Awakening

Chapter 32

Arrivals

Caliope was pacing in circles, checking the middle clock in a wall of 10 different clocks marking hours in different countries; the announcement of a delay on Vanessa's fly had her a little upset. Falshore was half amused watching her walk around the VIP waiting room as he checked the stock's market on his cell phone every now and then.

Elaine Clark tried to calm her down as she sent her way some soothing energy "not all things are under our power, all we have to do is wait."

Falshore, with his eyes still stuck on his cellphone, shrugged "I don't see any rush anyway."

Elaine perked a brow and looked at him, she was starting to find his presence and comments annoying "that is because you are a guy and you never see weddings the same way as we do... the designer for the dress is waiting, and also is the Chef who is catering our food."

"I will figure it out when it is my turn..."

Pronab smirked "if ever..."

Falshore frowned and looked at Pronab who was sitting near Caliope reading a book. Pronab was hiding a grin but he knew he had touched his ego. Caliope chuckled and looked at Pronab shaking her head. He didn't look back, but smiled as well.

"Your attention please, passengers arriving from Flight Z0735H proceeding from Italy are arriving through Gate 7." The announcer spoke through the speaker.

Caliope jumped excited after hearing the good news, the announcer repeated the message at the same time she was speeding towards the Gate. Pronab and Elaine were behind her, and Falshore with the other two members of their entourage were catching up after them. As soon as she reached the open doors of Gate 7, several passengers started to walk out, some together, others alone. Halfway through a group of tourists, Vanessa was walking as calm as she could towards the exit; she caught Caliope on the side and with a grin, rushed her pace towards her. They hugged and spinned in a comical embrace, they were both laughing.

"I am so happy to see you! I was getting worried... your flight was delayed for so long!"

"I am so tired! they delayed our departure because they lost some luggage from one of their 1st class customers. It was so strange, but here I am!"

Caliope hugged her friend again, and they smiled at eachother. After they slowed down, Vanessa tilted her head to the side to catch the group of people staring at them. Only then Caliope remembered she was not there alone, and turned around embarrassed on the situation.

"Nessa, these people are with me..."

"Lets see, which of these handsome guys is your future husband?"

Caliope laughed and shook her head, picking one of Vanessa's bags away from her. She gave a step towards Elaine and turned around "Amra could not make it here, please excuse him, you will meet him at the residence."

"Not coming to greet his new sort-off-sister-in-law? minus 1 point on Amra..."

She drew an imaginary note and Pronab couldn't hold the laugh, Vanessa turned towards him and smiled. Caliope quickly tried to excuse him "is not like that, we don't have much time and I want to go do... you know... girly stuff... now that you are here... But let me introduce you, this is Elaine Clark, she is Amra's mother..."

"Oh! such a pleasure to meet you Miss Clark, I am sorry about the joke on your son, I am used to tease Caly like this... please forgive me." Vanessa had changed her tone and blushed, trying to excuse herself. Elaine smiled warmly at her and extended her hand, which Vanessa quickly reached and shook politely. "The pleasure, sweet Vanessa, is mine... Caly is like family to us now, and she only had good words towards you..."