Tinder. FB. POF. MATCH
Catherine shook her head at the text her sister sent for possibilites and especially found it comical and would never resort to online dating.
Eveyone suggested she try online dating to meet Mr. RIGHT.
What ever happens to "love at first sight" or "destiny" or "soulmates"? I just want something that's "real". Where i can be myself.
The pressure to be with someone is getting to her especially with her 30th birthday coming up. She is sick and tired of getting the pitied looks from her friends, family and worst her co-workers whenever she goes stag to the company events.
Her thoughts was interrupted by her phone ringing. She picked it up and reading the caller id she groaned in frustration before answering.
What now?
"Tess, hey, everything ok?" Her partner and best friend was already in California where they had a meeting with a vendor.
"Yeah was just making sure you're catching the red eye. Im just going to send a car for you because i dont think i can function after today, let alone drive to the airport. Im falling asleep just talking to you."
"Thats ok Tess. Thanks. I think i can handle getting to the hotel. I am almost 30." she teased.
Tess mumbled something. "Well ok. Im going to pass out now. See you in the morning." And hung up.
Catherine placed her toiletries in her suitcase and zipped it closed. She looked at her watch, 10pm, damn. She running late. She grabbed her bags and headed to the airport.
Vincent stared at the mirror checking his reflection one last time. He noticed the dark circles forming around his eyes due to the lack of sleep in the last couple of weeks. Work has been hectic and he had been trying to work all the overtime he could save up for the motorcycle that he wanted. Working the night shift is definitely different from the morning as not a lot of people travel at night. He works security and he normally is stationed at baggage check. After straightening his tie, he walked out his studio apartment and locked his door. He jumped in his beat up old car and headed on to work.
Tonight was exceptionally slow and only around 20 people went through his gate so he pretty much manned it alone. He looked down at his watch.
Six hours to go. Thank god.
"Hey big guy, pretty slow tonight?"
He turned around to see his friend JT checking in for his shift.
"Yeah. But i see a crowd heading this way."
JT took a seat infront of the screening equipment as Vincent set up several stacks of tubs for people to place their belongings in. People started lining up and Vincent mindlessly went on about his duties. He politely acknowledged anyone whom he would make eye contact with and smiled back at anyone who would. This was the most interaction he has with the outside world. He is a self proclaimed hermit and rarely will he go out in public. Although, whenever JT would ask him to be his wing man every now and then he would comply and accompany him.
As he was surveying the crowd, trying to anticipate how long it would take for the herd of people to go through, he caught a pair of jade eyes looking back at him. He looked down and caught himself looking back again and trying to find the same pair of eyes that caught his attention. Some hi and hellos were uttered as he helped some passengers with their bags and then next thing he knew he bumped into the owner of those eyes.
"Um. I'm sorry. I'm such a klutz." She said throwing an apologetic look as she tried to grab her purse from the tub.
"Uh. No it's ok. Have a nice flight."
a nice flight. Really Vincent? What a dork.
He looked down to notice that she dropped her Id and boarding pass. He picked it up and starts walking trying to catch her.
Wow shes gorgeous.
He looked at her id and screamed out her name. "Catherine."
That made her stop in her tracks and looked back.
"You might need this if you're going to make your flight."
"Thanks..uh" she paused as she looked for his name on his badge. "Vincent. Thanks soo much!" She smiled at him and turn to run to her gate.
She finally got to her seat and was getting to text Tess that she was on the plane when she couldnt find her phone.
"Damn it! Where the hell is it?" She started feeling for it in her jeans and then dug in her purse.
"Miss, are you ok?" The gentleman sitting next to her gently tapped her on her shoulder.
She slumped back in her seat and closed her eyes," no. Um. I might have lost my phone."
"Well you could use my phone to call it if you'd like. Maybe someone found it and looking for its owner."
"Yeah that would be great if you don't mind."
He handed her his phone and she quickly dialed her number. She saw the stewardess getting the passengers ready for take off so she knew she had to hurry.
Her phone just kept ringing and went straight to voicemail. She let out a sign of frustration. She looked over at the man."Try one more time." He nooded at her. She tried dialing again.
Vincent was cleaning up the tubs when he heard a faint noise from one of them. He looked through the pile and found a phone ringing. Hesistantly he answered. "Hello"
"Hello. Thank god. Hi im Catherine and i believe you have my phone."
"Yeah i remember you. Its Vincent. I can run it to you. What gate are you in?"
"Thanks but I believe the plane is already pushing back. Can you do me a huge favor? Can u call Tess at around 10 am and we can figure out how to get my phone back?" she said hopeful that he would comply.
" uh yeah sure. I'm off around then anyways. Talk to you then?"
"Yeah thanks. I gotta go. The stewardess is giving me the look. Thanks again Vincent!"
A/N. ok so im on a writers block for "worth it". I was thinking about this as i watch one of my fav movies. Let me know if yall like it and if i should continue. Thanks again beasties! :)
