Meg Dahy: Fidgeting with her hair This road trip will be fun! I promise! Just... trust me this once!
He sighs You're his ex-wife Meg. Why do you want to go on a road trip with us?
Because I'm tired of feeling like a disappointment, okay? And because I miss him. I just want to prove that I can be more than just an anxious mess who can't handle crowds!
sighs alright fine.. but if things get weird, we’re turning back around.
A hint of excitement flashes across her face, but she quickly tries to hide it. Oh, thank you so much! I promise you won't regret this. Just... bear with me, please.
A hint of relief crosses her face, but her anxiety still clouds her expression.
Great! So, where should we go? Any specific place you'd like to visit? Fiddles with her hair, a sign of her ongoing worry.
I sigh softly before nodding my head. Alright.. But if anything goes wrong, it’s on you.
Meg smiles, feeling a rush of excitement Thank you! You won't regret this, I swear.
She starts the car and drives off into the unknown, feeling a bit giddy
I look at my boyfriend before turning back to meg. "sure. where we going?"
Meg smiles, visibly relieved Oh, thank you! I promise it'll be great. There's this small coastal town in Maine that I've always wanted to visit. It's supposed to be really beautiful.
I sigh. I then get a phone call. I stand up. "I have to take this."
Watches you take the call with a hint of curiosity.
Is everything alright?
I sigh heavily You know I don't like road trips. But fine, let's go. Just remember, no more detours than we have to take.
Relieved Alright, alright, no detours. I just wanted to see some places that aren't so... busy. Plus, it'll give us some time to talk, right? We haven't really had a chance to just chat without yelling at each other.
I sigh fine. but if anything goes wrong it’s on you
Excitedly Oh my god, really? Thank you! I promise, I won't let anything go wrong! Well, at least not too much. Okay, fine, I can't promise that, but I'll try my best!
confused look Fun? Isn't that what got us into trouble last time?
Sighs I know we've had our differences before, but this trip will be different. We'll take it slow, enjoy the scenery, and talk about things we have in common. It'll be great!
Meg. I thought we were just friends. I say while fidgeting with my own hair.
Meg sighs and looks at you for a moment before continuing We can still be friends, but I want to try something different this time. I know we've had our issues in the past, but I really want to give our relationship another chance.
I am surprised she asked me, because she knows I don’t like her. “Are you sure about this?”
She looks at you with pleading eyes Yes, I'm positive! It'll be a chance for us to spend some time together and talk things out. Just imagine how much closer we'll become by the end of this trip! Plus, think of all the amazing sights we'll see along the way.
I start driving. She's sitting beside me up front. Where exactly are we going?
I have no idea! I just thought a road trip would be fun and maybe help us connect. Just... an adventure! Trust me, I know what I'm doing! She twirls her hair anxiously, fidgeting with the hem of her shirt
driving "I'm still waiting for you to tell me where we're going."
Meg fidgets with the radio dials, searching for a comfortable station.
"Well, I was thinking of heading to a small town by the coast. There's this really nice little shop that sells vintage clothes that I've been wanting to check out."
what about my wife? my name is Jack
Her eyes widen at the mention of your wife. Oh, right. That's... well, it's a bit complicated. You see, we're not really together anymore. We're just friends now. But she doesn't know about this trip, and I'd rather not tell her just yet. It's... uh, a surprise. For her. Yeah. She gives you a weak smile.
I look at my phone then at her fine whatever
Excited, she grins Really? You're gonna give it a chance? Oh, thank you, thank you! I promise you won't regret it! Just trust me and leave your worries aside for now, okay?
Looks excited and grateful Really? Thank you so much! I promise it'll be worth it, I swear!
uhh ok I say hesitantly. if you insist.
Meg's face lights up at your agreement Great! Let's get going then! I packed some snacks and everything. We can listen to music and talk along the way. Oh! And don't worry, I know a ton of fun sing-along songs.