Branch One Hundred and Sixty Three

"Wake up," Xavier said shaking her a little. Jessica stirred in her sleep and then suddenly her eyes shot open.

"Where am I?" she asked wiping the drool that had now consumed her face.

"Aurora Haven," Xavier said looking outside.

The plane had come to a complete stop almost thirty minutes ago but Xavier had quietly dismissed the crew as he then proceeded to watch her sleep peacefully.

"Oh we are here?" she asked with a sense of excitement. At first, she thought of leaving Chiachester City after the divorce. She knew that that might be the only way she would survive the criticism.

But after she got the restaurant the thought of leaving her dream behind because of a little criticism was hard to bear. She knew that she might not be able to see any other place outside Chiachester if not for such an opportunity and hence her excitement.

"You're happy?" Xavier asked like her emotions were something strange.

"Although I do not want to impose on your business meeting, it still feels ni