When The Light Falls - Book 3 by N. Y. (big screen ebook reader TXT) 📖

yelled anxious for an answer.

 

 

When I didn't hear an answer, I took it as sign he was not here.

 

I barged into our bedroom and saw that all of his suitcases were gone.

 

Maybe he went up to FARELLE.

 

Or got stuck in traffic on the way up.

 

 

I groaned and rushed back downstairs locking the door behind me.

 

Marybella looks out the window worried for me, I didn't answer.

 

 

Instead, I push on the gas pedal again.

 

And even after the quick turns out of my neighborhood, my fast driving was stopped by the slow traffic on the highway up to FARELLE.

 

I beeped my car horn waiting for a heavenly sign to come up.

 

 

Nothing so far.

 

Marybella sat in the passenger seat quiet. I didn't mean to make her upset from earlier but I really wanted to get Jacob to FARELLE so my last minute work is done for the trip.

 

 Finally, I filled the silence between us.

 

 

''Marybella i'm sorry I crushed your family reunion, but Jacob means a lot to me since i've been back. So, sorry.'' I said.

 

Marybella slides me a look.

 

''You didn't even get to let me say goodbye to Taylor.'' she replied softly.

 

 

It was my fault, I had ruined Bella's last chance to say bye to her child.

 

And all because I care about myself more than others, even outside of work.

 

 

''Sorry, I was just anxious to get Jacob up here. You know how much we've been through over the years, right?'' I respond.

 

 

''Okay, we know Elle. Everyone knows how much trouble you've been through, but what about us? We have lives!'' Bella shot back.

 

She huffs back into the passenger seat with crossed arms, as I kept my eyes on the road.

 

 

She was right. I was too busy thinking about myself since i've been back home.

 

I hadn't even thought about the awful things that happened to all of us in the past.

 

 

Me and my big ego.

 

I turn back to her to see if she's calmed down.

 

 

Marybella smirks a little, a little smile that went a long way for me.

 

I was glad at least I got her in a good mood after the outburst.

 

 

''It's okay, I understand. You need Jacob with you, I understand.'' Marybella said.

 

''Okay, no need to extend the apology. I know you're okay with it. But we need to get back to FARELLE quickly.'' I replied.

 

 

My phone beeped as I turned to the crowded traffic, I ignored it as it went to voicemail.

 

The traffic slowly starting moving again.

 

 

''Finally.'' I said speeding up the highway going faster.

 

  

We enter the alley way as I grew anticipated for Jacob to please be there at FARELLE.

 

Me and Marbella enter through the glass doors to see everyone bustling around to get their suitcases with their baggage group.

 

 

"Elle i've been calling you for a long time, I even texted you." I Jacob say.

 

"Jacob was here.'' Rikki said coming into sight.

 

''He's here.'' I said grabbing her shirt.

 

''Yes and calm down.'' she replied.

 

 

I was glad he was here, now I can relax.

 

I hug him really tightly.

 

Even if he hadn't gone on the trip with me, I would probably still want to see him one last time.

 

 

''I'm so glad you're here.'' I said kissing him on the cheek.

 

He smiles back with relief. 

 

 

''I had to take Marybella and Taylor to her aunt's, in upper New York. It took 2 hours just to get back. But now you're here.'' I said.

 

 

Jacob shush's me as I let out the breath i've been holding.

 

''I'm here, by the time I arrived Rikki told me you guys had already left. And besides, I wanted to surprise you, but then traffic got announced. Now all we have to do is get on the plane and fly to Brazil.'' he says.

 

 

I smile in return. I was finally gonna go to Brazil.

 

With my boyfriend.

 

 

''And for 3 years, we've never been somewhere together since Paris.'' I said.

 

''Well now we have a new memory to gain together.'' Jacob says.

 

"Oh, stop being so lovey dovey guys." Rikki interuppts.

 

 

Jacov kisses my hand as Lauren grabs our attention again.

 

 

''Can we have everyone please listen, only 20 minutes remaining. Feel free to get something from the cafeteria to eat before we get on the plane.'' she says.

 

Lauren looks at her watch.

 

''19 minutes now, check your bags and purses. Get something to eat, close your office doors. Any type of last minute thing, do it now!'' she shouts.

