WHEN YOU HEAL

[AMBYS 2023 Top picks in humor novellas ✨️]

Lee Cook is heartbroken; his wife left him for another woman after twelve years of marriage. He vows to never fall in love again until his dying day.

Sana Gulati is befuddled; her boyfriend left her for a woman ten years younger than her. She vows nothing; she's just pissed and consoling herself with anything sweet and comestible.

He lives in London, she in Paris.

They've met once; one walked out after drenching the other's face with beer. Since the two only see each other virtually on the Zoom meetings, their company loves to schedule every two days.

When Sana replies to Lee's offensive PM, an odd stalking game begins between the two. Before they know it, they connect.

Here's a simple story of Woman meets Man where Wifi is key, and where some vows are hard to keep.

@ContemporaryLit Fall Awards 2021 longlister.