three step plan - fillie

3. what she's going to do

millie

"i feel like im betraying the browns." sadie said for the fifth time. i paused at typing, clenching my jaw then looking at sadie. "i swear to God if you say that one more time - just go home."

she didnt move - for two reasons i figured; one, she knew that i needed her, because her mom was a bank teller and i needed her to have access to my college fund and two, it would probably be one of those last times sadie would ever see me again.

she sighed, shrugging her shoulders apologetically, "okay, okay."

i typed my name, millie bobby brown. i was booked for a flight on 25th of january. only a week left.

"800 dollars," sadie announced. "for the flight. but i advise you take more, nevertheless. i mean, you'll fend for yourself there - so.." she sighed. "how long are you staying there anyway?"

i stop typing.

"honestly, i dont know." i sighed. "whenever i finally find him i guess, and explain my part of the story.. somewhat like that." i wave off the question as quick as i answered it before i took my moms credit card which sadie had taken moments ago. "dictate to me the account number. theres a verification code to be sent to my phone, so check that -" i mumbled, biting on my lip.

i press the button that seams it all up. im going to canada.

;

i didnt know how much dollars i took from my fund. all i know is that my moms credit card felt like burning coal in my pocket, piercing through the denim of my jeans to my skin, prickling.

the week went on by quickly, and slowly the events flashed in my mind. last night was painful to even think about. i requested a movie night with my parents but i could barely even pay attention to the television. my heart was treasuring every memory of my family, because for a long while i would be gone.

theres a letter placed on their bedside table i put before i snuck out few moments ago. i sat on the cold chair of the airport, tapping my foot against the tiles loudly. there are only a few people, because my flight was set 2 am in the morning.

the letter i gave to them was written months ago. i had always set it as an option to me, tucked in my dresser, hidden under the pile of clothes. i couldnt bring much baggage because it would create a fuss to bring down the stairs. all i packed was a hoodie, few shirts, and multiple bottles of water. a stash of cash was hidden on the deepest parts of my backpack, and my moms debit card safely in my pocket.

"all passengers on flight 353, please proceed to the boarding area now. repeat, all passengers of flight 353.." the monotone female voice spoke throughout the speaker, making me jolt from melancholy.

i stood up, wiping my sweaty palms on my jeans, creating a darker shade of blue signifying the wet area. i slung my backpack over my shoulders and felt my phone vibrate on my thigh. pulling it out as i headed towards the direction of the boarding area, sadie sent a text;

from: sades 💛
safe skies. text me when you arrive, ok?

i quickly reply a thumbs up before i pocket it.

"here is your seat, ma'am," a bright-eyed flight attend dressed in blue uniform spoke, gesturing her hands towards my seat. i nodded my head in gratitude before slipping in my seat, hugging my backpack close to me.

when i was six years old, my dad and my mom brought to me to paris. it was my first ever long trip that my parents both saved so much on. i remember vowing to myself that i would do the same to them when i grew older - taking them around europe first then all throughout the world. i promised i would bring them to every country i would go to.

guess i didnt stand by my vow.

i sleep for most of the plane ride, only being awakened by the old lady sitting next to me. she taps on my shoulder gently, her tough perfume seeping through my nostrils.

"wake up, dear, we're here." her warm voice hums.

i thank her immediately. suddenly an unfamiliar adrenaline pumps through my system as i walk quickly out the plane.

in big white letters - VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

im here. at step one. technically, step two if based on my plan.

im going to go for step three.

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kinda short???? idk but here. lrave some feedback or thoughts