Part 2 − The Better Choice

Sabrina

When Austin's flight finally lands... A

Sabrina

Hi, babe

Just wanted to say I hope your flight is going okay

I know you're mad at me

I feel really bad about this

I really am sorry, Austin

I didn't want to bail on you

I just felt like I had no choice

I was just so stressed about the new date of the competition and the wedding that I didn't handle it right

I'm sorry

It looks like your flight landed

Are you there?

Austin, just let me know you're safe

Austin

just landed

and yeah, you didn't handle it right

Sabrina

I know

I'm sorry, I didn't want to fight

I feel awfulI feel awful

Austin

so what do you want me to say?

i'm here

in a country i've never been to

on a trip that was supposed to be a fun time for us

alone

Sabrina

I know, I'm sorry ☹️

Can you try and have a good time for yourself?

I really do want that for you

Austin

yeah, whatever

look

i'm not gonna keep fighting about this over text

i'm already here

so it's pointless

Sabrina

You're right

Did you find the hostel okay?

Austin

yeah

just finished unpacking

i'm gonna go walk around and find something to eat

i'm starving

Sabrina

Good, okay

Well, I'm just about to start my new training routine

Coach is pushing me especially hard this week

Be safe, okay?

Talk to you later

With the unresolved frustrations though, things pretty much just go back to what they were before his departure.

Sabrina

Hey, babe

Still up?

Austin

it’s only 11pm here so yeah

Sabrina

Oh, right

Just a 6-hour difference

I just finally got to relax

What a day

Austin

long one?

Sabrina

Just busy

Had a quick run this morning with some of the gym girls

Then mom dragged me to a cake tasting for 2 hours

And then I had my actual gym session

Austin

sounds packed

Sabrina

It was

The run was whatever

It was just to warm my legs up for the day

The other girls and I were goofing around while running

Austin

sounds fun

Sabrina

It was

Had one of the girls take my picture while resting for a bit

Austin

looks like you didn't even break a sweat

Sabrina

I did after that pic was taken

What did you do today?

Austin

went to some art museum

got some food

then just chilling at the hostel

Sabrina

Oh cool

Was the museum good?

Austin

yeah, it was fine

Sabrina

Well, I’m probably going to bed soon since I have to be up at 5am for my real training

Austin

it’s getting late here anyway

Sabrina

Okay, good night then

As his trip goes on though, the distance between them only widens...

Jake

yo, man

how's Paris?

Austin

it’s fine

Jake

fine?

dude, that’s not the word for Paris

still bummed about Sabrina?

Austin

yeah, i guess

she apologized for bailing

which is good

but nothing’s actually changed

we still barely talk

by the time i’m done with sightseeing and free to talk

like at night

it’s the middle of the afternoon for her

and that’s like her prime time

she’s either at the gym or getting dragged around by her mom for wedding stuff

and by the time she’s finally free and texts me

it’s like 3am here and i’m dead asleep

and when we do get to text

it’s her sending pics and talking about what we did for the day

and for her, that’s gym or complaining about her mom

Jake

bro, i told u

FORGET HER FOR NOW

u are in PARIS ffs

ALONE!!!

u gotta live it up

most guys would KILL to be in ur place right now

Austin

i’m trying

i went to the Louvre

saw the Eiffel Tower

walked along the river

it’s all cool, i guess

just feels weird doing all of it by myself

like i keep taking pics i was supposed to take with her

it sucks

Jake

Dude, seeing the sights is fine

But that’s daytime stuff

but u need to have FUN

what time is it there?

Austin

10pm?

Jake

GO OUT!!!

find a cool bar

go to a club

drink something weird and French

meet people from ur hostel

u can’t just sit in ur room all night feeling sorry for urself!

Austin

yeah... maybe

i am pretty bored

but you know clubs aren’t really my scene

especially since i'm alone

and i'm tired from walking all day too

Jake

so get a coffee at a cafe

or an energy drink somewhere

or even just a beer 🤣

u flew there alone because u didn’t want to waste the money u spent for this trip, right?

Austin

yeah

Jake

then who cares if it’s not ur scene?

u’re in PARIS!

the scene is whatever u make it

u could act like a totally different person

and no one here would know unless u told them

Austin

i guess you’re right

Jake

seriously, man

u’ve earned at least a night off from thinking about all her crap

go be a single guy for one night

get into some trouble or something!

Austin

you’re probably right

Jake

damn right i am

Austin

i did see a bunch of people heading out from the lobby a few minutes ago

looked like a pub crawl or something

Jake

YES

now THAT’S the spirit 🔥

go join them

get off ur phone and run

NOW

don’t text me back unless it’s a pic of u with a drink in ur hand and some random Australian backpacker

Austin

lol okay okay

no promises on the Australian though

but i’ll see what’s up

later, man

Jake

later, bro ✌️

GO HAVE FUN!

...the additional factors of their time difference combined with her schedule making their few communications short and unsatisfying for Austin.

Austin

hi, babe

just got back to my room

i know the time's all messed up

but i wanted to see if you were free to talk?

Sabrina

Hey, babe

I'm really not

I just finished my session

I'm completely wrecked

Austin

oh, okay

i was walking around today and saw this restaurant i know you would've loved

kinda hit me

i just really miss you

it's so weird being here alone

Sabrina

Yeah, I know

I miss you too

But I'm literally just walking out of the gym now

Coach is killing me with these new routines

I can barely feel my legs

Austin

sounds tough

i just wish we could talk for a minute

like really talk

i feel like i haven't heard your voice in forever

Sabrina

I can't right now, Austin

I'm just getting to my car

My legs are dead

And I can't even go home yet

I have to drive straight to mom's

She's having another total meltdown about the bridesmaid's dresses

Austin

again?

Sabrina

Yes 🤷‍♀️

Austin

so you can't talk for a few minutes in the car?

just five would do

Sabrina

I can't, babe

She's already been texting me

She'll just call me right back if I don't pick up

She's freaking out

I have to go

I'm sorry

Austin

yeah, okay

i get it

Sabrina

Austin, don't

Please don't start

I'm not trying to be mean

I'm just that busy

You know this

I'm doing the best I can

I have to go

I'll try to text you later

Austin

don't worry about it

it'll be 4am here

i'll talk to you tomorrow

or whenever

Sabrina

Okay, talk later

On his last night, while feeling disappointed at how he's flying home tomorrow, Austin finds himself at a club. He fully intends on just drinking alone, but things don't end up that way.

Jake

yo, man!

what time's ur flight home today?

just so i know when u land

u better have had a great last night in France 😁

U alive over there?

Austin

hey, man

i'm actually about to board the plane

Jake

there he is!

how was ur last night?

Austin

i did something

i had sex with someone last night

Jake

U WHAT 😲😲😲

Chapter Complete

Part 2

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