LOVE after Sunrise

Chapter One - The New Beginning

Dianna POV

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have just been cleared to land at the New York Airport. Please make sure one last time your seat belt is securely fastened. The flight attendants are currently passing around the cabin to make a final compliance check and pick up any remaining cups and glasses."

I shivered as soon as I hear the flight attendant's voice, to tell you honestly it's not my first time to ride an airplane, actually its my third time, but then it's still creep the hell out of me. Im having goosebumps all over my body, my stomach churn and my hands now are sweaty and cold as ice.

"Please be advise that this flight will be over in approximately 8 minutes. Make sure to get all your belongings ready and in sight. Thankyou for boarding New York airlines."

"No shit sherlock! Im sweating like a pig!" I shout at the back of my mind. Well, if pigs do sweat, I wonder what do I look like. Eew! what the heck was i thinking? oh, God. How i hate myself, specially when time like this. Why do I have to be such a nervousfreak and right now, im freaking nervous. Great! (to my sarcasm) I cant even move a muscle and my body stiffened as the thought of landing.

Aaargh! what do I do? hmmm... I could feel sweat starting to build around my forehead. I close my eyes and try to remember those few tips i have seen on tv a few weeks ago about -how-to-fight-stress. Whew! Good thing I have a very good memory and i could still hear the trainer's voice inside my head.

"ok, inhale and hold it in 5 seconds,

in one,

two,

three, four

and five

then exhale...

inhale again and  hold it in 10 seconds

then exhale slowly and try to loosen up...

repeat it atleast 3 times

until you feel yourself starting

to relax an-"

"Dear are you okay?" a soft voice snapped me out of my concentration.

I quickly opened my eyes and look beside me, It was an old woman maybe in her 50's. She looks a little worried but, I think shes friendly judging by the way she smile. I gently nodded and smile weakly.  

"Are you sure? Dear you look a little pale." She asked again, looking at me intently then, the old man beside her with gray curly hair and round face turn his head towards us with his eyes full of curiousity perhaps, his waiting for my answer too. I cleared my throat.  

"Yes, maam, Im perfectly fine, dont worry about me im just a little nervous, that's all." I answered  and tried to raised my voice a little, I lick my chapped lips and forced a smile towards them, trying to hide any sign of uneasiness.  

"Okay then, Hang on, were almost there." she said in a low voice, reassuring me with a smile.  

"Thank you Maam, by the way Im Dianna Dela Cruz,you must be Mrs.?" I held out my hand infront of her, and she gently took it.

I hope she wont think im related with Edward Cullen for two reasons, One, I do look like him, not because I look like a boy, because I look pale. As in pale, like I've been drinking half gallon of vinegar. Two, My hands are cold, like ive been holding ice all day. Haha! I laugh vigorously at the back of my mind.

"Joanne Baker, and by the way this is my husband John." she let go of my hand and look over her left shoulder and gently tugged the oldman beside her. 

"Oh, nice meeting you Mrs. Joanne, and Mr. John Baker." I look at him and smile politely. I held out my hand who he shook afterwards.

"Nice meeting you too young lady!" he let go of my hand and returned a warm smile.

After a few more minutes, our seats began to move. I closed my eyes and tightened the grip on the armchair. "Ok, here goes nothing!" I said through gritted teeth as my heart pace rapidly as the plane making its way down.

I can feel my ear start to pop and my stomach churn making me dizzy. I prayed silently, several seconds passed the plane finally stop.  

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to New York Airport. Local time is 6:45am.

For your safety and comfort, please remain seated with your seat belt fastened until the Captain turns off the Fasten Seat Belt sign. This will indicate that we have parked at the gate and that it is safe for you to move about.

Please check around your seat for any personal belongings you may have brought on board with you and please use caution when opening the overhead bins, as heavy articles may have shifted around during the flight.

If you require deplaning assistance, please remain in your seat until all other passengers have deplaned. One of our crew members will then be pleased to assist you.

We remind you to please wait until you are inside the terminal to use any electronic devices or to smoke in the designated areas.

On behalf of New York Airlines and the entire crew, I’d like to thank you for joining us on this trip and we are looking forward to seeing you on board again in the near future. Have a nice day and Godbless!”

Whew! I let out a sign of relief and softly tell myself. "That wasn't so bad, after all this is a New Beginning for me. Thank god!.

                                                                                                

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