I’m thirty-eight now; it’s been three years now since my divorce. I was recently, unceremoniously dumped over a text message after another two-year relationship that occurred since then. I spent a few weeks feeling sorry for myself before I decided I needed a vacation. I was trying to think of a fun and interesting trip I could take by myself when I thought a cross-country train trip would be perfect. It would give me the...

I woke up to the gentle sounds of the train rumbling underneath me. It took me a second to remember where I was. The sun was bright in my face as I sat up in the bed. Putting my feet on the carpet, I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and drank it as I recalled the night before. I got up and showered. Letting the water wash over me. I groomed myself for the day and put on a fresh pair of shorts and a golf polo. I f...

It was rumored if I went far enough back on the train there was a bar coach. I had freshened up in my room and set off walking to explore the train trying to get my mind off of Heather. I walked back several cars until I got to the first class section of the train. Once I got passed the threshold, it was a completely different train. I passed a Members Only dining car. The train became noticeably fancier at this point. I...

My layover was only going to be about sixteen hours. Approaching the end of the line, I packed up my bags and scanned the sleeper car for anything I might have left. We finally stopped; the rain was pouring down in sheets. Throwing my backpack over my shoulder, I picked up my suitcase and joined the other passengers in filing out of the train and onto the platform of the station. I took a shuttle to my nearby hotel. After...

It was still raining as I awaited to board the new train on the platform. With half my vacation still left to go, I looked forward to a few more nights aboard the rails. I would be traveling east now, my entire trip would make a triangle around home. The train had been delayed for some reason, I was relieved when I finally heard the call to board over the loudspeaker. I stepped into the open door of the train closest to m...

I cleaned myself up in the morning, leaving Leanne’s note on the mirror. I would spend my day relaxing and watching the country roll by. Furthermore, I was in a great mood again, Leanne’s intoxicating behavior elevating me to new heights. I spent the morning watching the countryside roll by, patiently awaiting a sign from Leanne. The stops had been fewer, and less frequent today, but the scenery was outstanding. I obeyed...

Leanne appeared at my door a short while after her run-in with Mick. She was obviously distraught, tears were streaming down her cheeks. “What’s wrong?” I asked her, highly concerned. She explained to me in detail her conversation with Mick. She told me what he had seen, what his demands were, and why she was afraid she would lose her job. “Did he follow you?” I asked her. “No, he’s working in a different section. He’s in...