What happened?

Part 15: Air Mail: Tennessee

Christina

I met Amy again. I got to hug her again. I was so unbelievable happy. We had a little over an hour left at the airport because of train delay. Unfortunately we couldn't go on a walk because of my luggage, so we just settled down in an airport lounge. We both probably didn't know where to start the conversation.

"...how was your flight?" Amy finally ended the silence between us.

"Good. Well... something happened.." I attempted to say. I actually didn't want her to know this. I fell asleep on the plane and woke up from the nightmare that Amy actually wasn't at the airport and the same that happened to my family happened to my Indian family after I left them... alone. I had a panic attack, so a stewardess helped me calm down. I talked to her and told her about the fear I wouldn't get to meet Amy. She was luckily really understanding and checked on me multiple times. I was in the last row, so it was not that obvious to other people. Because of that, I got out after everyone else. So, in a way I was in support by "my" kind stewardess.

"What happened?" Amy looked at me.

"Nothing, it doesn't matter. The thing that counts is that you are here now." I said and smiled at her.

"Thank you so much for the flight ticket. It must've taken you ages to get the money for that."

"Well, actually, it took me like two hours only." Amy smiled and asked the woman on the table next to us for her phone. I was really confused until she showed me a Youtube video. I heard the amazing speech she gave at the press conference. It made me cry. I felt so overwhelmed by warmth and proudness. I covered my muth with my hand until Amy stood up to hug me.

"People around the world donated money for us." she whispered in my ear and my eyes widened.

"Really? ...How.. how much?" I let go to ask her in disbelief.

"Enough to hug our sisters." she said with a soft tone and this time I couldn't hold myself on the chair. I jumped up, silently screamed "Really??", she quickly nodded and then I broke down in tears again. I covered my face with my hands and then sank to my knees. I felt the looks from all around but I didn't care. It was just way too much at once. I left my family in India to see Amy again but then getting to know I will see all of my sisters again... wow, really, I didn't expect that. Amy kneeled next to me and said something to the people around us, but I didn't understand. She probably said that I just got really good news or something so they would stop staring at us.

"..w..when?" I finally got back to my voice.

"I don't know yet, to get you back to me was the most important thing over all. We gonna find a way. Soon." she said while stroking my back.

"We will. Promised." she added. I looked up to her trying to form a big thankful smile. I literally couldn't do anything but responding with a quiet "Thank you." She smiled back, got up and reached out for my hand. I took hers, grabbed my suitcase and we walked out the door - better... luckier than ever. Her hand in mine. I'm SO proud to be her sister.

We waited for the train and when it finally came to pick us up, Amy somehow froze next to me. She looked at a boy sitting a few seats in front of us.

"Hey, are you okay? Do you know this guy?" I asked touching Amy's shoulder.

"Oh em, no never mind." Amy answered. She was obviously nervous, I know her. But too late, the guy spotted her and walked up to us. Amy pretended to look away dramatically.

"Amy? Wow, now that's coincidence. You must be her sister, right?" he turned to me.

"Correct. I'm Christina." I replied and he reached out to shake my hand.