Expectedly Holding On - Book 2

Holiday 1

I woke up at 7:30 and jumped in the shower. My bag was packed two days ago, my only issue was finding something to wear.

Alex hadn't seen me in months so whatever I chose to wear had to be gorgeous.

I scanned through my closet and settled on my burgundy mid-thigh length pleated skirt, cream long sleeve sweater, black heeled ankle boots, and a black pea coat.

Grabbing my suitcase I wrapped a scarf around my neck and put a burgundy knit beanie on my head. Roxy was leaving at 11 because she had a morning lecture. I only had a study hall though so I was leaving early.

Stepping out into the brisk 47 degree New York weather, I went across the quad to the shuttle buses. The school kindly ordered shuttle buses for students who needed to go to the airport.

I put my suitcase under the bus and got on, finding a seat in the back. I dug through my purse for my headphones and put them in before going to my 'Alex💍' playlist. It consisted of a bunch of love songs that reminded me of her.

The bus wasn't full, due to the large amount of students who had morning classes, but there was a fair amount of students there. It didn't take long to get to the airport but it did take pretty long to finally get on the plane.

Sitting in my seat I turned my music back on and fell asleep.

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The Uber stopped in front of my home and I got out, slipping her a tip. I wheeled my suitcase up to the front door and unlocked it before stepping in.

I left my bag by the door and tip toed to the living room where I heard my mom and Nick.

"Oh, oh, my god!" I exclaimed covering my eyes and turning around.

My mom and Nick were making out on the couch, their shirts off and Nick's pants undone.

"Jess, sweetie I didn't know you'd be here so soon." My mom said.

My eyes were still shut," no, no it's totally fine. I'm just gonna, go to my room." I said grabbing my bag and sprinting up the stairs.

Trying to clear my head, I plugged my phone into my dock and, again, played my 'Alex💍' playlist.

It took me a few minutes to unpack and right around the time I was done my mom came in.

"Let's try that again yeah?" I turned to her.

I smiled and wrapped my arms around her waist," I missed you mommy."

"I missed you too baby." She hugged me tighter.

I pulled away and we went downstairs. I smiled at Nick and hugged him.

"Awe what you didn't miss me?" He asked pouting.

I smiled," of course I missed you Nick."

He grinned," I missed you too."

We went into the kitchen where my mom was and we talked while she made lunch.