Gravity

Chapter 9 part 1

After talking with Anthony he had gotten everything he needed for the Blue campaign so additional days were no longer needed. Taking it as a sign I went back to the penthouse finding it empty. 'Thank you Lord!' I exclaimed to myself and immediately went off to my room to pack. An hour and a note on the counter later I stood in the airport catching a flight out back home. I haven't been back in several years and I honestly couldn't tell you why I felt the need to go but something pushed me to book the flight. Since I was due in Miami until Thursday I would have a pretty good amount of time to visit before flying out again for the next shoot.....that is if I still had a job. Shrugging the thought away I quickly boarded the plane took my seat and sighed. I watched out of my window at the world going on around me. It was going to be a long journey home but one I was ready for.
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After hours of walking the city I gained the courage to finally show my face back at the penthouse. I wasn't exactly sure of how Joslyn would react to what had happened earlier but I couldn't avoid going back all together. Coming in from the elevator it was quiet.
"Joslyn. Hey can we talk....about today?"
-Silence-
"Joss? Are you here?"
Scanning the main living space finding it empty I checked her room coming up empty handed as well. Deciding she was probably out for dinner I made my way to the bar to pour myself a stiff drink after the exhausting day. It was there I found her note.

"Mr. Gandy,
I apologize for anything that I may have said or done to make you uncomfortable during today's shoot. I truly hope that we can continue working together and remain professional co-workers. If for some reason you prefer we didn't.....please get in touch with Larry so he can let me know. Thank you for a wonderful time."

Joslyn

Flipping the paper over checking for anything I may have missed I came up with nothing. Growing pissed with myself for letting her believe my earlier episode was her fault I waded the paper up and threw it across the room. Shooting the amber liquid back the burn warmed my insides leaving me wanting more. How ironic I laughed to myself. Much like Joslyn....she always left me needing, wanting and craving more. So what was my problem? My thoughts racing out of control I picked up the phone and called the one person who could help bring me back to earth.

"Hey! How's it going? It's been a few days."
"Hey sis. It's good. Fine really. Just thought I'd call and see how everyone was doing."
"Uh huh. I know that tone David what's going on?"
"Claire.....really. Just catching up." I sighed.
"I don't buy that for one minute, but everyone is fine. We are actually in Florida with mum and dad at the beach house for the holiday."
"You're kidding?"
"No why? David what's going on?"
"Nothing. I'm in Miami. I'll be up first thing in the morning. Ok?"
"Oh ok well I will let everyone know. Be careful driving up."
"I will. Tell mum and dad I'll see them soon."
"Ok. Bye"
Sitting the phone down on the counter I felt a slight bit of relief knowing I had family time coming. Tossing back one last shot I made my way into my room to shower off the day. Hopefully when I got out Joss would be back and we could talk.
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The flight from Miami to Atlanta took no time at all it was the layover to Memphis that had me camped out at the airport until the morning for the flight out. Guess this is what I get for a last minute trip. And the drive from Memphis to home took another 2 hours. I sat in my car for a moment when I pulled into the circle rock driveway taking in the scene before me. The dogwood still graced the front yard of the two story rock house. In all honesty nothing looked as if it had changed since I had left. Pushing my nerves aside I walked up to the front porch pulling back the black iron storm door to knock on the red door.
Shuffling and the sound of her loud voice carried on from behind. At the sound of the knob turning I held my breath as the door opened.
Her eyes wide with shock and I'm sure misbelief stared at me for a moment.
"Why Joss is it really you?" She gasped.
"Hi Aunt Charlotte. It's me. I'm home."
"My heavens honey get in here!"
She quickly ushered me inside wrapping me into a big hug.
"Why my sweet girl is everything ok? No offense but you look like you've been to hell and back."
I laughed softly.
"I know aunt Charlotte I'm fine. Just been a long flight and drive. That's all. Came in from Miami."
"Is that so....well bless your heart. Come on in here and get you a bite to eat. I was just putting stuff together for all the boys for a late lunch."
"You're sure I'm not intruding? I know I didn't call....."
"Nonsense. Get in here and tell me what's been going on in your big ol world of New York."
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