John put the key in the ignition and started the engine, the car purring to life as they pulled out of the parking lot. Georgia settled into her seat, her mind preoccupied by the absurdity of what just happened. How frustrating was it? Just when she was thinking she was going to make her first friend here, she turns out to be a major let down.
And though, she was the one who insisted on leaving, she couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. She glanced out the window as they drove, watching the scenery pass by in a blur. The lush greenery and quaint buildings did little to distract her from the whirlwind of emotions swirling inside her. This was stupid, she thought, but still couldn’t help the mood she was in.
"Are you alright, Ms. Valentino?" John who had been contemplating wheth
