Whatever It Takes

Chapter 26

After carefully folding the clothes Carlisle bought for me inside the suitcase, I decided to go straight to the bedroom after I got my gift for him.

"Hi. Do you need any help? I asked Carlisle as he put his things inside his black leather bag.

"No. I can manage." We'll just have lunch on the way." He said. I walked towards him and handed him the envelope.

"What's this?" He asked. He took the blue envelope from me and saw what's inside. He smiled when he read the documents inside the folder.

"I hope you like it. It's my late Christmas gift for you." I told him.

"Thank you. This is very sweet of you. Maybe we can look for my star tonight." He said candidly.

As soon as we checked out from the hotel, we went straight to the airport.

Seriously, how rich can this guy get? He had a freaking private plane. After we made an exit from the immigration office, a man in a white uniform assisted us to the tarmac where other private planes were. He took care of our bags, too.

I was surprised to see the interior of his private plane. This doesn't even look like plane, it's more of a hotel. The cabin of the plane was very neat. There was even a couch and big television. Some parts was even made of mahogany wood. There were four staff that includes two pilots and two flight attendants.

"Welcome aboard Mr. Hughes and Miss and belated Happy Christmas." The beautiful brunette attendant greeted us. I smiled at her.

"Thank you, Estelle." Carlisle responded and he walked to a seat. I followed him quietly and decided to sat down at the back of his seat. I should keep my distance from him as much as possible.

"Why are you there?" Carlisle said frowning at me.

"I'm okay here. Maybe you'd be busy with work during our flight. I don't want to bother." I answered.

"Nonsense. Seat beside me." He commanded. I was told to follow. I stood up and sat beside him. I ended up sitting at the window seat. I was still silent.

The pilot spoke saying that we were about to take off reminding us to turn our gadgets off and fasten our seat belts. Well, I turned off my phone before reaching the immigration office. Carlisle leaned towards me and suddenly put my seat belt on.

"T- thank you." I said.

"Are you already hungry? I can tell them to prepare our lunch as soon as possible." He asked me.

"It's okay." I answered. I felt the speed of the plane when it started to ran. It slowly ascend up and our positions started to incline. I closed my eyes after I gazed outside the window. The buildings were becoming smaller. I gripped tightly at the partition of the seats between me and Carlisle. I took deep breaths trying to calm myself. Carlisle suddenly took my left hand and held it. He even squeezed it like telling me to relax. I let him held my hand back because I was also a bit scared of flying in a plane for the first time. The seat belt sign became green but I did not unfasten my seatbelt.

"Where are we going?" I finally asked Carlisle. He had a habit of not telling me where to go prior to any travel. He always said business when I asked him of destination.

"Nassau." He answered. Where is that? I pushed my brain cells to recall my geography lessons. I was not sure of the country but I am positive that it is somewhere in the Carribean.

The two flight attendants went to us with our lunch. I was more surprised with the kind of lunch they served. They gave a cold meat platter and antipasti. Proscuitto and salami were served with fresh bread and provolone and mozarella cheese. Olives, artichoke, mushroom, and anchovies adorned the rest of the big plate. They served us wine and champagne, too.

"How long would it take us to Nassau?" I asked Carlisle.

"More or less three hours." He responded as he started eating the food in front of us. Estelle poured us some wine and carefully placed the crystal glasses in front of us.

"Anything else you need, Mr. Hughes?" She asked him.

"Water and our dessert. My guest happened to have sweet tooth." He responded. Estelle quickly went back to the plane's kitchen to follow Carlisle's request.

"How long are we staying in Nassau?" I asked Carlisle trying to make a conversation.

"Maybe two to three days. I need to secure some deeds there." He told me. I decided to help myself with the cold cuts. The bread tasted divine especially when I added the provolone and the salami. I took the wine and sipped a little. Carlisle was watching me.

"You shouldn't drink much. I know you well when it comes to alcohol. Drink it slow. I do not want to make a scene with you here in the plane if you get drunk." Carlisle said with a warning. I pouted like a child but I knew deep inside that there would be a hundred percent of making out with him if I get drunk. I decided to drink the sparkling water Estelle served us and enjoyed the chocolate strawberry cake.

I decided to read some magazines after Carlisle and I ate our lunch.

"You can freshen up there before we land. Try to wear something light. The weather is a bit hot compared to New York." He said. I stood up from the leather seat and took my overnight bag. I remembered I put a white laced midi dress from Waimari there.

The bathroom of the plane was also very modern and sophisticated. It was also equipped with complete toiletries and towels. I decided to washed up and put my unruly hair into a very neat bun. I applied a bit of make up and finished my look with a lip gloss. I quickly went back to my seat after I was done.

"You look very beautiful." Carlisle whispered to me as soon as I sat down.

"T-thank you." I replied.

"Don't thank me just yet." He said. I swore, I did not get what he meant by that. Carlisle stood up and took his bag, too and headed to the bathroom.

The pilot announced that we were descending to Nassau in thirty minutes right after Carlisle went back to his seat. He looked so handsome in his khaki pants and white shirt. His hair was combed carefully. I couldn't get my eyes of him.

"Take a picture. It would last longer." He said teasing me. I lowered my gaze and felt my hot cheeks.