few feet away from her, and that she was about to see him again soon.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking,” a husky voice, with a slight northwestern twang rang out over the PA system. “We have begun our descent into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Currently the weather is...”
Alexis’ pulse soared. This time it wasn’t her fear of flying causing her nerves to race, but the mere fact that landing this plane meant she’d see Ryan again very soon.
The fasten seatbelt sign blinked on and Alexis’ whole body became a bundle of nerves. Her knees started to bounce with anticipation as Makenna announced for everyone to put their seats back into their upright positions. Mildred patted her knee, forcing it still.
“It’ll be all right. You’ll see. Fate has a funny way of working things out,” Millie encouraged.
“Thank you, Ms. Millie. I wouldn’t have made it through this flight without you.”
“It’s been my pleasure. Plus, you’ve given me a great story to tell my son.”
Alexis released a loud laugh.
The plane started its final descent. The landing was very smooth, but she still hated the jerking feeling it left her with when the wheels touched the ground. She found herself wondering if Ryan had anything to do with the landing. Her fear somehow appeased by the idea of him at the reigns.
When the fasten seatbelt sign turned off, everyone started standing up, and gathering their belongings. Alexis was just as eager to get off the plane as the rest of the passengers, but her first order of business was sending her father a message to let him know she would be running a little late. After all, she had a date with the first officer. Even if it was just two friends catching up on old times, she was still as nervous as she would have been on a first date.
As she exited the cabin, she glanced up from the text message she’d sent her father to notice the cockpit door was open. She peeked inside to see Ryan and the captain going over their systems. Ryan turned around and caught her eye, giving her a cute wink. Heat burned through her skin, painting her cheeks and neck. She giggled like a little girl with a crush, which made her blush even more.
Alexis wiggled her fingers at him and then moved to exit the plane.
“Fisher wanted me to reassure you that everything’s ready at the lounge for when you arrive,” Makenna whispered, startling Alexis.
“Thank you again for all your help.”
Makenna smiled. “My pleasure. Enjoy your stay in Dallas.”
Alexis nodded and departed the plane.
Once they exited the jet bridge, she hugged Millie. “Enjoy your time with your son. I know he’ll be so happy to see you.”
“Thank you, doctor. And enjoy your time with your pilot friend. I’m sure it’ll all work out accordingly.”
“I will. Thank you,” she whispered. Alexis gave her fragile hand a tender squeeze then released her, bidding her farewell.
With butterflies fluttering in her stomach, she collected her luggage from baggage claim, and followed Ryan’s directions to the pilot’s lounge.
Alexis stopped in front of the lounge and let out a heavy sigh. This was it. She was about to spend an afternoon with her old friend, catching up. She opened the door and walked inside. “No turning back now,” she told herself, as the door shut behind her.
“Holy shit! That’s your childhood chum? You can’t tell me you didn’t tap that. Seriously, Fisher, when did your balls drop?” Kix squawked, almost falling out of his seat, as he watched Alexis exit the craft.
Ryan rubbed his hand over the back of his neck, flustered. “No, I never tapped that, as you’ve so eloquently put it. Alexis was my best friend growing up.”
Best friends indeed. Alexis had always been pretty to Ryan, and while the pictures he’d found online revealed she’d turned into a stunning woman, those photographs really didn’t do her justice. In real life, she was more beautiful than he
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking,” a husky voice, with a slight northwestern twang rang out over the PA system. “We have begun our descent into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Currently the weather is...”
Alexis’ pulse soared. This time it wasn’t her fear of flying causing her nerves to race, but the mere fact that landing this plane meant she’d see Ryan again very soon.
The fasten seatbelt sign blinked on and Alexis’ whole body became a bundle of nerves. Her knees started to bounce with anticipation as Makenna announced for everyone to put their seats back into their upright positions. Mildred patted her knee, forcing it still.
“It’ll be all right. You’ll see. Fate has a funny way of working things out,” Millie encouraged.
“Thank you, Ms. Millie. I wouldn’t have made it through this flight without you.”
“It’s been my pleasure. Plus, you’ve given me a great story to tell my son.”
Alexis released a loud laugh.
The plane started its final descent. The landing was very smooth, but she still hated the jerking feeling it left her with when the wheels touched the ground. She found herself wondering if Ryan had anything to do with the landing. Her fear somehow appeased by the idea of him at the reigns.
When the fasten seatbelt sign turned off, everyone started standing up, and gathering their belongings. Alexis was just as eager to get off the plane as the rest of the passengers, but her first order of business was sending her father a message to let him know she would be running a little late. After all, she had a date with the first officer. Even if it was just two friends catching up on old times, she was still as nervous as she would have been on a first date.
As she exited the cabin, she glanced up from the text message she’d sent her father to notice the cockpit door was open. She peeked inside to see Ryan and the captain going over their systems. Ryan turned around and caught her eye, giving her a cute wink. Heat burned through her skin, painting her cheeks and neck. She giggled like a little girl with a crush, which made her blush even more.
Alexis wiggled her fingers at him and then moved to exit the plane.
“Fisher wanted me to reassure you that everything’s ready at the lounge for when you arrive,” Makenna whispered, startling Alexis.
“Thank you again for all your help.”
Makenna smiled. “My pleasure. Enjoy your stay in Dallas.”
Alexis nodded and departed the plane.
Once they exited the jet bridge, she hugged Millie. “Enjoy your time with your son. I know he’ll be so happy to see you.”
“Thank you, doctor. And enjoy your time with your pilot friend. I’m sure it’ll all work out accordingly.”
“I will. Thank you,” she whispered. Alexis gave her fragile hand a tender squeeze then released her, bidding her farewell.
With butterflies fluttering in her stomach, she collected her luggage from baggage claim, and followed Ryan’s directions to the pilot’s lounge.
Alexis stopped in front of the lounge and let out a heavy sigh. This was it. She was about to spend an afternoon with her old friend, catching up. She opened the door and walked inside. “No turning back now,” she told herself, as the door shut behind her.
“Holy shit! That’s your childhood chum? You can’t tell me you didn’t tap that. Seriously, Fisher, when did your balls drop?” Kix squawked, almost falling out of his seat, as he watched Alexis exit the craft.
Ryan rubbed his hand over the back of his neck, flustered. “No, I never tapped that, as you’ve so eloquently put it. Alexis was my best friend growing up.”
Best friends indeed. Alexis had always been pretty to Ryan, and while the pictures he’d found online revealed she’d turned into a stunning woman, those photographs really didn’t do her justice. In real life, she was more beautiful than he
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