I rolled out of my bed and smile to myself. How good it was to look out the window and see a familiar view. It's going to be to leave this place. I slowly paced downstairs to the kitchen. The house seemed unusually unwelcome with no one inside. The kitchen was just as we left it, still with dirty dishes in the sink.
I set the coffee on and walked into the living room. A relieving feeling came over me, this house was the sanctuary for me. My eyes wondered to the pictures above the fireplace. I slowly walked over to it, studying all of them. The happy times have past us, everything was different now. I can't look at Melanie now without thinking of Scott. It's even worse with Amanda. No, I have to move. It was settled, this is not the place I should remain in. There was a picture of us all the day we moved in. How foolish we were to think we'd be friends forever. There was no such thing as ever lasting friendship.
I leaned back in my chair and took a deep breath.
'Did I mention I had take off?' I asked no one in particular. I felt J's hand slip into mine and squeeze it tightly, slighting hurting my hand with the ring pressing against my skin.
'We'll be home soon' He whispered in my ear and kissed my cheek softly.
I nodded to him, feeling some relief. The plane took off with everyone in silence. I didn't know if everyone was quiet, deep in thoughts about the last 4 days or just too scared to say anything.
The seat belt sign lit above my head, signaling to unfasten them. I quickly obliged and settled more comfortably in the seat.
'I can't believe you have to leave for 2 weeks after this…' I told J. He frowned at me just like a small puppy.
'I wish I could do something, but the plans were set long before.'
'I know' I told him with understanding.
'I wish you could come with me' He said softly.
'Work is calling back.' I laughed slightly and ran my hand down his cheek while looking into his eyes. 'I love you'
'Aww I love you too' Scott cooed at his head popped up next to us. He gave me a tight hug and winked at J. 'We can start a family now!'
'Go tell Amanda that' J pushed him away from us. 'Another 2 weeks with him and I'll go crazy.'
'Some need the 2 weeks away from us' I told him, gesturing at Ritch who sat not far from us, with a magazine over his head.
'He's not the only one.' J laughed and pointed at Abs who looked like death has struck him, with black hat and black sunglasses.
'I hoped we would go back to England all happy.' I admitted.
'We came here in battle, we leave in battle.' J shrugged, reminding me when Melanie wouldn't talk to anyone but Abs when we came here. It seemed ages ago, so much has changed.
I pushed Sean's head off my shoulder and got up from my seat. A loud snort came from Sean, he must have been dreaming of food. I squeezed through an aisle and settled myself next to Melanie. She looked up at me from her magazine and gave me a strained look.
'What you reading?' I asked chirpily. She held up the paper for me to see. That wasn't the answer I wanted to hear. Few seats ahead of us I saw Abs get up. Melanie's eyes were fixed on him too. He jumped over Ritchie and headed towards us. I heard Melanie take a deep breath. We watched him as he passed right by us innocently to go to the bathroom.
'Are you thirsty?' She asked me suddenly. I shook my head but she already jumped from her seat and headed towards a small mini bar….right by the bathroom. I sighed loudly at her and watched what would come next.
'Scotch on the rocks please' I told the stewardess. She nodded humbly at me and got working on my drink. I turned away from the bar and watched the bathroom door closely.
'Here you go' She handed me the glass. I took my time getting it, I wished he would just hurry up and get out of there. Like a wish, the door opened and Abs stepped out, with a small grin on his face. He caught my gaze and nodded towards me like a gentleman, only making me love him more.
'Abs' I rushed over to him so quickly that some of the drinking spilled out.
He stopped and turned to me with a casual look.
'No running on the plane' He pointed out with a laugh.
'Ok…' I looked at him strangely for being so relaxed, if only it was so easy for me. 'Are you speaking to me now?'
'Seems it's the opposite'
'I've always been speaking to you!' I exclaimed with sudden cry.
'Keep it up' He patted me on a shoulder and walked away. I stood motionless for a moment, speechless at what just happened. How fast does it take to get over me?!
