The Marriage Contract
I greeted Jasper, a mix of excitement and nervousness in my voice.
"Lia, I wasn't sure if you'd really be on this flight," Jasper replied, his tone reflecting a blend of amusement and curiosity.
With a chuckle, I responded, "Well, good thing I am because I am bored as hell right now." I joined him in the adjacent seat, and it struck me that this flight might not be as unbearable as I had initially feared.
As the airplane taxied, Jasper and I began to converse. We reminisced about our chance encounter, sharing stories and laughter. The conversation flowed as naturally as the clouds outside, in stark contrast to the forced exchanges with my "husband."
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