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Without even thinking, I spoke, “Well, after starving myself for the last six months to make sure I didn’t gain an ounce so I could fit into my wedding—” I paused and then turned my head towards the window.
Drew didn’t say a word, which was good because I wasn’t about to get into something so personal about myself with a stranger.
“So, what do you do for a living?” he asked to change the subject.
“I’m a lawyer. Well, not technically yet. I still have to take the bar.” Which I had no plans ever to do.
“Impressive. Where did you attend law school?”
“Yale.”
“Wow. Now I’m really impressed.” He smiled. “Did you just graduate?”
“Yep. Two weeks ago, and at the top of my class.”
“Your parents must be very proud of you. That’s quite an accomplishment.”
“They are.”
Not now, they aren’t, I thought to myself.
The flight attendant walked over and took Drew’s tray from him as I pulled out the headphones from my purse.
“I think I’ll watch a movie now,” I spoke.
“All right. I have some work to do.” He pulled out his iPad.
* * *
Drew
A lawyer. Wow. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also extremely smart. I caught the part about her wedding dress, which piqued my curiosity, but I could tell after she slipped that she was upset, so I didn’t ask her anymore about it. I got the impression that her fiancé broke it off with her, which was why she was so broken. As for Hawaii, she was probably trying to escape the pain. I found her refreshing and funny. She had a wit about her that captivated me. Who would ever break up with someone like her? If she were mine, I would have held on to her forever.
As I was doing some work on my iPad, the plane hit some bad turbulence. Jillian reached over and grabbed my arm.
“Are you okay?” I asked.
“Sorry. Turbulence just freaks me the fuck out.” She inhaled deeply and laid her head back.
“Don’t apologize. My arm is here for you whenever you need it.” I smiled.
The plane leveled out, and it seemed we were in the clear. Letting go of my arm, Jillian continued watching her movie, and I returned to working.
* * *
Jillian
Just as I started to relax again, the plane abruptly dropped, and the pilot announced that we were heading into some severe storms and turbulence would be a problem for a short while. The seatbelt light went on, and all the flight attendants were commanded to sit in their seats until we got through it. I wasn’t sure if I could get through it. I grabbed Drew's arm again as I felt the plane going up and down. For now, he was my safety, and there was no way I was letting go. Anxiety started to kick in, and I found breathing difficult.
“Hey. Relax. It’s going to be okay,” Drew said as he placed his hand on mine. “Let’s talk. Tell me something. Anything.”
He was trying to distract me, and I appreciated him for it. He could see I was struggling to calm the fuck down.
“Breathe, Jillian.” His eyes burnt into mine.
My heart was pounding out of my chest, and I was sweating.
“Talk to me,” he spoke with seriousness.
