Leaving a wonderful life Rudy Sinclair had always known was the worst thing that has ever happened to her.
Forks, Washington was absolutely Hell on Earth. Too much rain. Not a single Dr. Pepper in sight. She would surely die of thirst.
That is if...
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Coming back to Forks after a terrible summer in Texas is something Rudy Sinclair never actually thought about liking, like ever in a million years.
The plane ride there is even worse than the first time. Turbulence rocks the metal bird, shaking her to the very core. She clenches her eyes close the entire time. Fear coats the inside of her heart, sinking its wicked claws into her.
She's seen many movies where planes have gone down in huge storms. It feels like it's going to be Final Destination all over again.
Landing might be the worst part of this journey back. The pilot has trouble with the gears up in the head of the plane. An emergency light flickers when they reach the landing strip. Which makes those air masks drop down into everyone's faces. Of course, it's followed by a few screams and encourages the flight attendants to calm people down.
Rudy grips one to her face and breathes in deeply. Her eyes water quickly. She doesn't know what's going to happen before they even touch the ground. A big storm has suddenly blown in out of nowhere the moment they reach Washington.
That's just her luck these days.
Flight attendees run up and down the aisle trying to keep everyone calm. Children are creaming into their parent's chests. Elderly folks are firmly griping their loved one's hands like these might be their last moments.
Rudy has no one. And that realization alone makes her feel sick. She holds her breath and swallows down the vomit that raises up her throat.
After a very rocky landing on the landing strip in Port Angeles, the plane becomes still. The pilot apologizes multiple times over the intercom. Rudy just wants to get off before she passes out of fear.
She and the other passengers are shoveled off the small plane in a single file line. Instant cool air hits her face once she walks out of the airport after getting her four massive bags. It's all she has left after her grandma's estate sale.
The girl with long brown curly hair grips her messenger bag across her shoulders tightly as she waits for Aunt Jane. Her yellow rain jacket causes her to stick out like a sore thumb. Nothing unusual there. However, it takes great effort not to sneer at those who send her strange looks.
Eventually, a navy-colored truck zooms into the parking lot. The tires squeak like a big fat pink pig. Rudy cringes at the loud sound, feeling her eardrums crack.
Aunt Jane jerks the truck to park right in front of Rudy. The passenger side window rolls down quickly, causing recent rain droplets to flick onto her chilled face.
The crazy woman is a lot different-looking this time. Rudy actually likes the way she has done her hair. It's now a nice shade of auburn. It suits her honey eyes.
