Aislinn and Caitlin sat calmly on the couch drinking hot
chocolate. However, there was absolutely
nothing calm about Kelsey at this moment.
She had been running around like crazy for a couple hours now, changing
outfits, hair-styles, earrings, and just all-around going insane. Finally she decided to dress a
casual-formal. She wore a nice blue blouse
to match his eyes and paired it with a flowy casual black skirt. For the millionth time, Aislinn assured
Kelsey that she looked ravishing with her curly hair down and that she really
should just relax and be ready to go when Tom arrived. Finally agreeing, she just barely took a seat
on the couch when a confident knock sounded on the door. Kelsey leapt to her feet and smoothed her
skirt. She then forced herself to pause
(as she really couldn’t seem too eager to answer the door) and then smoothly
opened the door. She had practiced this
moment with her roommates and was prepared.
He stood there, all 6 foot 2 of him groomed handsomely and dressed in a
casual, classy style. In one well-muscled hand he held a bouquet of bright,
cheery flowers which he immediately proffered as Kelsey greeted him
gracefully. “Hello, Tom.” She said,
carefully masking her nerves.
“Kelsey. Wow. You look…wow.
Amazing, I mean.” He stammered
slightly as he tried to correct his compliment.
Around the corner, hiding in the hallway, Aislinn and Caitlin smothered
their laughter. Kelsey accepted the
flower bouquet and put it carefully on the chair and gave her roommates a meaningful
look that, being interpreted, meant “please take care of these flowers as they
are currently the most precious possession that I own and I will absolutely die
if they wilt before I get back!”
“Thank you for the flowers – they are truly lovely.” Regaining
composure, Tom replied,
“Not nearly as beautiful as you are. Shall we be off?” Nodding, Kelsey accepted his arm and he led
her to his glossy crimson mustang. He
pulled the door open and helped her in, then smoothly settled into his seat and
took off. The conversation was pleasant for
the short ride to their destination, which, apparently, was the airport.
“What are we doing at the airport?” Kelsey asked, confusion clouding her
beautiful hazel eyes.
“It’s a surprise,” he replied, shooting her a mischievous
grin. Keeping her in suspense, he walked
her into the airport and led her over to the helicopter area. Kelsey’s eyes widened in excitement.
“No way! Are we actually…?”
“Oh course, my dear!
I actually have my pilot’s license – shall we take it for a spin?” At Kelsey’s nod of agreement, he helped her
to her seat and then checked all the safety regulations, and then they were
off. The ground rushed away at an
alarming rate – Kelsey had to close her eyes briefly to prevent dizziness. Through the headset, she heard Tom comment something,
but it was lost in the roar of the engines.
Then they were at a stable altitude (at least Tom said it was stable –
she believed him). The view was
breathtaking. There were no other words
to describe it.
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