~ London Bound ~
"I Hope you have a pleasant flight". The smiley airport attendant said handing back Elsa her British Airways boarding pass. " Thank you" Elsa said giving the lady a weak smile. Elsa hated flying and this was her first long haul trip but she had to get on this flight to London. Elsa's lingerie business had been more successful then she would have ever had anticipated after launching it two years ago. She had been given the opportunity to expand in the UK so here she was embarking on a transatlantic flight from New York city which had been her home for the last three years. She was unsure how long she would be staying in London but she was both excited and nervous at the prospect. Elsa found her seat on the plane and put her hand luggage in overhead locker and sat down. She had booked a window seat and was thankful that she had no one sitting next to her. She took her phone out of her purse and read her messages.
Text: [Anna] Already missing you! Have a safe journey. Take the pills I gave you and send me a message when you get to London! Love you. X
Elsa smiled at her little sister's message not having her around was going to be hard. Since their parents had passed away five years ago from a fatal car crash it had only been her and Anna, they lived and did everything together. Elsa took the blister pack out, popped a couple of pills out and washed them down with some water. Anna had insisted she should try and take these 'herbal' pills that was recommended to help chill Elsa out for the flight. Elsa was sure she would need something more effective like a couple of glasses of vodka to have the desired effect she wanted. Lucky for Elsa she had booked herself on a night flight so once drinks and dinner had been served the lights were turned down in the cabin. Elsa put her sleeping mask on and was knocked out for the remainder of the flight.
"Miss Agdardottir" A flight attendant said shaking Elsa gently. "Miss Agdardottir we are descending and due to land in London in the next twenty minutes." Elsa stirred from her sleep and lifted up her eye mask to look at who was waking her from her peaceful sleep. "Thank you for informing me." Elsa said rubbing her eyes and stretching. Surprisingly the pills had done the trick! After passing through boarder control, collecting her luggage and getting herself a strong coffee Elsa made her way to the entrance out of Heathrow airport. She scanned the crowds of people at the pick up point for someone holding a card with her name on. A few seconds later she spotted a middle aged man holding up a card with her name in big capital letters. She smiled and waved to him before scurrying through the crowd with her luggage in tow to meet him. " Hello I'm Miss Agdardottir but please call me Elsa." Elsa said extending her hand out to him to shake. "Pleasure to meet you Elsa I'm John, and I am our taxi driver" he said with a strong cockney accent. He took her luggage and loaded it into the car.
They drove through the busy morning rush hour traffic to an area near central London called Angel Islington. An hour had passed before they pulled up to a large modern high raised building "Here we are love, this is your destination." John said. "Thank you John have good day" Elsa said handing him her fare along with a £10 tip. Elsa had arranged her accommodation through Air B and B and the landlord had left instructions for her to pick her keys up from a nearby cafe called Angel cakes. She stepped into to the quaint little cafe and made her way to the counter hoping to find someone who knew about her keys. She spotted a plump elderly lady busy baking in the kitchen "Erm hello, I've come to collect some keys for flat 14 at Islington court" Elsa called hoping to get the lady's attention. "Ahh you must be Miss Agdardottir" the lady said wiping her hands on her apron and walking out to the counter to greet Elsa. She handed Elsa a set of keys with a embossed metal key chain that said "I Love London." "Thank you so much" Elsa said taking the keys. "Names Betty, let me know if you would like something to eat I'm sure you've had a long, tiring journey. I'm guessing you're from the States by your accent?" Betty asked. "Yep NY city" Elsa replied eyeing up the array of cakes in the glass display and spotting some blueberry muffins, She did feel hungry and was ready for another coffee. Elsa thoroughly enjoyed her muffin and coffee whilst listening to Betty tell her about her own visit to New York. Elsa was relieved that so far London had been a positive experience and was looking forward to what was to come. Elsa paid and left the cafe so she could head to her apartment. She was beginning to feel jet lagged and needed a shower.
Elsa steps into the elevator of her apartment building pressing the button to take her to the 14th floor. She turned the key to open the door to her new accommodation and proceeded to look around. The place was very spacious and looked like it had only very recently been built, she could still smell fresh paint. The kitchen was stunning, it had a huge set of french doors which opened onto a balcony with the most amazing view of Angel Islington. She felt her phone buzz in her pocket it was a text from Anna.
[Anna] I've not heard from you yet! Please tell me you got to London safely. Miss you! X
What was Anna doing up so late at night it was around 3 - 4 AM in New York. Anna must have stayed up all night to make sure she would hear from Elsa. Elsa shook her head and smiled whilst she replied. Anna could be such a worrier at times.
[Elsa] Yes just arrived at my apartment it's amazing! can't wait for you to come visit me soon. I will Face time you later now go to bed! Love ya Xx
Elsa unpacked her essential things, and headed into the bathroom to enjoy a well needed shower before heading to bed for catch up on some sleep. She had a couple of days to settle in before attending none-stop meetings to launch her business. It was going to be a new adventure for Elsa and she was both excited and apprehensive.