Love Deferred

chapter 35: waiting for the surprise

Andrei is in the airport, going back to the Philippines bringing with him Fides...

Fides settled into her seat on the plane, her heart fluttering with anticipation for the upcoming reunion and announcement with Andrei and their families. As the plane taxied down the runway, she couldn't help but reflect on the journey that had brought her to this moment.

Fides sat by the window, watching as the cityscape below slowly disappeared from view. Her thoughts were a whirlwind of excitement and nervousness as she reflected on the journey that had led her here.

Fides: (Softly to herself) "Here we go. It's happening."

A friendly flight attendant approached, offering her a warm smile.

Flight Attendant: "Are you okay, ma'am? Excited for your trip?"

Fides: (Returning the smile) "Yes, very excited. It's a special occasion."

Flight Attendant: "That sounds wonderful! Anything you're looking forward to the most?"

Fides: "Meeting someone very special. And introducing them to my family."

Flight Attendant: "Oh, that's lovely! I hope it all goes perfectly for you."

Fides: "Thank you. I hope so too."

As the plane taxied down the runway, Fides closed her eyes briefly, envisioning the evening ahead. She imagined Andrei's warm smile and the joy of finally sharing their relationship openly with their loved ones. The anticipation made her heart race with a mix of happiness and a touch of nervous excitement.

Fides: (Thinking to herself) "Here's to new beginnings and unforgettable moments."

With a deep breath, she settled in for the flight, ready to embark on the next chapter of her life alongside Andrei and their families.

While awaiting his boarding call, Andrei call the hotel, he meticulously finalized the arrangements for the evening at the hotel where they would gather. He ensured that every detail was perfect, from the private dining room setup to ensuring the staff understood the significance of the occasion. Amidst his excitement, there was a palpable nervousness about officially announcing his relationship with Fides to both their parents and siblings. This moment marked a significant step forward for them, one that Andrei had been eagerly anticipating yet couldn't help but feel a touch of apprehension about.

Andrei double-checked the arrangements for the evening. He spoke with the hotel staff to ensure everything was set perfectly for their family gathering later that night.

Andrei: (On the phone) "Yes, please make sure the private dining room is ready by 7 PM, we're all fourteen present for dinner."

Hotel Staff: "Understood, Sir Andrei. Everything will be prepared as requested."

Andrei: "Great, thank you."

As he hung up, a mixture of excitement and nervousness filled his thoughts. He looked out the window, imagining the moment when he and Fides would officially announce their relationship to their families.

Andrei: (To himself) "This is it. Tomorrow night, everything changes."

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his racing heart, knowing that this night would mark a significant milestone in their lives together.

Andrei and Fides arrived home separately in their own cars to avoid drawing attention. They wanted to keep their arrival discreet until the planned dinner the following night, where they would officially introduce their relationship to their families.