You took a deep breath. The nerves were starting to get to you. Starting something new was always hard for everyone. After an atrocious breakup and a job that failed you, you decided to move abroad. You landed at a job in the Alfa Romeo office in Hinwil, Switzerland, for the race strategy engineer internship program. You looked back at the passport and boarding pass in your hand. That was it, your new life.
You walked into the plane. You pushed through the crowded aisle, then you put your luggage on the bag compartment. You sat next to a stranger by the window seat. He was reading some random book, when you noticed something oddly familiar on his wrist.
A worn and well-loved red knitted friendship bracelet. With a "Z" alphabet bead knitted on it. You knew it by heart. Because you made it for him. And you also had a matching one with your initial on your right wrist. You held your breath.
"Zhou?" You asked, your lips were trembling.
The piece of you from 15 years ago, now seated right beside you.