oe won a couples’ vacation just days before breaking up with her boyfriend. Now, sitting alone at the airport with no partner for the trip, she feels lost. But when a stranger sits down next to her, an unexpected opportunity presents itself, and Zoe’s journey takes a surprising turn.
Zoe
I sat at the airport, staring at the two tickets in my hands. I was alone, even though this vacation was meant for couples. I had won the trip just two days before Ryan and I broke up.
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Now, here I was, with no idea why I had even come. The whole point of the trip was to go with someone special, and I no longer had that someone. I sighed deeply, feeling lost and out of place.
All around me, people were laughing and talking with their companions, while I was stuck in this strange situation. Why did I show up? What was I thinking? Nothing made sense, and I had no idea what to do next.
“You look too sad for someone about to go on vacation,” said a man sitting next to me. He seemed around my age.
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“And you don’t look very happy either,” I replied, trying not to make eye contact. I didn’t feel like talking, especially to a stranger.
“I was supposed to fly for a job interview, but they hired someone else. I lost my last chance at the job,” he said, sounding defeated.
“Oh, that’s tough. I’m sorry to hear that,” I said. I paused for a moment, then an idea hit me. “Hey, would you like to come with me?”
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“With you?” he asked, looking surprised.
“Yeah. I won this vacation for two, but it’s for couples. At the end, there’s a cash prize,” I explained.
“A cash prize? This isn’t a reality show or something, is it?”
“No, no, it’s not. Just a regular trip, but you have to go as a couple.”
