I Took the Train North

Synopsis

For the Independence Day holiday, my boyfriend and I planned a trip down south to finally fulfill a long-awaited promise. On the eve of our trip, he held my hand gently, pointing to the Railway Express app on his phone with hesitation. "Babe, something came up. "Emily is heading Southern Shores on her own, and she's feeling pretty down. I really can't leave her alone right now. "I pushed your ticket back by one train. Go ahead first and wait for me at the hotel. As soon as I settle her down, I will catch up with you, okay?" I looked into his flickering eyes and nodded softly. He let out a sigh of relief and pulled me into an embrace, oblivious to the sound of my heart shattering. He had no idea that I was not going to wait for him in that warm Southern Shores after all. I turned around, canceled the delayed ticket, and bought a ticket for the next train bound for the snowy north. Up north, there was my hometown, blanketed in snow and ice, and my childhood friend who cherished me like the world. This time, heading up north meant walking away without ever looking back.