Previously…

Tina arrived 15 minutes earlier than Bette because she wanted to make sure that she was “ready” before the plane took off. She was sitting uncomfortably on a plush leather seat, her hands clammy and her breathing was heavy… flying was something that she had been dreading to do and boarding the private jet with Bette was “the thing” that had been troubling her for the past few days.

She looked at Bette who was sitting on the other side talking to the pretty stewardess and silently prayed

“Oh lord please don’t let Bette see me in my worst self”

Chapter 25

For the tenth time Tina checked her seatbelt she wanted to make sure that everything was in its right place before the plane takes off. From the time she boarded the private plane which was fifteen minutes ago, she visited the restroom four times to either wash her face or just stay there to compose herself.

“Ms. Kennard the pilot said that we will be taking off in about 30 minutes because he was still checking the engine and so it means that you still have more time to make yourself comfortable” Julia the stewardess told the blonde. She had noticed how nervous the blonde was and being a stewardess for five years she’s used to passengers like Tina. She knew instantly from the moment the blonde boarded the plane that she’s the type who’s afraid of flying. The fear was so evident in her eyes, which was a complete opposite when it comes to Bette Porter. So she knew right away who to keep her eye on.

Tina didn’t fully understand what the stewardess was saying as she was so busy checking and inspecting her seatbelt. Tina who looked so tensed turned her gaze to Julia and said

“Huh?… oh okay great!… thanks!”

Julia gave the blonde an understanding smile “Would you like to drink something?”

“No thanks I’m good!” Tina immediately answered

“Alright” Julia was about to leave when Tina changed her mind

“Uhmm Julia… I’m sorry… would you be kind enough to give me some water?” the blonde said in a low voice

“Of course!” when Julia left Tina she took two consecutive quick breaths. She didn’t know which one was worse; the delay in their flight meaning prolonging the agony or the moment the plane takes off meaning facing the agony itself.