The necklace

She never planned to meet him.

It was just supposed to be a trip with friends-until a glance in a crowded line felt like remembering something she'd never lived. Drawn by a pull neither could explain, they shared a night of quiet confessions, laughter, and a single promise wrapped around a necklace.

Some connections come out of nowhere and burn bright, even if they fade too soon. Some goodbyes never get spoken. And sometimes, all that remains is the memory of warm skin, soft words, and the hope that maybe, someday, the pull will lead them back to each other.

A short story about chance, connection, and the kind of goodbye that still lingers in your bones.