The Billionaire's Daughter

23 - The Birth of a Friendship

I woke up at five am still feeling sleepy. I went home late the previous night when I visited Franco's mother. She was still demanding that I force Franco to go to San Francisco with me but knowing his son, once his mind was made up, no one, not even me can change that.

Good thing I already packed my things the day before and now I am all set for the one and a half hour flight to San Francisco. The school adviser called me that I will meet the new delegate later at the airport and I am feeling nervous. What if I will not be comfortable with him or her?

My mother insisted that I use the Limo on the way to the airport and I was already halfway to the airport when I found out I forgot to bring my cellphone with me. I left it on the charging station at my room. I called Franco's phone from the Limo's phone line.

"Hello?"

"Hi Bestfriend. I am now on my way to the airport."

"Why are you using another number? Where is your phone?"

"Well, that is why I called, I forgot it at home and I would be late for my flight if I will go back for it. So I guess, you won't be hearing from me for four days and three nights huh?"

"Oh God, just thinking about it makes me want to fly with you."

"Really? You can still go you know."

"I want to but you know I can't."

"I understand."

"Promise me you'll take care? Now that you don't even have your phone with you, you can't update me with your activities and if your safe. I just have to take your word for it."

"Yes I promise. We've been discussing this since last night."

"Yes, but last night, I didn't know you are dumb enough to leave your phone behind."

"Hey!"

"Just please stay out of trouble?"

"I will don't worry. I will call you from the hotel room once I have checked in."

"Alright. Have a safe flight."

"Duh! It will only be a one and a half hour plane ride."

"Still, be safe."

"Ok. Bye Bestfriend, say hi to your mom for me."

"Bye."

After checking in and boarding the plane, I still did not see the other delegate. I was so sleepy that after placing my hand carried bag at the overhead compartment, I went to sleep. I was woken up by a very strong turbulence.

"What's happening?"

"Just some turbulence. Get back to sleep, we still have thirty minutes before we land."

I was surprised that I recognized that voice.

"Rob?"

"Hi Saphira."

He gave me a sweet smile and for a moment I thought I saw something flicker in his eyes.

"You're the new delegate?"

"Well, yeah I guess. Why do you look so surprised? I'm a straight A student just like you though I am busy with Basketball practice so I don't really attend the classes daily."

"Sorry. I was just . . ."

"Don't worry about it. Do you want anything to eat? The stewardess served snacks earlier but you were asleep. I can call her if you want."

"Thanks. But I am fine. Just a bit sleepy."

"I will just wake you up before we land."

"Ok. Thank you."