 

 

Everyone rushes out the doors and into their office.

 

I walk with Jacob to the café to grab a  snack to take on the road.

 

 

I was exicted for the first time since last year. I'm going somewhere, and it's work related.

 

I can't wait to swim and relax and get writing done for this competition.

 

 

It's gonna be competitive this year, but i'm willing to do this.

 

Even if Sara had to come along.

 

 

''Which one are you getting?'' I asked Jacob.

 

''I'll be choosing the junk food one.'' Jacob says, taking the plastic package filled with cookies and chips.

 

 

''Excuse me.'' says someone from behind.

 

I move Jacob aside to see who it was.

 

 

''Sorry, we were just.....'' I start, then look up to see Sara. 

 

 

Her eyes glare back at mine. Silence fell between us.

 

We hadn't had a full conversation since that day me and Jacob went to the movie theater.

 

 

Even telling Jacob was a problem, he knows I hate her.

 

But I want to be nice for once. She was taking FARELLE to competition in Brazil.

 

 

''We...were just leaving.'' I said grabbing Jacob's hand.

 

We quickly shuffle out of the café to the warm colorful gardens outside.

 

 

''What was that moment awkwatd between you two or?'' Jacob asks stopping me.

 

''Nothing, it just takes time to get used to seeing her around here again.'' iIreplied.

 

 

''Seriously, she's still working here and going on the trip?'' Jacob asks.

 

''Yes, she's our gateway to success in competition. So deal with it, she's only coming with us to qualify.'' I replied turning back to him.

 

 

I pull him faster towards the writers and design department, as we approach the building.

 

 

Everyone hurries back all out of breath. I stand near my reception desk searching for Marybella and Rikki in the crowd.

 

''Okay everyone, were leaving in 10 minutes to the airport. Everyone put your bags with your baggage group. Group #1: The Chief and Bosses, Group #2: The Assitants, Editors and Managers, Group #3: The Interns. And group #4 the +1's.'' says Lauren.

 

 

Everyone moved to their baggage station, group #2 was me, Marybella, Rikki, Marcus and Sara.

 

While interns fought over whose's suitcases went first.

 

 

I helped Marybella with most of her stuff to group #2, after I put my stuff down.

 

 

Large, strong men came in to grab our luggage from the stations layed out on the floor.

 

One by one, suitcases were lifted and put in the luggage trucks Lauren ordered.

 

 

''I'm so excited to go, plus I have a big suprise on who's my +1.'' Rikki says turning to me.

 

''I thought you weren't gonna bring one?'' I replied.

 

 

''Well that's the surprise, you'll have to find out when we get there.'' Rikki said smiling.

 

''Maybe it's her imaginary +1.'' Marybella says.

 

 

I snicker along as Rikki scoffs to both of us.

 

''He is real, and I will prove it.'' Rikki replies.

 

''Oh, he? Yes you will.'' I shot back.

 

 

 

''OKAY EVERYONE!!'' Vanessa shouts.

 

''Everyone from groups 1 through 4, outside! Your rides are waiting, and as for the interns you'll be riding in aiport vans. Since we couldn't get you better service rides.'' Vanessa says.

 

''Alright you heard the boss, let's move, move!!'' Lauren joins in.

 

 

Everyone shoots down through the glass doors. I hold on to Jacob's hand.

 

 

We pass by the parking lot, standing on the sidewalk near the streets. Everyone questions which ride to get in, I pass by a few people with Jacob still trailing behind me.

 

 

I gasp as the rides that are numbered shows up for us.

 

We got to ride in limos.

 

 

Marybella and Rikki exchanged shocked looks.

 

Others gasp too. I couldn't believe this was happening, I get to ride in a limo to the airport.

 

What a dream.

 

 

I quickly get in, unable to control my excitement. Jacob follows along with Marybella and Rikki.

 

They all oooohh and ahh when they see the inside.

 

 

A small tv turns, on annoucing our departure from the driver up front. 

 

''Please be seated, we'll be heading off in 3 minutes.'' says the driver.

 

 

I roll down the window next to me as I pop my head out.

 

The blistering sun  in New York hits my face.

