“You don’t have to face this alone,” he said, offering me a stay at his hotel, no obligations.
“Why are you so kind to me?” I asked.
“Because it’s the right thing to do. And maybe Paris could be the start of something new for you,” Jack said, hopeful.
Smiling, I accepted his offer, feeling the first spark of hope.
***
Paris embraced me as Jack and I explored its streets, helping me piece myself back together. One night, under the Eiffel Tower’s glow, I realized my feelings for Jack had deepened.
It was thrilling, yet scary — a whirlwind of emotions in a city that felt like a dream.
Then, an email changed everything. Before I chased Brian to Paris, I’d applied for a job at a renowned fashion house. It promised independence but also raised questions: could I anchor myself here?
What would it mean for Jack and me?
During a rainy walk, I shared my dilemma with Jack. He listened and said, “This is an incredible opportunity, Ava. You deserve happiness.
We’ll figure out us, no matter what.”
Tears glistened in my eyes as his sincerity sank in. He supported my growth even if it complicated our bond. His words reaffirmed that love means encouraging each other’s dreams.
Under Paris’s rain and city lights, we shared a kiss full of promise.
***
As we prepared to leave Paris, Jack offered me a choice: go back to New York with him or stay for the job.
Moved by his support, I made my decision.
“I want to give us a chance,” I said.
Back in New York, reality set in. At JFK, Jack shared his worries, “I travel so much, Ava. I’m afraid of what that means for us.”
“I love you.
We can make it work,” I said, though uncertainty loomed.
“Let’s take some time to think about it,” Jack suggested, handing me a hotel voucher. “I want you to be sure.”
“I do,” I insisted, but he kissed me lightly and walked away, leaving me alone with my thoughts.
Brian’s taunting voice soon interrupted. “How’s your fling with the pilot?
Alone now?” he sneered, unaware that Nina, his companion, was about to find out the truth.
“Wife?” she echoed, then slapped him when she realized his lies.
“It’s not your fault,” I assured her as she stormed off, leaving Brian stunned.
“Goodbye, Brian,” I said, walking away with newfound strength.
***
Back in New York, I reflected on my journey. With Jack’s encouragement, I pursued a career as a flight attendant, blending independence with my love for him. Our relationship evolved into a partnership full of trust and shared dreams.
On my first flight assignment, fate brought me to Jack’s route.
His pride was evident as we shared a knowing look in the aisle, sealing our future with a loving embrace.
