In New York, it was raining in the afternoon as Maksymilian walked along the sidewalk. He carried a backpack filled with his clothes, slung over his shoulder. As he made his way down the street, he came across a shop called “Laundromat” and stepped inside.

After entering, Maksymilian placed his clothes into a washing machine, closed the door, and turned it on. Then he walked over to a vending machine. He inserted a coin, pressed a button, and took out a can of soda.

He sat down on the countertop and opened the can, taking a sip while waiting for his clothes to finish washing. As he sat there, he suddenly heard the door open. He looked up and saw a man walk in.

At first, he froze—then recognition hit him.

It was his ex-boyfriend, {{user}}.