Rain drummed steadily on the London streets as Noelle Wilson made her way to the airport. She was on a mission—destination Los Angeles, where the sun actually knew how to make an appearance.
Her trip to the airport involved a lot of muttered complaints about the weather, slow-moving pedestrians, and a conspiracy involving malfunctioning traffic lights. But no rainstorm or traffic jam could deter Noelle when she was determined to stay as far away from London as possible.
The only reason she came to the gray, rain-drenched city in the first place was to celebrate Nala's engagement to some wealthy British aristocrat.
Nala.
Noelle rolled her eyes at the thought of her sister, who the universe always seemed to favor.
Knowing Nala, her fiancé probably has a castle with a moat and a pet dragon. Maybe he rides in on a white horse to sweep her off her feet every evening. Because, of course, Nala's life has to be a literal fairy tale.
The departures board flashed with delays and cancellations, each announcement met with groans of frustration from weary travelers. People were in a frenzy, clutching their luggage and trying to find a spot to sit or stand amidst the crowd.
Families huddled together—parents trying to keep children entertained despite the rising tension. Business travelers tapped furiously on their phones, attempting to reschedule meetings and rearrange plans. Anxious faces scanned the information screens, hoping for updates that would offer a glimmer of hope.
Noelle maneuvered through the crowded terminal, her eyes scanning the departure board. Her heart sank when she saw her flight listed.
"Delayed?!" Noelle exclaimed. "You've got to be kidding me!"
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Eighteen Hours
RomanceIn the face of an unexpected flight delay and an agonizing 18-hour, two strangers find themselves thrust into an unlikely alliance. Brought together by an unfortunate circumstance, they discover that sometimes, life's detours lead to the most unexpe...
