"mia we are going to be late, hurry up"
"yeah grandma coming now"
Mia appeared from out of her wardrobe pulling a suitcase behind her, it was 8.15pm and their flight was due to leave at 9.15.
"Have you got everything you need?"
"yep, black suit, sunglasses and some presents for lilly and my step father oh and a little teddy for rocky"
"well its now or never my darling"
"sure its"
Mia and Clarisse walked downstairs and out of the palace. Joe was waiting for them in the car. One of the perks about having your own private jet is you dont have to wait around the airport for hours on end. Joe lifted the suitcases into the boot and locked it.
"i cant believe im going to say goodbye to my mom tomorrow. what time will we get to the consulate?"
"iv spoken to frank mia and we arnt staying at the consulate."
"were not?"
"nope, we are staying at your old house"
"the loft? really?"
"yes mia, your grandmother thought it would be best, back in your old home, familiar surroundings"
"thats great grandma"
They
arrived at the hanger. Security guards emptied the boot and the 3
passengers boarded the jet. Mia decided to go to sleep as she had had
a very long day. she pulled down the blanket and pillow ready to go
to sleep after they had taken off. Joe and Clarisse sat beside her
and fastened their seatbelts.
The plane started to move, Mia
hated taking off so closed her eyes and put her fingers in her ears
so they didnt pop.
After good 5 minutes they were settled in the
air, Mia reclined her seat all the way back and fell fast asleep.
Clarisse and Joe were talking whilst both drinking white wine.
"Joe im worried about mia, i think she will crumble tomorrow"
"well its understandable given the circumstances, as long as you are near her she will be ok"
"i hate seeing her this upset, over the past few years she has become like a daughter to me i love her very much"
"i love her too, that is why we have to be strong for her, if we crumble in front of her then she has no chance"
"understood"
"now my darling we have another 5 hours before we reach america, i think we should get some rest dont you?"
"yes"
Joe and Clarisse reclined their seats and settled down for a few hours, Clarisse got up to pull down some blankets and pillows so they wouldnt be cold. Joe wrapped his arms around Clarisse and kissed her lovingly on her neck, Clarisse turned her head and kissed him full on the mouth.
"i love you Joe"
"I love you too"
The sun set outside the window as Joe and Clarisse drifted off to sleep
