AT THE AIRPORT

Micheal didn’t drive straight to his company directly instead he drove to his best friend Bryce's company which is like few blocks from his. He wants to get things off his chest.

Michael reached the company as he pulled up to the car park and parked his car, then he went him and went straight to the secretary. “Good morning, is Bryce around? Tell him Michael is here to see him.” Michael said to the secretary as she called Bryce through the cell phone.

“Hello sir, Michael is here to see you, should I allow him in?” She asked

“Oh really, hurry up let him in fast, don’t keep him standing there,” Bryce replied immediately

“He said you can go in now.” She said to Michael

“Alright, thanks,” Michael said to her as he began to walk to Bryce's office and open the door.

Bryce quickly got up to meet Michael and they both shook their hands. “Hey, Michael wassup.”

“Am good Bryce.” Michael mustered

“It’s quite odd you came to my office today anything the matter?” Bryce asked

“Nah…. It’s just that………” Michael stopped midway into the sentence

“What… Michael?” Bryce asked as he signaled Michael to have a sit.

“She finally caught us.” Michael finally replied

Bryce was still confused by Michael's statement as he stared at him. “Who…. and caught you on what?”

“Michael became silent for a few seconds before he finally let out a word. “ARIA…. She caught Jessica and I having s*x at home”

“Oh that’s f*cked up, that’s the most f*cked up thing I have ever heard,” Bryce replied trying not to laugh

“Are you seriously going to laugh Bryce,” Michael said angrily

“Yeah of course, because it’s funny, what do you expect me to do, sympathize with you or what……” Bryce said while still laughing

“You are sick bro,” Michael whispered

“But how did she catch you guys tho, was the s*x too sweet for you to notice any footsteps.” Bryce joked

“Stop making a joke out of this Bryce,” Michael said

“Alright sorry, so where is she now?” Bryce asked

“You mean Aria? Jessica told me she is in her mum's house, and today is her birthday, I haven’t even called her to wish her a happy birthday.” Michael said while feeling disappointed

“It seems you still love her tho,” Bryce said softly

“Nah why would you say that, am just concerned that’s all.” Michael lied

“Have you tried calling her? Even if it is just to wish her a happy birthday.” Bryce asked

Michael thinks about it for a moment as he reaches for his phone and dialed Aria's number. And was surprised the call went straight to voicemail. He then tried multiple times but still the same thing.

“I think she blocked me, Bryce,” Michael said after the call didn’t go through

“She has a reason to do that you know, but would you be apologising to her?” Bryce asked

“Why would I do that? I do not love her anymore, I now love Jessica and besides you know we have been married for 5 years now and I haven’t had any kids but look at you, you have 2 kids.” Michael said bitterly.

“I understand but you don’t have to destroy your marriage like this, what do you think her next plans will be?” Bryce asked

Everywhere went quiet for a minute. “Maybe she would file a divorce.” Michael finally breaks the silence

“You think?” Bryce said

“I think so..” Michael said while getting up. “I will be going now, Bryce.”

“So quick, spend some minutes with me, bro,” Bryce said

“I have a meeting with the board by 9 am, so I got to be at the office before then,” Michael said

“Oh alright, but do you mind going for a drink this evening,” Bryce said

“Sure…. At what time?” Michael asked politely

“Let's say by 10 pm” Bryce replied immediately

“Alright i’d try my best, bye” Michael said

“See you later” Bryce said as he waved to Michael

Micheal then left Bryce office as he drove off to his company, on his way to his company he kept thinking about lot of things. But his mind is already made up and nothing can change it.

***

Karina and Aria was making some pancakes were making some pancakes and when she received a text from Samantha that she is at the airport.

“Oh sh*t” Aria screamed

Karina came rushing in. “What is it? What happened?” She said

“I totally forgot that Samantha is coming today, and she just text me she is at the airport and I should come and pick her up.” Aria said while hurrying to the kitchen sink to wash her hands.

“But you today me few hours ago.” Karina said

“I forgot mum, I have a lot going on in my head to think about anything at the moment.” Aria said nervously. “Hold on let me give her a call.”

Immediately Aria dialled Samantha’s contact she picked up instantly.

“Hello Aria, you are keeping me waiting at the airport, I have been texting you for some minutes now but you aren’t responding what happened?” Samantha asked

“It’s a long story, are you still at the airport or what?” Aria asked

“I left the airport few minutes ago, but I am at the cafeteria beside the airport.” Aria said.

“Alright, am on my way to pick you up” Aria said. “By the way which airline did you use?”

“Newark Liberty international Airport as usual, how can you forget so earlier? What is really going on in that head of yours?” Samantha asked

Aria just laughed. “I told you to go into comedy but you refused.” Aria teased her. “Am on my way just hold on for some minutes.”

“Alright don’t keep me waiting.” Samantha said as she ended the call.

Aria quickly snatched her keys from the living room table, her heart racing with excitement, she glanced at her watch and saw that it was 11am, How can she not know that the day was far spent already.

“Wallet, keys” she mustered as she taps all her pockets to make sure they are accounted for.

With a deep breath, she finally stepped out to the garage, Unlocked her car, and sat on the Driver’s seat and drove off to the airport.

The excitement of seeing Samantha after months was written over her as she let out a smile. “Next Stop, Airport” Aria said to herself as she increased the speed of her car.

The familiar path to the airport appear ahead and with it the long wait for their reunion long-awaits her.