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.As we walk towards the diner, I notice how this little town has quite a bit of charm, something one might see in a travel magazine.Treelined streets with lots of potted plants and flowers along the sidewalk, and lots of antique stores.There’s even an ice cream parlor and a couple of small boutiques.This looks like the kind of place my mother would have loved.She had a flair for decorating and antiques were always her favorite.Every time we would take a family vacation she would scope out the town as we drove around.She would browse for hours while dad and I would follow along through each store, hoping she would find something to buy so we could move on to something more entertaining.We find an empty booth by the large window at the Main Street Diner and sit down.The waitress smiles as she comes over to hand us menus and take our drink order.We both sit quietly as we look over the menu.I decide on the club sandwich and Sam says he wants to try the chicken- fried steak.After giving the waitress our orders, we sit and stare out the window at activity going on in a park directly across from the diner.“I wonder what’s going on over there?” I say.“Looks like some sort of party.”“Maybe it’s a wedding or a birthday party.Whatever it is, it looks like they’re having a pretty good time,” Sam says.“I think I’ll run to the ladies’ room before our food arrives,” I tell Sam.He looks up at me with those amazing crystal-blue eyes and smiles.I suddenly feel my stomach turn flips.When I return, our food is on the table and I notice Sam is patiently waiting on me before starting, like a true southern gentleman.“I asked the waitress what was going on across the street.She said there’s a wine festival.It’s an annual event this time of year,” Sam says, taking a bite of his chicken- fried steak.“Well, that explains why the crowd looks so happy,” I say.“So, tell me, Sam, where are you headed? I noticed your backpack and guitar case, so I figured you are traveling somewhere.”Sam leans back and smiles.“I’m headed to Chicago.My cousin just bought a bar and he needs some help with it.”“Oh, that’s cool.Chicago, huh? Are you planning on walking?” I ask nervously, trying to make small talk.Laughing, Sam says, “No, I took a bus, but I missed it when we stopped at a little town a few miles back.We all got off the bus at a large travel center to go to the bathroom and grab a snack.I got stuck behind a lady buying lottery tickets.I thought I had plenty of time, but I missed it by just a few seconds.The cashier pointed me in this direction and said there should be a bus station around here.It’s no big deal; I’ll catch the next one.I just need to find out when it leaves.”“Are you sure there’s a bus station here?” I ask.I can’t seem to keep my eyes off of him and I think he’s starting to notice.“Yeah, I asked the waitress.She said the bus station is just down the street.After lunch we should go back to the car so I can get my things.”I feel a small twinge when I think about Sam leaving on that bus soon.“What does your family think of you moving to Chicago?” I ask, hoping to find out more about him in the short time we have.Sam looks at me and hesitates.I can tell he isn’t comfortable talking about his family.“It’s just me my dad and sister.They’re okay with it.They knew I couldn’t wait to get out of that small town.There was just no opportunity for me there, so I jumped at the chance when Ryan asked me to move out there.I also play guitar so I’m hoping to do a few sets a week.We’re both pretty excited about it.” Sam’s mood completely changes when he talks about his opportunity in Chicago.“Sounds like a great opportunity for you.” I lean back in my seat.Sam finishes the last of his chicken-fried steak and looks at me curiously.“And what about you? Where are you headed? Your car was pretty full of stuff.Are you moving somewhere?” he asks.I look down and smile.“Yes, I’m headed to New York City.I’m enrolled to start school in the fall.”He leans forward, staring into my eyes, and I can feel the heat as it spreads across my face.“So, Maggie, what school is all the way in New York City?” he asks.“You don’t strike me as a big-city girl.”I laugh.“It’s a school of dance, ballet.It’s what I’ve dreamt about my whole life.”“Oh, a ballet dancer, nice,” Sam teases.I start to feel a little nervous by the way he is flirting with me, not because he’s a guy, but because it’s been a while since I’ve flirted back.I’m no prude, that’s for sure; I’ve had a few of boyfriends over the last couple of years.But the way he looks at me makes me feel like he’s better at this flirting than I am.The waitress lays our check on the table.“Are you to in town for the wine festival?” she asks.“No, I had car trouble a few miles out of town and it’s at the repair shop until Monday.”“Well, while you’re here, you should check it out,” she says.“It’s a lot of fun and things get a little crazy after dark.”She smiles as she points to the cash register up front.“You can pay at the register.You two have a great day.”Sam grabs the ticket before I can.“Hey! It’s my treat, remember?” Sam smiles and walks towards the cashier and I follow behind him.After Sam pays the bill, we both walk out towards the repair shop.As we get to the corner we see that it’s closed.“Shit! My backpack and guitar are in your car.Please don’t tell me it’s closed!” Sam’s frustration puts me on edge and I slowly sit down on the curb.“I’m sorry, Sam.I had no idea it would be closed this early.” I look down, feeling responsible.Sam sits next to me.“It’s okay, it’s not your fault.I was really counting on catching that bus tonight,” he says, running his hands through his hair.“Sam, I need to find a place to stay until my car is ready.Come on, let’s go back to the diner and ask the cashier where the nearest motel is.”The cashier gives us directions to the nearest motel two blocks over.As we get closer, I can see the “No Vacancy” sign flashing.“Well, this doesn’t look good.” He is clearly frustrated.“Let’s go in and see if they have a room.”We both walk in and the older lady behind the desk smiles and says, “Hello, can I help you?”Sam walks to the desk.“Do you have any rooms available?”She shakes her head, still smiling.“No, I’m afraid we don’t.The wine festival has us completely booked.”“Are there any other motels around that might have a couple of rooms?” I ask, sidling up next to Sam.The clerk nods, eager to help.“There’s a bed-and-breakfast just a couple of blocks from here [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]