04

CHAPTERS 04

‘’Uh…I’m pretty sure it’s an apple a day. No ?’’

Pivoting, I raise an eyebrow. ‘’My hug kept you from getting bloody knuckles so whatever I say, goes. Now let’s go, James Bond I have a flight to catch.’’

I open the door and walk out, watching as two boys stop short when they see me. Hearing the door open again from behind, I turn to see the man dusting off his jacket before looking up at me and the two boys, his eyes narrowing when I wiggle my eyebrows and grin. His mouth opens and closes like a fish, hands waving wildly as he tries to explain before he glares at me, grabs the back of my elbow and pulls me forward. I chuckle before freeing myself and walking ahead of him.

« We need to find airport security and report this to them. » He mutters, looking around for any sign of them.

I nod immediately, wanting that man to be dealt with. I mean, who gets that drunk at an airport and starts behaving so crudely ? I think to myself, disgusted with his behavior. Eventually, we find two guards and I explain what happened, guided to an office immediately by one of them whilst the other leaves to find the man in the bathroom we had left him in.

The security guard checks the footage of places I point out to him before we all turn to the other guard, who brings the unconscious drunkard in and sets him down in a chair. After he regains consciousness, we set things straight and the security apologize to me before hauling the man to one of their holding rooms so that he can be dealt with effectively.

I thank the guards before we leave and I turn towards the man behind me to find him already staring at me in astonishment. He clears his throat when he notices me looking at him, eyes narrowing on someone or something behind me before settling back on me.

« I better get going, need to find my plane before it takes off. » I smile, backing away slightly.

He frowns at the action before stepping forward. « Do you have your boarding pass, maybe I can help ? »

« That’s the problem, my friend took it with him. » I sigh, shrugging as I realize I could have asked the two guards for help.

« Where are you travelling to ? »

« New York, America. I’m landing at the JFK airport. » I bite my lip in panic, knowing I’ve wasted time already.

« Come, I’ll help you find it. » He smiles slightly when I thank him.

After a while of looking up at signs, gazing at the various stores and accidentally walking into a terminal for Switzerland departures, I find the Valentines. But they have not seen me yet. Theia and Darius are talking to Damon worriedly whilst his girlfriend, Sophia, is chatting to a staff member.

Coming to a slow stop, I turn to face the man behind me who seems to be lost in his thoughts. Waving a hand in front of his eyes, I watch as he snaps out of it and looks down at me with curiosity.

« I need to go now so, thanks for helping me find it. » I smile cheekily whilst backing away.

« Wait, » He pulls me closer by my arm. « Don’t I get a name ? »

« Whose ? » I ask, dumbly.

He chuckles, making me swoon at the sound. « Yours, who else ? »

« Oh ! » My cheeks flame instantly. I want to smack myself on the head so hard right now. « Aurora Maxwell. Yours ? »

« Vulcan Romanov. »

I nod, murmuring that it’s nice to meet him before pulling out of his grasp and backing away. I say goodbye and turn to walk back to where the others are waiting but not before turning around one last time to see him. He’s standing there with a frown etched onto his face as he watches me go, a blonde-haired man walking up behind him and gripping his shoulder. I smile and wave before continuing.

« Guys ! » I wave, bounding over to the family who sigh in relief at the sight of me.

« I’m so sorry I lost you. » Damon murmurs, pulling me into a tight hug.

« It’s okay, as long as you all wouldn’t have left me behind. » I joke, earning a few chuckles.

He shakes his head before sitting beside his girlfriend. I had met Damon through my father when he and Darius did business together a couple of years back. I was twelve whilst Damon had just turned thirteen, we clicked immediately with him taking on the role of being an elder sibling because I’m an only child. He’s quite protective over me during what happened in the past but, that’s a story for another time.

With a smile to the others, I cross my legs before looking out at the large window where the plane is being cleaned and checked, getting ready for yet another journey. And with a start, I wonder if I’ll ever meet that handsome man again or if I’ll ever find out what he said in that foreign language. My body is still alight with the aftermath of his touch and I highly doubt I’m going to forget about him.