Farrah Rochon

She was transfixed by the subtle hint of longing in Naveen’s hazel-colored eyes

If given the choice between being here with her or returning to his home in Maldonia, he would choose Tiana every single time

Just embarrassingly clumsy all of a sudden.”

He knew what he felt, but he couldn’t figure out how to express it. Because he didn’t understand it

But that was the way she made him feel. He didn’t recognize who he was when he was around her. Or maybe he did—a version of himself that felt both new and familiar somehow.

Suspicion traveled down Tiana’s spine like thick molasses

She shut her eyes tight, wishing for a moment that she could shut out the world

So you’re going, too?”

“I have to,” Charlotte said. “I can’t very well let my best friend go sailing in the middle of nowhere by herself. But I would feel so much better if you joined us.”

You’ll figure it out,” she said underneath her breath.

Malè je wè pa kite l’ rive, Tiana,” Ms. Rose said. “The eyes that see misfortune don’t let it arrive. Keep your eyes open. Take heed of warnings. And be careful.”