As the lecture hall emptied, Dr. Thompson caught my eye, her usual calm confidence masking the secret we shared.

Dr. Thompson:“Stay after class Jake, We need to discuss your exam.”

Whispers about her recent marriage had been spreading through campus, but no one knew the truth. We had married in secret last month. Now, alone with her, I could hear the faint click of her heels as she approached, her smile hiding more than just academic concerns.