Chapter Fifty Seven: Deepening Connection vs. Failed Connection

Trevor I lodged in a hotel later that night. I had taken a taxi there after eating dinner at a fast-food restaurant. I set my bag down on the bed after checking in and pulled my t-shirt off my head, walking into the bathroom to take a shower. After showering, I wrapped one of the white towels neatly around me and walked out to the bedroom to get dressed. I changed into casual clothes and placed the bag in the wardrobe, then got onto the bed. Matt's call was the first I received while I sat, and I raised it to my ear. "Yo, man! What's up?" "Cool. Yourself?" "Chilling over here with Eric. You still in Italy with your girl?" "I arrived today," I informed him. "Cool, then. Let's hang out and catch some drinks together. It's been a while since we've met." "Maybe sometime later. I will let you know when I'm available." "Is it because of her? You're unusually unavailable nowadays." I rubbed my palm down my face. "It's not her. I have a lot going on." "Alright. The busy man. I