RC.

Ch4 .............. N

I dozed off. A male voice wakes me from my sleep. We'll soon be landing. I put my belt back on.

Mr. Carter:"Sleep well ?"

(I tell him embarrassedly..)

T:"Sorry ... I just dozed a little ..."

He smiles at me and closes his computer before slipping it into his briefcase.

Mr. Carter:"I didn't get the file that Mark entrusted Gabriel with last week."

(Oops).

He said this quite casually but his remark wakes me up for good.

T:"I informed him of your request but his team had fallen behind on the file because of my replacement and ..."

Suddenly a little jolt interrupts my explanations. The plane is landing.

In the surprise, I was about to let out a little scream.

But I refrain and try to stay serene.

Carter is staring at my hands clinging to the seat, his eyes have somewhat darkened. The plane has just landed.

Carter is already typing something on his phone.

In any case, he hasn't commented on my explanations. He doesn't seem at all bothered by it.

He doesn't care. It's most likely that the file isn't so important and he'll just send an email reminding Mark about it ...

Therewith. Looks can be deceiving. I must be careful not to misjudged his apparent calmness. Just because he seems composed, doesn't mean he is ...

Once the aircraft has come to a complete halt, we unfasten our seatbelts.

Carter stands and beckons me to follow him.

I barely have time to grab my things that his smartphone is already ringing.

(It must be unbearable.)

I don't know how he can bear being called upon so much. He doesn't have a minute to himself. The flight was just an interlude in his very hectic life.

Mr. Carter:"Please excuse me, I have to take this call."

He makes his way to the plane's exit, putting his phone to his ear.

Jake appears through a nearby door just as Carter is getting off the aircraft.

Jake:"Pleasant flight ?"

T:"Yes, thanks ! It's the most comfortable plane I've ever taken in my life!"

He smiles at me.

T:"Where were you ?"

Jake:"With the pilot."

Jake beckons me to go down.

T:"Do you accompany Mr. Carter on all his trips?"

Jake:"Generally yes."

I wonder what businessman would need a bodyguard. Does he have problems or enemies ...?