau opened the door and popped his head in. “Hi.”

A smile took her face over. She couldn’t help it. “Hi.”

“Mind if I come in?”

“No, not at all.” She definitely hadn’t been expecting him but was glad to see him. “How are you?”

“Good, good.” Rather than sitting in one of the chairs acro