My Arrival

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have begun our descend into Ontario Airport. Please turn off all portable electronic devices and stow them until we have arrived at the gate. In preparation for landing, be certain your seat back is straight up and your seat belt is fastened", the air hostess announced. I wasn't sure I heard right as I was still fast asleep.

I got a tap on my shoulder which pulled me out of my Dreamland. I let out a loud yawn which came out unintentionally. I was really tired and still a bit sleepy. I decided to take off my sleeping mask to see who it was. Maybe, it could be one of those waitresses, I thought and finally removed it.

I gasped with my mouth slightly opened in surprise as our eyes met. "Alex?!", I asked. I felt pretty embarrassed when I realized how loud my previous yawn was.

"Hey, it's nothing serious, sleepyhead. The plane is about landing, so I thought of waking you up", he smiled.

"Oh, thank goodness. It's been a long day", I said. Immediately, I adjusted my seat and sat upright. Everyone was restricted from moving around the plane at this moment. Again, this was another scary moment for me. The plane was about landing.

I could scream my voice out due to my phobias but I just had to be civilized to not create a scene. I shut my eyes as I took a tight grip of the armrest on both sides, waiting for the moment to be over.

My mouth gasped open widely as he pulled me into the warmth of his arms and then, I lifted my gaze to his beautiful eyes. He planted a kiss on my neck and acted like he did nothing. I loved neck kisses. I was elated to see Alex cuddle me softly in his arms.

His skin was soft as that of a baby; it was spotless. I didn't know why he did that but all traces of my phobia vanished into the thin air. A warm cuddle was what I had been badly craving for long ever since my life got into this mess.

I threw my both hands beneath his arm region and tightened my grip on him till the plane finally landed. He pulled me slowly out of his arms, assuring me that everything was back to normal. My cheeks flushed red. I smiled sheepishly as the memory replayed in my head.

I summoned up courage to thank him. "Thank you", I finally said and looked away as a result of being shy. I awaited to the next announcement with impatience.

"We appreciate y'all for trusting in United Airlines. The time we have waited for is finally here as we have come to the end of our trip. Ensure safety precautions while taking off your luggages from the overhead cabinets. Do well to crosscheck your belongings properly before exiting the plane", the air hostess announced lastly.

I zipped my headphone in my black bag and dropped my remaining luggages off the plane. I waited outside the plane for Alex to get down with his own stuffs for about five minutes. He finally came out. I waved my hands in the air to catch his attention.

I saw him display his cute dimples as he approached me. I looked to see that he wasn't alone. Two able-bodied men, both dressed in black trouser suits and a white inner shirt followed him behind with a set of briefcase and a large box. I guessed those were his bodyguards.

He pulled me into a side hug. "Final goodbyes?", he asked. I felt being open towards him, so I expressed my thoughts.

"Maybe. I honestly don't know but, I hope we meet some other time, I frankly replied. He smiled on at me till I said my last word.

"I hope so too. Remember we exchanged our contact cards, so let's just say I'll see you around soon. Maybe, it can be before I leave for New York City", he said. Then, he pulled me into a tight hug openly and bade me a goodbye as his driver pulled over to pick him from the airport.