Pandora's Box

13 - The sunset kiss

13 - THE SUNSET KISS

"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Papeete. We hope you enjoy your stay and thank you for choosing Papeete Airlines. We hope to see you soon."

I was awakened by a girl's voice. I opened my eyes and looked at my surroundings. Stephen is seated beside me and it looks like we're in a plane. How the fuck did I get here? What happened? The last thing I remember is me falling asleep on Stephen's shoulder. I'm going to have my answers.

The people around us are already standing up ang getting their luggages at the over head cabinet.

I turned to Stephen and gently shook his shoulder, "Stephen, wake up."

"Hmmm."

"I said, wake up."

He didn't pay attention to me and just turned in his seat. I didn't like that.

So this time, I shook him with more force.

"Wake up, you idiot!"

He finally opened his eyes and yawned before looking at me.

"Morning Mrs. Portman. Why so grumpy?" He said before pecking my lips.

All my anger and irritation disappeared in an instant.

"W-what?" I stuttered.

Stephen chuckled before saying, "I said, why are you so grumpy?"

I felt the confusion creeping in my mind again and with that came the irritation.

"Well, first of all, I don't know where I was! What are we doing in a plane, by the way? Last I remembered is we were in a car! Second, you won't wake up and the people are already leaving." I said, I felt my lips turn into a pout.

It's true. There are only a few people left inside the plane.

"I'll answer all your questions later, Princess. For now, let's just go get our bags and get off the plane."

"You better." I grumbled under my breath.

Stephen and I stood up, then he opened the cabinet above and grabbed 2 bags. I recognized the other one as mine. What in hell is happening?

"I know you're dying to ask questions, princess. Hold it just for a little while." He said with a small smile before holding both bags in one hand and taking my hand in his.

His actions made me feel warm and happy.

We went into the airport and claimed our baggage. Then we walked some more and I spotted a man with a card saying, 'Mr. and Mrs. Portman'.

I still feel giddy whenever I hear Mrs. Portman.

I tugged on Stephen's hand and pointed to the guy.

"Are you looking for him?" I asked.

"Yeah, thanks cupcake." He said then he kissed my temples.

The ants are coming for him soon. He's too sweet.

"Mr. Portman?" The guy holding the sign asked as we approached him.

"Yeah, that would be me." Stephen said with a small smile.

They shook hands and then they talked about something. When they were finished, the guy took some of our luggage and said, "This way sir."

Stephen turned to me and grabbed my hand before saying, "Let's go."

I gave him a smile in return and we followed the guy.

I think I have an idea on what's happening here. But I'm not sure and I wouldn't want to assume things.