When I got to my room, I placed my hand on my chest, feeling a rollercoaster of emotions just from seeing this stranger. 

It felt strange and wrong at the same time. Trying to shake off the feelings, I unpacked my bag. 

I noticed there were some beauty essentials and toiletries I needed, so I bought them earlier.

I took them out and arranged them where they should be. I also bought a new SIM card so I could communicate more easily.

Feeling hungry, I went back downstairs, relieved to see that the handsome stranger had left.

“Syd,” I called out.

“I’m here,” as I followed her voice to a...