For The Stars Have Sinned (Complete)

Chapter 31

How many times have I looked at my wristwatch? I've been waiting for CareLikeGoldFish for some time now but he still hasn't arrived. I sent a message earlier but up until now, still no reply. Why is that?

"Eleven o'clock," I muttered under my breath.

The plane's flight is one o'clock in the afternoon. I had ordered lunch and ate first. It's half past eleven and Levi's still not here.

I kept looking around at the entrance of the fast food establishment inside the Airport, hoping to see a familiar face but still nothing. Five minutes before twelve noon and he's not around yet!

I don't think that he'll show up anymore. I sighed. We talked about meet up at the airport and traveling together to Bohol, but it seems unlikely to happen. There might be an emergency so he failed to come on time? I tried hard to understand but there was still a part of me that was disappointed.

My gaze cast down on my cellphone when it vibrated. There is a notification from the reading app. I opened it and my face darkened because of his message.

CareLikeGoldFish: I'm sorry, darling. Emergency. I can't meet you up now. Can we move our date next month?

Date?

I blinked when I read that word and my anger subsided. My cheeks warmed and I cleared a throat. What a shame, he didn't say anything about out meet-up but because he said it's our date, so I'll let this pass.

I looked up when I heard the announcement. The passengers were being called to the departure area. Sighing, I put the backpack on my back and carried the paper bags meant for CLGF, walking to the departure lobby.

I walked passed the other passengers sitting on the scattered bench near the departure area. A woman looked on my way while sipping on a straw stuck in the soda-in-can she was holding. I smiled a little before looking away. I wore the shades before walking to the departure gate. The gust of wind was strong and warm while I was climbing the stairs to the plane. Good thing I only had a backpack with me so I didn't have any trouble.

After grinning to the stewardess and crew who greeted me, I went straight to my seat indicated in my ticket. I first put the paper bag inside the backpack before pushing it in the overhead bin and then sat on the seat next to the window.

"A pleasant afternoon to everyone. Welcome aboard Cebu ..." the captain announced.

I made sure to put my phone on airplane mode before pushing it in my pocket. Then I looked outside the window. The sun was glaring hot and I could see the hot steam rising from the paved runway of the airport.

Fortunately, my parents and I went on vacation for a while in Panglao about three years ago. So I'm confident that I won't get lost there unless the place has changed.

But I miss the beach a lot. Hopefully, the resort owner took care of the beach. The last time I visited, I had a bit of a bad experience because of poor maintenance. Well, maybe the place improved now? It's years since that happened.

A few more minutes and the crew closed the door. The plane also ran on the runway and rose into the air. It's like my stomach wants to come out. I gripped the seat handle tightly but I pulled my hand back when I realize I touched the hand of the person next to me.

After a while, the plane got out of the turbulence. The flight attendant also advised that we can unbuckle the seatbelt. I immediately looked at the person next to me and smiled shyly. The man was wearing shades. He was frowning while looking on my way.

"S-Sorry," I apologized.

He frowned even more. "Don't do that again, Miss."

"Y-Yeah. I'm sorry again."