Page 42 of Never With You
Okay, then. If I’m being honest, the real me travels to escape things.
@worth_traveling_to:
What are you trying to escape?
@girl_sees_the_world:
At first, it was my family. I wanted to be oceans away because I was embarrassed of them. But now that I’m a little older, I think I travel to escape the person everyone thinks I am. For good or bad, I’ve been labeled a lot of things, but when I’m somewhere foreign, all those labels disappear, and I get to be the version of myself I like the best.
@worth_traveling_to:
If it’s any consolation, I like the version of you I see.
@girl_sees_the_world:
Thanks, but really, you don’t know anything about me.
@worth_traveling_to:
That’s not true. I know you’re a great conversationalist—messaging you has taken up all my free time. You have a vast knowledge of the world and other cultures. I hang on your every last word when you talk about some of your favorite countries. And judging by the types of activities you post, you’re adventurous, you like to have fun, and you’re a bit of a daredevil—all things that I find extremely attractive in a woman. Plus, I’m intrigued by the fact that you’re addicted to being on game shows.
@girl_sees_the_world:
So basically, I’ve shown you the best version of myself. I’m really good at only showing people what I want them to see. Coworkers get my professional side. Family gets my worst. Friends get a mix of everything in between.
@worth_traveling_to:
Where do I fall?
@girl_sees_the_world:
I don’t know. I guess you’re getting more of the real me than most people. Like you said, you can be honest and real when messaging a stranger.
@worth_traveling_to:
I have a feeling I’d like the other versions of you as well.
@girl_sees_the_world:
That’s to be determined.
@worth_traveling_to:
Try me. What’s one of the “labels” you’ve been given in your everyday life that you get to escape while traveling?
@girl_sees_the_world:
I like to be in charge of things. When someone is looking for a volunteer or choosing someone to run something, I immediately think I would be better at it than everyone else in the room. I don’t always want to be in charge; it’s just this understanding inside my head that I would be the best person for the task. And it’s probably some sort of a false confidence in myself, but I can’t help it. I think I’m better equipped to run things than everyone else, even if it’s not true. So I’ve been labeled as…controlling. (grimace emoji)
And this is the moment you realize I’m a psycho and never message me again.
@worth_traveling_to:
You are a psycho. In fact, there’s probably a psych ward looking for you right now.
I’m kidding if you can’t tell. So you have a type-A personality? Who cares? It takes all kinds to make the world go ‘round. I don’t view it as a negative trait. I love working with people like you.
@girl_sees_the_world:
