A man believes his partner is sulking after a canceled ticket, but she is actually walking away from the relationship for good. As he pieces together the truth behind her quiet departure, he is forced to confront the mistake that pushed her out the door.
talking nonsense of course I'm staying with you I'm not letting her come over for photos I my suitcase handle glancing back at lily's pathetic face really you're not taking her and she looks ready to cry she's not my girlfriend why the hell would i take her the boarding announcement chimed over the loudspeakers brandon exhaled taking both of
my hands in his will be closing shortly i'm at gate a you're at gate b i can't walk you to your car your bag is heavy so take the elevator okay be safe eat a good lunch if the dining car sucks sucks, order something when we stop. Call me anytime. I can walk over to Coach 10 to keep you company. All right? Let's stop fighting.
My phone buzzed in my pocket. I didn't see it. I already knew who it was. Brendan! His friend started shouting his name from the gate. Go on. Head to your gate. A gorgeous ocean view is waiting for us. See you in Miami.
He turned around, effortlessly grabbed Lily's handbag, and walked toward Gate A. Lily paused, glancing back at me. She offered a subtle, smug smile, the silent smirk of a girl who thought she had won. Brandon, wait for me! She squealed, jogging after him.
Brandon, we are never seeing each other again. I tossed the lollipop straight into a trash can, gripping the handle of my 28-inch suitcase. I turned away from the gate to boarded the express train to Chicago. The Holiday Express to Miami smoothly picked up Brandon sat by the aisle, clutching a newly bought bottle of water.
Lily leaned in close, shoving her phone screen nearly against his nose.