TRANSFORM

Boarding

"Leila. We're at the airport." Seth gently woke Leila up and she yawned. 

"Thank you Seth." She ruffled his hair and smiled then stretched and got out of the car. She grabbed her backpack from the front seat. Then as Jacob grabbed her suitcase, she noticed that they didn't have anything with them. They brought nothing. "Where is all your stuff?"

Seth looked away. Hiding his face again. "It's already at the destination. We were there before we flew here to get you." Jacob told her. "Now let's get going. We've got another surprise for you just around the corner." 

Leila nodded then walked beside them both into the airport. They went through customs which was extremely nerve wracking for Leila. But she pushed through telling herself, I'm okay. I can get through this part of the journey. I am safe. 

They finally got through all the security then they had half an hour before they needed to board. Seth offered to carry her backpack for her because she was getting anxious again. Jacob bought her a bottle of water and handed it to her. Leila took a sip of water then looked at them both and asked, "Why are you doing all this for me? I mean you hardly know me."

Jacob glanced at Seth who had looked down at his shoes then looked back at Leila. "We'll tell you when we get to the hotel tonight." Leila nodded and drank some more water. There flight was called for departure in 5 minutes over the loud speaker. "I'll be back. I'm going to the bathroom quickly." Seth took the water bottle from her and she walked quickly to the bathroom.

Once she came out she walked back to Seth and took her bottle and bag from him. Jacob passed them all their tickets then they got into the line to board. Leila's stomach started churning again and her lip trembled. Her eyes started to tear up but Seth noticed and wiped the tears away before they could fall. He held her hand and squeezed it gently to distract her.

They walked together as the line shortened and then they were at the front. They scanned their tickets and boarded the plane. "Where are we sitting?" Leila asked then glanced at her ticket. "No way." She looked at Jacob, her face lit up with joy. "First class?" Seth chuckled at how happy she was. 

"Yes. That's the first surprise of this trip. This way." He turned then walked towards the front of the plane to find their seats.