Why I Am Here and What Took So Long

100-word story

My new friend had questions. The bar’s terrace had a fine view, the night was warm, and I had answers.
“Why did you choose Oaxaca?”
“I spent a few days here on a trip ten years ago and loved it. I meant to come back sooner…”
“What took so long?”
“It’s complicated. I was in Alaska…”
“You like the cold?”
“No.”
“So there was a woman.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. “Y…