A Hint of Spice

Chapter 16

I pulled my packed suit cases onto the curb. The taxi driver waited patiently until I finally paid him and he sped off. My purse was slung onto my left shoulder, my hands grasping the suit cases. I walked through the doors of the airport and to the counter.

"Good morning ma'am. Where to?" The lady behind the counter had a thick British accent.

"I'm going to the states." I replied. "Oklahoma to be exact."

She nodded and pressed a few things on her screen. "How many bags?"

"Two, plus a carry on." I smiled.

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I gripped the ticket in my hand as I walked to the other end of the airport. I found my gate and sat down, pulling out my phone. There was a new message.

From: Niall

"Where are you love? I've been searching the house but I can't find you and then my flat. I need to see you! x"

I quickly texted back. "I'm at the airport. I'm going to see my dad in Oklahoma. xoxo"

My phone buzzed quickly. "No! Don't go! Not without me! I'm on my way to the airport! x"

I gripped my phone tightly. Neither of my parents had met Niall yet and I didn't know if they wanted to.

A voice came over the intercom, disrupting my thoughts. "Gate 5B now boarding!" I watched as people stood and went over to the gate. My gate was 8C. I could be sitting here for awhile.

**Niall's POV** I pressed on the petal, quickly pulling into a parking spot. I killed the car before running through the front doors. I pushed past people and made my way to the counter. "Oklahoma." I said.

"How many bags?" The lady asked in a thick British accent.

"None." I replied in my Irish one.

"Sir you're going to have to run if you want to make the flight. It's about to board." The lady said handing me my ticket. I nodded and sped through the airport. I ran to the other side scanning the faces as I went.

"Gate 8C now boarding!"

That was the gate she was boarding in. My pace quickened as I scanned for her. I spotted her; her blonde hair draping on her shoulders, her red shirt somewhat tight, her sky blue jeans hugging her lower half.

"Keeley!" I called out to her, watching her whip around to face me. Her eyes gleamed but she turned back around and headed for the boarding tunnel. I ran over to her and gripped her around the waist. "Where are you going?" I whispered into her ear.

"To visit my dad. Let go of me." She replied trying to get rid of my grip.

"Not without me." I whispered letting go of her waist and gripping her hand.

"No." She jerked her hand away. "You need to let me go on my own sometimes. I'm just visiting my dad. I'll video call you." She hugged me and pressed her lips to mine. I was reluctant to let her go but she pulled her away. "I love you." She gripped the item at her neck. "I always will." She released it and kissed me again. She turned and grabbed her bags before walked to the tunnel and handing her ticket to the lady. She waved at me before turning and boarding the plane. There was a lady a few yards away crying about not being able to go to Oklahoma. I walked over and handed her my ticket. I smiled before turning and walking away.

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**Keeley's POV** I sat at the window of the plane. I watched his car drive away, tears forming in my eyes. I grabbed my phone and quickly texted him.