Chapter 2: Could this be the Truth?
Brenda's head lifted. Even though she was nowhere near Jason or his cell phone, she heard Courtney's question perfectly clear.
"So, have you gotten the annulment yet?"
What would he tell her? That she refused to sign the papers?
Courtney probably was only joking about the question, but Jason's face grew sterner and more solemn than usual. Jason cleared his throat uncomfortably and answered slowly,
"The annulment is… fine."
There was a laugh from the other line from Courtney.
Brenda studied Jason's face, but he turned away from her and continued his conversation with Courtney, inaudible. After a minute, Jason hung up his phone and turned back around to face his wife.
"Well, well," Brenda smirked, taking the situation lightly. "I do believe that you just lied."
****
Courtney hung up the phone, frowning slightly. The conversation she had with Jason did not go as she thought it would have. Jason seemed to be steering away from the subject of Brenda and the annulment, and he seemed very closed to everything Courtney had said.
Courtney mentally shrugged it off and turned around to take a walk near the docks. But, before she could leave, someone stopped her.
"Who was that you were talking to?"
****
Jason ignored Brenda's remark.
"We aren't going home tonight," he said, completely off subject. Brenda stared at him, curiosity bugging out of her eyes.
"And why not?"
"Because," Jason moved closer to Brenda. Their faces were only inches apart. "We are going to end this marriage before we get back home, no matter what. Now, go pack. We're going to have to go somewhere else to get the annulment."
His balmy breath warmed Brenda's numb face when he talked, but it also sent shivers up her spine. This frightened her a little; she never thought that Jason could have this effect on her. She was about to protest about this, but instead she ended up saying,
"Fine. I'll go pack."
****
"Sonny," Courtney sighed in relief, sitting down on her couch. "You scared me."
"Who were you talking to on the phone?" Sonny asked again.
"No one," Courtney answered hastily, not wanting her brother to find out about her and Jason until Jason was actually there.
"It didn't sound like no one."
"It wasn't anyone important," Courtney replied, waving a hand. She was hoping that this would close the topic. Sonny studied her for a moment, and Courtney, determined, stared back at him.
"Alright, if everything is okay…" Sonny said, moving towards the door hesitantly. Courtney smiled gaily.
"Everything is fine. I can take care of myself. I am a big girl now."
****
It was pitch dark outside, and the wind was making a loud hissing sound while it blew. The stars were shining brightly through the thick sheets of rain that continued to fall down. Brenda had little time to marvel at this sight because Jason was pushing her onto the airplane.
Brenda walked down the aisle of the airplane, past the rows of all the fluffy, over stuffed, blue chairs. She took a seat near the back, and Jason took the seat next to her.
"Please remember, passengers, keep your seat in the locked, upright position. Please keep your seatbelts fastened until the captain turns off the safety seatbelt sign. Please enjoy your flight to Scotland."
She fought to keep her eyes open, but she ending up resting her head against the window and falling asleep.
She remembered taking off and flying for a few minutes, but she dozed off.
****
"Thank you for flying with us, and we hope you enjoy your stay here." Brenda rubbed her eyes tiredly and boarded off the plane, knees shaking slightly from sitting down for so long.
"Where do we go now?" Brenda asked once off the plane.
"Just up there," Jason said, pointing ahead. "A man is already waiting for us." He paused, laughing softly to himself. "Are you going to actually sign the papers this time?"
Brenda stopped in her tracks.
"I…" her voice trailed off.
Yes. Yes, you are going to sign the papers.
"Brenda," Jason groaned. "Can you give me one good reason why you can't sign the papers?"
The sun drifted over the hills, causing light to spread over the hilltops that they were near. The light lavender sky was a color that was scarcely seen. The dew on the grown was causing Brenda's feet to become damp, but she couldn't feel much of her anyways. It was magical. It was like a scene out of a fairy tale.
"Because…" she tried to find the right words. "Because….I love you," the words spilled out of her mouth, and she laughed, happy to finally get the words our.
Jason looked blankly at her, unsure of what to do. Ignoring her heart thumping madly in her chest, Brenda moved toward him, and before she could have a second thought, she kissed him.
Jason let out a soft moan at her touch and his arms rubbed her back. Brenda clenched her fists around his neck. And they broke away, sharing little kisses after.
This wasn't happening. This couldn't be happening.
She smiled, feeling woozy but in a good way.
Brenda settled herself back in her seat and mentally told herself to stay calm though she hated airplanes. There was a grin on Jason's face that Brenda had never seen before.
"What did we just do?" he asked, unable to remove the smile from his face.
"Well," Brenda traced her finger along the lines of Jason's shoulder blade. "We did this."
She kissed him compassionately at his cheek, and her lips trailed over to his mouth.
The image of the two of them seemed to swirl in Brenda's mind.
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Brenda woke up with a start.
A cold sweat was creeping all over her, and her body couldn't seem to stop shaking. Jason was staring at her, a concerned expression upon his face.
"Are you okay?" he asked, offering her a plastic cup filled with a clear liquid.
She ignored his question. Her heart was racing and she felt light headed.
"Where am I?" she breathed.
"You're still on the airplane," Jason answered. "You fell asleep. You must have had a nightmare, you were freaking out in your sleep."
The dream. Realization washed over Brenda.
A/N I know, Courtney/Sonny's part was a little weak, but that should come in later. I hope this chapter's length was better; I tried to make it longer. Please, please review! Your reviews urge me to continue faster!! Please review!
