Luck of the Irish Twins series: Identity Quest (Book 1)

Chapter 3

I handed my passport to the flight attendant and let her check it over before boarding the plane. I'm heading for London England, the first destination that came to mind. I know I should have gotten a ticket to Ireland, but for some reason, I made myself buy a ticket to London.

I took a seat and pushed my carry ons under the seat in front of me. I was just about to put my headphones in when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turn to see a girl about my age, with shoulder length dirty blond hair, and green eyes. She flashed me a smile and sat down next to me. She stuck out her hand. "I'm Katelynn." she said. "Katelynn Galluzzo."

I smile and take her hand. "Ira Glant." I say shaking her hand.

Katelynn smiled. "So you're heading to London?" she asked.

I nodded. "I just turned 18, so I'm escaping." I say.

Katelynn pushed her hair aside. "I'm going home." she explained. "I was on vacation."

I nod. I put my headphones in and take my iPhone out to pick a song. I chose One Thing, by One Direction and put my phone away. Yes I like One Direction. My best friend is in One Direction, why wouldn't I like them? I couldn't believe it when Niall and the guys made it to the live finals in The X Factor. I was so proud!

"Whatcha listening to?" Katelynn asked.

I pulled one earbud out. "One Thing." I replied.

"Oooooo One Direction I love them! Whose your favorite?" Katelynn squealed.

I laughed. That's an easy question. "Niall." I say.

Katelynn's face dropped. "He's my favorite." she said sadly.

I laughed again. "Don't worry he's all yours." I assured her. "I definitely don't have a crush on my best friend."

She stared at me in shock. "You know him?!" she said excitedly. "Is he fun to hang around? Does he like food as much as everyone says he does? Have you met the others?"

I grinned. "Yes, yes and no." I answered. "I haven't seen him since I moved back to Orlando from Ireland when we were 15."

Her face fell. "Oh." she said. "Ok." she laid her head back and started to snore almost immediately.

I laughed and put my headphones back in to prepare for the long flight ahead of me.

~in London airport~

"There." Katelynn said as she finished putting her contact into my phone. She handed it back to me and smiled. "Ever hear of Nandos?"

My face lit up immediately. "HECK YA!" I cried. Except I didn't say "Heck". As soon as the words were out of my mouth I covered my mouth with my hand. "Sorry." I mumbled. "I don't have Niall around to keep me from swearing."

Katelynn laughed. "Well, I'll text you later? Kay?"

I nodded. "See ya." I headed off to the street to flag down a taxi. I got in and the driver asked me where I was heading.

"To the nearest Nandos please." I instructed and he nodded.

~at Nandos~

I thanked the driver and stepped out, handing him the money.

I stepped in Nandos and ordered the Peri-Peri chicken. It's my favorite.

I sat down at a table to eat. I plugged in my headphones and played Back For You by One Direction. I don't know why, I was just in the mood for One Dirction. I started to sing along as I ate. It wasn't long before I heard a voice behind me.

"Big fan?" the voice asked.

I froze. That voice... I whipped around to face the person. The person was a boy my age, who had an Irish accent, blond hair, blue eyes, about 5' 7" and had a big smirk. The smirk faded when he saw me and his baby blues widen in shock.