Again, they were back where they were 10 years ago, under the replica painting of Dali’s Gare de Perpignan. Ida was carrying a small backpack while Gabriel carried a big backpack and a white paper bag.
Earlier, they looked up the schedule board and realize their trains were delayed .
I really hope it’s just 20 minutes. I promised to have dinner with my friend. She said.
I hope but it’s really bizarre, because normally only one train is delayed. Gabriel said.
They looked around and avoided each other’s eyes. They were silent the whole trip from Cadaques except for some small talk about the weather.
So…definitely we need to keep in touch. Gabriel said as he took out his phone and gave it to her.
Of course. She took out her phone and gave it to him.
Here, I put my email address and also my mobile number. He said.
Here you go, you also have my number in there. She handed him back the phone.
Great, now we can’t lose each other again. Gabriel said with a smile.
Not unless, there’s a solar flare and wipes out all communication! She said.
Either you’re a very paranoid person or you secretly want that to happen. He chuckled. Seriously, I hope we can see each other again.
Me too.
They looked up almost at the same time and they did not say anything else. A bunch of people who were waiting for the next announcement surrounded them. Some looked up while some just looked at their phone.
Do you still feel like falling into a void? Gabriel broke the silence.
Um, yes, but I feel that I’m much better now with uncertainty. I’m trusting that it will lead me to somewhere where I’m meant to be. She answered thoughtfully.
Surrendering to the unknown…
That’s a good way to put it. She smiled. And you, do you still feel the need to save the world?
More than ever, unfortunately.
But you do realize that you are also part of the world you want to save? You also deserve to enjoy your life…
I’m starting to realize that, thanks to you. He said. Actually I want to tell you something but I think it’s best to wait, when we meet again. Would you be back here in Spain?
I have bought my return ticket for April, yes. And you?
It depends on the build but most probably I’ll be finished mid-April. He said.
So, let’s see how things go with your schedule…
And if nothing changes on your side…
Putain de merde! C’est fou! They turned and saw an old man behind them, shaking his head. Merde merde merde.
He turned to them and said: Tous les trains sont annulés. Rentre à chez vous avec votre copine. C’est la meilleur chose a faire. Before Gabriel could say anything, he quickly turned away towards the exit door where the rest of the crowd headed.
Apparently all the trains are canceled. Gabriel said to Ida.
Yeah I got most of it. We’re stuck.
They should all run normally by tomorrow. He said.
Is there a nearby hotel? Or maybe I can find a blabla car to Arles… She took out her phone and started to open an application.
Ida, wait. She looked up. Maybe should do what the angry old man said. Gabriel said.
What old man? She laughed, clearly understanding what he meant.
He held her hands and looked into her eyes. So, do you want to go back to the Night Sky?