The End Began in That Café

It was supposed to be a relaxing weekend getaway with my girlfriend. But when I walked out of the rest stop bathroom on the highway, both my car and my girlfriend were gone.

I called her right away.

She sounded calm, even a little impatient as she answered, “Jason’s car broke down on the way. I couldn’t just leave him stranded, so I went to pick him up.”

Fortunately, a kind stranger gave me a lift to our destination later that day.

That night, I saw Jason Kingsley’s post on social media with a caption, [Traveling alone is lonely, but with someone you love, it becomes romantic.]