Back And Forth [Daniel Veda]

Exchange

The next morning I was woken up by my mother at 3 am. Although I was annoyed, I was slightly excited. I mean who wouldn't be, New york in a few hours! I had a quick shower and changed into black leggings, white vans and and a button up camo crop top. I tied my hair into a high ponytail and went downstairs. I nearly tripped over the luggage's that were placed near the end of the stair, beside the door. My phone beeped and I received a text from Jess.

Jess: Pissed 😠. why so early. on my way over x

When Jess arrived came over, we put the luggage's into the cab that was waiting for us outside. We were finally ready to leave. we got into the cab and the driver started the car.

On the way to the airport, my mother and Jess had managed to have fallen asleep. When we reached our destination I shook them awake.

"What the Frick! where are we?" Jess asked, confused.

"At the airport, Your snores could wake up the whole of Europe " I said laughing. Jess is usually always stable and confident, it was rare to see her confused.

We went to check in line for our airline. It had terminal 2 indicated next to it. We followed the large signs to security. There was a short line waiting for us. In front was a family of four. The Mom and Dad followed by two kids. Once we had successfully got through the security process, we headed to our gate; following the large signs fixed on the walls.

We had 45 minutes to spare looking around the little shops. Me and Jess decided to check out Mac first leaving my mum to catch up on some sleep in the massage chair.

"I love this color" Jess stated. She showed me the back of her hand which had a Maroon lipstick smeared across. I nodded in agreement before looking over the pot of eyeshadow pigments. I picked out a gold color that was tinted orange.
"What do you think" I asked Jess. Her opinions were very honest, they may be a bit offensive but she was always right.

"Not at all. It's a nice color but it's not your shade" she frowned looking over the other pots. "Try this" she said handing me a bronze shade. I tested a bit on my eyes looking at my complexion in the mirror. Of course she was right.

" Thanks " I wiped of the tester.

"So about the list... " Jess started " anything you want to change before we reach the Big Apple".

"Why? are you scared" I smirked. We had changed the list numerous times just so we have fun and be adventurous all together. She laughed.

" Just making sure you don't chicken out last minute" she was challenging me. Typical Jess behaviour.

" Oh I'm good. I think you should be worried, you have competition". I winked. She playfully pushed me.

" As if". We both burst ot laughing. "But seriously do you want to change anything". I shook my head. It wasn't all that bad. It might be a tiny bit difficult but it wasn't impossible.

"Good then it's on" she offered her hand out to me.

"May the best woman win" I challenged briefly shaking her hand.