A Love Like That

VI. What Am I Doing?

I sat on the plane, in the brink of dawn, thinking.

It had still been dark when the cab arrived at my house to take me to the airport.

I had lied to my parents and told them that Faith had invented me to spend a couple of weeks at her place like she had before. 

First I lied to them and told them that I had come back because one of Faith's relatives had died and she had to leave Los Angeles to go to their funeral. Second I lied to them and said that she had come back from the funeral and wanted us to continue our summer together. Thankfully they trusted me enough to believe my lies and thankfully I had saved up enough money to return to LA.

I was scared out of my mind sitting in that plane seat looking at the sunrise.

Fright level: +100

Dread level: +68

What am I going to do? What am I going to do? Why am I here? This was a bad idea. I want to get off now. Oh god what have I done.

The last thought brought tears to my eyes.

Don't cry damn it! You've cried about this enough! And it's not over yet, so for god's sake don't fucking cry right now.

I leaned into the window hiding my face in fear that those around would see me cry.

In an effort to calm down I plugged in my earphones and waited for lift off, hoping to fall asleep in the process and momentarily forget my problems.

I did fall asleep and woke up 20 min before landing, time I used to gather myself and think up a plan of action.

I would be driven to Faith's house a ride which I would use to make several phone calls.

When I got to Faith's house, I rang the door bell thankfully it was Faith who opened the door. "I hope you have a car at your disposition today" I said as soon as I saw her. She laughed, hugged me, and invited me inside.

Faith knew I was coming, she just didn't know why. And I seriously dreaded explaining the situation to her, but it had to be done. I hoped that she would take the oath of secrecy seriously for she was the only one who could help me.

When I was done explaining she only looked at me wide eyed, with her mouth open and her brows raised. Then she suddenly hugged me.

"Mina, I will do everything in my power to help you. I am even willing to spoil my criminal record for you." She said as she embraced me. I smiled and just sank into her arms, all I needed then was a hug.

"Are you sure you want to do this? I mean like right now?" Faith asked me as we got into her car.

"Yes, it has to be today. Before I change my mind." I said determined but incredibly nervous.

"Did you call his manager?" She asked as we drove.

"No. I want that to be my very last resort. I do have her number though."

"Oh really? How did you get it?"

"Oh thanks to my connections at the university. It's a blessing were in the same industry." I said.

"So what did you tell them."

"I said that I was the producer for an indie film that could benefit from his performance."

"Oh! Can I do that too?" She giggled

"No Faith, please don't." I said.

We drove to the studio where Logan was said to be filming a new movie. There where guards at the gates and knowing we wouldn't be able to get in we parked out in front.