Phoebe's Downfall

The night before. Restaurante Amore.

Jack sat alone on his table, staring down at his phone, the lit candles cast a golden hue across his stressed out countenance.

He had been waiting for over two hours, but his date never showed up and his heart sank at the realization he had been stood up.

Jack couldn't believe it.

He had been so excited for this date, and now it was all for nothing.

Everyone was staring at him because he was the only one whose date hadn't showed up. It's been two hours, yet he remained seated, waiting for someone who wasn't even coming.

Heat rushed through his cheeks while being stared at.

A good-looking man, dressed in an exquisite suit, sitting alone in a romantic candlelight restaurant would undoubtedly draw attention.

Eventually, Jack realized that he had to leave.

He couldn't bear to sit there any longer…wait for something that wasn't going to happen… wait for someone who wasn't going to appear.