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I open my eyes big, feigning innocence.
“What did I do now?”
“Jake, I swear… You already ruined my underwear and leggings,” Anna whisper-shouts.
I point at my chest, adding to the naïve act.
We step out of the arrival zone, still mock-fighting. Laughing, and lost in our own little bubble. So much so that we pass Anna’s sister and my buddy Jonathan. We’re pulling our roll-ons out of the airport terminal when I hear my name being yelled.
“Lee!”
I turn around and fall into Jonathan’s arms. We hug and clap each other on the back.
“Good to see you, man.”
“Same here, brother.” He responds in his heavy Irish brogue. “You didn’t tell me you were bringing your girl.” He adds once he’s spotted Anna standing next to me, a smile on her gorgeous face.
She steps forward, extending her hand for my friend to take, but the handshake never happens. Anna is literally tackled by a beautiful, tall girl, who looks so much like her. She can only be the little sister.
“Annaaa!” The fresh addition to our small huddle shrieks, giving us all pause.
“Amy baby,” Anna says warmly, before pulling her sister fiercely against her chest.
I smile, waiting to be introduced. With the time difference and all our travel adventures, we didn’t really have time to share about our chance encounter.
“Amy, this is Jake…” Anna starts, before her sister interrupts her.
“Jake from the airport?” Amy asks in an animated tone.
“Hum…yes, but…”
“It is sooo nice to meet you in person, Jake! I thought my sister was exaggerating,” she adds, studying me from head to toe.
Anna calls to her sister. “no… Amy, stop!”
But Amy only winks at me, apparently determined to tease her elder to death. That is till Jonathan chuckles at my side, and she notices his presence.
“Oh… there’s more than one,” she says with a saucy smile. Her eyes traveling up and down my buddy, unashamedly enjoying the view. This is going to be fun.
Anna
After my sister embarrassed me with both Jake and his friend, the two Londoners coordinated our itinerary, share a cab that would first drop us girls off, since Amy’s apartment is on the way to Jake’s hotel. Then, meet later in the evening, once the travelers had rested.
The cab ride is great. Passing the British landmarks in the bright light of day, passersby, the river. Being reunited with my sister for the first time in over a year, since our last visit home. Sitting next to Jake and holding his hand. Witnessing him joke with his friend, and tease my crazy Amy. I almost forget how tired and filthy I feel.
We exchange quick kisses and hugs on the sidewalk before the car takes away the guys. Amy’s flat is a very nice studio in the trendy neighborhood of Queensbridge,
“Oh My God, your place is so cute and stylish!”
Amy smiles smugly.
“Why, thank you big sis.”
“Where’s Jay?” I ask, excitedly looking around into her lovely interior in search of the adorable little guy. I spot him lounging on the cream-colored couch, snuggled up in a cozy afghan.
“Jay-Jay! Come here, my love. Aunty missed you so much.” I take the chubby ball of fur in my arms and cover him with smooches and belly rubs. Jay meows, stretches his long feline body, and nestles himself into my chest, always looking for warmth.
Amy and I cozy up on the sofa, Jay purring in my lap.
