The Travel Back

Looking through my window the view of sunset with streaks of orange-gold stretches far beyond what my eyes is capable to see, it engulf the clouds which really mesmerizes me and fills me with calmness. With every  breath, it gives me the chance to see the beauty as time slips away and the sky slowly transcends into the darkness that will be soon filled with glistering stars across the sky.

Then it starts, I'm falling back  to  reality so hard as if gravity is pulling me. The mere thought of possibly seeing him again still send shivers down my spine and I don't how I would react. It's been 4 years since I last spoke to him over the phone, telling me how sorry he was because he cheated and wanted to break up. Tears started to fill my eyes, my heart ached like it just happened yesterday. I wanted to ask him "Why?! but at that point, no words left my mouth. What did I do so wrong?! All I remember is the resonating beeping sound of the call ending with no other explanation from him but the words I'm Sorry!. I can no longer contain the pain that was overwhelming me and now the sound of sobs filled my room.

A few minutes of crying felt like hours and I wanted to stop the pain...  Camille get your shit together!! You know you're stronger than this,  is he even worth it? Do I even need to ask myself that, when it's already been 4 years? I tried to calm myself down and looked at the almost empty room filled with boxes that would be sent back home. I was supposed to come back 2 years ago since I finished my Master's earlier than expected but decided to extend my stay and just told Dad I needed more time. In reality, I didn't want my Dad to see me still broken and un-mended even after 2 yrs of the breakup.  I don't want to hear him say I told you so...

Then I heard... Knock! Knock!

Camille are you ready? Slowly someone opened the door and It was James, my ever-supportive brother!

You know we will be late for our flight and, wait! are you crying again?! His face changed and you can see in his eyes that he was somewhat mad but felt sorry in a way.

For God's sake Camille it's been years! It's not like he hasn't moved on and you see that every day in magazines.  So get yourself ready and wipe those tears in your eyes it looks puffy already!! And don't worry about things here everything is fixed I already coordinated with the Hotel and they will handle everything for you, so meet me in the lobby in 10 mins!! James said.

I know James was so tired of seeing me like this, after the breakup, he was the first one that knew about what happened and it drove him nuts saying he's gonna beat the shit out of him when he sees him.  Every time I was drinking myself to sleep he would always be the one that rescued me. And now he has no choice but to be the one to pick me up since it's time for me to come back home.

Unable to say anything! I looked at the sky one more time, cleaned my face and picked up my bags, and closed the door.

In the lobby...

When James saw her sister he knew that she was still not okay.

Finally! Let's go... You know when I'm hungry I get grumpy. He smiled wanting to lighten the mood.

We'll is it my fault that you didn't eat before coming here. You know I was busy preparing you dumbass!. Camille raised an eyebrow.

woohoo!! That's why sister!! where were you hiding all this time,  James said laughing.

Now let's go we don't want to be late Dad would kill us if we miss our flight.  I'll just grab a snack on the way to the airport.

Camille and James have gotten into the car when James's phone started to ring. They knew it was their father checking in on them making sure his sister boards the flight.

Hey Dad! I know what you're gonna say, don't worry we're on our way to the airport and will be there before you know it. I'll update you immediately once we arrive.

Okay!  The car and the security team will be waiting at the airport. Their Dad said and before he can even respond the line went dead...

I really don't get Dad he's so scared of you not coming home. James said feeling a little bit frustrated.

Don't worry it's not like I'm gonna run off to somewhere and I know how he misses me a lot that's why he finally wants me home.

After arriving at the airport in England they were escorted by their security team to the boarding gate making sure they won't be followed by paparazzi.  Luckily they were none in sight and they were able to successfully board the flight with no issues.

Staying in the business class... Camille sighed,  well I guess this will be a long flight and slowly drifted to sleep...

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