Curtis had been away on a monthlong work trip. It was the longest one his boss had ever sent him on. I was more than eager to see him when I arrived at the train station to pick him up. A month is a long time when you’re the kind of couple we are. We finish each other’s sentences, do everything together and fuck nearly every day. Don’t forget the fucking. Four weeks of going without had me on edge.

When I walked into the enormous station, I looked at the board, saw his train was listed as “delayed” and groaned out loud.

The weather had officially turned from chilly to cold, and I texted him with numb fingers: “It says there’s a 20 minute delay.”

He quickly responded, “I know. So close and yet so far. I’ll be there soon. I’m ready to put my... Read More