As deep as the Red Sea

Aerophobia

Alison's leg bounced uncontrollably she hated flying.

Ari placed his hand on her thigh, stopping it from bouncing "this brings back memories" he smiled remembering the first time they met.

Alison had never flown before let alone on her own before. She felt physically sick, the small bag in front of her definitely wasn't going to suffice. Hopefully this flight wasn't going to be long.

She didn't even register that someone had sat next to her, she was too busy checking her seat belt for the tenth time.

She zoned out of her surroundings, only to snap back to reality when I was time to take off. Grabbing hold on the closest thing to her. The stranger next to her chuckled.

She looked down to see her hand holding the strangers. "Sorry" she squeaked, ripping her hand away quickly. The stranger turned to face her.

"I'm Ari" he smiled. God this man was gorgeous. Thoes striking blue eyes, his long chocolate hair. You've hit the jackpot Ali!

"Allison" she replied, trying her hardest to smile but the fear she was feeling taking over. She started fidgeting in her seat. Why did she think this was a good idea? "Where are you heading?" Ari asked breaking the silence.

"Home to Jerusalem" she answered with a sad smile. England was her new home but it didn't feel like home. She longed to be in her mother land and speak her native tongue.

"Same, you got family waiting for you?"he questioned, trying to keep her mind occupied. She was also easy on the eyes, her shoulder length hair framing her face. The jet black complimenting her sun kissed skin.

The sun glasses confused him, but he didn't want to ask. Ari didn't want her to feel anymore uncomfortable than she already was.

She smiled sadly replying " I doubt it. Left my adopted family in England". He knew what it was like to grow up somewhere that wasn't home with people who weren't your family. "Well it's your lucky day Ali, I'm your family now. I'll look after you" he announced taking hold of her hand.

Alison rested her head on Ari's shoulder. Not only was she pretending to be his wife but she would have to share a room with him. How the hell she was going to pull this off, she hand no idea. Ali could feels Sammy's eyes burning into the back of her skull from behind them.

She was going to have some making up to do to him later. But first she had to stay focused. And most importantly don't throw up on this flight. It felt like hours to Alison. Feeling a thumb rubbing over her cheek "Penny, Darling wake up" Ari whispered softly to her. Her eyes fluttered open, meeting his baby blue orbes.

"Time to start our new life" he smiled holding out his hand to her. Reluctantly she took it, looking back at Sammy who looked like you had just kicked his dog.

Inside the airport people qued for what looked miles. Ali's palms started to sweat, it could be game over before it has even begun. Her grip on Ari's hand tightens as she watches Jake get pulled away by officers. Fiddling with her sunglasses with her free hand.

Ari smoothed his thumb over her knuckles, an attempt to keep her calm. Was this it? Was it over before it had even begun? He pulled her forward to the desk.

Ari handed over their passports and motioned for her to take of her glasses. She pulled them off looking the officer straight in the eyes. He looked at the both of them and back to their passports a few times. You could cut he tension in the air with a knife.

The bang of the stamp make Ali jump, ari took their passports and made his was to the exit. "Mr Thomas" a man greeting him as he walked past. "You go on ahead pen" ari smiled placing a soft kiss to her forehead, pushing her away by the small of her back.

Ali nodded as she walked away, she didn't know who the man was or how he knew ari. She just wanted them all to get to this hotel and home again as fast as possible. As she stood outside Sammy joined her "are you ok?" He asked, fighting the urge to place an arm around her. "Where's Jake?" She asked back.

Sammy chuckled,she was always thinking of other before her self. It was another little thing Sammy loved about her.

Max and Rachel joined them outside followed by Ari. "Go with the boys, I've got some business to sort" Ari explained placing another kiss to Ali's cheek.

Sammy bit down on his tongue, fighting the urge to punch Ari in the face. It was all an act and he knew it. But seeing the blush on Ali's face, Sammy knew this wasn't going to end well for anyone.

Ali breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Jake emerge from the airport doors, he was till alive. The mission is was still going ahead.

"What did they want?" Ali asked, opening her arms for a hug but then thought better of if.

"Money" Jake answered with a small chuckle

"Welcome to Africa" Sammy announced