We lingered by the door, not quite ready to part. "It was great seeing you again," I said. The evening had gone by far too fast.
The night had been easy and full of laughter. "Let's do this again soon," I said. We promised not to wait so long next time.
She still had a slight cough as we said goodbye. "Take care of yourself, okay?" I said. She smiled and promised she would.
Her suitcase stood ready by the front door. "Safe travels — text me when you land," I said. She hugged me and headed for the cab.
We swapped numbers before heading our own ways. "Promise me you'll keep in touch," I said. She did, and we still talk every week.