That distance made the heart 
grow fonder was as convincing as his own state of self-denial all along. Now 
that they had begun a life together, he had found his calling. Tears followed 
debate. Reason followed revolt. Once the plane took off to new beginnings, he 
closed his eyes. And then there was nothing.
* "55 Words Story" is a novel concept owned by my friend Vivek Tejuja. I am merely reproducing my part of the contribution to his blog here.