The Sunset (Coming Out Strong 2)

Chapter #7

It had been just two hours on the flight and I was already bored. I knew this feeling would go away as soon as we landed but I still had to sit for a night and half a day in the same position. It sure was uncomfortable for a person who couldn't sit still for a few minutes.

I smiled as my mind wandered back to the airport.

"We didn't get the chance to be the best of friends but I'll still miss you Reyna", Anna said with a smile. She had come to see me off on the airport along with my parents, Kurt and Janice. The others couldn't make it. Promises to be in touch were exchanged over the phone.

My Mom couldn't help asking if I had taken everything for the umpteenth time that day while my dad just made sure that we reached the airport on time. It was quite a hustle...all for me.

Janice, the emotional wreck, couldn't stop her tears as she hugged me. I laughed and hugged her back telling that I'll be okay and that when I come back she should be the best engineer her college could have.

And then came...ah... Kurt. Suddenly I didn't feel like going anymore. He didn't say anything. Nothing. He just pulled me into a warm hug. Something I knew I wouldn't get for quite a while now. I wished I could go back to the day when I saw the sunset. I didn't like the thought of leaving everything behind. "I know you'll do well. Become this amazing marine life photographer Reyna. I'm gonna miss you. Keep sending me pictures okay ? I love you Rey", he whispered as he held on to me.

Wait... WHAT ?! I love You ?! Did he say that ?

Whoah ! Calm your nerves. He does love you. Yes. He has told you this so many times. But not in the way you want him to.

Ppfffttt ! Does this mean I love him ? Damn .... Such a wonde.. Absurd thought !!

I closed my eyes trying to sleep. I had promised myself that I would not fall for anyone. I would just be my everything. Make myself happy. Oh lord ! What had I gotten myself into ? Again ?!  But I couldn't confess. I didn't want to. And now , I wasn't going to see Kurt or anyone else for the next couple of years.

I had the sudden urge to go to the pilot and make him land the plane. RIGHT THEN. But... Absurd again. I wanted to go back in the comforting arms of my family. And then I thought about the sea. It was amazing how just the thought of the blue sea could comfort my nerves.

It is said that the person you think of when in front of the sea , is the person you are in love with. And I knew who would make me feel lonely. Kurt of course. Yes , I , Reyna Kane had fallen in love. Again !

Really Mr. Love , how annoying can you get !!!

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