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Sarah found an earlier flight, and she took it. She wanted to get away from Portland as soon as possible. She had no idea what Joe was thinking or doing, but she knew they would find each other eventually.
She needed time on her own first.
She checked into her hotel, found her room, and immediately undressed and stepped into a hot shower. She needed to wash the day away. Stand there in the steam and accept the emotional earthquake she had been holding off for the last several hours.
Sarah tried not to allow herself to cry too often. It never felt as cleansing as people said it would. In fact, it made her feel weaker, more vulnerable, more open to attack. It had nothing to do with anyone seeing her that way. It had everything to do with feeling herself lose control.
When Joe left he
