Scene II. Separate checks, separate fates

A poetic story of an unexpected encounter in autumnal Athens — where a museum café, a shared plate of fries, and the subtle tension between romance and self-awareness unfold into something unforgettable. A travel memory shaped by curiosity, mismatched intentions, and a very symbolic “separate check.”
Scene I. Joe: scars and kisses

The moment you promise yourself anything — the heavens conspire to make sure it doesn’t happen. That’s what happened to me, one rainy evening in Paris. I’d promised myself: tonight, I’ll work. The place was obvious — my favorite café in the Marais. The outfit — also obvious. If you’re in Paris, please, dress up […]