She Poured Soda Into My Gas Tank and Smirked—At 7:42 A.M., the Consequences Arrived

diner. The television in the corner showed a weather report: storm systems moving toward Cabo, travelers warned to expect delays and possible evacuations.

I smiled into my coffee.

The universe has a sense of humor.

At the cabin, I turned my phone completely off for three days. No calls, no texts, no group chats. Just me, the lake, and quiet so profound continue reading …