Another celebrity steps up to accept their award. I’m barely listening at this point. I just want to finish my drink. Maia: Are you okay, Dub? You haven’t been yourself the entire time we’ve been here. I want to tell her the truth, but I feel bad that I can’t shake my sour mood. Maybe…
We enter the hotel & lounge, and I immediately feel like an imposter. Everything is richly decorated and gold-plated. I’ve honestly never seen anything like it. Is this what extravagance looks like? Why am I even here? I enter our room with Maia behind me, and the awkward feelings continue. Everyone dreams of someday coming…
It’s snowing when the train begins to make its way through Copperdale, the next town over. Maia pulls two brown paper bags out of her backpack. Maia: I made lunch if you’re hungry. There’s veggie with hummus and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Which would you like? I’m not hungry right now, but I appreciate…
Maia and I travel back to Brindleton Bay in a shared S-Uber while continuing our discussion about the trip to Del Sol Valley. After seeing her home, I return to my place to finish my night, still feeling high on the tea and our kiss. A thought occurs to me, and I call her on…
