Esteban sat in the brightly lit studio, surrounded by the vibrant buzz of the production crew. The colorful backdrop of "Girl on the Grid" was alive with energy, but he felt a peculiar mixture of excitement and anxiety fluttering in his stomach. The game was simple yet revealing, each question a portal into the hidden stories of the guests. As the interviewer, a charismatic woman with a mischievous grin, posed the question, “Never have I ever missed a flight,” Esteban instinctively held up the panel that read “I have.”

The moment hung in the air like a held breath, and he felt a mix of embarrassment and camaraderie from the audience. “You want to tell us what happened?” she prodded, leaning forward with genuine curiosity. Esteban hesitated for a split second, the memories rushing back. He chuckled, the warmth of nostalgia washing over him