Reunited

Chaper 19

Time to go! New York here I come! I finish packing and grabbed a taxi to the boutique for final preparations and check that nothing has been left behind. Millie got there about three minutes after I did and she hugged me and said "I know I'm not your mother but I love you like my own child and I'm so proud of you" her eyes got teary and I hug her back and say "I couldn't of done it without you Millie I love you too. Thank you for everything" my eyes get teary at this point but we both shook it off.

"I'll meet you at the venue tomorrow sweet heart, have a safe flight" she said hugging me one last time.

"You too and see you then" I said and walked back to the taxi.

It was an hour drive to Charles de Gaulle airport from my boutique so I sat back and relaxed for a while. The taxi man didn't seem interested in engaging in conversation which is good but I am also a bit nervous to go to New York so a short conversation could been nice. I am going to be in the U.S. for about a month after the fashion show tour because I wanted to visit my mom and dad, who moved from L.A. to Florida to settle down and retire.

The taxi arrives at the airport and I look out the window hesitant. The taxi man then says "Okay we are here" I pay him, thank him, and then he says "You seem scared, don't worry Jasmine you'll do great in that show of yours, you are a great designer".

"Wait you know who I am?" I ask surprised and at the same time pretty happy.

"Of course you are all over the newspapers and this magazine right here" he handed me the magazine and my face was in the cover, "Fresh new face of fashion. Don't miss Jasmine Maxwell's show in New York just in two more weeks!"

I can't believe it I am finally going somewhere. I feel so much pride of and for once since Jonathan had left I feel like myself again, happy. But I'm moving on and I feel grate at this moment like nothing can take this away from me. My career might be taking off and this means a new chapter in my story.

"Now go on, get on that plane and make this the big step" the taxi man said and I look at him he was smiling and I give him a hug and say "Thank you".

I go inside the airport and check in my bags, my flight leaves in about an hour so I make my way to the arrivals gate then the departures waiting area. Now for the waiting.

I decide to take out my headphones and listen to some music. Music has always helped me forget my worries; the song playing is "Paper hearts" by Tori Kelly, it's about two people who have broken up and how Tori is keeping all those memories shared close and she'll never forget about them. Pretty corny but it's a beautiful song, she is my favorite female artist for sure but no one can top Ed Sheeran.

The loud speaker is now announcing my flight so I should probably go, but why am I glued to this chair, why am I so afraid? I've been on planes before what's wrong now? I need to hold it together "Okay I'm ready" I'm saying to myself as I stand and walk towards the lady taking the tickets.

I fall asleep for most of the trip, which is a seven hour flight, when I wake up and looked out the window and see the clouds beside me, I've always love that about planes, it feels amazing to be up in the air, it's absolutely beautiful. I lean back on my chair and closed my eyes, then a thought creeped into my head "I wish John was here with me. Are you kidding me? Why am I thinking about him right now? Do I really miss him this badly? I do don't I. Oh John what have you done to me?" I smiled a bit then and tried to sleep again.

I heard the voice on the speaker announcing our arrival and I stretch on my seat. I stand up and get my bags short after and head out of the plane. I made my way through the arrivals gate and to the conveyer belt to get the rest of my luggage.

I take a cab to the hotel, which is none other than Ink48. The place is beautiful I can't wait for the show.

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