Room 7 Was Meant for Them

On the night of our graduation trip, group leader Kelly suggested drawing room numbers for pairing.

"It's fate! No matter if you're a guy or girl, if you draw the same number, you share a room. How exciting!"

I'd been dating Catherine for three years of our four years in college. No one knew.

I drew a ball from the box and waited to be paired.

When Catherine's turn came, she called out "Number 7."

Kelly's voice instantly rose:

"The other person who drew Room 7 is... Victor!"

Victor was Catherine's ex-boyfriend.

The whole room erupted, except for me.