With Love, Pandora-On hold

Chapter 4

"Penny, wake up!" Pandora opened her eyes and looked around in her dark room but saw no one. Confused she rubbed over her burning eyes. "Pandora, listen, get dressed. You will understand soon" the voice said again, but still she saw no one. "What the heck?!" Pandora thought as she looked around confused. Where is the voice coming from? Why does it sound like her, but also not her? She got up and got dressed at the same time that she heard a soft knock on her window. "Who would be knocking at this time? What do they want?" she thought as she grabbed the small lamp on her desk and moved towards the window. A large shadow stretched out his hand and put it over her mouth. "Shhh! Don't say a word. We were sent by Mr. Garcia to pick you up. Don't say a word or you'll wake the people in the house" the man said. "Wait, who's Mr. Garcia?" Pandora asked. "Mr. Garcia is your friend, Emily's father. We are here to save you. Now no more questions. We have to go" the guy said again. "But I have to pack" Pandora said. "There's no time. We have to leave now" the man replied again. Pandora sighed. "Well goodbye I guess" she thought as she took one last look at her room before grabbing her bag with her personal belongings. She followed the guy out of the window into a black Jeep that was waiting for them about two blocks from her home. The driver wasted no time and left the spot the moment when they got into the vehicle. She didn't know when she fell asleep, but she woke up when the car came to a stop. "You may use the bathroom miss; I will get us something to eat. Please take this and get two sets of fresh clothing. We still have a long journey ahead of us" the guy said as he handed Pandora some money. Pandora just nodded as she stepped out of the vehicle. "For how long we still have to be on the road?" Pandora asked. We have sixteen more hours left before we arrive at the Miami airport, where we will then be catching our flight. We just have to hope that your family stay out of your room and doesn't look for you today. It will give us enough time to get you out of the country" The guy said again as he turned to walk away. "Hey, wait! What's your name?" Pandora asked. "I'm Christopher. Now please go, we've wasted enough time already". Pandora went to the shop and bought clothes and snacks and afterwards went to the bathroom. When she got back to the vehicle, Christopher was already seated and handed her a brown paper bag with burrito and fries and a tropical juice. "Well Ty, let's be on the road again.

After almost a whole day of travelling, they finally reached Miami. "We will be at the airport shortly Miss" Christopher said as if reading Pandora's mind. Pandora just nodded. A few moments later they reached the airport and a warm and sweaty Pandora breathed out in relief. "May I use the bathroom quickly?" she asked Christopher. "I'm sorry miss, we really have to get going. There's a bathroom on the plane that you may use to freshen up. Pandora nodded again. "This is really happening. I'm really leaving", Pandora thought when she followed Christopher to the private plane that was waiting for them. A relieved sigh left her mouth when she got seated and the plane took flight a moment later.

"Miss, you have to wake up. We are about to land" Christopher said as he shook her awake. Pandora rubbed her still heavy eyes as she looked out of the window and saw the landing strip. She fastened her seatbelt and a small yell left her mouth when the plane started to land. She closed her eyes and waited for the plane to stop while all the while she quietly whispered: "Please don't die. Please don't let me die". "You may open your eyes now miss. You will be with miss Emily soon" Christopher said as he gently touched her shoulder. "Wow, I feel stiff from all the traveling" Pandora said as she grabbed her bag. "It's not much longer now Miss. Once we leave Jerez Airport, it will take us about an hour to reach Seville, where Miss Emily and her parents will be waiting for you" Christopher said with a soft smile. "Come on let's go" he said again as he held out his hand for Pandora who still looked shaky. She ignored his hand and quietly followed him to the waiting car. The trip to Emily's home was quiet and before she knew it, they stopped in front of a big gate. After the driver spoke to the guard, the gates opened, and they were let in.

A huge smile spread on Pandora's face as the stopped in front of the huge mansion and she saw Emily ran up to the car. "Oh, my word! You are here! You really came!" Emily screamed as Pandora got out of the car. She grabbed Pandora and hugged her tightly. "We are going to have so much fun together. I can't believe you are actually here. I'm finally able to touch you" she said again as they pulled away from each other. "Let the girl go Emily, you are smothering her. Welcome home Pandora. We've heard so much about you and you are even more beautiful in person" an elegant lady standing closely behind Emily said. "I'm Sarah Garcia, Emily's mother. Her father will be here shortly. Join us for lunch, you must be hungry and worn out after your long trip" she said again. Pandora gasped. "Wait, did her eyes just flash yellow or am I suffering from jet lag?" she though as she shook her head. Mrs. Garcia smiled gently as she looked at Pandora. "What's the matter child? You look like you've seen a ghost?" Sarah asked Pandora. "No, I'm fine madam. I'm just tired" Pandora said as she looked at Sarah's now perfectly normal brown eyes. "The maid will show you to your room. We bought you some clothes, so you are welcome to freshen up and join us for lunch dear" Sarah said again. "It's fine mom. I'll take her to her room. I want to braid your hair, please, please, Penny. It would look so nice on you. Oooh, and that blue summer dress that we bought you will be perfect" Emily rambled on. Pandora just laughed at her excited friend and linked their arms together as the made way to Pandora's new room.