 

And an amazing feeling it is.

 

 

''You guys, we get to ride in limos.'' Rikki said looking back and forth to everyone.

 

''I haven't rode in a limo since last year.'' Marybella says excited.

 

 

Rikki presses a button above her that opens the top overhead.

 

All of us awe in amazement.

 

 

I turn to Jacob who's searching the view beside the others. Marybella and Rikki were sitting on the same seat to the left near the door.

 

Me and Jacob had the back seat to ourselves.

 

Other employees join in after a minute.

 

 

''This is amazing. I get a vacation off my job to be on vacation.'' Jacob says turning to me.

 

 

The crowd behind yells and shouts in excitement. All the other employees get into their rides, leaving for the airport.

 

 

We were offcially off, the limo moves behind Lauren's limo.

 

I shot my head up in the open top.''Brazil!'' I yell.

 

Music starts blaring out of the limo as I stuck my head back down to everyone is jamming, I join.

 

--

 

''First class seats.'' Jacob said entering into plane.

 

 

Rikki comes in shocked from the other seats.

 

''Woah, I was not expectating to be fly first class. I thought we were coach.'' she says.

 

 

''As if, Lauren and Vanessa are probably coach.'' I replied setting my stuff down.

 

 

Marybella pushes Rikki aside to see me.

 

Rikki opens her mouth in awe.

 

 

The pilot speaks.

 

''Hello everyone, this is your captain speaking. We'll be taking off shortly, please find your seats and pay attention to the directions given from our lovely flight attendents.''

 

 

I sit down comfortably.

 

Flying first class must mean everything to rich people.

 

I've never seen this part of first class before since me, my mom and my dad moved to Paris.

 

 

No.

 

The thought came up again. Dad wasn't here.

 

Mom wasn't here either.

 

 

 

''Everything okay?'' Jacob says.

 

I snap back into reality.

 

''Yeah, just having thoughts.'' I replied.

 

''About what?'' he puts his hand on mine in reassurence.

 

''Just thinking about how we missed going to Brazil last year.'' I said.

 

 

I lied, I didn't want to say why.

 

I've had enough of complaining about my life, it's time I just forget it.

 

 

I knew if I had told him about my step dad and my thoughts from before, things wouldn't seem normal for the rest of the trip.

 

I'll just keep it to myself for now.

 

 

''Well last year was just a mindless blur. I'm here.'' he says.

 

He holds my hand, then kisses it.

 

''I know.'' I reply with a smile.

 

 

''Isn't this cool!?'' Rikki says interuppting the silence between us.

 

''Yes it is, so cool.'' I reply looking back.

 

 

Rikki settles down in the seat behind mine.

 

Marybella sits in the middle seats parted by aisles. 

 

 

''So how's first class again Marybella?'' I asked.

 

Marybella turns to me and smiles. ''Great-''

 

''And even greater cause i'm here.'' says another soft deep voice.

 

 

Mark stands next to Marybella's seat.

 

She shot up to give him a hug.

 

 

''I almost forgot to get here on time. Luckily I got in before they shut the doors.'' he replies.

 

''I'm glad my +1 is here.'' Marybella said leaning in to kiss Mark.

 

 

Rikki turns away from them, as I sneak her a smile. 

 

 

''Alright everyone, do you have your +1's?'' Lauren says coming in from the class ahead of ours.

 

 

''Yes!'' everyone yells.

 

''Alright then, Brazil here we come.'' she says, before heading back to her seat.

 

 

Everyone cheers as the flight attendents head up front to the plane.

 

I take in a deep breath as the intercom comes on.

 

 

''Hello everyone, this is your flight attendent speaking. We'll be taking off, non-stop to Brazil, South America.''

 

Everyone cheers again.

 

I lift my head up to the window on my right.

 

Brazil, finally.

 

 

The plane begins takes off as I continue to stare into the window beside my seat.

 

The ground seemed so small as we went up.

   

--

 

I wake Jacob up, he was sleeping next to me.

 

He clears his throat then turns to me.

 

"What?" he says softly.

 

''Look Jacob,...we're here.'' I said looking into the window.

 

 

The lights lit up as the busy streets were bustling