The Boy, Italy and Me

Chapter 3

Hello everyone!! Jane is on her way to Italy. Can't wait to see what happens. Enjoy:)
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I wake up way before my alarm this morning. It is because I am so excited but also very nervous. I leave for Italy today. I can't believe this is actually happening. Since it is only 6 am and I don't board my flight until 7 pm tonight, I figure I could try and fall back asleep. I push closer to Liam, who is sound asleep, and then fill his arm wrap around me.

A couple of hours later I wake up again, and so does Liam. He kisses me good morning and we head downstairs for coffee and breakfast. I can hear my family talking as we get closer to the kitchen, and I hear a voice that I know way too well. It's Emily. I walk in with a huge smile because I wasn't expecting her. She stops what she is doing and runs straight to me when we enter the room. She gives me a big hug. "What are you doing here?" I ask her excitedly. "You know I couldn't let you leave without saying goodbye. I decided to surprise you!" This makes me so happy but also a little sad because I really don't know what I will do without my best friend for 3 months.

We spent the rest of the day packing up the rest of my stuff and spending time together. Finally the time came for us to head to the airport. Once we arrived, I gave my parents and sister one last hug goodbye. My mom started tearing up which made me tear up. I reassure her that I will be okay and I will be home in no time. I walk towards Emily and give her one last hug and promise to text her every day. And then finally I walk over to Liam. He looks sad which makes me sad. He pulls me into a hug and gives me a quick kiss goodbye. I wave one last time and head into the airport.

I was a full hour early so I decided to get some dinner and sit and wait by my gate. Finally the time arrives for me to board the plane. My parents surprised me with a first class seat for on the way there and back. I've never flown first class before, yet alone on a 12 hour flight. Once I'm situated in my seat, I take time to take in the plane and my surroundings. It is absolutely amazing. It is so nice and the flight attendants have already come and offered me snacks and champagne.

I guess you are all wondering why I chose to go abroad to Italy. I chose Italy because I am minoring in Italian and have always been in love with the Italian culture. I am also majoring in fashion merchandise, with hopes to one day go to Milan fashion week, and it would be a bonus if I could communicate with people there. Another reason I am so excited for Italy is because of the fashion. I can't wait to see all of the culture and clothing the cities have to offer.

I decide I should probably get some sleep, but who could sleep at a time like this. I put on my eye mask and force myself to fall asleep. I doze off imagining myself walking down a shopping strip, bags in hand, enjoying all of the stores Italy has to offer. I open my eyes to the sound of the captain speaking. "Hello ladies and gentlemen, or should I say, signore e signori. This is your captain speaking. I hope you enjoyed your flight with us. We will be landing in the next 30 minutes. If you look out your window, you will see the beautiful landscape of this amazing country. I hope you enjoyed your flight and stay safe. Addio."

I sit up in my chair and open the plane window. What I see is beyond words. Italy is breathtaking and right then I knew I made the right choice.