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“In one hour?” I repeated, stunned All of this was happening so fast Shit, I barely had ti Alex told

“It’s going to be okay,” Alex said, drawinghappen to you” I lean against hi on to him

After a few moments, I withdraw froether Alex pushes a strand of hair offit behind my ear

“Do we have a future together, Alex? A real future?” I knew this probably wasn’t the best ti this, but I couldn’t help myself I needed to know

Alex looks deep intointo mine “Katherine, you are my future”

I closehis words to penetrate It hat I needed to hear Resolutely, I stand up and walk over to the hallway closet, pulling my suitcase out “Guess it’s time to pack,” I said I could see the relief wash over Alex’s face

Alex walks to , pulls the heavy curtain back just an inch He gives Antonio a quick nod

“Here, take this,” I said, handing the spare key tothis to you now, but I want you to have it Just in case” Alex nods, taking the key from me

Forty-fivetowards the airport We sit in silence, holding hands Alex strokes lance over at hi

We arrive at Stansted Airport, pulling up next to a Gulfstream G550 I stare for a moment –it’s a beautiful piece of aircraft machinery

Antonio walks around to open the door I slide out of the SUV, with Alex behind me Antonio picks up my suitcase, carries it onto the aircraft I have a sudden flashback to when I firstup my suitcase for me when I first arrived to London It seeo

Alex has a brief conversation with the pilot and crew I stand at the botto white jet Alex walks back towardsthe crew

The sun is beginning to set and there is a slight chill in the air Su to an end I turn towards Alex, a lump suddenly in my throat

“The pilot and crew are excellent They’ll take good care of you,” Alex says I look down, trying to keep the tears at bay

Alex gently lifts le tear “Come here,” he whispers, emb